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The Funk Junket is a high-voltage, astro-funk band creating irresistible grooves and positive energy for the soul

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upcoming shows

Find out why The Funk Junket is one of the hottest 

new bands on the Central Coast.  

7/11/25

The Libertine

8:30 - 10:30 pm

Event Details

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 pm

8/8/25

Hubba Wines

6 - 8:00 pm

Event Details

8/8/25

Hubba Wines

 Feel the summer heat of our cosmic beat. Hubba Wines on Limestone Way in Paso 

Robles.

6 - 8:00 pm

8/9/25

The Olde Alehouse

5 - 8:00 pm

Event Details

8/9/25

The Olde Alehouse

The Funk Junket  will scintillate your souls and groove your gizzard at the Olde Alehouse in Los Osos,  945 LOVR, Los Osos.  Funk you very m...

Event Details

5 - 8:00 pm

9/14/25

Whale Rock Music Festival

2 - 3 pm

Event Details

9/14/25

Whale Rock Music Festival

The Funk Junket  is honored to be included in the lineup for the Whale Rock Music Festival. We play on 9/14 at 2pm. 

2 - 3 pm

Posters for upcoming shows

    cLIPS OF THE FUNK JUNKET IN ACTION

    "Turn on Your Light" - We can all use a little more light so let it shine bright.

    Shakin' the Tree at the Olde Ale House on a groovy Sunday afternoon.

    The Murga hits the big time. Opening for Digging Dirt.


    FunkY VERSION OF Art Blakey's "Moanin'"

    '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 soothes the soul with scintillating rhythms and funky grooves. 

    the Musicians

    Paul Trent on drums, Billy Baxmayer on bass, Aaron Burger on guitar, Sam Franklin on baritone/tenor sax, Vince Cimo on keys, and  Geof Land on trumpet. 

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    Contact us

    booking@thefunkjunket.net

    Contact us to schedule events and shows, ask questions and/or to reach us for any other band related reason. 

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