Tomorrow: Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk @ Madison Square Park (FREE)

MAD. SQ. MUSIC: IVAN NEVILLE'S DUMPSTAPHUNK Our last Mad. Sq. Music: Oval Lawn Series show of the summer features Ivan Neville’sDumpstaphunk! This monster of a New Orleans funk band has Ivan Neville on vocals, B3 and Clav, Tony Hall and Nick Daniels III both bringing the bass attack, Ian Neville on guitar, and Nikki Glaspie on drums. This group’s blend of bass-heavy classic funk, R&B, gospel, and rock carry on the tradition of American funk, and will have Madison Square Park jumping. Their summer 2013 release, Dirty Word, stays true to vintage funk roots, but brings them into 2013. They are as hard-hitting as ever so don’t miss our final performance of the summer season! The concert kicks off tomorrow,Wednesday, August 7 at 7pm, so hope to see you all there!

Upcoming: Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk @ Brooklyn Bowl

Dumpstaphunk

The London Souls

Sat, March 23, 2013

 Brooklyn Bowl

 

Nearly a decade evolved from their debut at 2003's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Dumpstaphunk offers fans an unforgettable live experience steeped in the "Big Easy" tradition of a good time. The all-star collective features Ivan Neville on keys, the unique double-bass attack of veterans Tony Hall and Nick Daniels, Ian Neville on guitar, and the monster addition of Nikki Glaspie on drums.

From annual performances at New Orleans' Jazz Fest -- "The colossal low end and filthy grooves they threw down from the Gentilly Stage must have set a Jazz Fest record for the baddest bass jams ever." (Bass Player, 2012) -- to an aggressive touring schedule with noteworthy appearances at Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Hangout, All Good, High Sierra, VoodooExperience, Bear Creek, Gathering of the Vibes, Wanee and Jam Cruise to name a few, Dumpstaphunk continue to redefine their genre with a signature groove that dares listeners not to move.

New music from Dumpstaphunk's forthcoming studio album Dirty Word (due May 2013) reflects the opinionated, vintage funk of their forefathers in The Meters, Sly & the Family Stone and Parliament/Funkadelic, with a modern edge, coupled with additional forays into New Orleans traditional, gospel, blues, and straight-up Rock n’ Roll! Dirty Word also boasts multiple guest appearances by Dumpsta's friends and family including Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, The Rebirth Brass Band, Art Neville, Ani Di Franco, Skerik, and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Ivan reflects, “We always keep the spontaneity going, that’s something I love about this band. We can funk it out with the best of them, but we also like to showcase how all sorts of music can come together and push the boundaries of what funk music is.”

“We just hope to spread the good word through funk," said drummer Glaspie. "If we can create an escape, give people a reason to get down and forget their problems, then we're doing what we set out to."

For tour dates and an exclusive first listen of Dirty Word, visit www.dumpstaphunk.com.


“I have a new favorite New Orleans funk band: Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk." -- New York Times

"One of the hippest funk bands in the land.” -- Guitar Player
"Dumpstaphunk remains synonymous with New Orleans and anyone from NOLA would be proud to call this their official band.” -- JamBase

"Ivan's so good, I play with him." -- Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones

The London Souls

Praised by former Idolator editor-in-chief Maura Johnston as “amazingly tight… swampy rock music that should make any lazy rock radio programmer rethink the word ‘grunge’” and credited as “an absolute must-see” by The Tripwire, The London Souls’ unique reinterpretation of classic hard-hitting rock and roll formulae recalls elements of the past with an ever-present boundless energy, fit to cement their place in the future.

Tash and Chris have been nothing short of a best-kept-secret among New York City concertgoers since the band’s formation in 2008, building a fervent and dynamic fan base leveraged by their ever-substantiated reputation for consistently well-rehearsed and impassioned, explosive live performances. The band’s celebrated sound and spirit draws significant influence from the driving force of British rock pioneers Cream and Led Zeppelin, to billowing and bouncing funk and soul, to the layered harmonies and memorable hooks of The Beatles and The Hollies, to the contemporary psychedelia of My Morning Jacket among many more.

Tonight: Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk @ Sullivan Hall

In Pictures: George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners & guests @ Sullivan Hall

By Dino Perrucci Photography Ian Neville - Sullivan Hall, NYC 12/4/10 George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners w/Eric Krasno & Big Sam Williams - Sullivan Hall, NYC 12/4/10 Ivan Neville - Sullivan Hall, NYC 12/4/10 George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners w/Eric Krasno & Ivan Neville - Sullivan Hall, NYC 12/4/10 George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners - Sullivan Hall, NYC 12/4/10 George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners - Sullivan Hall, NYC 12/4/10 George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners - Sullivan Hall, NYC 12/4/10

George Porter Jr. & Warren Haynes - Sullivan Hall, NYC 12/3/10 George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners w/Warren Haynes - Sullivan Hall, NYC 12/3/10 George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners w/Warren Haynes - Sullivan Hall, NYC 12/3/10 George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners - Sullivan Hall, NYC 12/3/10

In Pictures: Dumpstaphunk @ Brooklyn Bowl

By Dino Perrucci Photography

Dumpstaphunk - Brooklyn Bowl, NY 7/7/10


Dumpstaphunk - Brooklyn Bowl, NY 7/7/10


Dumpstaphunk - Brooklyn Bowl, NY 7/7/10


Dumpstaphunk - Brooklyn Bowl, NY 7/7/10

Upcoming: Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk @ Brooklyn Bowl tonight

Wednesday, July 7th

What a year it's been, friends! What better way to celebrate a funky year than with one of the Godfathers of the art, Ivan Neville and his aptly named DUMPSTAPHUNK. What could be even better than the thickest bass and tightest grooves?

