Dumpstaphunk with George Porter Jr and Cyril Neville

New Orleans funk institution Dumpstaphunk mixes gritty grooves with rock/jazz; opened for the Rolling Stones, toured with Dave Matthews Band; sit-ins Santana, Weir.

George Porter Jr., born in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a legendary bassist and singer, best known as a founding member of the seminal funk band The Meters. A progenitor of funk, his distinctive "deep-in-the-bottom groove" has influenced countless musicians. He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award with The Meters. Porter has collaborated with diverse artists like Paul McCartney and Dr. John, and leads his band, The Runnin' Pardners.

New Orleans-born Cyril Neville (Neville Brothers) blends funk, soul & reggae; sang/played congas with the Meters (“Cabbage Alley”), toured w/ Stones; song “Gossip.”