Jen Durkin’s Steal Your Funk was born in 2015 when Jen Durkin (Deep Banana Blackout/Mickey Hart-Bill Kreutzman’s “Rhythm Devils," "The Bomb Squad"), Jordan Giangreco (Mystic Dead/The Breakfast), and Rob Glassman (RGB) took the concept of mixing funk, motown, disco tunes, basically anything groovin, with the music of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band. The result has been the production of high energy shows, that always leaves audiences dancing, all night long.
Steal Your Funk also always features a well-known cast of jamband musicians. They have welcomed the following musicians into the band over the past 9 years: Doug Wimbish of Living Colour, the late Dr. Charles Neville, Leo Nocentelli of the Meters, and so many others. The band features Jen Durkin, Darian Cunning, Rob Glassman, Marty Moroney Jr and Jordan Giangreco of Mystic Dead, and Joe Scialla.
Jen Durkin’s Steal Your Funk always brings a night of high energy, interactive vibes, transitioning and immersing a classic mix of funk, R & B, dance, and motown, with good ole Grateful Dead. SYF advocates a good time with positive vibes, and every show leaves people wanting more.
Jen “Pipes” Durkin fronted the “The Rhythm Devils” (Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart and Billy Kreutzman’s band) after Jerry Garcia passed. The band also featured Mike Gordon of Phish and Steve Kimock, on an amazing 30 day “Super Group” tour, debuting new songs written by Robert Hunter. In the Summer of 2008, “Pipes” kept on touring in the Mickey Hart Band, with master of funk George Porter Jr., Walfredo Reyes Jr, and Kyle Hollingsworth. Durkin is also well known for her popular bands of the 90’s, which include “The Bomb Squad” and “Deep Banana Blackout.” Jen and Deep Banana Blackout became a regular act at the Gathering of the Vibes, and nationally opening for Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, P-Funk, Gov’t Mule, John Scofield and James Brown.
Dr. B and The Remedy is a 5-piece eclectic Rock and Roll / Folk-rock group from the Connecticut area. The band leader, Bob Ehalt, aka “Dr. B,” has been prescribing musical healing throughout New England for years with acts such as “In-A-Groove,” “The Brotherhood,” and “Sacred Fire – A Tribute To Santana.” Dr. B’s main instrument is his voice, but he also administers rhythm guitar, electric piano, and the B3 Organ, providing the audience with a musical “surgery” that is sure to revive and invigorate. With the addition of the soulful vocalist Lori Farquhar, the band delivers harmonious treatments that are sure to cure any ailment and restore your spirits. The dynamic rhythm section of Fred Melillo on bass and Kevin Letsch on drums provides a steady, healing groove, pumping out beats that will have you feeling like you’ve received the perfect prescription. Finally, the tasteful slide and lead guitar riffs performed by Brendan Cavanaugh will leave you feeling like you’ve just been given the finest dose of musical medicine available. Be sure to bring your oxygen tank to every show—this band is a powerful antidote for the body, mind and spirit!
$15 Advance GA, $20 Day of GA (+ online ticketing fees)
Park City Music Hall has a full bar and kitchen available on-site serving craft cocktails, delicious bites and more! Come hungry! The kitchen opens at doors and remains open until you see the "Kitchen Open" light go off.
We have very limited seating for most ticketed events, as we are primarily a standing-room venue. When available, seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
