Slims, Dana Baby What! and G-Spot from KPFA present
Dana Salzman & The East Bay All-Stars
for one night only!

Funk 4 yo! Independence, One Nation Under a Groove weekend Funktacular! A night of Soul, Funk, Rap and Latin music all in one house. The East Bay All-Stars are a group of musicians that are dedicated and influenced by the powerful sounds of the Bay Area, down from Sly & the Family Stone, Larry Graham, Maze & Lenny Williams & Tower of Power.

A shot in the arm to Bay Area soul, funk scene, when it comes to a musicians musician, Dana Salzman has it. She's a producer, writer, singer. With her third CD release entitled "Rising" it has been garnering international attention. The great Lenny Williams is quoted as saying " she has one good song after another." Born at the demise of Disco, in the middle of Funk, and the inception of Hip Hop, Salzman was born in the music. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, She grew up in Cali's South Bay Area, then off to the New School of Jazz in New York for 10 years were she got her chops and studied with some of the greats. Now a product of Oakland, California she's loving it!

Also, included in the East Bay All-Stars are the big three, Dwayne Wiggins from Tony, Toni, Tone on Guitar and vocals. Also joining us is long time East Bay residence, writer and singer Richard Bean from Malo, who penned "Suavecito," an internationally known song, he'll also sings "Love The Way" a classic he recorded with Jorge Santana. The band also features the legendary multi talented percussion player Tony Flores who played on Marvin Gaye's Sexual Healing Tour and with San Francisco's "Sylvester," not to mention he is currently playing with The Manhattans, Patti LaBelle, and Bobby Womack. To round out the group she's invited a special guest, the world famous Rappin 4 Tay, and Billy"Shoe's" Johnson from Santana and MAZE on Drum's, the East Bay All-Stars.

Opening this incredible show is Netta Brielle, who released her ep "Electrik Rebel Soundz" with great response, and she also gained thousands of hits on YouTube for her video "Dirty Boyz," influenced by the sound of Minneapolis and Prince. From Oakland, rapper Ackup and Reggie Damelo are also scheduled to perform, with other surprises and guests. Hosted by Bay Area Funkateer and Radio Personality Gary "G-Spot" Baca.

If you truly believe in the spirit of the Funk! show you Independence for the Funk on Independence weekend. Make sure your not late. It's gonna be ONE BIG PARTY!

Tickets: $14.00
Doors: 8:00 pm
Show: 9:00 pm

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