New-York-based psychedelic-soul group Ghostfunk Orchestra performs at the WJCT Soundstage as part of the the Jacksonville Music Experience’s Soundstage Series with support from local hip-hop artist Kale That Raps on Friday, May 2. The brainchild of composer and multi-instrumentalist Seth Applebaum, the band combines elements of psych rock, jazz and funk into a powerhouse live sound. Ghostfunk’s latest album, 2024’s A Trip to the Moon increased the group’s profile, and their reputation as a can’t-miss live band has landed them on the stages of legendary festivals as Telluride Jazz, Treefort, Montreal Jazz and Levitation. Ghostfunk Orchestra is recommended if you like soul-infused rock from bands like Black Pumas, Durand Jones & the Indicators and Say She She.
Opening the show is local hip-hop artist Kale That Raps. The Daytona-bred, Jax-based singer-songwriter and rapper’s 2024 album IT’S PERSONAL finds Kale at his most inventive, combining elements of hip-hop, soul, R&B and gospel. Kale’s single “READY TO WIN” made JME’s list of the best local songs of 2024. Read more about Kale That Raps and IT’S PERSONAL here.
Show schedule:
6 p.m. – Doors + Arts & Music Vendor Market
7 p.m. – TBA
8 p.m. – Kale That Raps
9 p.m. – Ghostfunk Orchestra
****THIS IS A STANDING SHOW
About the Soundstage Series: At the Jacksonville Music Experience (JME), we believe in the power of music to connect and inspire. And, beginning in February, JME and WJCT Public Media will pair internationally-acclaimed artists with local and regional acts for the JME Soundstage Series, a season of concerts aimed at building community through music discovery. The series features headliners Shannon and the Clams, Rahill, Levitation Room and Ghost Funk Orchestra. In addition to internationally-acclaimed headliners, each JME Soundstage Series concert will introduce audiences to emerging local and regional acts. Held at the WJCT Soundstage in Downtown Jacksonville, each community-focussed event will feature a local vendor market, food trucks and more.
Tickets and Pricing: As part of our mission to build community through music discovery and introduce audiences to artists from around the world – including those making music in the Jacksonville area – ticket prices for each show will be significantly less than market value, and ticket buyers will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the entire series at a discounted rate. Tickets for individual shows are $25. Tickets for the entire series (four shows) are priced at $80.
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