Tag: The Meters

Categories
Pick Of The Week Slideshow Articles

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

Estimated read time 2 min read

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!

Categories
Pick Of The Week Slideshow Articles

PICK OF THE WEEK: The New Mastersounds – Cervantes’ Masterpiece – November 16th & 17th

Estimated read time 2 min read

The New Mastersounds are a four-piece band based in Leeds, England, whose modern take on vintage soul-jazz, funk and rock draws influences from Jimmies McGriff, Smith, and Hendrix, as well as their most closely-associated mentors, The Meters. Try to imagine Grant Green and Lou Donaldson having a fight in a Hammond Organ shop while James Brown holds the coats, and you have some idea of what to expect from this band.

Categories
Pick Of The Week Slideshow Articles

PICK OF THE WEEK: Rodina – The Bluebird – Thursday, May 10th

Estimated read time 2 min read

This new super-group marries catchy hooks and Jazz sensibilities with the best of Jamband Soul, Pop, Reggae and Funk – and delivers a great show. Assembled around the captivating vocals & song-writing of Irish singer Aoife Hearty, Rodina also features New Mastersounds keyboards man Joe Tatton, Joshua Fairman of Kinetix is featured on Bass and Fox Street All Stars Eric Low and James Dumm weigh in on Drums and Guitar respectively.

Categories
Photos Reviews Slideshow Articles

The funky Meters – March 1st – The Fox Theatre

Estimated read time 4 min read

The Fox Theatre’s 20th Anniversary Celebration kicked off last Thursday with an electrifying performance from The funky Meters. With a line-up that reads like a “Who’s Who” of New Orleans heavy hitters, these guys have been funkifying the masses for over two decades now. The band does a fabulous job keeping the spirit of The Meters alive and well as they bring those songs, and the sounds of New Orleans, to a new generation.

Categories
Features Slideshow Articles

Atomga Talks Afrobeat & The Twelve Armed Funktapus

Estimated read time 10 min read

The Denver based twelve piece Afrobeat ensemble Atomga fills the stage to overflowing with musicians, and fills each venue they play with a blend of Afrobeat, Jazz, and Funk. Playing Afrobeat standards, and a few originals, these guys rip through their sets with precision. Recently, after opening for Pimps of Joytime, Atomga sat down with Listen Up Denver! to answer some questions and talk a little about a twelve-armed funktapus. Join us for a revealing interview with Denver’s newest party band!

Categories
Features Slideshow Articles

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.

Categories
Photos Reviews Slideshow Articles

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – June 9th – The Larimer Lounge

Estimated read time 5 min read

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit took a crowd of Southern Boys and Hipsters on a real roller-coaster ride of pretty epic proportions as they thrilled us with amazing, high energy rock and lulled us gently with tender country flavored ballads that tugged at heart strings. The setlist cherry picked many of the gifted songwriters best tunes and reached all the way back to some of the first ones he wrote during his days with The Drive-By Truckers.

Categories
Features Slideshow Articles

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Fort Knox Five

Estimated read time 4 min read

With Fort Knox Five dropping into Cervantes for the Denver debut their live band, we are running this article by Tim Dwenger that was published in The Marquee in October of 2009. If you aren’t already planning on it, get out and catch them tomorrow night!

Categories
Features Slideshow Articles

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Orgone

Estimated read time 5 min read

With Orgone opening up for Galactic tomorrow night at The Fillmore, we are running this article by Tim Dwenger that was published in The Marquee last November. If you aren’t already planning on it, get to The Fillmore early to catch this eight-piece band and their powerhouse of a female vocalist and you’ll be happy you did!