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Deep Listening Club | Chaki the Funk Wizard

Music/Performance
Skyspace Amphitheater
Free, no tickets required
Circular stone structure with steps on grassy landscape, central open space, modern design.
James Turrell (born 1943), Way of Color, 2009, stone, concrete, stainless steel, and LED lighting, 19ft. x 54ft. 4 in., oculus: 114 in. diameter. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2009.25
Join us for Deep Listening Club at Crystal Bridges.

Gather once a month for a shared sonic experience at the Skyspace, timed with the rhythms of nature—near the full moon, equinox, or solstice—during the Skyspace light show at sunset. As daylight fades, sound and light come together to create a moment of pause, presence, and deep listening. This month, we’re featuring Chaki the Funk Wizard.

The session features a lineup of musical and sound artists curated in partnership with KOBV Radio. These immersive soundscapes are designed to awaken the senses while offering a soothing, restorative environment. Sound and light have long been used as tools for wellness—helping to calm the nervous system, encourage mindfulness, and invite reflection through gentle attention and shared experience.

The performances will begin 30 minutes before sunset and last 1 hour. Seating in the Skyspace is limited. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure a seat.

Free, no tickets required.

Event Schedule

Sunset Time: 8:29 PM
Performance Time: 8 – 9 PM

Please check the current schedule for exact dates and times.

About the Artist

Chaki the Funk Wizard

Chaki the Funk Wizard is a bass-slinging alien from outer space, crash-landed on Earth to spread intergalactic funk. His high-energy one-man show has wowed audiences while sharing stages with Parliament-Funkadelic, Berlin, Shannon & The Clams, and Flipper. He has toured the world with Fishbone and El Vez, The Mexican Elvis, and lit up festivals including Noise Pop, Reno’s Offbeat Fest, and Oakland’s Mosswood Meltdown. Vocal fan John Waters calls him “the outlaw funk punk the world needs right now.”

KOBV Radio
KOBV is a non-profit community radio station based in Bentonville, Arkansas, known for its eclectic music programming and community-focused content. With a reputation for amplifying local voices and throwing some of the best parties in town, KOBV brings a spirit of creativity, connection, and sonic exploration to each Deep Listening Club gathering.