FUNKY EVENTS

For advance tickets go to: https://www.jataxent.com/ 

Follow Shekhinah B. and the WCE, Inc organization’s activities in 2022-23 at: https://thewce.org

NOW BIGGER and BETTER THAN EVER – TUESDAYS at 4pm ET ~ Skip “The Funktologist” Reeves hosts A Funk Above The Rest on FunkyPeopleRadio.net, AFATR is the most unique radio show broadcasting in the 21st century! Its’ 2-hour format is like no other in that it features the productions of both major & independent artists, from all over the world, side by side in a mixture of funk and soul music, with so much of it never heard across an international platform !!

After a brief hiatus from our schedule, AFATR is back with new weekly podcasts on this web station every Tuesday at 4pm ET (with replays on Thurs 1am, Saturdays at 8am). Follow Skip and all the activities of his production and music event team via www.afunkabovetherest.com.

Streaming weekly WEDNESDAYS at 1pm ET on FP Radio.net, VibeMistress Stephanie Renee hosts a sermon of soul, r&b, hip-hop, jazz & spoken word selections. Since 2007, weekly SSR podcasts have aired on this web radio station every Wednesday at 1pm ET (with replays on Thurs 8am, Sats at 12noon). Follow Stef and all the activities of her non-profit arts & media culture foundation, Soul Sanctuary, Inc., via their Facebook group at Soul Sanctuary Radio Congregation.

*PHILLY RADIO RESIDENCY* Funky People Radio® LIVE is a weekly radio show airing on Philadelphia USA FM radio and our own FP web radio station. Since January 2013, resident host Tee Alford & guest mixers feature an uptempo continuous dance music mix of Soul & Deep House dance music. Listen from anywhere using any device on Thursdays, 8-10pm ET using the FunkyPeopleRadio.net player & on Saturdays, 12midnite-2am using the WURD radio player to catch the broadcasts!

You can download a FREE copy of any archived broadcast, by searching/downloading the files by air date & year on our TUNE In podcast page, http://tun.in/pjbCg or iTunes-Apple Podcast page, bit.ly/iTunes-FPRADIOPodcast (Listen-player links can be found under the FP home page music section) #soul #funk #disco #rhythmandblues #deephouse #housemusic #soulfulhouse #afrohouse #soulclassics #clubparty #danceparty #edm #funkypeopleradio #philadelphia #philly #onWURD #tuneIN #applepodcasts #iTunes

The latest weekly podcast will be posted online Friday mornings before 10 am ET. Thanks for dancing to our sound!

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THIS YEAR’S SPRING VIBES ARE STRONG! On Friday, May 20th, 2022, the Freedom Party® NYC is back in the city of Philly! Come party under the stars on the Moshulu, Philly’s favorite docked dance hall, and get your life! From 10pm to 2am, Herbert Holler & DJ Snips spin all your favorite hip-hop, R&B, reggae, house, rock, disco and pop hits from the 70s through today in the main room. If you haven’t heard about our Spring 2022 kickoff – make a plan to come on through! Bring your friends, make new ones, sing along, and we’ll see you on the dance floor!

DRESS CODE = Casual but cute.
PARKING = Lot dockside, or street.

WINNER: “Best Dance Party” — Village Voice
WINNER: “Best Party (Peoples Choice)” — Papermag
WINNER: “Best Party Nationwide (Runner Up)” — URB Mag

The Freedom Party® NYC is the longest running, most legendary old-school dance party in NYC history! Since 2003, Freedom’s brought people together from all over the world to dance to classic party hits from yesterday thru today, be it hip-hop, R&B, pop, rock, reggae, disco or house. 16 yrs, 800 parties…and counting. #freedomparty #freedomPHL #herbertholler #oldschool #oldskool #philly #phillyparty #phillyevent

*International Radio Residency* The VIBE MODE radio show with Tee Alford airs EVERY SATURDAY (2-3pm EDT / 8-9pm Spanish local time-CEST). Listen in for a trek thru eclectic sonics, rare grooves and classic chillout music. There will always be something different on the console playlists. Check the vibes at 92.4 FM Ibiza, Spain radio or listen from any phone/computer via the web at PlayaSol Ibiza Radio.fm.

