WILLITS COMMUNITY THEATRE
Local favorite funk band Funkacillin will be rocking the house at Willits Community Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
The six-piece group brings together longtime standout Mendocino County musicians with their get-down sounds, horn extras, multiple layers of percussion and familiar vocal standards. The band features Cherie Sheraque on vocals, formerly of Groove Approved and Samba Jamba, guitarist Lex Krauss of Rising Signs and formerly Rootstock, the incomparable accompanist Jim Dooley on trumpet and keyboards, Yanahay Hooper on bass formerly of Rootstock, Steven Serbins on drums and added conga percussionist Phil Montalvo.
Anyone's answer to a deficiency of enjoyment arrives with the band ushering in its essential and intricate Afro-cuban rhythms mixed with soulful and funky grooves for the dance magic. Their web bio touts a clear mission along with their source material, “We aim to put your troubles on the back burner with a mix of originals and old school
funk, rock and soul by heavy hitters including The Isley Brothers, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin and Cold Blood, as well as a few slightly more obscure artists such as Little Beaver, Johnny “Guitar” Watson and Deee-lite.”
The band's sounds flash back to the days of paisley print, platform shoes, booty-shaking and a guaranteed foot-stomping, head-shaking good time. Tickets are $20 and available online at www.wctperformingartscenter.org or at the door. Listen to their music at www.reverbnation.com/funkacillin.