Meet Funk In The Name
Funk In The Name is a brass band based outside of Denver Colorado. They have a love for life and music, and hope to make the world a better place through their craft. FITN puts on an energetic and engaging show that always fills the room. With roots from street performing, busking, and jam sessions, FITN has made a name for themselves.

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Grayson Cassidy
Instrument(s): Tenor Sax and Trumpet
Favorite Song: Got The Funk by Broken Brass
Fun fact: Grayson has opened for a Winter On The Rocks show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Funk In The Name Member Since June 2023

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Tyler Hurley
Instrument(s): Trumpet
Favorite Song: Chameleon by Herbie Hancock
Fun Fact: Competed in Las Vegas for the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival.
Funk In The Name Member Since June 2023

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Ben Wylde
Instrument(s): Alto Sax and Bass
Favorite Song: So Danco Samba by Joao Donato
Fun Fact: Ben was born and lived in Ohio.
Member Since June 2023

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Evan Roehrich
Instrument(s): Bari Sax
Favorite Song: Feel Like Funkin It Up by Rebirth Brass
Fun Fact: Evan is majoring in statistics at CSU.
Member Since June 2023

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Molly Rau
Instrument(s): Tenor Sax and Clarinet
Favorite Song: Danza 2016 by the Lucky Chops
Fun Fact: Molly also performs and competes professionally in dance as well as music.
Member Since June 2023

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Robby Eke
Instrument(s): Sousaphone and Trumpet
Favorite Song: Too Hot To Stop by the Bark-Keys
Fun Fact: Robby has a passion for the outdoors, specifically, fly fishing.
Member Since November 2023

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Ethan Barker
Instrument(s): Trombone
Favorite Song: 3AM Bounce by No B.S. Brass
Fun Fact: Ethan is a Music Education Major at CSU!
Member Since June 2023

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Joey Pursley
Instrument(s): Drums and Guitar
Favorite Song: The Very Last Time by Bullet For My Valentine
Fun Fact: Joey is self taught on both of his instruments!
Member Since May 2024

Aiden Miller
Instrument(s): Trombone
Favorite Song: Unknown
Fun Fact: He is the newest and youngest of the band!
Member Since September 2024