Funk for the Family

Kiran Gupta Presents: Funk for the Family! Live on the Lawn at Nectar Cantina

Funk For The Family is a live music show designed to engage children and their families through funky adaptations of familiar children's songs, danceable grooves, 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.