FunkDaddies returns to Amana for Live Music Under the Stars

AMANA — The Midwest’s “hippest band,” FunkDaddies, will return to the Amana Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24.

FunkDaddies is a funk band playing horn-driven soul, R&B and dance music in an exciting, original style. FunkDaddies was formed with the purpose of bringing the best, funky dance music to the Midwest, performed by highly accomplished musicians.

Inspired by Tower of Power; Earth, Wind & Fire; and all the great Motown artists, FunkDaddies brings its own irresistible, high-energy sound and first-class stage show to audiences everywhere. FunkDaddies has performed for thousands at some of the Midwest's premiere events, including Iowa City Jazz Festival, Jazz Under the Stars, Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival, RAGBRAI, Coralville 4thFest and more, and as an opening act for The Beach Boys, 38 Special and Grand Funk Railroad.

Marco’s Grilled Cheese and Opal & Hazel’s Wood Fired Pizza will be available from 5-8 p.m. Entry is a free-will donation. Rain location will be inside the Amana Performing Arts Center.

For more information, email deborahkennedy@live.com or call 319-899-3799. The Amana Performing Arts Center is located at 39 38th Ave., Amana.