Dr. John, Galactic, And More Of New Orleans’ Finest To Honor Allen Toussaint At Hollywood Bowl Salute

Los Angeles’s Hollywood Bowl is hosting a “Yes We Can: An Allen Toussaint Salute” on July 20. The NOLA musician will be honored by New Orleans’ finest: Dr. John & the Night Trippers, contemporary funk powerhouse Galactic, and of course The Allen Toussaint Band, with special guests.

Dr. John, Nevilles, Jon Batiste & More Pay Tribute To Allen Toussaint At Jazz Fest

The performances will be joined by the iconic voices of Irma Thomas, known as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans,” and legendary percussionist Cyril Neville as special guests throughout the evening. The night is sure to be special, as New Orleans’ finest come together to celebrate the life of an extraordinary musician. Tickets currently available here.

Watch Allen Toussaint perform a beautiful “Southern Nights” in 2011:

[H/T JamBase]