Alisa B. Memorial Funk Fest ft. The Groovemasters

On Friday October 10, 2025, The Groovemasters ft. Bennie Sims and Cliff Starkey and Erich Cawalla's Uptown Band will again join forces for a cause near and dear to their hearts - The Alisa B. Memorial Funk Fest.

We lost Alisa to cancer in 2015 right before that year's Funk Fest show at First Energy Stadium, and we strive each year to remember her incredible legacy by performing in tribute to her everlasting kind, generous, and immensely talented soul.

The bands are partnering with The Goodwill Beneficial Association again so COME ON OUT!!! THANK YOU to the Goodies for co-hosting this event.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Reading Musical Foundation's "Alisa B. Vocal Scholarship Fund".

Doors Open at 7:00 PM with bands performing from 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM.

Tickets are $20.00 in advance / $25.00 at the door (if available)---(Kids under 13 are a flat $12.00).

This is an ALL AGES event.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Erich Cawalla at (610) 781-8312 or email [email protected].

THANK YOU for supporting this fabulous cause as we pay tribute to one of the most-talented vocalists ever to come out of Berks County. JOIN US!!!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Goodwill Beneficial Association, 100 Madison Avenue, Reading, United States