About Us

Funkademic is a Rhode Island-based band playing funk, soul, pop, and R&B on period-correct instruments. Founded at Brown University in 2019, Funkademic has quickly become one of the most beloved bands on the local festival and club circuit, appearing regularly at WaterFire, Narragansett Brewery, the Rhode Island Seafood Festival, 133 Club, Askew, and many other venues.

Our repertoire consists of upbeat, groove-based, high-energy music from the 1960s to today, including crowd favorites by Lizzo, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Prince, the Meters, Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa, Tina Turner, and many others. Fronted by two powerhouse female singers and featuring a top-flight rhythm section, Funkademic brings passion, energy, and laughter to every show.

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Upcoming Shows

Friday Sept 13, 2024 @ 8:00pm
East Providence Yacht Club, East Providence RI

Saturday Sept 21, 2024 @ 8:00pm
WaterFire, Providence RI

Friday Sept 27, 2024 @ 8:30pm
133 Club, East Providence RI

Saturday Sept 28, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Narragansett Brewery National Neighbor Day Party
India Point Park, Providence RI

Friday Oct 18, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Narragansett Brewery, Providence RI

Saturday Nov 16, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Narragansett Brewery, Providence RI

Saturday Dec 14, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Narragansett Brewery, Providence RI

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Media

The best place to check out videos from our recent shows is our Instagram page. If you’re not on Instagram, you'll also find some clips on our YouTube channel. Here’s a teaser!

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Events

If you're looking to add live music to a wedding, family reunion, graduation party, corporate function, or any sort of gathering, get in touch! Funkademic has a lot of experience providing entertainment for individual and institutional clients such as Brown University, Providence College, the Rhode Island Historical Society, WaterFire, and many others. We offer a wide range of musical genres and instrumental lineups, and our professional sound system accommodates functions with hundreds of guests. If you’re interested in a quote, please reach out using the email address below and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.

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