Funk Fest Anaheim Tickets - Honda Center

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The Whispers

8 concerts

The Whispers are a long-running R&B vocal group formed in 1964, blending soul, disco, jazz, and pop. Known for 33 top 100 hits and 20 Billboard-charted albums, including "And the Beat Goes On," "Rock Steady," and "Lady."

Evelyn "Champagne" King

1 concert

Evelyn “Champagne” King is a Philadelphia singer best known for disco and R&B hits “Shame” (1977), “I’m in Love” (1981) and “Love Come Down” (1982). Her debut LP Smooth Talk was gold, and “The Dance” (2008) extended her Billboard dance chart run across three decades.

Freestyle

4 concerts

Freestyle is a Swedish synthpop group formed in 1979, known for their early 1980s hits "Vill Ha Dig" and "Fantasi." The band, recognized for its electronic pop sound, originally disbanded in 1983, with some members later forming Style. They reunited in 1998, re-recording popular tracks. The group continues to perform, with recent re-releases and appearances, maintaining their legacy in music.

Midnight Star

Formed at Kentucky State University in 1976, technofunk/R&B group Midnight Star broke through with double-platinum No Parking on the Dance Floor (1983) and hits like Freak-A-Zoid, Operator, Midas Touch and Don’t Rock the Boat.

One Way

One Way, originally the Soul Partners, featured Al Hudson and Alicia Myers. Known for '80s R&B hits like "Cutie Pie," the group excelled in both danceable tracks and ballads.

Dazz Band

Cleveland, Ohio R&B/funk band famed for “Let It Whip” (1983 Grammy). 20+ Billboard hits incl “Joystick,” “Swoop”; Soul Train; led by Bobby Harris.

Cherelle

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Planet Patrol

Planet Patrol, originating from Boston, Massachusetts, pioneered electro funk and hip-hop. Formed by Arthur Baker and John Robie, the group is renowned for fusing electro beats with soulful vocals. Their 1983 self-titled album featured popular songs like "Play at Your Own Risk" and "Cheap Thrills." "Play at Your Own Risk" is widely recognized as an anthem for street dancers and influenced the freestyle music scene.