On Friday, July 28th, CEG & Live For Live Music are excited to present The James Brown Dance Party, a star-studded tribute to the king of funk at the Highline Ballroom at 8PM. The James Brown Dance Party is a rotating All-Star cast of musicians, led by The Chase Brothers, Adam and Matthew Chase (Jazz Is Phish). The July 28th presentation will feature Fred Wesley (James Brown, The JB’s), Fred Thomas (James Brown), Antwaun Stanley (Vulfpeck), Binky Griptite (The Dap Kings), Justin Stanton (Snarky Puppy), James Casey (Trey Anastasio Band), Chris Rob (Talib Kweli) and Adam Dotson (Rubblebucket), alongside The Chase Brothers. Special guests from the Knicks City Dancers will also be in attendance. When a group of all-stars like this gets together, there’s no saying what’s going to happen but this show is sure to be the funkiest all-star tribute in show business! Tickets are currently available for the early show here.
In past renditions, The James Brown Dance Party lineup has included: members of The James Brown Band, Bootsy Collins Band, The JB’s, Snarky Puppy, Trombone Shorty, Trey Anastasio Band, Galactic, Lettuce, Victor Wooten Band, Break Science, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Jazz is Dead, Kung Fu, Nth Power, Dopapod, Strange Design and more.
Tickets for The James Brown Dance Party are currently available here. If you’re going to see Phish play that night, fear not—The James Brown Dance Party will again return to the stage for a special late night performance, starting at 11:59PM on the dot. Tickets for the late show available here.