It's Oakville's turn to get funky.

Promoter Daniel Jovkovic's Funkfest makes its inaugural trip to The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, this Saturday, March 29 at 8 p.m.

He's bringing three bands to what confident organizers are calling the first annual Oakville Funkfest.

The Meeting House's local lead pastor Allan Horton said he fully expects Funkfest to be a success and that it will become a much-awaited yearly concert.

The syncopated rhythms of bands Newworldson, LMT Connection and Chops Horns are featured in Saturday's show.

The gospel soul sound of Newworldson has won the band a Juno nomination for best contemporary Christian/gospel album this year.

LMT Connection was a featured guest on BB King's 80th birthday tour. The members of the trio have recorded and played with Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Motown's Temptations, John Lee Hooker and Alex Lifeson of Rush.

Similarly Chops Horns has recorded on the Rolling Stones' Undercover album, performed with the Police on the band's World Tour, with Bob Dylan on his Empire Burlesque album, on Public Enemy's Muse and Christina Aguilera's Stripped CD, as well as many other notable performers.

Over the past six years, Jovkovic has spread Funkfest's blend of funk with gospel soul to places such as Prince Edward County, Brampton and Toronto.

"It's a night of raw musical energy that draws a diverse crowd of music lovers and artists from as far as Kingston, Ontario to New York City," said Jovkovic. He promises "a sassy, uncontrollable revival of musical stew that'll free up the stuffiest sort."

Jovkovic said this Saturday's electrified show will be unplugged for one hour, during Earth Hour (from 8 to 9 p.m.) when cities around the planet are encouraged to turn off all of their lights and more, in an effort to reduce carbon emissions from coal-fired power generating plants.

In keeping with the environmentally conscious theme biodegradable garbage bags called Dirt Bags will be distributed to everyone in the Funkfest crowd, as well as giveaways from Starbucks and Cineplex.

The money raised from the ticket sales will support projects in Africa, as identified by the Mennonite Central Committee. The brethren organization, which has volunteers on the ground in 56 countries around the world, focuses its efforts on development work in education, health, agriculture, peace and justice issues, as well as relief work and job creation.

This is an all ages event and tickets can be purchased at the Meeting House on the night of the concert for $20 or save some money by purchasing in advance at www.yourticketzone.com.

For more information log on to www.funkfest.ca.