The local band the Funky Dozen began about a decade ago when DJ Larry Thompson decided to play live, as well as recorded, music. He still spins tunes all year long and his DJ sensibilities guide what the group plays—danceable hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond. The 12-person band, which includes a horn section, will perform for free on August 16, 5–8 p.m., at an outdoor concert at Greenview Restaurant in Hidden Valley Lake. The performance is part of a monthly series that will end when the Lake County Diamonds take to the stage on September 20.