Tekneek Entertainment has been in the business of making music since 1995. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Tekneek Entertainment (TE) offers an array of music choices that are suitable for any event. TE provides soulful Motown sounds to make you get down, Pop that will make you drop, R&B that you won’t believe and Smooth Jazz that soothes and lasts. TE has even been known to learn a song on the spot for its guests. Anything to make your special event better! From wedding receptions to major corporate events, to playing with and opening for top recording artists, and even the backyard barbecue, TE provides the best musicians and vocalists for your special engagement.
Tekneek became a household name after performing at numerous country clubs, restaurants, nightclubs and becoming top corporations’ favorite band. Country Clubs such as Greystone, Riverchase, Inverness, Shoal Creek, and companies like Alabama Power, BellSouth, HealthSouth, Mercedes, Southern Progress, and Coca-Cola continue to use Tekneek to provide music for their major functions. Tekneek the band was in such demand that it formed Tekneek Entertainment to service multiple engagements. And, because of the high demand, part time musicians and vocalists were incorporated into TE.
In order to provide entertainment for any size event, at any time, TE saw the need to offer musical options, from a solo musician (piano, sax, etc.) up to a 10-piece band (with horns and background vocals). TE can service everything from a light dinner set (solo performer, duo, trio or quartet) to the biggest corporate, civic, political, concert/festivals, fraternity/sorority functions, or even Mardi Gras (5-10 piece band). No matter what the age, whether young or old, everyone is sure to be satisfied. Pop-up #1 With this ability, coupled with TE’s talented musicians playing several genres of music well, their popularity increased throughout the southeast. Because of their ability to expand or downsize, TE is able to fit within any budget and its rates are competitive and affordable.
Tekneek’s friendly, professional staff will dress appropriately for your occasion, generally wearing black attire or for more formal events, After 5 attire. With TE at the helm, you’ll have a worry-free event. If it’s for your upscale function, they are mindful about being quiet when background music is needed, and with a snap of the finger, they move into high gear to get the party started! TE’s ability to play several styles of music will keep wedding reception guests entertained from start to finish. You haven’t seen a party until you’ve seen the “shake it down” contest for the bridesmaids and “shake it up” contest for the groomsmen. Everyone is sure to laugh and smile when they see their family and friends “shake it” with the bride and groom. We take pride in treating your function as if it were for our own family.
TE goes from playing music for everyone else, to concentrating on music for itself
In between playing a lot of music for everyone else, Tekneek started writing and cataloging its songs. In 1998 they signed a record deal with UAB-E!/Tyscot/Polygram and released its first record entitled “Point of View”. It was produced by Ben Tankard, gospel-jazz pioneer, and did very well as a freshmen effort from the band. After being introduced to the record business, Tekneek began planning to release its sophomore effort on its own. Anthony Howze, band leader and co-founder, and Kelvin Benion (KB), co-founder, were just crazy enough to think that they could start their own record label. Tekneek’s second CD “JoyRide” was released in 2004 and Teksouth Records was born. Pop-up #2 “JoyRide” was produced in part by Grammy Award-winning producer Phil Davis (Norman Brown, Boney James, Al Jareau) and Denny Jiosa, noted producer and engineer (Yolanda Adams and Take 6). The “JoyRide” CD is currently “cruisin’” up the charts. On April 20, 2004, JoyRide debuted at #49 of the Top 50 of national chart www.smoothjazz.com. It should be no surprise that guitarist, Anthony Howze, and keyboardist, KB have proven to be great songwriters and producers in their own right. Parts of their primary responsibilities are songwriting and pre-production for the band. Pop-up #3
Other accomplishments by the band
TE is multi-faceted, working on a number of levels within the music industry. Tekneek has recorded local and national radio and television jingles. They had a video of the title song from their first CD “Point of View” to air on the national cable channels, BET and BET-Jazz. TE’s personnel have in-house recording studios and, when time allows, also perform as studio musicians for other artists. They have also traveled around the country as the band for national off-Broadway productions. Whether for a wedding reception, company function, special event, or for their own records, TE has the expertise to ensure that everyone who hires and/or buys Tekneek, is 110% satisfied. (Because we might just get a tip. Ha, Ha, Ha….)
After performing in Alaska, New York, California, Florida and most points in between, Tekneek has a wealth of experience that can’t be duplicated. It prides itself on the fact, that the “front-office” guys are also the musicians playing and making your special event perfect. You don’t have to worry about the ball being dropped, because the person you book with, more than likely, is the same guy playing the funky guitar at your event.
We look forward to you booking us for your next engagement. Let us help make your function one you and your guests will always remember. Don’t forget to check out the CD too. (click here).
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