The Gap Band at Yoshi's Oakland

All aboard the ultimate Party Train! Prepare for an electrifying night as the legendary GAP BAND makes their unforgettable debut at Yoshi’s Oakland! We're celebrating a dazzling 50 years of funk & soul with a live performance that promises to be nothing short of OUTSTANDING!
Get ready to groove to timeless hits like "Yearning for Your Love," "Burn Rubber on Me," "Oops Upside Yo Head," "Humpin'," and so many more! This will be a night of non-stop throwback fun aboard the Party Train, where you can sing along and lose yourself in the infectious rhythms of old-school funk & grooves guaranteed to make you move....

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All aboard the ultimate Party Train! Prepare for an electrifying night as the legendary GAP BAND makes their unforgettable debut at Yoshi’s Oakland! We're celebrating a dazzling 50 years of funk & soul with a live performance that promises to be nothing short of OUTSTANDING!
Get ready to groove to timeless hits like "Yearning for Your Love," "Burn Rubber on Me," "Oops Upside Yo Head," "Humpin'," and so many more! This will be a night of non-stop throwback fun aboard the Party Train, where you can sing along and lose yourself in the infectious rhythms of old-school funk & grooves guaranteed to make you move.
This isn’t just a concert; it’s a high-energy experience filled with incredible musicianship and showmanship for which The GAP BAND is famous. Don't miss your chance to be part of this monumental celebration of over 50 Golden Years of Funk & Soul with the legendary Gap Band.
Let the rhythm take over, and let's make it a night to remember!
The 50 Golden Year of Funk & Soul Series is presented by Mark Elliott & The A-List Musiq Circle.
Pre-Show VIP Artist Meet & Greet (Q&A) Hosted by Steven Parker of KDYA Radio
The Gap Band, a renowned funk and soul ensemble founded by the infamous Wilson brothers are celebrated for their contributions to the music scene with timeless hits including “Outstanding” and “You Dropped a Bomb on Me.” The journey to stardom began in 1979 with the release of their debut album “The Gap Band” which climbed to the #10 position on the R&B Albums chart with the help of their first hit single entitled "Shake” The combination of the Wilson brothers and their talented band members created a powerful musical force. The Gap Band’s dynamic performances, marked by their rich vocal harmonies and energetic instrumentation, have solidified their legacy in the realm of funk and soul music. As principle members Billy Young (Keyboards), Wayman Starks (Keyboards/Programming), and Terry Scott (Guitar) prepare a Gap Band resurgence in 2025, we not only remember former members, but we embrace the new ones that will surely bring everybody aboard the “ Party Train” and have audiences “Yearning” for more as they recreate the sound that we all love. Together, their influence will resonate with fans old and new, ensuring that their musical legacy will continue to make you “shake” for generations to come.

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