It sounded like he was accepting a Grammy Award when O'Hara Elementary music teacher Shawn Funk said he was "humbled to be nominated" for the Citation of Excellence bestowed on him last week by a state music group.

Get a whiff of this: The Half Door presents its second annual "Night of the Funk" event Feb. 12, a celebration of "stinky" beers, redolent cheeses and live funk music. The party starts at 6 p.m.

If you looked at the members of Black Alley , you might assume they only play go-go due to the band members? ages and fashions. And you?d be wrong. Members call it ?soul garage.? But don?t get caught up in the labels because these musicians confidently straddle various genres, revel in being outside of the box and appreciate a loyal and growing fan base they?ve carved out on the local music ...

This weekend?s music docket includes some old-time country music, some dinner-time funk and some familiar music, thanks to a couple of tribute shows.

Remembering Jimmy Castor, who died on Monday. His funk music in the 1970s was odd and inspired, and hip hop and electronic dance music producers sampled it generously.