Starting July 10, 2021 catch the additional Saturday broadcast from South America on Brazil’s Black Point Soul Radio (5-6pm EDT / 6-7pm Rio local time-BRT).

Follow the playback online and bookmark your favorite Vibe Mode podcasts after each new broadcast via iTunes.com or Mixcloud.com. (Listen-player links can also be found on this site. Browse under the homepage music section) #chillout #funk #disco #boogie #afrobeat #jazz #neosoul #latin #deepsoul #deephouse #downtempo

Thanks for listening and enjoying our curation of balearic vibrations from Ibiza! You can stream our Philly WURD radio show on Saturdays, as well. Join our FP newsletter to get upcoming travel group announcements & the Summer in Spain 2021 vacation details.

The Vibe Mode show logo is a ® registered trademark owned by Funky People, LLC.

The Music Equals Life Show enters it’s 4th year on Funky People Radio.net ! Join resident mixer, Cash Ellis aka Big Dinero, for a music journey to move your Mind, Body, and Soul with Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop and House Dance music blends!

The Music=Life podcast is a recent feature addition to the FP web radio schedule and new shows broadcast every other Monday at 8pm ET (with weekly encore replays on Weds at 10am, Sats at 6pm ET). Join the crew in the Funk Lounge – let’s vibe!

Follow Cash & the Music=Life shows online at: Mixcloud: https://Mixcloud.com/cmoney2 and Facebook at: DJ Big Dinero’s Beat Page Group!

CLOSE OUT THE MAY 2022 HOLIDAY “SUMMER KICK-OFF WEEKEND” with an all-day Monday music marathon on Philadelphia’s WURD-FM.

On Monday, May 30th, 2022, from 7:00am – 9:00pm ET, tune your radio or web browsers to 96.1 FM – WURDRadio.com for our full lineup of hosts/guests spinning all formats and genres.

Monday Programming Schedule:

7a-10a ~ DJ Lisa Love
10a-1p ~ DJ Tactics
1p- 4p ~ DJ Fatin
4p-7p ~ Let’s get it in with …..
7p- 9p ~ DJ Mike Nyce

…. Funky People Radio’s maestro, Tee Alford, dropping a special 3-hour music set from 4-7pm. Be there from where ever you are – don’t miss it! Turn up our FM sound at your outdoor gatherings & share this event page with your friends. Drop by the FP Radio chat room to say hello during Tee’s set.

*** WURD-96.1FM / AM 900 is Pennsylvania’s only Black owned media company with progressive talk programming for the community. Browse the station website and become a member or listen to the 24/7 content from anywhere, here.

Something in the Water returns on Juneteenth weekend 2022 to Washington, DC.

Event Dates: Friday June 17-19, 2022.

Location: National Independence Mall, Independence Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.

For More info, main stage lineups and entrance passes, go to this link: www.somethinginthewater.com

The World’s biggest house music dance party returns to Chicago USA on July 2, 2022. The 30th Anniversary lineup has been announced – Buy your tickets now at: http://CHOSENFEWDJS.COM !

Started in 1990 as a small gathering of friends behind the Museum of Science & Industry, the Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival is the world’s longest-running event dedicated to House Music. Nicknamed the “Woodstock of House Music” for its family-reunion vibe, the Picnic & Festival attracts more than 40,000 fans to Chicago’s Jackson Park each year, and counts among its supporters former United States President Barack Obama.

About the Chosen Few DJs:

Founded in 1977 by Wayne Williams, the Chosen Few DJs is a music collective that was among the first wave of DJs and producers in Chicago who created what became known as House Music. Since 1990, the Chosen Few DJs – Williams, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King, Andre Hatchett, Terry Hunter, and Mike Dunn – along with childhood friend Kim Parham – have organized the Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival, drawing more than 40,000 fans each year. The collective hosts events in cities across the United States and perform at festivals around the globe, including Amsterdam Dance Event, Winter Music Conference, Tribe Tambor Cruise, and Suncébeat. They also produce hit music, from Terry Hunter’s and Wayne Williams’ GRAMMY-nominated “It’s Your World” by Jennifer Hudson and NAACP Image Award-winning production on “Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics” to Mike Dunn’s critically acclaimed, “My House from All Angles”, the smash “In The Beginning (There Was Jack)”, an update of the classic House track featuring Chuck Roberts and Monique Bingham, and Jesse Saunder’s 2019 Billboard chart-topping “Higher”. More info: chosenfewdjs.com; Facebook; Twitter; Instagram.

