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PRWEB ) May 29, 2007 -- With a music line-up of world-class funk-meisters and a weekend chock-full of music-related activities, the second annual FunkFest promises to become a signature event in this music town. While independent of Summer NAMM, FunkFest coincides with this music-industry event in Austin Texas.
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Set for July 27-29, the event includes live performances, workshops, authentic food, unique artisans, a vinyl swap and more, according to Barbara Prashner, founder of FunkyBatz which is the producer/promoter of the event. The event will partially benefit Meals on Wheels and More in Austin, Texas.
It's a time to let your hair down and enjoy the music vibe -- not just funk, but soul, jazz and boogaloo -- as well as to enjoy other great experiences around Austin. FunkFest is about the special collaborations that happen as late night shows during the New Orleans Jazz Festival. We aim to showcase the musicians and their amazing side projects as a festival in of itself.
"This is a way to totally submerge yourself in the funk experience," Prashner said, "It's a time to let your hair down and enjoy the music vibe -- not just funk, but soul, jazz and boogaloo -- as well as to enjoy other great experiences around Austin. FunkFest is about the special collaborations that happen as late night shows during the New Orleans Jazz Festival. We aim to showcase the musicians and their amazing side projects as a festival in of itself."
The Stanton Moore (Galactic) Trio with Robert Walter and Will Bernard will kick off the festival on Friday, July 27 at The Parish. Saturday & Sunday moves to La Zona Rosa. Other entertainers include the Leo Nocentelli (founder of the Meters) Supa Group with members of Galactic, KD3: The Karl Denson Trio, The Midnite Disturbers (all star brass band with Skerik, Kevin O'Day, and more) Cyril Neville's Tribe 13 and the Family Groove, Papa Grows Funk, Papa Mali Trio, The New Mastersounds, the Will Bernard Band, Mingo Fishtrap, Greyhounds, Topaz of Texas and more. FunkFest promises all-star special guest performances sprinkled throughout the weekend.
“ This is a way to totally submerge yourself in the funk experience ”
Last year's inaugural event experienced sell-out or near-sell-out crowds at all events. Tickets are available for the 2007 event through Gettix.net For more information and ongoing updates, visit
FunkyBatz
FunkyBatz is an Austin-based music events company operated by devoted music fans that creates events they themselves would like to attend.
Karl Denson
Galactic
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