By GRAHAM BROOKS / Staff Writer

HELENA – The 2019 edition of Helena’s Buck Creek Festival is just a few short weeks away, and organizers with the festival have announced who will take the stage as the Friday night headliner.

Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster is set to take the stage on Friday, May 10, at the Helena Amphitheater. The band is based out of Memphis, Tennessee where they deliver several party songs and play an average of 100 shows per year.

The Buck Creek Festival is in its 18th year of existence as the free, family-friendly event provides plenty of fun for the whole family including crafts, children’s activities, food and of course live music.

During the life of the festival, more than $297,000 has been returned to the community for a variety of projects that benefit all of Helena.

The 2019 Buck Creek Festival is set for Friday, May 10 from 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For more information on the Buck Creek Festival including festival information, sponsorship information and more, visit Buckcreekfestival.com.

For more information on Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster, visit Funkmonster.com.