Recommend me some New Orleans Funk

solomon707 · #1 03-01-2009, 10:44 PM

Lately I've been captivated by the sound of the Meters and some Little Feat and was wondering if you guys had any suggestions for similar bands (specifically NOLA-based). Thanks!

adube810 · #2 03-01-2009, 10:56 PM

dumpstaphunk, the greyboy allstars, lettuce, galactic

that should get you started

bass12 · #3 03-02-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by adube810

dumpstaphunk, the greyboy allstars, lettuce, galactic

that should get you started

Cool suggestions but at least two of these bands aren't from New Orleans (I believe that was the original request - bands from N.O.).

Check out Lee Dorsey (who often used the Meters), Eddie Bo, The Gaturs, Dr. John and the productions of Allen Toussaint.

You might want to seek out a couple of CDs on the Soul Jazz label entitled "New Orleans Funk" and its follow-up (vol. 2).

Gard · #4 03-02-2009, 09:05 AM

The Radiators.

Lazylion · #5 03-02-2009, 09:36 AM

Pap Grows Funk
Vocals are a bit limited, but the band is so funky you won't care.

Big Sam's Funky Nation
Big Sam sings and plays trombone. He is without a doubt the rockinest trombone player I've ever seen! Great energetic stage presence too.

And of course the Neville Brothers.

solomon707 · #6 03-02-2009, 09:26 PM

Awesome. Thanks fellas!

ugly_bassplayer · #7 03-02-2009, 10:19 PM

LONG LIVE THE METERS