Bookmark the official website for updates, announcements, event details at: http://CHOSENFEWDJS.COM/

Starting this July 2022, the Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, Inc presents a new Art Economic Empowerment Initiative designed for emerging art professionals in need of financial management skills to develop better business practices to use their talents/passions as a profitable enterprise. If you are seriously interested in securing funding for your projects and obtaining creative workforce opportunities, sign up for the FREE Art Economic Empowerment Initiative.

Outcomes from successful participation will support the promotion and implementation of workforce development within the arts, creative activities, and art production that generate profits for artists. Series slots are limited for Cohort I starting in July. Sign up now to join at: https://forms.gle/YA6bP6MsfJ8bXUPaA .

Admission: FREE. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a $200 stipend.
Location: Live Webinar – Online

Register NOW: Must be a Pennsylvania resident to apply & attend. Go to join at: https://forms.gle/YA6bP6MsfJ8bXUPaA

>> Follow the WCE, Inc and their monthly activities at: https://thewce.org

#AEE #ArtEconomicEmpowerment #TheWCEInc #CreativeWorkforce #PayForPlay #StopCalling #ISaidWhatISaid #StopExploitingMyKnowledge #AsItIsWritten

Kevin Hart & Chris Rock bring their joint ‘Only Headliners Allowed’ Comedy tour to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on July 22, 2022! Get tickets for this date at:  https://www.ticketmaster.com/chris-rock-kevin-hart-tickets/artist/2858407

CHRIS ROCK

Lauded by peers and critics alike, Chris Rock is one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices. With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. 

Rock recently wrapped production on the upcoming Higher Ground produced biopic, “Rustin ” and David O’Russell’s Untitled film. He is also set to direct an Untitled Chris Rock project in 2023. 

In 2021 Rock starred as Loy Cannon in season 4 of FX’s Emmy-winning drama series “Fargo.”  He also teamed up with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures in the reimagining of the newest Saw franchise movie, “Spiral,” in which he produced and starred in. His most recent standup special, “Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut,” is currently streaming on Netflix. 

In 2014 he led the ensemble cast of “Top Five,” a critically acclaimed comedy feature that he also wrote and directed. In 2009 Rock ventured into the documentary world as a writer and producer of “Good Hair,” and in 2014 he executive produced “Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of the Comic Strip,” a documentary recounting the history of one of New York’s most famous comedy venues.  His feature acting credits include The Week Of, the Grown Ups and Madagascar franchises, 2 Days in New York, Death at a Funeral, Nurse Betty, Dogma, the hip-hop comedy CB4, and New Jack City.

His television work includes serving as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” from 1989 – 1993 and as executive producer, writer and narrator for the series “Everybody Hates Chris.” The series ran from 2005 – 2009 and is still one of the highest rated syndicated shows in the world.

In 2011, Rock made his Broadway debut starring in Stephen Adly Guirgis’s The Motherf**ker With The Hat.   

Rock has won four Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and is a New York Times Best-Selling Author. In addition, he received two nominations for the 2016 Emmy Awards, for Outstanding Director for a Variety Special for “Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo,” and Outstanding Special Class Program for the 88th Annual Academy Awards.

KEVIN HART

Emmy & Grammy nominated Kevin Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he launched his career as a comedian during an amateur night at a local comedy club. Over the years Hart has become Hollywood’s box office powerhouse, opening ten films at number one at the box office with $4.23 billion revenue at the global box office.  Hart is the Founder of three companies where he is actively building an eco-system and incubator for extraordinary growth and creativity. 

Hart is the Chairman of his digital network, the Laugh Out Loud Network.  LOL serves as a platform for emerging comedians and is home to two premium series which both feature Kevin – “What the Fit?” and “Cold as Balls.”

Hart is the CEO of HartBeat Productions.  HBP is a multi-platform production company creating unique content for worldwide audiences. Both Kevin and HartBeat have a first-look production deal with Netflix, together the two companies will produce feature films and Kevin will star in four of those films. 

