Well established in their hometown of Houston, TX, Bayou City Funk is generating a buzz in the regional Gulf Coast music scene. The seven-piece band features a three-piece horn section and is known for delivering deep-pocket grooves accompanied by lightning-fast horns and soulful, yet gritty, vocals. While “funk” is in the name, the band strives to push the boundaries of the genre with their original music by blending in modern twists.

Nik Parr’s original music is a high-energy piano-driven rock n’ roll endeavor with strong soul, funk and blues influences. Parr’s band is built around his piano playing and singing, with an ear for catchy, danceable and widely appealing new songs. The show is made even more unique, as Nik switches seamlessly from the saxophone to the piano in between singing, working the crowd, and directing his band. He even plays the two instruments at the same time…