You got a guy™ for tickets

Funkadrill's Mandrill Experience Tickets

Follow Funkadrill's Mandrill Experience tour dates and be first in line when new tickets drop - all backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee.

100% Buyer Guarantee Secure checkout (312) 644-6446

On the schedule

Funkadrill's Mandrill Experience Tour Dates & Tickets

Loading current ticket availability

Inside the performance

Sound, stage & company

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Funkadrill's Mandrill Experience is the cutting-edge project led by Neftalí Santiago, known professionally as Funkadrill. Since joining Mandrill in 1972, Santiago contributed to the band’s iconic live double-bill energy and multi-genre recordings that helped shape the late 70s funk-soul landscape. This experience blends Mandrill repertoire with new material, offering fans a fresh but familiar sound that honors the band’s classic hits while pushing into new territory.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Whether you’re a longtime Mandrill enthusiast or discovering this era of funk for the first time, Funkadrill's Mandrill Experience delivers tight grooves, virtuosic horn lines, and a live-show vibe that captures the essence of Mandrill’s heyday with a modern twist.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Funkadrill's Mandrill Experience

  • Neftali Santiago (Funkadrill) joined Mandrill in 1972 and contributed to the band’s heyday, including acclaimed live performances and multi-genre recordings.
  • The project blends Mandrill repertoire with new material, as described in Bristol Riverside Theatre materials for Funkadrill’s Mandrill Experience (The Road To Love) in Aug 2023.
  • Discography to date includes the 2016 release 22 Somerset Dr. (1976-1978) and the 2016 single Release the Funk; Street is listed as a Neftali Santiago album with tracks from the 1970s, available via Merchbar.
  • Mandrill’s own hits and chart history (Fencewalk, etc.) establish the broader context for Funkadrill’s work; Mandrill’s 1973 Composite Truth was a high-water mark.

The records

Funkadrill's Mandrill Experience Discography

  • 22 Somerset Dr. (1976-1978)
    2016 · Manufactured Recordings
  • Street
    0 · Merchbar listing (Neftali Santiago)

The hits

Top Funkadrill's Mandrill Experience Songs

  • Release the Funk (feat. Neftali Santiago, Gary Shider, Cordell Boogie Mosson & George Black)
    2016 · iTunes Chart peak #73

About the Artist

Neftalí Santiago, known as Funkadrill, joined Mandrill in 1972 and quickly became a central figure in their peak-era performances. His work with Mandrill contributed to multi-genre recordings and high-energy live shows that captivated audiences worldwide. In the Funkadrill’s Mandrill Experience, Santiago channels that legacy while collaborating on new material that pays homage to Mandrill’s repertoire and sound.

Discography Highlights

  • 22 Somerset Dr. (1976-1978) – originally released prior to the 2016 consolidation, featuring a collection of tracks reflecting the late 70s era; reissued in 2016.
  • Release the Funk; Street (2016) – Neftalí Santiago album project with tracks from the 1970s era, available via Merchbar.
  • Merchbar listing for Street project includes additional historical tracks from Mandrill-era sessions.

For fans seeking a deeper dive into the Mandrill lineage, these releases provide context for the Funkadrill project’s blend of old-school funk with fresh material.

Upcoming tour information for Funkadrill's Mandrill Experience is subject to change. Current activity includes 2023 performances and 2016-era releases, with no widely publicized 2025 dates announced. To stay current, follow official channels and venue pages for real-time updates. If you want to secure a show, we’ve got you covered with trusted, straightforward ticket options.

Connect with the artist and stay in the loop through official social channels and websites, which provide the latest news, tour notes, and behind-the-scenes content.

Venue and city listings provide essential details to help you plan a secure, enjoyable experience. We’ll guide you to the right seats and sections when tickets go on sale, with non-pushy, straightforward options to secure your seats.

Pick your night

Browse Concert Tickets

100% GuaranteeSee refund conditions
Secure CheckoutEncrypted & protected
Invalid-Entry ProtectionVenue letter required
Since 199331+ years in Chicago