ABOUT OUR FUNK
VooDoo FuNK are an American Funk Rock Band formed in 2016 by Producer/Bassist Sammy Free. Creating their funky sound by combining flavors from New Orleans Funk/Blues, Memphis Soul, FUNK, Rock, and Jazz. The Ten-member band bring decades of live performance and musical experience from some of the best institutions including Berklee College of Music, The Cleveland Institute of Music, The Ohio State University, Michigan State University, The New England Conservatory of Music, Cleveland State University, Percussive Arts Society, and of course, The School of Hard Knocks.
THE FUNK PARTY CONTINUES!
Please welcome to the stage, Those Sultans of FUNK with the Heart of New Orleans, THE FUNKIEST BAND this side of the MISSISSIPPI, VooDoo FuNK!
BRINGING THE FUNK TO YOUR NEXT FESTIVAL, CONCERT VENUE, or EVENT
VooDoo FuNK deliver a raw, immersive performance, showcasing a 4 Piece Horn Section & Rhythm Section of Drums, Percussions, & Washboard. Taking the audience on a FuNKy journey into the musical swamps. Drawing influence from legendary bands, The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Little Feat, Tower of Power, Dr. John, Trombone Shorty, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, The Revivalists, and many others, VooDoo FuNK write, record, & perform their own eclectic mix of Supercharged FuNK.
Meet The Band
Duane T Bubsey - Percussions, Washboard, Harmonica, Vocals
Larry Haws - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussions
Jimmy Allen - Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals
Noa Han - Keyboards
Jim Grove - Trombone, Vocals
Kevin Dyckes - Baritone & Tenor Sax
Phil Monreal - Tenor & Alto Sax, Vocals
Derrick Baum - Trumpet
John Stebal - Drums
Sammy Free - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Featuring JOHN STEBAL on Drums
Driving the FuNK Train. John started drumming in 1971 and moved into drumming professionally in 1978. He is well versed in most styles of music with a love for Jazz. John is currently gigging and recording 150+ dates per year with various artists and projects. John also Owns, Operates, and Teaches at a 5 Star Pro Drum Shop STEBAL DRUMS since 1996.
VooDoo Funk - 2026 show dates
March 14, 2026 @ Greenville Inn, Chagrin Falls, OH
The Greenville Inn
7150 Pine Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Time: 9:30PM
$5.00 @ Door
April 26, @ Winchester Music Tavern, Lakewood, OH
The Winchester Music Tavern
12112 Madison Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107
Time: Doors: 3:00PM
Show: 4:00PM
****ALL AGES SHOW****
May 30, @ Backstage Bar Cleveland, OH
Backstage Bar (Kamm's Corner)
17007 Lorain Ave., Cleveland,OH 44111
Time: 9:00PM
No Charge Complements of Backstage Bar.
June 28, @ SUMA Recording Stuido, Painsville, OH
SUMA Recording Studio
5706 Vrooman Rd.,
Painsville, OH 44077
Off the Rt. 90 Exit
THE SUMA SESSIONS
Be part of the LIVE AUDIENCE recording session as you sit in the tracking room with the band to record a live show.
Time: 3:00PM
July 12, @ Brook Park Home Days 2026, Brook Park, OH
Next to the Brook Park Recreation Center
17400 Holland Rd.,
Brook Park, OH 44142
Time: 3:00PM
Performance complements of the City of Brook Park.
July 17, @ Starwood Festival 2026 Main Stage, Pomeroy, OH
Westeria Campground & Event Site
39825 OH-684 Pomeroy, OH 45769
For Camping & Ticket Info, please go to Ticket Link.
VooDoo Funk headlines the Main Stage
Time: 8:30PM
October 3, @ Greenville Inn, Chagrin Falls, OH
The Greenville Inn
7150 Pine St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Time: 9:30PM
$5.00 @ Door
October 10, @ Backstage Bar Cleveland, OH
Backstage Bar (Kamm's Corner)
17007 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111
Time: 9:00PM
No Charge Complements of Backstage Bar.
October 23, @ Soiree of the Stallions 2026, Lakewood, OH
The Mercury Music Concert Hall
18206 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Further in COMING!!!
Benefit Concert
November 8, @ The Winchester Music Tavern, Lakewood, OH
The Winchester Music Tavern
12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Time: Doors: 3:00PM
Show: 4:00PM
****ALL AGES SHOW****