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Walkin' In The Shadow Of Life IN STORES NOW!! We are pleased to announce the release of the new Neville Brothers album, Walkin' In The Shadow Of Life. A true family effort, this project bridges old school and new school creating a fresh sound that is unmistakably Neville Brothers. We are all truly excited about bringing this new music to all of you. We hope to see everyone soon at a venue near you.
Peace,
Art, Charles, Aaron, Cyril & Ivan
Walkin' In The Shadow Of Life now available in the The Neville Brothers Online Store.
ORIGINAL METERS REUNITE!!
POSTED 08/03/05--ART, ZIGABOO, GEORGE, LEO: NEW ORLEANS SUPERGROUP TO FUNK AGAIN!!
TRIUMPHANT JAZZ FEST 2005 GIG SPARKS REESTABLISHMENT OF THE LEGENDARY BAND!!!
New Orleans, LA, (August 3, 2005)�After more that 25 years of separation, Art Neville, Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter Jr., and Leo Nocentelli are returning to festival, concert and club stages as the supergroup that put New Orleans funk on the map and that continues to exert an unparalleled influence on American roots and popular music: The Meters.
The Meters� unique place as a touchstone for countless jam bands and as one of the most sampled groups in all of hip hop and pop music has kept it relevant to contemporary audiences in a way that few, if any other 70�s groups can claim.
The band�s first scheduled appearance will take place in Las Vegas on October 30 as part of the upcoming Vegoose event. The Meters will also perform in New York on November 25 at the new Nokia Theatre Times Square. Additional dates are being confirmed at this time. For more information visit www.TheMetersOnline.com.
Details of confirmed shows will be announced soon, as the original Meters�creators of �Sophisticated Cissy,� �Cissy Strut,� �Ease Back,� and many other funk classics�are set to join the live music landscape in a way not seen since 1979.
"It is an honor to once again be making music with all of the original Meters,� said Zigaboo Modeliste, the band�s drummer. �The music that we recorded in the late 60's has been infectious and remains popular today. We are blessed to still be alive and be able to play. I look forward to working with the Corp of Funk Engineers!"
�I am happy to be playing with The Meters again, these are some of the baddest dudes I�ve been blessed to play with over the years,� said founding member Art �Poppa Funk� Neville. �I�ll be sittin� down, but the REAL funk will be standing up.�
Leo Nocentelli said, �It's a very rare situation when a group, as well as their songs, can be as new today as they were in the 60's. That's exactly what the original Meters are experiencing now. For me, I think that The Meters performing for fans today is something that no one should miss hearing or seeing."
George Porter Jr. said, �It�s great, and it�s going to be FUNKIN� GREAT!
The band�s appearance at this year�s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in April, one of only a handful of Meters shows during the past two and half decades, was easily the most anticipated set at Jazz Fest 2005 and for many the highlight of the event.
The Meters are Art Neville, organ; Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste, drums; George Porter Jr., bass; and Leo Nocentelli, guitar.
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL ONLINE CHAT WITH IVAN & IAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, AT 12:00PM CENTRAL!!POSTED 06/23/05--Be sure to log on to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online this coming Tuesday, June 28, at 12:00pm Noon Central for a live online chat with Ivan and Ian Neville. The guys will be discussing the recording process with their Uncles, the Neville Brothers, as well as life on the road and their side project, Dumpstaphunk. FUNKY METERS LIVE SHOW FROM THE 2005 DuPONT CLIFFORD BROWN JAZZ FESTIVAL IN WILMINGTON, DE NOW AVAILABLE FROM www.LiveMusicZone.com!!
POSTED 06/23/05--Be sure to check into www.LiveMusicZone.com to purchase a copy of the live Funky Meters performance recorded on June 7 at the DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival in Wilmington, DE.
POSTED 06/10/05--Please note that the venue for the show on July 2 for WDST Radio's 25th Anniversary show has changed from the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, NY to the Chance in Pughkeepsie, NY. Please visit the tour dates page for details on the new venue. NEVILLE'S BEGIN SUMMER TOUR AT THE APOLLO THEATER IN NEW YORK!!
POSTED 06/10/05--After taking it easy during the month of May to relax after their Europe and Australia tours, as well as Jazz Fest, the Brothers begin their Summer tour tonight at the Apollo Theatre in New York. It's a great way to begin the tour. Co-Headliners are Living Colour. IVAN NEVILLE, THE KING OF JAZZFEST AT JAMBASE.COM!!
POSTED 04/28/05--Check out the new interview with John Hevron and Ivan regarding Ivan's intense Jazz Fest 2005 schedule at www.JamBase.com. ORIGINAL METERS REUNION CD NOW AVAILABLE!!
