NORWICH – What do you get when you take six Brooklynites influenced by everything from P-funk, Hip-Hop, and Soul and put them on a stage with lights and mics? A satisfying ensemble of rhythm and harmony, better known as The Pimps of Joytime.

Coming to the East Park Stage in downtown Norwich this Saturday, the Pimps of Joytime – or PJT's, as they refer to themselves – will take hold of essential roots-based groove-oozing, funky set list calling upon the sprit of George Clinton, Cyril Neville, and The Family Stone with a modern flair.

Those who've never encountered the PJT's can expect to be taken by surprise by the stage command and musicianship that have earned the group a loyal following.

The group’s live shows and aptly-received recordings have captivated fans all across the country. They have begun writing their own success story, show-by-show, and track-by-track.

PJT's frontman Brian J is a “charismatic and soulful visionary, whose well-crafted songs invite the listener to enter a world of infectious dance grooves and indelible melodies,” according to JamBase.

In briefing their online offerings and catalog, it's clear that the band's diverse sound and spirited attitude is strongly influenced by the depths of the Brooklyn DJ culture from which they've surfaced.