Led by founding Meters members Zigaboo Modeliste and George Porter Jr., Foundation of Funk has announced a late-night performance during the second weekend of Jazz Fest, set to take place at New Orleans’ Fillmore on Wednesday, May 1st. The newly announced show comes on the heels of Foundations of Funk’s official New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup announcement.
Along with Porter Jr. and Modeliste, Foundation of Funk’s New Orleans performance will feature Dead & Company bassist Oteil Burbridge, as well as a trio of Dumpstaphunk members, including keyboardist Ivan Neville, guitarist Ian Neville, and guitarist Tony Hall, plus some “very special guests.”
Tickets for the Foundation of Funk Fillmore show go on sale this Friday, February 1st at 10 a.m. (CST) here, with a pre-sale beginning this Wednesday, January 30th at 10 a.m. (CST) here.
