A couple of blurry shots of Art and the Neville Brothers sitting in with the boys.
I was at the Kaiser '86 shows where they collaborated for the first time on the Tuesday night (Mardi Gras) and Wednesday night (Ash Wednesday) shows of the 5-show run.
I also got to see two of the original Meters final shows in 2017 in a theater in New Orleans and playing a closing set on the last day of Jazzfest. I think they played their final show at the Hollywood Bowl soon thereafter.
2 11 86 hey bo diddley de...... I lost my dad about 7 years ago. The Neville's were playin Sunday at Gatheing of the vibes, Bridgeport long story short
ì took my grieving Mom,we kinda snuck in ,just for this show, It was splendid ! Saw a bunch of bay area shoes, but this one was extra..thanks you Art
A couple of photos from those last New Orleans Meters gigs. The top two are from the Orpheum Theater on April 29, 2017, and the last one is from their final Jazzfest closing set. Their final performance was at the Arroyo Seco Festival on June 25, 2017.
My big brother Artie / AKA Poppa Funk was the patriarch of the Neville tribe, big chief, a legend from way way back, my first inspiration. I would try and copy his style, his high natural tenor that only he could do. He and Izzy Koo taught me how to do harmonies when we lived in the Calliope Projects. I was 13 years old when Art recorded Mardi Gras Mambo in 1954. He let me sing with his band the Hawkettes while I was still a wild one. When he went into the navy I took over, but was still joy riding in hot cars so I went to jail for six months and he took back over when he came home from duty. He went on the road with me as my Road Manager and keyboard player when “Tell It Like It Is” came out. When we got off the road he started Art Neville and the Neville Sounds which was Art, Cyril, Me, with Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, Zig Joseph Modelsti and Gary Brown. We played at a club called the Nite Cap for a couple of years then later on at The Ivan Ho club in the French Quarter. The club only called for 4 guys , so Art, George, Zig and Leo took that gig. Allen Toussaint got with them and that’s when the Meters were born. Me and Cyril got with Sam Henry and started the Soul Machine. Cyril later got to be one of Meters. In 1976, Uncle Jolly called us all to New Orleans to record his music; The Wild Tchoupatoulas Mardi Gras Indians. In 1977 Charlie moved back home from New York City and that’s when the Neville Brothers band started. We traveled over land and sea bringing our music to the world. We played with people like the Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, Santana, Huey Lewis and the News, Tina Turner and many others. We went on the amnesty tour sponsored by the late great Bill Graham who opened doors for the Neville Brothers, our children and so many other folks. From the park bench in the Calliope to Valence St. in the 13th ward to parts unknown we brought our Music and inspiration to the world stage. We now can say that 88 keys were blessed by Poppa Funk. I know he’s in heaven with Mommee and Poppee, Big Chief, Cookie, Brother Charlie, Mac/Dr John, Allen Toussaint, and James Booker. So many great New Orleans musicians and singers are in the heavenly band now. I know they’re accepting him with open arms so he can take his rightful place as one of the greats. Artie Poppa Funk Neville you are loved dearly by every one who knew you. Love always your lil’ big brother AARON (we ask for privacy during this time of mourning)
Sad to hear this....my mom, Lila, passed away on the 22nd as well. Hopefully, they were at the gates together chatting about music or something. He was a creator and she was an avid listener donating time for many years at a concert hall/venue.
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World just got a little less
World just got a little less funky. RIP.
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Damn. Expected, but so sad.
Damn. Expected, but so sad.
RIP Poppa Funk
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Big bummer. Saw some
Big bummer. Saw some fantastic Neville Brothers shows back in the 80's when they were still playing clubs.
RIP
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A couple of blurry shots of
A couple of blurry shots of Art and the Neville Brothers sitting in with the boys.
I was at the Kaiser '86 shows where they collaborated for the first time on the Tuesday night (Mardi Gras) and Wednesday night (Ash Wednesday) shows of the 5-show run.
I also got to see two of the original Meters final shows in 2017 in a theater in New Orleans and playing a closing set on the last day of Jazzfest. I think they played their final show at the Hollywood Bowl soon thereafter.
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2 11 86 hey bo diddley de...
