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Funk Masters: Tallahassee's Pharaohs of Funk
4 Jul
Summary
- Kirk Gavin III leads Pharaohs of Funk and teaches music.
- The band fuses reggae, blues, jazz, gospel, and hip-hop.
- Pharaohs of Funk will perform at Levitt AMP Tallahassee on July 9.
Pharaohs of Funk, a prominent funk band from Tallahassee, is led by co-frontman Kirk Gavin III, also an educator. Gavin's teaching philosophy centers on unlocking student potential, emphasizing a 'can-do' attitude that he also brings to his music.
The band's unique sound is a vibrant fusion of its members' diverse backgrounds, incorporating reggae, Caribbean music, blues, jazz, gospel, and hip-hop. This eclectic mix results in dynamic funk performances that have captivated audiences locally and in the surrounding tristate area.
Pharaohs of Funk, featuring Gavin on vocals and brass, saxophonist Aaron Watson III, and other skilled Tallahassee musicians, is scheduled to perform at the Levitt AMP Tallahassee: Music Under the Oaks concert on July 9 at Lewis Park. The group is also focused on creating more original music in the future.
Attendees at the July 9 concert can anticipate a special rendition of Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk," which often includes audience interaction. The concert series is free and aims to revitalize culture and community in downtown Tallahassee.
