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The Bitter End

A FUNK EXPLOSION


The Bitter End

147 BLEECKER ST, NEW YORK, NY

This event is All Ages

Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door

THE BITTER END Presents

 

💥 A FUNK EXPLOSION 💥

 

Special Guests

Irene Blackman  Nate Turley

Lawrence "Law" Worrell

 

Featuring the Amazing Band MATRIX


 

Get ready for a legendary night of FUNK as MATRIX hits the stage—featuring the electrifying talents of Irene Blackman, Nate Turley, Lawrence "Law" Worrell + more, all with deep roots in the iconic Parliament Funkadelic!

This isn’t just a concert—it’s a full-on celebration of funk’s rich legacy and bold future. From the first note to the final groove, you’ll be dancing, singing, and feeling every beat of the funk revolution.

Don’t miss this unforgettable night with some of the genre’s finest. The funk is calling—are you in?

 

 

IRENE BLACKMAN


No stranger to the stage, IRENE BLACKMAN is a rising force in the entertainment industry.


With a successful career as a professional singer and songwriter in lead, background, and session roles, Irene has earned a Gold Record Award and two Grammy nominations, establishing herself as a standout talent known for her soulful delivery and remarkable musical versatility.

 

Born with a natural gift for musical storytelling, Irene was raised on the sounds of legends like her father Don BlackmanChaka KhanSarah Vaughan, and Aretha Franklin—influences that helped shape her signature sound: gritty yet smooth, powerful yet deeply intimate.

Irene has recorded and performed with a long and diverse list of music icons, including Don Blackman, Marcus Miller, Lenny White, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Shaggy, Bruce Sudano, Vybez Kartel, Melba Moore, David Sanborn, Bernard Wright, Taj Farrant, Ken Lewis, NeedToBreathe, Gavin DeGraw, Michal Urbaniak, Roy Ayers, and even The Rolling Stones—with no signs of slowing down.

 

Find Irene at ireneblackman.com!

 

 

NATE TURLEY


 

Onstage, Nate Turley is a force of nature.
His shows aren’t just concerts—they’re funky, high-energy celebrations of life, love and the groove that connects us all. Much like his legendary cousin 
Glenn Goins—lead vocalist and guitarist for Parliament Funkadelic and Quazar — Nate commands the stage with passion and soul. The crowd becomes part of a funk-driven symphony, carried by every strum of his guitar and each powerful, heartfelt note.

 

Billboard-charting artist, Nate is in high demand not only for his electrifying live performances but also for his songwriting and studio production work. He has recorded and performed with an impressive roster of artists, including Daru JonesRay AngryMononeonKendra FosterLawrence “Law” Worrell, and members of Parliament Funkadelic such as Michael HamptonGreg ThomasGarry ShiderDarryl DixonGabe GonzalezBilly “Bass” Nelson, as well as PopcaanTaj Farrant, and more.

 

Whether on stage or in the studio, Nate Turley lives and breathes the funk—and he brings everyone along for the ride.

 

Find Nate at www.nateturleymusic.com!

 


LAWRENCE “LAW” WORRELL

 

 

From the Grammy and Oscar Award-Winning Documentary AMY

Three-Time Indie Music Award Winner
Seven-Time Grammy Nominee

 

Singer, Rapper, Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer, Songwriter, and Choreographer LAWRENCE “LAW” WORRELL is celebrated for his groundbreaking work with musical legends including George Clinton and P-Funk (420 Funkmob, Enema Squad & Parliament-Funkadelic), The Time (Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir), Ray Chew, Sinbad, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, and the late Amy Winehouse.

 

Known for his trailblazing artistry, wide-ranging musical versatility, and electrifying live performances, Law has also made a name for himself in the private and corporate event world with the elite entertainment collective @elementmusicnyc.

 

The Brooklyn Hood Boy Who Made History Breaking Barriers By Becoming The First Hip-Hop Based Act & First P-Funk Affiliated Artist To Play The Legendary Bitter End In NYC

 

Find Law at www.planet12law.org!