Hart is the Founder and CEO of HartBeat Ventures.  HBV is Kevin’s VC, and its mission is to invest in disruptive companies, specifically companies that can help elevate underserved communities by providing a platform for everybody to thrive.  HBV has invested in over 30 companies since its launch in 2019.

Hart continues to develop, star, and produce feature films and television via HartBeat and Laugh Out Loud.  Hart can currently be seen starring in the HartBeat produced dramatic limited series True Story for Netflix which has been watched by over 60 million users worldwide. 

In 2021 Hart starred and produced via HartBeat the feature film Fatherhood.   The movie has been watched by more than 91 million accounts globally making it one of the most successful original dramatic movies on Netflix.  On the small screen, Hart starred in and produced Motor Trend’s “Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew”, and “Celebrity Game Face” for E!  Additionally, Hart can be seen on two original programs on Peacock: his first ever talk show “Hart to Heart” and the ‘Olympic Highlight” show which he stars opposite Snoop Dog.  Both shows have received critical acclaim and praise for both Hart and LOL. 

Hart recently wrapped production on two films, Lionsgate’s science-fiction-action-comedy, Borderlands, which he stars opposite Cate Blanchett. Along with Netflix’s Me Time which pairs Kevin and Mark Wahlberg for the first time.  Later in 2022 Hart can be seen in Sony’s action-comedy, The Man from Toronto, starring alongside Woody Harrelson and Kaley Cuoco. 

In 2020 Hart released his seventh hour long stand-up special, “Zero Fu**ks Given,” which quickly became Netflix’s biggest stand-up special of 2020 and earned him a Grammy nomination for “Best Comedy Album”.  Hart also starred in and produced “Die Hart,” the first production of its kind, created through his digital network, Laugh Out Loud, and Executive Produced through HartBeat Productions.  In 2021 Kevin was nominated for an Emmy award for “Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series.”

In December 2019, Hart’s Emmy nominated Docu-series, “Don’t F**k This Up,” was released on Netflix. The intimate six-part series follows Hart’s life over the previous year, giving viewers an inside look to the events that shaped his life. Hart’s other recent box-office credits include Jumanji: The Next Level, The Secret Life of Pets 2, and The Upside. In 2018, Hart co-wrote, produced, and starred in Universal’s Night School, all under Hartbeat Productions. In 2017, Hart starred in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, his highest grossing movie to date. Hart’s previous credits include Central Intelligence, The Secret Life of Pets, and the Ride Along films.

Hart’s last global live standup comedy tour was “The Irresponsible Tour,” which was also released as an original Netflix standup special in April 2019. Additionally, his 2017 standup tour, “What Now,” grossed over $100 million worldwide and culminated in a performance to a sold-out crowd at Philadelphia’s NFL stadium.

Kevin is a New York Times Best Selling author twice over.  His new book, Markus Makes a Movie debuted at number six on the coveted list and remained on the list for three weeks.  Hart’s memoir, I Can’t Make This Up, debuted at number one on The New York Times Best Sellers List and remained on the Top 10 Nonfiction Hardcover Bestsellers List for ten weeks straight. Hart’s first Audible original, “The Decision,” was nominated for an Audie award for “Best Original Audiobook in 2021.”  

In the audio space, Hart can be heard bi-weekly on his radio talk show, “Straight from the Hart,” which airs on Sirius XM’s Laugh Out Loud Radio (channel 96).  In 2019, “Straight from The Hart” became available on Pandora and now ranks as the #1 podcast across all genres. Hart can also be heard on his weekly Sirius podcast, “Comedy Gold Minds.”

Kevin’s brand partnerships include Fabletics Men, Chase J.P Morgan, Hydrow, Brüush, Tommy John and Therabody.

Get tickets for this date at:  https://www.ticketmaster.com/chris-rock-kevin-hart-tickets/artist/2858407

WE RECOMMEND THIS EVENT: The 11th Annual BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global communities of color, showcasing films by black, brown and indigenous people from around the world. This year’s 2022 event will be held the weekend of August 3-7, 2022 in Philadelphia!

