Reverend Barry And The Funk To Perform At FRIDAY FEST

Grooving into Friday Fest on July 27th is Florida's own Reverend Barry & the Funk! Featuring a Grammy-nominated vocalist, keyboardist and drummer, Reverend Barry & the Funk is an 8-pc band bursting with talent that is a MUST SEE! Formerly known as Reverend Barry & the Funktastic Soul, the band's high-intensity rhythm and soul will be sure to bring the Friday Fest crowd out of their lawn chairs and onto the dance floor. The concert will also feature special guest singer Alana, a Sarasota crowd-favorite. Whether you prefer to sit back and relax while enjoying great singers and excellent musicianship, or if you happen to be the kind of person who can't sit still and would rather dance the night away, these incredible musicians have something for everyone!

Friday Fest, the Van Wezel's FREE outdoor summertime concert series, is the perfect way to catch a summer sunset and a fun-filled night of live music on Sarasota Bay. The Friday Fest events run from 5:00-9:00 PM and are located on the Bayside Lawn of the Van Wezel. Concerts will feature food trucks, beverage vendors and more. While blankets and lawn chairs are welcome at all Friday Fest events, outside food and drink, including coolers, are prohibited. Friday Fest takes place "rain or shine". In the event of inclement weather, the festival will move indoors to the Grand Foyer or the main stage of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

This event is co-sponsored by Gettel Automotive Group and Cool Today, along with talent sponsor BNI and 107.9 WSRZ, ABC 7, Budweiser, Mattison's Bayside, Herald-Tribune Media Group, SRQ Media Group, The Bay, Pizza SRQ, and the Van Wezel Foundation. For additional information, visit VanWezel.org