Funk Fest begins Friday evening in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo will be feeling the funk this weekend.
Friday, the two-day Funk Fest at Jefferson Ave. starts.
The festival honors the one and only king of funk — Buffalo native Rick James.
There will be a large musical block party featuring old school DJs.
Rick James’ brother said he can’t wait to see what the future holds for the festival.
The event starts at 6 p.m.