From Staff Reports

NEWBERRY, S.C. — The funk rock group Mother’s Finest will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Newberry Opera House,1201 McKibben Street, here.

Also, the band will play in separate concerts at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 (“The Funk Returns”show) and Feb. 14 (“Valentine’s Special” show) at the Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C.

Regarding the band, a promotion stated, “For over five decades, Mother’s Finest has blazed an unforgettable trail through the music world with a sound that’s impossible to categorize. 

“Known for their signature blend of hard-driving rock and gritty funk, they bring a relentless energy that explodes on stage.

“ Led by powerhouse vocalists Glenn ‘Doc’ Murdock and Joyce ‘Baby Jean’ Kennedy, and backed by a world-class band of musicians including guitarists Gary ‘Moses Mo’ Moore and John ‘Red Devil’ Hayes, bassist Jerry ‘Wyzard’ Seay, and drummer Dion Derek, this Georgia Music Hall of Fame band delivers a performance that’s both raw and electrifying. 

“From funk classics like ‘Mickey’s Monkey’ to genre-bending anthems such as ‘Black Radio Won’t Play This Record,’ Mother’s Finest continues to evolve while staying true to their roots.... 

For Newberry, N.C., concert tickets, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.

For Walhalla, S.C., concert tickets, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.