This event is in the past.It took place on July 10, 2026 at Hook & Ladder Theater.
Jazz & Blues
Longfellow, Minneapolis
MPLS Funk Fest brings a full night of rhythm to the stage with a stacked lineup of soul and funk powerhouses. Expect deep grooves, blazing horns, and rare vinyl sets all night long.
The Nth Power
New Orleans soul‑funk trio
Headliner
The Nth Power is a New Orleans‑born trio featuring guitarist Nick Cassarino, bassist Nate Edgar and drummer Nikki Glaspie, delivering a blend of soul, funk, rock and R&B with multi‑part vocal harmonies.
Purple Funk Metropolis
Minneapolis instrumental funk‑soul jazz ensemble
Purple Funk Metropolis is a seven‑piece instrumental band from Minneapolis that mixes funk, soul, jazz and beyond, known for soaring horns, dual guitars and a deep‑pocket rhythm section.
BZ3 Organ Trio
Minneapolis Hammond B3 jazz‑funk trio
The BZ3 Organ Trio is a Minneapolis‑based trio featuring Hammond B3 master Brian Ziemniak, guitarist David Feily and drummer Kevin Washington, blending jazz, deep funk, soul and R&B.
Jazz & BluesLongfellow, Minneapolis
MPLS Funk Fest brings a full night of rhythm to the stage with a stacked lineup of soul and funk powerhouses. Expect deep grooves, blazing horns, and rare vinyl sets all night long.
The Nth Power
New Orleans soul‑funk trio
Headliner
The Nth Power is a New Orleans‑born trio featuring guitarist Nick Cassarino, bassist Nate Edgar and drummer Nikki Glaspie, delivering a blend of soul, funk, rock and R&B with multi‑part vocal harmonies.
Purple Funk Metropolis
Minneapolis instrumental funk‑soul jazz ensemble
Purple Funk Metropolis is a seven‑piece instrumental band from Minneapolis that mixes funk, soul, jazz and beyond, known for soaring horns, dual guitars and a deep‑pocket rhythm section.
BZ3 Organ Trio
Minneapolis Hammond B3 jazz‑funk trio
The BZ3 Organ Trio is a Minneapolis‑based trio featuring Hammond B3 master Brian Ziemniak, guitarist David Feily and drummer Kevin Washington, blending jazz, deep funk, soul and R&B.