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A pop-up party on three wheels

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Who We Are

A Trike Called Funk is a Boston-based creative venture co-founded in July 2021 by MC & Dance Lead Aaron Myers and DJ Edward Galan, whose community-based activations feature music genres & dance forms spanning the African Diaspora in the Americas–from Funk to Hip Hop and Salsa to Samba.

Learn More

Explore our wide array of offerings, from our interactive mix of music and dance, interactive visual arts, to cultural competency workshops, creative entrepreneurship workshops, and the Graffi-Tour.

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Our mobile DJ unit allows us to bring the party anywhere we can pedal and park. We activate the space and make your events even more engaging.

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Outdoor DJ event with Boston community

Help Us Do More

By engaging A Trike Called Funk you're also helping to support local artists with whom we collaborate.

Cultural Competency Education event hosted by A Trike Called Funk's Loco-motion vehicle
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Town of Rockland
City of Boston Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
City of Boston New Urban Mechanics
Hip Hop Ex
Spontaneous Celebrations
Great Eastern Trading Company
TurnUpRI
City of Cambridge
City of Boston Civic Organizing
DIVCO West
Seaport TMA
The Dance Complex
Zone 3
Coalition for a Resilient and Inclusive Waterfront
Cambridge Development Department
PRX Podcast Garage
Boston Public Libraries
Somerville Bike Kitchen
City Of Boston Transportation
Suffolk University
Shana Bryant
Somerville Arts Council
Roxbury Unity Parade
Northshore Juneteenth
Emerald Necklace
Myriam Mitchell Elite Events
Mission Hill
Lynn Community Health
Ethos
City Boston Enviro Dept
Neponset River
DS4SI
Company One
Boston While Black
Braintree After School Enrichment
City Of Boston Mayor's Office of Veterans Services
Arrow Street Arts
The Esplanade Association
Hyde Park Main Streets
Tauton Diversity Network
City of Boston  Economic Opportunity & Inclusion Department
Cambridge Arts
Greater Ashmont Main Streets
City of Boston Office of Nightlife Economy
SIDE Presents
Fenway Cultural District
Mass Humanities
Street Theory
Allston Farmers Market
Urban Farming Institute
Ashmont Farmers Market
South Boston En Accion
Boston Children's Museum
HarborKeepers
Save the Harbor Save the Bay
Open Streets Boston
Gooder
Boston Harbor Islands
DCR
Artist for Humanity
Ros Farmer's Market
Egleston Square Main Streets
Rockland Markets
Hyde Square Task Force
Boston Art Triennial
Stop and Shop
East Somerville Main Streets
Canton Farmers Market
Triangle Inc
The Trustees
The Streets- Chestnut Hill
EforAll
Cambridge Crossing
Harpoon Brewery
Boston Harbor Now
TrailBlazers Logo
Isenberg Projects Logo
The GreenWay Logo
DownTown Boston Alliance
Zumix Logo
Boston Art & Music Soul Festival Logo
MassBike Logo
REI Logo
Boston Cyclists Union Logo
Harvard Graduate School of Education Logo
Cambridge Plays Logo
City of Boston Parks and Rec Logo
Friends of Nantucket Beach Logo
Friends of the Public Garden
National Park Service Logo
Quincycle Logo
Community Art Center Logo

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Testimonials

Here are a few words from our valued customers.

“Thank you for the incredible energy and performances you brought to the block party last weekend.   So many folks shared that it was a highlight of their evening.” 

Audrey Lopez

You two were beyond phenomenal and helped to give me the wedding day of my dreams. I can never thank you enough for all the positive and wonderful energy you brought to our reception.

Nia Throop

“The Trike is the dopest thing I have seen in a long time!”

Kristin DeLleo Chalmers

“You do such

amazing work to bring communities together!”

Kate Wolfson

“I so appreciate what you guys are doing for your community!”

Jonny Linton

“A huge thank you for being part of Bike to Work Day... your presence played a big role in making the event such a hit. We've already received great positive feedback about the event, and we know it wouldn't have been the same without your support, enthusiasm and most importantly, tunes.”

Emily  Thibodeau

“We wanted to say thank you so much for joining us for our Better Future Series event, Seeds in the Dirt, Fists in the Air! You really brought the energy up in the space, even as the rain was coming down outside! We appreciated you both!”

Arianna Diaz-Celon

“THANK YOU for the incredible activation in the park! We were blown away by your team’s energy, good spirits, and ability to bring EVERYONE to the dance floor!”

Pablo Brenescoto

"Thx for a great show at the Cambridge Arts River Festival and you gained a few new fans that day. Love what you do and hope to see you again soon"

Sean, Jess, and Beck

"Thank you for your amazing energy and entertainment for our neighbors!!!"
 

Elle Marrone

"Congratulations on an amazing event! The energy that you brought to Spectacle Island through your music and connection with your participants was unmatched. I loved watching the dancing as well; it was beautiful!"

Tori Young

We sure had a funky good time, and it appeared the audience did as well, because you had to take the floor up to get people to stop dancing.

Deena Anderson

THANK YOU for the awesome Peabody Square West Sunset Series!  I felt all the great energy and the neighborhood LOVED IT!"

Elle Marrone 

"We were so happy to have you guys DJ and MC the day— y'all made the day super special! "

Kimmi Merisma 

"You all gave the event such great energy. People really loved the custom graffiti and the music
was killer.
It was so great to see people up dancing. What an awesome way end to a very eventful year for us, and we're so glad you were a part of it."

Jill Brevik

 "It's always a delight to work with a Trike Called Funk, and your contagious joy and flexibility make it easy. "

Jaye Meakem

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