Sophistafunk & Friends featuring Jessica Brown, with special guest Casey Little & The Tiny Giants, are bringing a stacked evening of funk, soul, and live groove to Funk ‘n Waffles in Syracuse this April. When Sophistafunk puts together a “friends” show, you know the evening is going to be overflowing with musical talent and positive energy.
About the Artists
Sophistafunk has been a driving force in Upstate New York’s funk and soul scene, building a reputation for high-energy performances that blend funk, hip-hop, soul, and electronic elements into a sound that is uniquely theirs. Their music is rooted in the groove tradition but looks forward, incorporating modern production sensibilities and lyrical perspectives that keep the sound fresh and relevant. Featuring Jessica Brown adds another dimension of vocal power to an already dynamic lineup. Casey Little & The Tiny Giants bring their own brand of soulful musicianship as the opening act. This kind of collaborative, community-oriented billing is exactly what makes the Central New York music scene special — artists lifting each other up, sharing stages, and creating evenings that are bigger than any single act could deliver alone.
The Venue
Funk ‘n Waffles in Syracuse is practically Sophistafunk’s home court. The venue’s intimate stage, eclectic programming, and signature waffle menu create an atmosphere that is perfectly aligned with the spirit of funk music — creative, communal, and unapologetically joyful. When a band that has deep roots in this venue puts together a special friends-and-collaborators evening, the result is always a night where the walls sweat and nobody wants to leave.
Tickets & Details
Sophistafunk & Friends feat. Jessica Brown w/s/g Casey Little & The Tiny Giants performs at Funk ‘n Waffles on April 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $18. Get tickets.
Sophistafunk is one of those bands that represents the best of what a local music scene can produce — genuine talent, deep community ties, and a commitment to creating music that brings people together. Adding Jessica Brown to the mix and stacking the bill with Casey Little & The Tiny Giants turns a great night into an essential one. This is the kind of evening where the music heals, the groove connects, and everyone in the room feels like family by the end of the night. Eighteen dollars for this much soul and talent is a gift. Syracuse, this is your night to celebrate the music that moves us. Be there.