University of Guelph Showcase
Royal City Rhythm is a high-energy funk collective, hailing from Guelph, Ontario. These performers deliver the timeless grooves of funk classics but with a fresh, infectious twist. Built on a tight rhythm section and a powerhouse horn lineup, RCR brings the party from disco dance floors to summer festival stages.
Formed by bassist Kennedy Shaw and guitarist Lucas Williams, the band was born out of a shared love of the golden era of funk and a desire to get people moving. With deep respect for the genre’s pioneers and a drive to make each performance unforgettable, Royal City Rhythm pays tribute to legends such as Parliament Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many others while making each song their own.
Whether you’re a die-hard funk fan or just looking for a good time, Royal City Rhythm delivers the groove that keeps you dancing all night long.