2 11 86 hey bo diddley de...... I lost my dad about 7 years ago. The Neville's were playin Sunday at Gatheing of the vibes, Bridgeport long story short
ì took my grieving Mom,we kinda snuck in ,just for this show, It was splendid ! Saw a bunch of bay area shoes, but this one was extra..thanks you Art
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2012 Reunion show - Art's
2012 Reunion show - Art's last gig with The Meters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psPFhu4kKgw
The Original Meters May 5, 2012 New Orleans, LA @ The Howlin' Wolf Fire On The Bayou Africa } Look-Ka Py Py } Funky Miracle Encore: People Say
Art "Poppa Funk" Neville - organ, vocals George Porter Jr - bass, vocals Leo Nocentelli - guitar, vocals Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste - drums vocals
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7/6/87 GD w/ the Neville
7/6/87 GD w/ the Neville Brothers was incredible
Knockin' on Heaven's Door : https://archive.org/download/gd1987-07-06.142087.fob.oade.schoeps.cmc3.m...
RIP Art
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A couple of photos from those
A couple of photos from those last New Orleans Meters gigs. The top two are from the Orpheum Theater on April 29, 2017, and the last one is from their final Jazzfest closing set. Their final performance was at the Arroyo Seco Festival on June 25, 2017.
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8oAkINrpjyQ
The Meters "What The People Say" 4-29-17 Orphem Theater, New Orleans
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p5IQ0y8wllk
In their prime, 1974 pro-shot TV footage with an introduction by a very high Dr. John before "Look-A-Py-Py">"In The Jungle"
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GPjy58DtQxY
New Year's 1987 with the Grateful Dead, Oakland Coliseum
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A message from Aaron Neville:
A message from Aaron Neville:
My big brother Artie / AKA Poppa Funk was the patriarch of the Neville tribe, big chief, a legend from way way back, my first inspiration. I would try and copy his style, his high natural tenor that only he could do. He and Izzy Koo taught me how to do harmonies when we lived in the Calliope Projects. I was 13 years old when Art recorded Mardi Gras Mambo in 1954. He let me sing with his band the Hawkettes while I was still a wild one. When he went into the navy I took over, but was still joy riding in hot cars so I went to jail for six months and he took back over when he came home from duty. He went on the road with me as my Road Manager and keyboard player when “Tell It Like It Is” came out. When we got off the road he started Art Neville and the Neville Sounds which was Art, Cyril, Me, with Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, Zig Joseph Modelsti and Gary Brown. We played at a club called the Nite Cap for a couple of years then later on at The Ivan Ho club in the French Quarter. The club only called for 4 guys , so Art, George, Zig and Leo took that gig. Allen Toussaint got with them and that’s when the Meters were born. Me and Cyril got with Sam Henry and started the Soul Machine. Cyril later got to be one of Meters. In 1976, Uncle Jolly called us all to New Orleans to record his music; The Wild Tchoupatoulas Mardi Gras Indians. In 1977 Charlie moved back home from New York City and that’s when the Neville Brothers band started. We traveled over land and sea bringing our music to the world. We played with people like the Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, Santana, Huey Lewis and the News, Tina Turner and many others. We went on the amnesty tour sponsored by the late great Bill Graham who opened doors for the Neville Brothers, our children and so many other folks. From the park bench in the Calliope to Valence St. in the 13th ward to parts unknown we brought our Music and inspiration to the world stage. We now can say that 88 keys were blessed by Poppa Funk. I know he’s in heaven with Mommee and Poppee, Big Chief, Cookie, Brother Charlie, Mac/Dr John, Allen Toussaint, and James Booker. So many great New Orleans musicians and singers are in the heavenly band now. I know they’re accepting him with open arms so he can take his rightful place as one of the greats. Artie Poppa Funk Neville you are loved dearly by every one who knew you. Love always your lil’ big brother AARON (we ask for privacy during this time of mourning)
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Matrix Soundboard of 2/11.
Matrix Soundboard of 2/11.
Phil and one of the drummers sat out the encore, Bob sang and played tambourine for NFA and GDTRFB, Brian Stoltz used Bob's guitar.
Great first set for any Mid 80's show. China>Rider, Mingle, Dupress, Uncle>Mexicali, Birdsong>Music>Might as Well
https://archive.org/details/gd1986-02-11.mtx.seamons.117797.flac16/gd86-...
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v
Hey Pocky Way
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p2rK8lt7qhs
July 8, 1990, Montreux, Swirzerland
Little Feat with guests the Neville Brothers.
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Sad to hear this....my mom,
Sad to hear this....my mom, Lila, passed away on the 22nd as well. Hopefully, they were at the gates together chatting about music or something. He was a creator and she was an avid listener donating time for many years at a concert hall/venue.
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I'm sorry to hear of your
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences.
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Sorry to hear that 4winds,
Sorry to hear that 4winds, peace.