Get the film schedule, venue times, locations and festival passes at: https://www.blackstarfest.org/festival/

Thursday Aug 4th – Sunday Aug 14th, 2022

SPAIN is the largest country in Southern Europe. The mainland of Spain is bordered to the north by France, to the West by Portugal, to the East by the Mediterranean Sea and is the only country in Europe to have a physical border with the African continent (Morocco). Madrid is the capitol and largest populated city, with other major urban areas that include Valencia, Seville, Malaga, Billbao, and Barcelona. Spain’s official language is Spanish and the dominant religion is Roman Catholic. The country has a rich multi-ethnic history of empires and recorded cultures settling on the Iberian Peninsula territories as far back 35,000 years ago.

Today, Spain is a highly developed nation with the fourteenth biggest global economy. In 2017, it was ranked as the second most visited country in the world with over 82 million foreign visitors. The summer months are especially popular and a great time to be there!

Barcelona is the cosmopolitan center of Spain’s Catalonia region, where the scenic neighborhoods and lively culture bring diverse tourists from all over to this part of Europe. There’s cuisine and wine to sample in addition to art galleries and famous locations like the Sagrada Familia, Valencia Central Mercado, the Black Madonna at the Montserrat Monastery, the Dali-Theatre Museum and the medieval city of Girona (where the Game of Thrones TV show is filmed).

The island of Ibiza is a hot spot & has become a legendary resort getaway that needs little introduction. You can tan on the amazing white sand beaches by day and party with celebrities & jetstters at the hottest venues by night. Other stops in 2022 include Lisbon & Croatia. It’ll be another Summer experience you don’t want to miss with the Funky People!

Packages with Hotel Only or Hotel + Airfare. State preferred options with quote request.

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Club Shelter NYC presents…

SHELTER BOAT RIDE 2022 – Saturday, August 6th

Join us and listen and dance to the finest House music has to offer with maestro Timmy Regisford

Boat Leaves: Pier 83, West 42nd Street & Westside Highway, NYC

Boarding time: Get there early, the boat leaves dock at 7:00pm SHARP. Returns at 12 midnite!

Cost: $60 in advance. Buy tickets online at: https://clubshelter.ticketleap.com/shelter-2022-boat-ride . All tickets are non refundable. All sales are final.

**After Party to be announced**

WE RECOMMEND ATTENDING THIS EVENT: Atlanta’s House in the Park is a musical exploration of the soul and a vision to see House Music become a unifying movement, transcending every strata of society – ethnic identification, race classification, age and lifestyle. DJ Ramon “Rawsoul” Guyton, the visionary behind Rawsoul Entertainment, and Kai Alce, the man behind record label NDATL, launched House in the Park in 2005, as a gift to the city and the community that supports the monthly music-social offering “The Gathering.” HITP adds much needed variety to the Atlanta music scene and features a range of House Music’s emerging local, regional, and international talents. DJ Ramon Rawsoul orchestrates this effort simply for the joy of bringing his favorite music genre to life in a tangible, meaningful way.

Start your planning soon for Atlanta’s 18th annual #HouseInThePark Weekender – September 1-5, 2022! Check the official website for updates, announcements, ticket sales to enter, the 2022 park location & more at: www.houseinthepark.org

WE RECOMMEND THIS EVENT: The annual two-weekend festival returns after the pandemic in 2022. The Funky People have attended the last three tours in Rio de Janeiro (2019, 2017, 2015). It’s definitely one of the largest music festivals in the world and a great experience. A must for cultural travelers & music lovers. The 2022 Brazil dates are September 2,3,4 & 8,9,10,11, 2022. Check the official website for continuing lineup announcements and make your travel plans to see your favorite Rock / Pop / Soul music artists at http://rockinrio.com/rio/en/line-up!

About this Festival….

ROCK IN RIO is the legendary music festival that currently operates biennial events in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Lisbon, Portugal, each which span two long weekends of artist performances and fan experiences. Rock in Rio began in 1985, and has hosted 18 editions with over 1,700 artists and 9 million attendees and engaging more than 11 million followers on social media. The festival has also been live broadcasted and streamed to more than 1 billion viewers worldwide. Over the years, Rock in Rio’s headlining acts have included iconic artists like Queen, Prince, Guns N’ Roses, Sting, Neil Young, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iron Maiden, Rihanna, Elton John, Metallica, Stevie Wonder, Shakira, Coldplay, Beyoncé, David Guetta, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake, Paul McCartney, Britney Spears, Roger Waters, the Rolling Stones and many more.

Thursday Feb 16th – Thursday Feb 23rd, 2023