Funk Legend Maceo Parker To Play NYC

An architect of funk music, the legendary Maceo Parker is set to play in NYC on June 14th. Presented by S.O.B.'s Concerts, Maceo Parker w/ special guests will take the stage at Irving Plaza, delivering sounds that people have come to love for several decades. See below for more details.

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Doors: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Admission: $32 in Advance, $35 Day of
Tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com and the Irving Plaza Box Office.

The amazing P-funk Parker has been at it with his legendary alto horn for some time dating back to the 1960’s. That’s when Maceo and his drummer brother Melvin climbed on board the James Brown funky soul funk train. It wasn’t long before James coined the solo summoning signature, “Maceo, I want you to Blow!” . To most musicologists it’s that fertile group of men who are recognized as the early pioneers of the modern funk and hip-hop we still jump to today.

At the end of the 1980s Maceo took up his solo career, and has over the last 15 years brought us funky music and happiness as he tours relentlessly through the world. He's probably the main contender for the title of "Hardest Working Man in Show Business" these days. His collaborations over the years performing or recording or both have included Ray Charles, Ani Difranco, James Taylor, De La Soul, Dave Matthews Band and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. His timeless sound has garnered him a fresh young fan base.

Maceo began his relentless headlining touring, bringing his top notch, road-tight band and three hour plus shows to the people all over the world. "I feel it's my duty as an artist to go as many places as I can, especially if the people want it." The soft spoken North Carolina native doesn't come out on stage in a diaper or a velvet swirling cape, no giant spaceships or 50 person entourages, nothing except the core of his musical soul which he lays open every time he blows his horn.