The Family Stone
Schedule
Sat Oct 29 2022 at 08:00 pm
Location
The Center for the Arts | Grass Valley, CA
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With more hits than you can shake a stick at, you don’t want to miss The Family Stone!Hall of Famer Jerry Martini and daughter of Sly and Cynthia Stone, Phunne Stone, lead this amazing band which continues to play the amazing hits they’re known for including ‘Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf)’, ‘(I Want to Take You) Higher’, ‘Dance to the Music’, ‘You Can Make it if You Try’, ‘Everyday People’, ‘Stand’ and ‘Hot Fun in the Summertime’.
On the sax, Jerry Martini, aka Papa J is avid at horn arrangements and the original founder of Sly & the Family Stone, the first inter-racial, multi-gender major American band. He has also performed with countless luminaries including Mike Bloomfield, Carlos Santana, Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, Robert Cray, Willie Lomax, Prince, Graham Central Station, and Van Morrison.
Quadruple threat Phunne (pronounced fun) Stone, aka Raw Syl, is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in vocals, keyboard, guitar, and composition. Born into the first family of funk, the origins of Raw Syl is the stuff of legend. Both of her parents, Cynthia Robinson and Sly Stone are founding members of this revolutionary band, whose contributions to modern music and pop culture are undeniable. Raw Syl who is known by many names including Phunne, has cultivated her own unique sound and style. Phunne has been seen performing live with Rufus, Sly Stone, and Tevin Campbell as well as headlining appearances with Daughters of Funk and various solo performances around California.
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Where is it happening?
The Center for the Arts, 314 W Main Street,Grass Valley,CA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
