DEXTER O'NEAL AND THE FUNK YARD

Friday, September 20, 2024

Champaign-Urbana Black & African Arts Festival

with The Reginald Lewis Quartet

5 – 8 p.m.

Dexter O’Neal is what happens when you add mesmerizing stage performances and a soulful sound. You get Dexter O’Neal! A Louisiana-born, Illinois-raised stick of dynamite! Dexter’s musical stylings have roots in the Gospel, blues, r&b, and early jazz traditions. He is the frontman of the #1 funk band in the Midwest “Dexter O’Neal and Funkyard”. Dexter is pure excitement and an explosive talent.  Come prepared for an amazing experience.