(PR) What do Billy Joel, John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Jessica Simpson and The Blues Brothers have in common? The answer: members of Long Island's own Funk Filharmonik have supported them all at some point over the past 25 years, either in the studio for top 10 hits or on stage at events ranging from outdoor festivals to world class concert halls - even to the White House Lawn!On Friday November 27th at 8pm, join this venerable who's who of internationally renowned funk players as they present their Funksgiving celebration for the 24th straight year, this time taking place at what is being billed as Club Funk; located at the Elks Club at 195 Main Street (RT 25A), Huntington Village NY 11743 1-888-902-3336. This show also marks a first for the band; the release of their debut CD "Everybody Get Down" which is available at cdbaby and itunes now.
"We have been blessed to enjoy the careers we have had as individuals, but I feel that with the release of our first album - which we produced and created ourselves - that this collection of players is primed to be recognized among the very best in the world at what we do as a band, too" remarked Ozzie Melendez, Musical Director, Trombone Player and Co-Leader.
There will be a raffle segment where contestants can win many great prizes including a 42" Flat Screen TV. Proceeds from these drawings will benefit the International Myeloma Foundation; the raffle is hosted by Multiple Musicians Against Multiple Myeloma, of which Drummer and Co-Leader Lee Finkelstein is a member.
Tickets are $20 in advance and can be bought by logging on to funkfilharmonik.com or in person at Soundtraks, 356 NY Ave in Huntington 631-427-1313 or on the night of the show for $25 each (*subject to availability) 16 to enter and 21 to drink. For more information check out www.funkfilharmonik.com
