What many consider the true Carnival spirit – the rhythm of the Crescent City sages – is funking Bear’s on Sat, Dec 27, says Chase Boytim.

It’s the Cha Wa, capable funksters fronted by a descendant of the tribes of Claiborne Ave. On the road with the Cha Wa is the touted New Orleans funkateer June Yamagishi.

“Music starts at 10:30 p.m.,” says Boytim.