thefunkjunket

upcoming shows

Find out why The Funk Junket is one of the hottest

new bands on the Central Coast.

4/5/25

Beats & Brass

4 - 8 pm

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4/5/25

Beats & Brass

An unforgettable evening of Funk and Jazz to support music education at Riata Ranch in Santa Margarita. Get tickets here.

4 - 8 pm

4/9/25

The Funk Junket 4 at Breadbike

6 - 8 pm

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4/9/25

The Funk Junket 4 at Breadbike

Wednesday Pizza Night is back at Breadbike (on Parker St. in SLO)! Groove to funky beats while savoring the best pizza in town.

6 - 8 pm

6/1/25

The Olde Alehouse in Los Osos

2 - 5 pm

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6/1/25

The Olde Alehouse in Los Osos

The Funk Junket will return to the Olde Alehouse to usher in June with some simmering astral funk. Enjoy tasty grub and suds while getting...

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2 - 5 pm

6/15/25

Live Oak Music Festival

2:15 - 3pm

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6/15/25

Live Oak Music Festival

The Funk Junket will play at the Beer Garden at 2:15. Come join the party by attending Live Oak at Rancho El Chorro Campground.

2:15 - 3pm

7/11/25

The Libertine

8:30 - 10:30

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7/11/25

The Libertine

The Funk Junket will keep the party going after Concerts in the Plaza at the Libertine Brewery, 1234 Broad St. Join the Funk!

8:30 - 10:30

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More laid back latin Salsa for the dancers.

Puffers was packed that night.

La Murga (Hector Lavoe and Willie Colon circa 70’s salsa action)

Our own Hectic Hector Mayoral on the mic crooning the tune at Bread Bike.

Funk, jazz, and Africa - inspired beats come together in this funky version of Art Blakey's "Moanin'"

'Famous Last Words' (THE TRUE LOVES) and the Moon over Bread Bike of slo.

The Liberators ‘Crisis Point’ is a crowd favorite at Puffers.

'Agbada Bou Gou' in Sycamore Canyon -- The stripped down haunting grooves of Tony Allen and Hugh Masakela on 'Rejoice' were an early impetus for starting the band!

'No Answer' (Ikeba Shakedown) live at Puffers of Pismo

About the funk junket

Our Story

The Funk Junket formed in 2023 to celebrate the timeless grooves of African funk, Latin jazz, and world beat musicians such as Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Willie Colon, and Art Blakey. Our unique interpretations of global beats along with our original music highlight the power of music to unify, inspire, and elevate.

Our Mission

Our mission is create an unforgettable musical experience that moves the body and the soul with scintillating rhythms and funky grooves.

the Musicians

Paul Trent on drums, Billy Baxmayer on bass, Hector Mayoral on congas and vocals, Aaron Burger on guitar, Sam Franklin on baritone/tenor sax, and Geof Land on trumpet and flugelhorn.

ready to move and groove with the funk junket?

upcoming shows

4/5/25

Beats & Brass

4/5/25

Beats & Brass

4/9/25

The Funk Junket 4 at Breadbike

4/9/25

The Funk Junket 4 at Breadbike

6/1/25

The Olde Alehouse in Los Osos

6/1/25

The Olde Alehouse in Los Osos

6/15/25

Live Oak Music Festival

6/15/25

Live Oak Music Festival

7/11/25

The Libertine

7/11/25

The Libertine

Posters for upcoming shows

No Limit

Grooving at Puffers

Videos

More laid back latin Salsa for the dancers.

La Murga (Hector Lavoe and Willie Colon circa 70’s salsa action)

Funk, jazz, and Africa - inspired beats come together in this funky version of Art Blakey's "Moanin'"

'Famous Last Words' (THE TRUE LOVES) and the Moon over Bread Bike of slo.

The Liberators ‘Crisis Point’ is a crowd favorite at Puffers.

'Agbada Bou Gou' in Sycamore Canyon -- The stripped down haunting grooves of Tony Allen and Hugh Masakela on 'Rejoice' were an early impetus for starting the band!

'No Answer' (Ikeba Shakedown) live at Puffers of Pismo

About the funk junket

Our Story

Our Mission

the Musicians

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Funk filled Photo Gallery

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booking@thefunkjunket.net

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