POSTED 04/24/05--The Original Meters Reunion show at the 2005 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was recorded by Jazz Fest Live. CD's are now available at the fairgrounds during the Festival, or online at www.JazzFestLive.com. ORIGINAL METERS NPR RADIO INTERVIEW NOW ONLINE!!
POSTED 04/22/05--The Original Meters interview with Ashley Kahn of NPR Radio is now online at www.NPR.org. WHY YOU WANT TO KILL YOUR BROTHER? - A PLAY BY GAYNIELLE NEVILLE!!
POSTED 02/10/05--Gaynielle Neville's new play, Why You Want To Kill Your Brother?, is a look into the social dilema's and future of society. The play will debut at the Neighborhood Gallery in New Orleans in March. Showtimes and Neighborhood Gallery information are as follows: Neighborhood Gallery
1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 524-8800 Showtimes:
Friday, March 4: 8:00pm
Saturday, March 5: 8:00pm
Sunday, March 6: 3:00pm
Friday, March 11: 8:00pm
Saturday, March 12: 8:00pm
Sunday, March 13: 3:00pm
POSTED 01/03/05--The DVD is a recording of the 2000 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival performance by the Funky Meters. To check out all the details on the new DVD and to pre-order your copy, please visit www.ShoutFactory.com.
Funky Meters DVD Review: San Bernardino County Sun - Friday, January 14, 2005.
SONGS FROM THE NEVILLE BROTHERS AT KFOG's 19th ANNUAL CONCERT FOR KIDS, NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT iTunes!!POSTED 12/15/04--**From KFOG to iTunes - The Neville Brothers Live EP.** Songs from the Neville Brothers' performance this past Saturday, December 11 at KFOG's 19th Annual Concert For Kids are now available for download at iTunes. THE NEVILLE BROTHERS AT WARREN HAYNES' 16th ANNUAL XMAS JAM!!
POSTED 12/15/04--The Brothers will be in Asheville, NC this coming Friday and Saturday, December 17 and 18 for Warren Haynes' 16th Annual Christmas Jam. The concert is a benefit for Habitat for Humanity. Friday night is a special Jam session hosted at the Orange Peel in Asheville, which will be broadcasted live by WNCU Radio. Saturday is the actual concert being held at the Asheville Civic Center.
Other artists at the event will be:
Galactic
Gov't Mule
Little Feat
Living Colour
Guest Musicians include:
John Cowan
Audley Freed
Col. Bruce Hampton
Jorma Kaukonen
Kevn Kinney
Edwin McCain
Charlie Musselwhite
John Popper
Dave Schools
POSTED 11/02/04
USA TODAY CD Review - 11.02.04
OffBeat Feature Article - November 2004 Issue
Boston Phoenix - Issue Date: October 15 - 21, 2004
THE NEVILLE BROTHERS TO PERFORM ON THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1!!POSTED 10/29/04--Be sure to tune in to THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO on Monday, November 1 to catch the Brothers performing live. Please check your local listings for station and time. THE BLUES� LIVE CONCERT MOVIE, SALUTE TO THE BLUES, IN THEATERS IN SELECTED CITIES!!
POSTED 10/29/03--On February 7, 2003, Art, Charles, Aaron, Cyril & Ivan participated in "Salute to the Blues", a benefit concert that took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. A new non-profit organization, the Blues Music Foundation, was created as part of the overall THE BLUES� project. The Foundation will distribute net proceeds from the concert to blues-related programs throughout the country. The "Salute to the Blues" concert was directed by Antoine Fuqua ("Training Day") and executive produced by Martin Scorsese. The legendary lineup of more than 50 artists included B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Solomon Burke, Natalie Cole, Shemekia Copeland, Robert Cray, Dr. John, Honeyboy Edwards, The Neville Brothers, Vernon Reid, and Mavis Staples, as well as Aerosmith, Gregg Allman, India.Aire, Chuck D, and many more. The concert film is currently being released in the following cities for early screenings:
1) Theatre: AMC EMPIRE 25
City: NEW YORK, NY
Sate: 10/22/2004
2) Theatre: ANGELIKA FILM CENTER 6
Date: NEW YORK, NY
Date: 10/22/2004
3) Theatre: NUART
City: WEST LOS ANGELES, CA
Date: 11/5/2004
4) Theatre: UNIVERSITY TOWN CTR 6 CINE
City: IRVINE, CA
Date: 11/5/2004
5) Theatre: MUSIC BOX THEATRE 2 (ART)
City: CHICAGO, IL
Date: 11/5/2004
6) Theatre: CANAL PLACE CINEMA 4
City: NEW ORLEANS, LA
Date: 11/26/2004
7) Theatre: UA SIEGEN VILLAGE TEN
City: BATON ROUGE, LA
Date: 12/3/2004
POSTED 10/19/04--The new Neville's CD, Walkin' In the Shadow Of Life, is in store today, Tuesday, October 19. NEVILLE BROTHER CD RELEASE PARTY AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES NEW ORLEANS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20!!
