FESTIVAL APPEARANCES
Saturday: 7:00 PM on the HOPE Center for the Arts.
Saturday: 5:00 PM on the HOPE Center for the Arts.
Saturday: 1:00 PM on the HOPE Center for the Arts.
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Journey to Funkstar

Water Seed presents an immersive voyage into the realm of intergalactic future funk

Journey to Funkstar is an immersive sci-fi funk concert experience powered by the legendary New Orleans band Water Seed. Built around the concept of a funk-fueled galaxy in peril, the show features an epic narrative, original music, and animated characters like the fearless Katalyna and the villainous Queen Barbarella.

Set in a distant future where sonic energy is the universe’s lifeblood, Funkstar City is under threat from sound-harvesting overlords. Only the groove—guided by Water Seed and the Funkstar crew—can restore harmony. Through interactive visuals, original animation, and a live funk soundtrack, audiences are pulled into the story as active participants.

Whether you’re dancing in the aisles or following the comic book storyline, Journey to Funkstar isn’t just a show—it’s a full-blown universe. It merges music, comic book culture, cosplay, and Black futurism into a boundary-pushing live performance like nothing else touring today.

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The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival takes place on July 10 - 11th, 2026 at Court Square.

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This festival is produced by Blues To Green, a nonprofit organization that harnesses music and the arts to celebrate community and culture, build shared purpose, and catalyze social and environmental change.
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