Uncle Shoehorn Funky Dance Party Debuts In Pearl River

Do you love New Orleans Funk, classic soul, and the good ole Grateful Dead? Then you're really gonna flip for Uncle Shoehorn's Funky DEAD Party coming to Parkside Tavern in Pearl River on Saturday, November 3rd at 8PM.

Uncle Shoehorn, the popular 8-piece band from Warwick NY is known for its Funky Dance Party events featuring a tight horn section and killer vocal harmonies. Performing all manner of dance-worthy material, Uncle Shoehorn is popular among the ladies who love coming out to boogie to selections from New Orleans artists like Dr. John, the Funky Meters, Allen Toussaint, Rebirth Brass Band, Galactic and more. Classic Soul/R&B selections from artists like James Brown, Delbert McClinton, Little Milton, Bobby Byrd, Son Seals and many other blues artists.

"The Parkside Tavern is known for being home to many local Grateful Dead cover bands" said lead singer and guitarist Tony Vee. "That's why we're reprising the Funky DEAD Party concept we debuted at Garcia's at the Capitol Theater back in 2016" said Vee referring to the two sets of Grateful Dead material Uncle Shoehorn developed special horn arrangements for.

Uncle Shoehorn began nearly 15 years ago as a Grateful Dead cover outfit. After adding the horn section 4 years ago, the band moved in a decidedly more funky direction, but never forgot its roots.

"Because most Dead music doesn't have native horn parts in it, we hadto write our own horn arrangements" said rhythm guitarist and singer Todd Lapenna who's degree in music made him the natural choice to
produce the arrangements. "Our fans went wild when we brought things full circle and reintroduced funk-ta-fied renditions of Dead and Jerry Garcia Band favorites to our performances" said Lapenna.

The Parkside Tavern performance of Uncle Shoehorn's Funky DEAD Party will also feature several special guests including keyboard player Ken Aigen from the area's hottest Dead tribute, Stella Blue's Band. On the
bass, special guest Richie Krasco from renowned bluegrass band Moonshine Creekrenowned bluegrass band Moonshine Creek will be laying down the fat grooves.

The show is at Parkside Tavern, 9 W Central Ave, Pearl River, NY 10965. Tickets are available at the door for $10. Visit www.UncleShoehorn.com | www.Facebook.com/uncleshoehorn | and stop by theFacebook event page for this show here.