Newest Kalamazoo festival features funk, R&B music

Contact: Deanne Puca
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The Floaters

KALAMAZOO—National, regional and local music will be featured at Kalamazoo's second annual R&B/Funk Music Festival Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place.

Music begins at 5 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. each night. Tickets are $15 in advance and available at the Blue Dolphin restaurant at 502 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, and at other area retailers.

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The Dazz Band

Featured acts

  • Friday, July 19—The Floaters, with opening acts Valarie Barrymore and the Foundation of Funk and the 33rd Street Band
  • Saturday, July 20—The Dazz Band, with opening acts Nadir and the Out of Flavor Boys

For more information, visit the festival website or contact (269) 365-3719.