Stone Pony
08 May 2008, 2130
George Clinton is an institution. The creator of the groups Parliament and Funkadelic, an entertainer, and an innovator in the music world. He is one of the fathers of funk.
The evening started out with Rice Cracker and I being exquisite winos (thank you to Target and your fantastic PR firm), which was much to the entertainment of our conductor on the long train ride down the Jersey coast to Asbury Park. Allenfunkin' met us at the train and whisked us away to his place for a quick tour of things before we headed over to the notorious place of legend and all things that are Jersey, the Stone Pony. The evening progressed with more drinks, superb music, and lots of dancing.
The P-Funk All Stars took the stage at 930pm. George joined them not long after 1000pm and the group did not stop playing until 130am. No breaks, no encores, no sets. Certain members came and went from the stage (maxing out at about 22 at one point, which is a tight squeeze on the Pony's small stage), but the music didn't stop until well past curfew. I haven't danced that much in a long time, but once the beat started, I just couldn't help myself. Rice Cracker and Allenfunkin' made for excellent companions as we drank, danced and funked the night away.
This was definitely one of the best shows that I have seen, and I haven't stopped humming Bounce To This since last night. Sorry about the crappy photo quality, I forgot to bring my camera and had to rely on the mobile. Thanks to Allenfunkin' for sharing his place so that the Cracker and I could crash for a few hours. We already have plans to see him play again when he comes to B.B. Kings in July. Viva la funk.
100 in 6 budget: $153
100 in 6 incidentals: $196
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