George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners brought a taste of New Orleans funk to FTC StageOne in Fairfield, CT on Saturday.
The legendary Meters bassist and his band comprised of Michael Lemmler (keyboards), Chris Adkins (guitar), and Terrence Houston (drums) played a set flush with Meters classics including “Just Kissed My Baby”, “People Say”, “Wanna Get Funky”, and more. The band capped off the evening with “Ain’t No Use”.
Check out fan-shot videos and photos from George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners at FTC StageOne courtesy of photographer David Gray below.
George Porter Jr. has shows throughout the summer including bills with Parliament Funkadelic. For a full list of upcoming tour dates and to purchase tickets, visit his website.
George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners – “Check Out Your Mind” (Curtis Mayfield) – 7/22/23
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George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners – “Ain’t No Use” – 7/22/23
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George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners – FTC StageOne – Fairfield, CT – 7/22/23
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Setlist: George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners | FTC StageOne | Fairfield, CT | 7/22/23
Set: Same Ole Thing, Up Late At Night, Check Out Your Mind, Cabbage Alley, 9 Til 5, Cissy Got the Blues, Cryin for Hope Pallet, My Old Friends, Just Kissed My Baby, People Say, Drum Solo, Searchin, Happy Song, I Get High, Wanna Get Funky
Encore: Ain’t No Use