How about...

// FREE BOWLING ALL NIGHT //
1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

IVAN NEVILLE'S DUMPSTAPHUNK

Doors 6:00pm :: Set Times 6:45pm 9:00pm
[Circus Mind will perform at 6:45pm]

That's right, people! From 6pm til close at 2am, the bowling is ON US*.

We will also be accepting donations of any denomination, with all proceeds going towards the

NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS FUND

*****

$10.00

MORE INFO :: BUY TICKETS

In Pictures (& Words): Dumpstaphunk | 08.15 | San Francisco

c/o Jambase

Words by: Justin Gillett | Images by: Pat Parra

Dumpstaphunk :: 08.15.09 :: The Fillmore :: San Francisco, CA

Dumpstaphunk :: 08.15 :: The Fillmore

Times seem to be extremely tight for ardent funk fans. Apart from the occasional throwback act or cover band, the genre seems to have slipped into disarray. Yes, there's mainstays like Galactic and Karl Denson, but there seems to be a serious lack of no nonsense funk in the modern music community. It might be that young musicians are scared to devote themselves to a style of music that isn't "indi-something" or "alt-that" (not a lot of hot "indi-funk" or "alt-funk" bands running around). Possibly, it's that bands are not willing to toss themselves wholeheartedly to a genre that seems slightly bygone. Regardless of the factors, there's clearly a lack of new bands willing to charge full force towards exploring the awesome powers of funk. Where do serious funk fans turn to in such difficult times? The answer is clear: Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk.

Ever since keyboardist extraordinaire Ivan Neville formed the band in 2003, the group has been making believers out of funk naysayers across the country. With an all star cast of New Orleans musicians to round the band out, including the dual bass talents of Tony Hall (Trey Anastasio, Dave Matthews & Friends) and Nick Daniels (Neville Brothers), drummer Raymond Weber (Trey Anastasio, Joe Sample) and guitarist Ian Neville (Funky Meters, Neville Brothers), Dumpstaphunk is clearly capable of serving up some dirty, crunchy funk jams. The group's recent performance at San Francisco's Fillmore was evidence that funk is not dead. It's still alive and kicking, in a select group of musicians.

Nick Daniels - Dumpstaphunk :: 08.15 :: The Fillmore

Opening D-Phunk's San Francisco show was Eric Krasno & Chapter 2, a tight-knit four-piece that didn't disappoint fans who showed up early. Axe man Krasno, of Soulive fame, has managed to amass an impressive group of musicians with Chapter 2. The band is rooted in funk grooves yet is still open to experiment with modern influences to add relevance to their sound. Bassist Louis Cato was a spectacle behind his instrument as his fingers flickered over his five-string. Cato's mastery on the bass made it hard to imagine the talented multi-instrumentalist playing drums with other acts like Major Dilla Salute and Tony Williams. Cato and Kraz earned the attention they received but all four guys in Chapter 2 more than pull their weight. The band's adherence to technical instrumental exchanges makes them sound like some prog-funk hybrid - a style of music that hopefully garners more attention as the years progress.

The funky war birds that comprise Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk began their set with a thick jam. If you haven't experienced it in the flesh, it's hard to imagine a band with two bass players, but the low-end teamwork of Hall and Daniels really works and adds layers of originality to D-Phunk's sound. While Hall crafted the backbone of the opening number deep on his instrument, Daniels was able to compliment the groove by playing high notes with skill and nuance. The group's bottom-end sound was surprisingly not overpowering. Ivan Neville's keys were pronounced in the musical mix as was Ian Neville's subtle guitar playing. While a horn section often accompanies the band on record, the absence of live brass did not deter the band from achieving the needed fluctuations in tempo and texture. The lack of horns actually seemed to make the musicians onstage play their instruments harder and concentrate on the intricate song arrangements more.

Ivan Neville - Dumpstaphunk :: 08.15 :: The Fillmore

As the set progressed, it was clear that Dumpstaphunk was adamant about packing The Fillmore with as much dirty, messy, sweaty funk as possible. Weber was in command behind his drum kit and really let his cymbals ring - especially the bell on his ride cymbal, which he banged unrelentingly. To say Weber is a big guy would be an understatement. The overall grandiosity of his physical stature makes him the perfect size to sit behind a drum kit. Weber was visually happy with the band's sound as was Hall, evidenced by the huge grin on his face. Having played with Dave Matthews and Trey Anastasio's solo bands, Hall has done his fair share of catering his talent to musicians. With Dumpstaphunk, though, Hall really seems to open up and experiment. At The Fillmore, he handled lead vocals occasionally and played a Fender six-string, which he was able to shred quite well.

