Phat Phunktion and Bumpus at Martyrs' Chicago

Phat Phunktion is a nine-piece tour de force that combines the polish of pop with the smoothness of 60’s soul and the raw groove of 70’s funk, Phat Phunktion formed in halls of the music school at the University of Wisconsin. They have performed at clubs and music festivals all across the United States and Japan. Their dynamic stage show and incredible musicianship have initiated thousands of faithful “Phatheads,” who are now spreading the word. They have amassed over 15 million streams on Spotify with over 25k monthly listeners.

Bumpus has done something few modern bands have done. Tapping into the deeply buried vein to rediscover the sound of timeless soul music." - ChicagoistBumpus and their powerful brand of soul music channels the uplifting energy of Sly & The Family Stone, the funk of James Brown and the reflective cool of Marvin Gaye. Led by the thunderous voice of singer Tina Howell, the band brings together big funky beats, thick horns, and a heavy organ sound that results in a high-octane live performance. Bumpus has shared the stage with many of their heroes, such as Dr. John, War, The Roots, Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley. Bumpus will release their sixth record, “Way Down Deep” in the spring of 2018 and will be touring the midwest and beyond throughout the year.

Show is at 8pm. Advance tickets available on Martyrs' website. https://martyrslive.com/calendar#2026-01

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