A Live Music Funk Show For All Ages!
The Live Show
Funk For The Family is a live music show designed to engage children and their families through groove-based adaptations of familiar children’s songs, danceable beats, and audience participation.
Founded by Nashville-based jazz/funk musician Kiran Gupta, he created this show after one of the most significant moments in his life: becoming a father.
Kiran quickly learned that there was a gap in the market for family-friendly live music events. Shows were either too late in the evening for kids, or the music for earlier shows were solely focused on children, leaving the entertainment value for the adults an afterthought.
Funk For The Family was built to bridge this gap. With over 20 years of performance, composing, and teaching experience, Kiran and his band have created a safe and enriching space for all ages to thrive. Combining infectious grooves with popular children’s songs and nursery rhymes, Funk For The Family invites everyone to join in on the fun!
Since debuting in the Fall of 2025, Funk For The Family has grown into a critically acclaimed event for Nashville families. Attendance has steadily increased, and more shows are continuously being added due to popular demand.
Our Philosophy: Growth Through Groove
At the heart of Funk for the Family is the belief that groove creates connection.
When families move together, they share an experience that extends beyond words. Live improvisation deepens that experience by allowing audiences to witness creativity unfolding in real time. Children see musicians listening, responding, taking risks, and creating something together that has never existed before.
Each performance becomes a conversation between musicians and audience.
No two performances are the same because no two audiences are the same.
Before children learn language, they know how to groove.
Long before children understand melody, harmony, or musical form, they instinctively respond to movement and pulse. They bounce, clap, dance, and engage with music through their bodies. Groove invites participation before instruction, making it one of the most accessible ways to experience live music.
By introducing children to live improvisation and authentic musical collaboration at an early age, Funk for the Family is designed to encourage creativity, participation, and meaningful connections among children, families, musicians, and their communities.
Testimonials
“As folks who are newer to Nashville and to parenting, we’ve found Funk for the Family events a wonderful way to spend a fun afternoon in our community, make good friends, and enjoy music that’s great for all ages!” - Emma D.
“We have loved going to the Funk for the Family shows! It’s the perfect activity for us and our little one. We love sharing music with her and meeting other families in the community. Such a blast and fun for all!” - Jess J.
“My husband and I brought our whole family a few weeks ago to East Nashville Beer Works, and have told all of my friends about it! We had such a great time, danced, and laughed a lot!” - Abigail H.
“Funk for the Family shows are the only family outings that our toddler truly enjoys! The band strikes the perfect balance between keeping the little ones entertained while also making the music genuinely enjoyable for the adults. We look forward to every show and always stay until the very end!” - Sarah W.
“Funk for the Family shows are the most fun and engaging family music experience in Nashville. Kiran Gupta gets kids dancing and participating with a strong following of local families. Their musicianship is top-tier and they weave in songs that parents like to hear as well.” - Joe D.
News
Kiran Gupta Cage Free was recently featured on Today In Nashville to promote Funk For The Family shows!