Since the formation of the band seven years ago, Ivan Neville has really grown into a bandleader. While he often shared lead vocals with Hall, it was Neville who had the crowd eating out of the palm of his hand. During the D-Phunk staple "Put It In The Dumpsta," Neville led concertgoers in a righteous call-and-answer battle. Asking, "What we gonna do?," and hearing back, "Put it in the dumpsta!" from the thunderous crowd.

At age 50, Ivan Neville is by no means a rookie. He's been around the music world for years. Son of Aaron Neville, one of the founding members of the quintessential '70s New Orleans soul band The Neville Brothers, Ivan has based his life around his craft. He's backed several big time stars (Keith Richards, Bonnie Raitt, John Mayer) over his storied career, and now has his own band to play the style of music that he feels most at home with. If young musicians are afraid to touch funk, thank god there's older guys like Ivan Neville to keep the funk fire alive.

For the last song of the evening Dumpstaphunk invited Krasno, Cato and keyboardist/vocalist Nigel Hall of Chapter 2, to the stage, as well as Sly and the Family Stone drummer Greg Errico for a rousing rendition of the Family's "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)." The all-out funk assault that ensued was truly something to behold. The insane jam, that seemed to last 15 minutes, was a proper way to cap the evening's festivities and proved that Dumpsta truly is one of, if not the, flag bearer of their musical genre.

Dumpstaphunk tour dates available here.

Continue reading for a few more pics of Dumpstaphunk in San Francisco...

In Pictures: Dumpstaphunk @ Prospect Park Bandshell

photos by Dino Perrucci & Allison Murphy

In Pictures: Dumpstaphunk @ Prospect Park

By Dino Perrucci Photography


Dumpstaphunk - Prospect Park, Brooklyn 7/31/09


Raymond Webber - Prospect Park, Brooklyn 7/31/09

In Pictures: Dumpstaphunk @ Highline Ballroom

By Dino Perrucci Photography

Dumpstaphunk w/Warren Haynes - Highline Ballroom, NYC 3/20/09

Dumpstaphunk w/Warren Haynes - Highline Ballroom, NYC 3/20/09




Ivan Neville, Warren Haynes & Some Photographer - Highline Ballroom, NYC 3/20/09

Upcoming: Post Allmans: Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk & Guests @ Highline Ballroom

March 20,2009 Concert starts @ 12:00AM,Midnight Doors open @ 11:30 PM Tickets $15.00 in advance $17.00 day of show. Buy Tickets Online [more] Formed in 2003, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk was initially put together by keyboardist Ivan Neville on a whim in order to perform a solo gig at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Ivan called in cousin Ian Neville (guitar), the double-bass bottom of both Nick Daniels and Tony Hall, and drummer Raymond Webber to round out the show. Named after a song Ivan had recently written, Dumpstaphunk’s informal performance became that of immediate legend. The project has since grown from chance side-project into what is now widely considered to be New Orleans’ most popular musical export. The band was recently voted 2007’s “New Orleans Best Funk Band” by both Offbeat Magazine and Gambit Weekly, and performs at some of the nation’s largest music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Voodoo Fest, 10,000 Lakes, and High Sierra. Founders Ivan Neville and Ian Neville (sons of both Aaron Neville and Art Neville respectively), along with Nick Daniels, Tony Hall, and Raymond Webber, were brought up in an atmosphere of sounds that have arguably become the most defining in all of New Orleans music. But don’t let the pedigree of lineage from the Meters and Neville Brothers fool you either. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk now stands on its own as the legitimate torchbearer of all things funky both in New Orleans and beyond with the release of their debut EP, Listen Hear. Listen Hear provides at long-last the aural, syncopated nastiness listeners have been denied outside of a Dumpstaphunk live performance. Saxophonic magician, Skerik, also guests on the EP. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk is not re-writing the book so much as adding a much needed new testament. While fortunate enough to stand upon the shoulders of giants, make no mistake – Listen Hear is not an attempt at world music or feel-good vibrations, like that of some of their counterparts, but rather straight-ahead inner city funk for the masses. Tracks like “Living in a World Gone Mad” and “Turn This Thing Around” describe the troubling times we live in, while songs like “Meanwhile” and “Shake” suggest accepting such times in order to enjoy life. This release not only marks the band’s official musical debut, but also serves as a group’s formal transformation from popular side-project to full-time occupation. For some that might seem trivial but with Dumpstaphunk’s collective resume it speaks volumes. The members of Dumpstaphunk have recorded and performed with a veritable who’s-who of popular music over the years including the Rolling Stones, Dave Mathews, Bonnie Raitt, John Mayer, Trey Anastasio, Emmylou Harris and, yes, even the Neville Brothers. And while the members of Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk will surely continue to get the calls to do such collaborations, it will become increasingly difficult to find the time as the band forges ahead creating a new identity and standard for New Orleans music. Dumpstaphunk homepage Dumpstaphunk myspace page Ivan Neville homepage