THE FUNKTION BAND LIGHTS UP THE SILK CITY
The Funktion THE FUNKTION BAND LIGHTS UP THE SILK CITY July 14th, 2013 | The corner of Main and Ward Streets in Paterson, New Jersey, was transformed into a festive atmosphere of carnival rides, food booths, and vendors. Stores stretching down both venues offered sidewalk sales, and more. Literally thousands of area residents filled the streets, in anticipation of the annual, 4 th of July, fireworks display. At center stage was the large band shell from which music had been played, a magician had performed, and even Uncle Sam on stilts had danced. THE FUNKTION BAND LIGHTS UP THE SILK CITY As the high heat and humidity continued to hover, few noticed as the final band for the evening set up. Most were preoccupied with searching for a cold drink, or simply counting away the time until the pyrotechnic finale. Some that did notice more music on the way, may have, a la, Simon Cowell, thought, “This will be just another karaoke or cruise ...