Name: A FUNK EXPLOSION
Start: 2025-07-18T20:30:00
End: 2025-07-18T22:00:00
Location: The Bitter End

Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the doorTHE BITTER END&nbsp;Presents&nbsp;💥 A FUNK EXPLOSION 💥&nbsp;Special GuestsIrene Blackman&nbsp; |&nbsp; Nate TurleyLawrence "Law" Worrell&nbsp;Featuring the Amazing Band MATRIX<img src="file:///C:/Users/Owner/AppData/Local/Packages/oice_16_974fa576_32c1d314_17c5/AC/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.jpg"> &nbsp;Get ready for a legendary night of FUNK as MATRIX hits the stage—featuring the electrifying talents of Irene Blackman, Nate Turley, Lawrence "Law" Worrell + more, all with deep roots in the iconic Parliament Funkadelic!This isn’t just a concert—it’s a full-on celebration of funk’s rich legacy and bold future. From the first note to the final groove, you’ll be dancing, singing, and feeling every beat of the funk revolution.Don’t miss this unforgettable night with some of the genre’s finest. The funk is calling—are you in?&nbsp;&nbsp;IRENE BLACKMAN No stranger to the stage, IRENE BLACKMAN is a rising force in the entertainment industry. With a successful career as a professional singer and songwriter in lead, background, and session roles, Irene has earned a&nbsp;Gold Record Award&nbsp;and&nbsp;two Grammy nominations, establishing herself as a standout talent known for her soulful delivery and remarkable musical versatility.&nbsp;Born with a natural gift for musical storytelling, Irene was raised on the sounds of legends like her father&nbsp;Don Blackman,&nbsp;Chaka Khan,&nbsp;Sarah Vaughan, and&nbsp;Aretha Franklin—influences that helped shape her signature sound:&nbsp;gritty yet smooth, powerful yet deeply intimate.Irene has recorded and performed with a long and diverse list of music icons, including&nbsp;Don Blackman, Marcus Miller, Lenny White, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Shaggy, Bruce Sudano, Vybez Kartel, Melba Moore, David Sanborn, Bernard Wright, Taj Farrant, Ken Lewis, NeedToBreathe, Gavin DeGraw, Michal Urbaniak, Roy Ayers,&nbsp;and even&nbsp;The Rolling Stones—with no signs of slowing down.&nbsp;Find Irene at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="file:///C:/Users/Owner/AppData/Local/Packages/oice_16_974fa576_32c1d314_17c5/AC/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_filelist.xml">ireneblackman.com</a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;NATE TURLEY &nbsp;Onstage, Nate Turley is a force of nature. His shows aren’t just concerts—they’re funky, high-energy celebrations of life, love and the groove that connects us all. Much like his legendary cousin&nbsp;Glenn Goins—lead vocalist and guitarist for&nbsp;Parliament Funkadelic and Quazar&nbsp;— Nate commands the stage with passion and soul. The crowd becomes part of a funk-driven symphony, carried by every strum of his guitar and each powerful, heartfelt note.&nbsp;A&nbsp;Billboard-charting artist, Nate is in high demand not only for his electrifying live performances but also for his songwriting and studio production work. He has recorded and performed with an impressive roster of artists, including&nbsp;Daru Jones,&nbsp;Ray Angry,&nbsp;Mononeon,&nbsp;Kendra Foster,&nbsp;Lawrence “Law” Worrell, and members of&nbsp;Parliament Funkadelic&nbsp;such as&nbsp;Michael Hampton,&nbsp;Greg Thomas,&nbsp;Garry Shider,&nbsp;Darryl Dixon,&nbsp;Gabe Gonzalez,&nbsp;Billy “Bass” Nelson, as well as&nbsp;Popcaan,&nbsp;Taj Farrant, and more.&nbsp;Whether on stage or in the studio, Nate Turley lives and breathes the funk—and he brings everyone along for the ride.&nbsp;Find Nate at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="file:///C:/Users/Owner/AppData/Local/Packages/oice_16_974fa576_32c1d314_17c5/AC/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_filelist.xml">www.nateturleymusic.com</a>!&nbsp; LAWRENCE “LAW” WORRELL&nbsp;&nbsp;From the Grammy and Oscar Award-Winning Documentary&nbsp;AMYThree-Time Indie Music Award Winner Seven-Time Grammy Nominee&nbsp;Singer, Rapper, Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer, Songwriter, and Choreographer LAWRENCE “LAW” WORRELL&nbsp;is celebrated for his groundbreaking work with musical legends including&nbsp;George Clinton and P-Funk (420 Funkmob, Enema Squad &amp; Parliament-Funkadelic), The Time (Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir), Ray Chew, Sinbad, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick,&nbsp;and the late&nbsp;Amy Winehouse.&nbsp;Known for his trailblazing artistry, wide-ranging musical versatility, and electrifying live performances, Law has also made a name for himself in the private and corporate event world with the elite entertainment collective @elementmusicnyc.&nbsp;The Brooklyn Hood Boy Who Made History Breaking Barriers By Becoming The First Hip-Hop Based Act &amp; First P-Funk Affiliated Artist To Play The Legendary Bitter End In NYC&nbsp;Find Law at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="file:///C:/Users/Owner/AppData/Local/Packages/oice_16_974fa576_32c1d314_17c5/AC/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_filelist.xml">www.planet12law.org</a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;