# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Slapbak w/opener The Groove Essentials
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us on the lawn for a night of deep grooves, powerful rhythms, and high-energy funk with Slapbak! ??
Blending Funk, Hip Hop, and Rock influences, Slapbak delivers a live show packed with energy, musicianship, and heart. Led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Jara Harris, the band brings together a dynamic group of performers including Jaz Harris, Alyse Harris, TJ Quake, Gus Day, Jesse Conlee, and MaryLiz for a sound that keeps the crowd moving all night long.
Jara Harris has worked alongside artists including Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Randy Jackson, The Time, and Devon Allman, while continuing to build Slapbak into an internationally recognized funk force. After overcoming a battle with stage 4 head and neck cancer, Jara’s return to the stage brings an even deeper sense of joy, resilience, and celebration to the music.
The evening will also feature opener THE GROOVE ESSENTIALS as part of the Projects Unlimited & Wyse Family Foundation Gem Series.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, grab dinner from local food trucks, and enjoy a free night of live music in downtown Dayton surrounded by community, connection, and funk-filled energy. Everyone is welcome on the lawn.
Part of the Montgomery County Funk/R&B Series.
Special thanks to Montgomery County, Universal 1 Credit Union, Donald Bush & Troy Black, Luxid, and Projects Unlimited & Wyse Family Foundation for helping make free live music possible for our community.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dayton/slapbak-w-opener-the-groove-essentials/200030161869841
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, live-music, performances, food-drinks, dance, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 60

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dayton
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 134 South Main Street, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45402
- **lat**: 39.75769
- **long**: -84.19108
- **full address**: 134 South Main Street, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45402

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Slapbak w/opener The Groove Essentials being held?
  - **A:** Slapbak w/opener The Groove Essentials takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 134 South Main Street, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45402.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Slapbak w/opener The Groove Essentials?
  - **A:** Slapbak w/opener The Groove Essentials is organized by The Groove Essentials.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Slapbak w/opener The Groove Essentials is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dayton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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