POSTED 10/11/04--Come celebrate the release of the brand new Neville Brothers album, Walkin' In The Shadow of Life, at the House of Blues New Orleans on Wednesday, October 20, 2004. Tickets ON SALE NOW at www.HOB.com and www.TicketMaster.com or by calling the venue box office at phone: (504) 310-4999. You can also visit most New Orleans area record retailers to receive a free ticket to the show with the purchase of Walkin' In The Shadow of Life (limited quantities/while supplies last). Participating retailers include Virgin, Tower, Borders, Louisiana Music Factory, Mushroom and Odyssey.
Event Info:
NEVILLE BROTHERS CD Release Party plus Troy Andrews and Orleans Ave.
(PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS)
Date: Wednesday, October 20
Venue: House of Blues New Orleans
Tickets: $15.00
Doors: 7:00pm CNT / Show: 8:00pm CNT
Ages: 18+
POSTED 10/11/04--Check in to the Discography Page of the Neville's website to listen to new music from Walkin' In The Shadow Of Life. THE NEVILLE BROTHERS' BALL OF CONFUSION IS THE #1 MOST ADDED SONG AT TRIPLE A RADIO THIS WEEK!!
POSTED 09/02/04--Ball of Confusion, from the forthcoming Neville Brothers CD, Walkin' In the Shadow Of Life, was the #1 most added song at Triple A radio this week. The song was added into rotation in Chicago (WXRT), San Diego (KPRI), Austin (KGSR), Philadelphia, (WXPN), Detroit (WDET), Nashville (WRLT), Milwaukee (WMMM) and others. Nows the time to start dialing your favorite radio station to request the song. THE NEVILLE BROTHERS HAVE RECORDED THE NEW THEME MUSIC FOR HBO's THE WIRE!!
POSTED 09/02/04--The Neville Brothers have recorded the Tom Waits track, Way Down in The Hole (Keep The Devil), as the new theme song for HBO's hit original series, The Wire. The new season of The Wire premiers on HBO on September 19. Check your local listings for channel and times. WALKIN' IN THE SHADOW OF LIFE ONLINE PRESS:
Billboard Online, Tuesday, July 20, 2004
USA Today Online, Thursday, July 15, 2004
FIERY FUNK FROM THE NEVILLES IN USA TODAY!!POSTED 07/16/04--Be sure to check out today's issue of USA Today. Writer Steve Jones has the first official announcement of the release of Walkin' In The Shadow of Life from an earlier interview Steve had with Art Neville this week. NEW NEVILLE BROTHERS CD TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 19 THROUGH BACK PORCH RECORDS AND NEVILLE NATION RECORDS!!
POSTED 06/29/04--Back Porch Records is downright thrilled to welcome the Neville Brothers to the fold. The new album titled, Walkin' In The Shadow Of Life, is slated for release later this year. UNIVERSAL MUSIC RELEASES NEVILLE BROTHERS 20th CENTURY MASTERS CD & DVD COMPILATIONS!!
POSTED 06/08/04--Universal Music has released a 20th Century Masters Best Of CD Compilation for the Neville Brothers as well as a 20th Century Masters DVD Video Collection. The Best Of CD Compilation is a re-release of some old favorites. The track listing is as follows:
1. Fire On The Bayou
2. Brother John / Iko Iko
3. Hey Pocky Way
4. A Change Is Gonna Come
5. Yellow Moon
6. Sister Rosa
7. Bird On A Wire
8. Brother Blood
9. Fly Like An Eagle
10. Voodoo
11. Ain't No Sunshine
12. Let My People Go / Get Up Stand Up
The Video Collection is a compilation of studio music videos for the following tracks:
Yellow Moon
Sister Rosa
Bird on a Wire
Fearless
Fly Like an Eagle
POSTED 04/22/04--Be sure to catch a very special show of New Orleans legends at the Saenger Theatre this coming Tuesday, April 27. The show is called Make It Funky and will be the culmination of an amazing story that will be told in the concert film, Southern Nights, about the legacy of New Orleans and its roots in Rhythm and Blues music. A mix of New Orleans' most celebrated musicians including the Neville Brothers, Allen Toussaint, Earl Palmer, Henry Butler, Jon Cleary, Monk Boudreaux, the Dixie Cups, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Snooks Eaglin and more along with international artists, will tell their own stories of the days of R&B; and how this time, city and culture inspired them.
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