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PICK OF THE WEEK: The Meter Men – The Ogden Theatre – Friday & Saturday May 10th & 11th

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It’s no stretch to say that The Meters single handedly defined New Orleans funk. Although they broke up in 1977, this Friday and Saturday at Denver’s Ogden Theatre, Leo Nocentelli, Ziggy Modeliste, and George Porter Jr., three of the four founding members reunite as The Meter Men. They will join forces with Phish keyboardist Page McConnell for a historic and funky night of music sure to please and not to be missed!

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George Porter Jr. Talks Recording Some Old Meters Songs & Playing With David Byrne

Estimated read time 5 min read

George Porter Jr. was a pioneer of the Funk sound during his days with The Meters, and he has been laying down funky bass licks since the 60s. Recently, he and his band The Runnin’ Pardners have released a new album called Can’t Beat The Funk. Listen Up Denver! caught up with him as he was spending some time at home in New Orleans before heading out for Jam Cruise.