P-FUNK FESTIVAL: LET’S TAKE IT TO THA STAGE Saturday, April 11 / The Phipps Farm /Tallahassee

Start: Saturday, April 11, 2026 11:00AM
End: Saturday, April 11, 2026 11:00PM

The inaugural P-Funk Festival: Let’s Take It To Tha Stage lands Saturday, April 11 in Tallahassee, Florida, marking a monumental cultural celebration honoring George Clinton’s 85th birth year in his hometown. This one-day, 12-hour party celebrates the enduring legacy, music, and cultural impact of the P-Funk universe, bridging funk’s past, present, and future through legendary originators, iconic alumni, and forward-thinking artists carrying the groove forward. Artists and bands taking part in this day-long musical celebration include the legendary architects of funk music, blending rock, soul, and sci-fi mythology into a genre-defying movement, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic. With more than 40 R&B hits, multiple platinum albums, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, Clinton’s influence spans generations and his legendary live shows remain among the most extravagant and electrifying in music history. Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban funk innovator Cimafunk fuses Cuban rhythms, African traditions, funk, soul, and hip-hop into an explosive live experience. Cimafunk delivers high-octane performances rooted in groove, liberation, and musical miscegenation. His acclaimed albums Terapia and El Alimento have positioned him as a global force reconnecting music tradition across continents. NYC-based Blu Eye Extinction delivers a fearless fusion of funk, rock, jazz, hip-hop, and theatrical spectacle. Led by Isotopia Records founder Constance Hauman, the band blends operatic vocals, Zappa-esque guitars, brass-driven funk, and explosive rhythm sections. Tallahassee native Kendra Foster is a two-time Grammy winner known for her work with D’Angelo & The Vanguard and George Clinton & P-Funk All-Stars. A genre-defying vocalist, songwriter, and educator, Foster’s soul-rooted fusion spans jazz, funk, hip-hop, and gospel. Led by P-Funk keyboardist Danny Bedrosian, Secret Army is a genre-blurring collective featuring P-Funk veterans Lige Curry and Benzel Baltimore. Blending funk, R&B, hip-hop, Middle Eastern music, and experimental elements, Secret Army delivers a hypnotic, spiritually charged live experience rooted in unity and innovation. A 45-year P-Funk veteran, bassist Lige Curry aka Ligedelic is a foundational force within the Parliament-Funkadelic universe. From studio sessions to global stages, Curry’s deep pocket and melodic sensibility have powered decades of funk history. As the son of legendary P-Funk frontman Garry Shider, Garrett Shider carries the Starchild legacy forward with authenticity and modern edge. Having performed onstage since early childhood, Shider now steps into his father’s iconic role within Parliament-Funkadelic, blending classic P-Funk concepts with his own contemporary voice. Drummer Benzel Baltimore is a generational funk powerhouse whose résumé includes George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Woodstock ’99, Jazz à Vienne, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Known for his explosive energy, jazz-level precision, and joyful stage presence, Baltimore bridges old-school funk mastery with modern virtuosity. FSQ-DJ Set with Chuck Da Fonk will deliver a deep-crate funk, disco, boogie, and house to the dance floor. Founded in collaboration with George Clinton’s extended family and Soul Clap, FSQ’s DJ sets blend rare P-Funk cuts with contemporary underground dance music, keeping the funk alive for club culture and beyond. Newark-born hip-hop artist Young Poppi delivers sharp lyricism, vivid storytelling, and a dynamic stage presence shaped by years on the road. Poppi represents the next generation of funk-influenced hip-hop voices expanding the P-Funk legacy. 420 Funk Mob was created by Parliament's own Michael Clip Payne as an outlet for the raw, experimental energy that fueled Parliament-Funkadelic's golden years. The Baltimore Funk Foundation is a music group established by legendary Parliament-Funkadelic musicians Bennie "The General" Cowan and his son, Benjamin "Benzel Baltimore" Cowan. The foundation focuses on keeping classic funk alive. God’s Weapon is led by Traf Truth, the grandson of George Clinton. While rooted in melodic metal and hard rock, the project is deeply intertwined with the P-Funk legacy, blending heavy guitar riffs with deep funk grooves. 3GP aka 3rd Generation Parliament, is a modern musical collective within the P-Funk family. It serves as a platform for the younger generation of the Clinton bloodline and the P-Funk army to carry the funk into a new era. 3GP features God’s Weapon, Brynse Jaxon, Starchild JR, Tra’Zae + Gorangatan, Scottie Clinton, Thurtdelic, Benzel Baltimore, Pvso Paid, and Young Poppi. With additional sets from Pharaohs of Funk, and The Soular System. Other featured performers include Norwood Fisher (Fishbone, Trulio Disgracias). With Ed Larson (comedian, writer, actor, podcaster, producer) as the event MC. https://pfunkfest.com/