Funksgiving Eve with Universal Funk Order & Friends (18+)

The Blues Reincarnation Project is a Funkified blues-rock, British blues, and new age blues-influenced band consisting of an up-and-coming guitarist from the Newark, Delaware area, Jeffrey ‘Ghanaian Bluesman’ Attakorah, a guitarist whose influences are based in blues rock, classic rock, and modern R&B, and a former member of Newark, Delaware-based punk band, ‘The Checkered heroes, Charlie Greaves on drums, and New Castle, Delaware native Dylan Walker, a bassist well versed in classic rock and traditional blues genres—occasionally joined by Mr. Michael Macartney, a regional keyboardist who cut his teeth playing in the Funk, Soul, Folk and based music scene. Together, they “just play whatever, with a hint of Blues”, with the goal of bringing the blues back to the younger generation.

Lyrical wordsmith and music phenom, Richard Raw, is taking the industry by storm with his unique blend of soul, spoken word, funk and hip-hop.   Born on the cusp of the of the 1980s hip-hop boom, Raw is influenced by hip-hop greats Public Enemy, KRS-1, Rakim, The Roots and Nas as well as soul artists Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. After years in the music industry, performing nationwide and building a vast collection of hip-hop and neo-soul music, Richard Raw has found his niche, combining soul with hip-hop and invigorating, thought-provoking lyrics.

In addition to being a musician, Richard Raw is a community activist who uses his lyrics and performances as tools to inspire and educate. He has taken his love and vast knowledge of the hip-hop art form to the next level by using it to teach youth about everything from diversity, literacy skills and history to communication, confidence, and character building. He is also the Program Director of the hip-hop supplemental education program, Beyond Those Bars.

As a poet, MC, producer and songwriter, one cannot deny Richard Raw the comprehensive title ‘artist’. When asked what makes him different, Raw simply states, “I’m versatile; no one is the same every day and I am lucky enough to be able to express those differences through my music.”

Universal Funk Order is a high-energy funk band, bringing soulful vocals, horns, keys, guitar, bass, and drums to the stage. Known for their electrifying live performances, they’ve been getting crowds up and dancing for four years at their annual Funksgiving show. With infectious grooves and a dynamic sound, they bring the party to life, creating an unforgettable experience for all ages. Get ready to move your feet and feel the funk!