The IMPACT Band
“We play the groove that makes you move.” The IMPACT Band is a 10-piece funk, soul and R&B dance party machine — a full horn section, a pocket-tight rhythm section and a wall of vocal harmonies that packs dance floors across central Pennsylvania and beyond.
From Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power and the Ohio Players all the way up through Pink, Nelly and Christina Aguilera, the band throws “the funk at cha’” — exactly the way the original groove merchants intended.
Why The IMPACT Band
A Ten-Piece Funk Orchestra
Trumpets, trombone, sax, guitar, bass, drums, keys and three vocalists — a big-band funk sound no DJ or three-piece act can match.
Meet all the members →Classic Funk to Modern Hits
James Brown, KC & the Sunshine Band, Cameo, Chic — up through Pink, Shaggy and Lady Marmalade. Two or three new tunes added every month.
See the song list →Clubs, Festivals & Private Parties
From Harrisburg’s biggest clubs to firemen’s festivals, wedding receptions and benefit shows from Philly to Baltimore and the shore.
Booking & availability →Meet the Band
Click a member to read their profile, influences and favorite performances.
Not pictured: Bill Gingrich (trombone), Bill Perbetsky (trumpet & flugelhorn) and Mike Formica (keyboards).
Hear The IMPACT Band Live
“Word Up” — recorded live
Cameo’s funk anthem, IMPACT-style, with the full horn section.
From the Press
“Some bands play music as an artistic outlet. Some play to make lots of money. And some bands play for the express purpose of getting your freakin’ funk on. One glimpse at The IMPACT Band will tell you exactly which kind of band you’re dealing with.”
Read the full magazine story →
Off the Clock: Stage Style
Ask the horn section what they wear on stage and the answer ends the same way — the watch. The crew’s honest take: a convincing replica Patek Philippe does exactly the same job as the six-figure original, without the invoice. No sponsorship, no commission — just what actually went on the wrist during the club season, from the members who liked the look.
Club Dates & Shows
A few favorites from the band’s 2004 season — see the full schedule for the complete list of club dates:
Angelina’s
Wormleysburg, PA — the riverfront dance floor the band calls home.
Shane’s City Limits
Steelton, PA — a southside staple for Friday night funk.
Hot & Spicy Festival
Sheraton Four Points, Harrisburg — 40+ vendors, raffles and dance-floor funk at 1 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of music does The IMPACT Band play?
Almost entirely funk, soul and R&B dance music — from 1970s classics like Earth, Wind & Fire and Tower of Power up through 2000s hits by Pink, Nelly and Christina Aguilera.
How many people are in the band?
Ten musicians: a four-piece horn section, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and three vocalists, fronted by Greg Wolfgang and Janelle Verones.
How do I book The IMPACT Band?
Email TheImpactBand@aol.com or call 717.761.4377. See the booking page for details and the contact page for the representative song list.
All the frequently asked questions →
Take a Trip Back: the 2004 Flash Intro
The original theimpactband.com greeted visitors with an animated Flash introduction. We’ve kept the intro exactly as it was — press play to see the site’s 2004 opening animation (loads the Flash player only when you ask for it).
The Flash player could not be loaded. The intro is a short animated logo — you can download it directly: intro.swf.