An all-star krewe of musicians from the Big Easy and beyond will come
together during Jazz Fest to honor two NOLA music giants who passed
away in 2019: Art NEVILLE and Dr. John. "POPPA FUNK & The NIGHT
TRIPPER: A TRIBUTE TO ART NEVILLE & Dr. John" will make its way to NEW
ORLEANS on Friday, May 1st for an intimate performance at ONE EYED
JACKS.For this special tribute performance, a band of beloved
musicians will recreate the music of these two giants. George Porter
Jr., Neville’s longtime friend, and collaborator in The Meters, as
well as Art’s son, guitarist Ian Neville (Dumpstaphunk), and his
nephew, Ivan Neville (Dumpstaphunk), will all be in the band.
The lineup will also feature pianist Jon Cleary, who toured
extensively with Dr. John during his later years and maintained a
close friendship with him up until his death.
Multi-instrumentalist Tony Hall (Dumpstaphunk), drummer Nikki
Glaspie (The Nth Power, Beyonce), NOLA trombonist Big Sam, and
enigmatic saxophonist Skerik will round out this impeccable tribute
roster.
Band:
Ivan Neville
Jon Cleary
George Porter Jr.
Ian Neville
Tony Hall
Skerik
Big Sam
Nikki Glaspie
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