Popular Funkytown Band Is Substituted for October 9 Bridge Street LIVE Free Public Concert In Hot Springs Expands to Include 5 Thursdays in October
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas — The popular Funkytown band will be the performers for the October 9 Bridge Street LIVE free public concert in the Bridge Street Entertainment District
The previously announced band, Banda Dos 20, will not be performing.
Funkytown will perform at 7 p.m. and DJ Shaeffer will warm up the crowd starting at 5 p.m.
Funkytown is a seven-piece band that includes a high-stepping male, and two fierce female lead vocalists, who together provide a mix of funk, R&B and Top 40 hits. The band includes three lead vocalists, drums, bass, guitar and keyboards. All members sing back-up and harmony.
The October 9 concert will be the second of five free concerts during the month.
The summertime series of Bridge Street LIVE free concerts proved to be such a hit with the public that it has been expanded into all five Thursdays in October.
“We are so pleased to bring an extra five nights of Bridge Street LIVE fun to Hot Springs this year,” said Visit Hot Springs Special Events Manager Alexis Hampo. “The turnout for the Bridge Street Halloween event has been so great in the past and the weather is always so nice in October that we decided to just double up on the fun this year. The fall weather will be perfect for dancing in the street.”
Hampo said she was certain fans would appreciate the fact that the lineup of bands for October covers such a variety of musical styles.
“I think we've done a really great job building the October lineup,” she said.
“We've got some new bands that haven't played Bridge Street mixed in with some returning bands that Hot Springs loves every time they play here.
“We’ve got pop, country, Zydeco and R&B.”
Hampo said the icing on the cake will be a special theme and contest for each of the concerts.
The remaining lineup of bands, themes and contests will be:
October 9 – Funkytown
• Theme — Circus night
• Contest — Best clown costume
October 16 - Mustache the Band
Mustache the Band is a ‘90s country party band that delivers country hits from the ‘90s. They’ll take you on a journey back into the ‘90s with sleeveless tanks, high-tops, cowboy hats and mustaches.
• Theme — Mustaches
• Contest — Best Western Outfit
October 23 - Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe
Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe bring Mardi Gras to Hot Springs. Dikki Du is a prominent figure in the Zydeco music scene known for his dynamic accordion performances and leadership of the band. Get ready for washboard and Louisiana flavor.
• Theme — Royalty
• Contest — Best Crown
October 30 - Memphis Soul Revue
Hot Springs favorite, the Memphis Soul Revue, concludes the 2025 Bridge Street LIVE October series with the performances that have filled Bridge Street with lively dancing in the street before.
• Theme — Halloween
• Contest — Best Halloween Costume.
The rules for Bridge Street LIVE are few and simple: Lawn chairs welcome, along with pets on a leash. No coolers.
For more information call Alexis Hampo at 501-321-2027.