Funkshone are an original funk act from the UK created by musician, DJ and producer Mike Bandoni, Producer Nino Auricchio plus special guests. Formed in 2006 Funkshone have recorded and released several 45’s, a special edition 12" and an album on UK funk label ‘Skyline Recordings’ and a an exclusive version of the LP available on P-Vine Records in Japan. The first title ‘Purification parts 1 & 2’ (Vinyl 45) has now become a deep funk classic amongst the global funk contingent. Due to the popularity of the Funkshone sound, Mike formed the band in early 2007. The line up has changed over the years finally settling upon the line up you see and hear today, made up of some of the UK's finest musicians. This 7-piece band has notched up shows both nationally and internationally and is currently writing the next batch of funk/soul stompers to be released in 2010. The first single from this new material will be a vinyl 45 on Skyline Recordings entitled 'Soul Survivor' a vocal cut featuring Chris Wilson, a little known soul singer from the shires, this man has a voice that would give many a motown great a run for their money! Promo for this limited edition 45 will be underway any day now.