Julien Funk & The Painted Thief

The Upper East Side Music Festival, in its 4th year this March, brings the downtown scene uptown. Unlike big festivals, this is really about spotlighting new and upcoming local talent and announcing to the press: "These are the next bands you need to pay attention to."

JULIEN Funk & The Painted Thief are a New York-based band creating a gritty, soulful mix of folk-rock and melodic-pop.