Mothers Federal Hill Grille and Walther Productions have joined forces to create this new, upscale home for local, regional and national touring acts on the site of one of Baltimore's most historic live music venues, the
8 x 10
Club.

In the year since the old club's closing, the new owners have leveled
the old Cross Street structure to completely rebuild and renovate the venue as the region's premier destination for adult fans of all musical flavors. Targeted for an August debut, the FUNK BOX will cater to a broad array of music genres by building and expanding upon the location's legacy.

The commitment to presenting live music seven nights a week best
presents the opportunity to experience blues, funk, jazz, R&B, rock, pop, bluegrass, reggae, alternative, latin, salsa, fusion, alt-country, dance, world, zydeco, reggae, ska, progressive, world beat, hip-hop or singer-songwriter on any given night in an upscale, intimate venue.

"the FUNK BOX is all about live music -- that's why we're building it,"
says Dave Rather, whose energetic history in music and special events as owner of Mothers will be crucial to the FUNK BOX vibe. "This is a dream come true.
Live music is a passion of my family's, so we're building this club
specifically for live music, and to provide a great place in Federal
Hill for all of Baltimore to celebrate live music."

"We are very excited about our involvement with the FUNK BOX," says Tim Walther of Walther Productions. "It's an ideal situation to custom build a venue from the ground up for the sole purpose of presenting live club show. It gives us a chance to do things right. the Funk Box will offer a Baltimore stop on the touring circuit for many bands that currently bypass this market."

Overall, the FUNK BOX has been designed to creatively mix Federal
Hill's Old World charm with a modern architectural vision. The new club will span 8,000 square feet -- twice the size of the previous -- allowing as many as 450 patrons plenty of space to dance, party, and have a good time. The expansive renovation combines with an energetic and music loving staff that's devoted to serving the customers and the artists at a high level.

This new infusion of energy is the direct result of the pairing of
Mothers Federal Hill Grille and Walther Productions, each of whom bring that excitement and strength from their respective operations. Mothers, located just a block away from the FUNK BOX, is one of the most popular taverns in Baltimore, and its Purple Patio is the city's No. 1 pre- and post-game hangout for Ravens football fans. Aside from expanding Mothers to twice its original size in its first five years of existence, Rather has promoted and
produced New Orleans Paddle Boat Concert Series at the Inner Harbor, several New Year's Eve Balls, and continues to host annual trips to the New Orleans Jazz Festival.

Walther Productions, nationally recognized for its club shows,
grassroots promotional efforts and campout music festivals, is responsible for talent buying, managing the calendar and overseeing the production and systems surrounding the music at the FUNK BOX. Walther Productions produces more than 100 events annually and sold over 50,000 concert tickets in 2,003. As the Washington Post wrote: "When noses were being handed out, (Tim) Walther
clearly got a good one, because he's followed it to success in the
world of rock promotion, which these days is as cutthroat as any business."

At the FUNK BOX, the focus will always be on the music ... and the
people who come out to enjoy it.

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