GEORGE MATTERS

George Porter, Jr. is on the cover of the January Issue of New Orleans' own Offbeat Magazine - he will also be honored with a lifetime achievement in music award at the Offbeat - Best Of The Beat awards ceremonies later this month.

 

Please take a moment to read this wonderful interview by Alex Rawls » CLICK HERE «

Also, check out this recent review from SOMETHING ELSE! online magazine » CLICK HERE «

The new cd entitled Can't Beat the Funk revisits with a fresh modern groove 16 of Porters favorite Meters tracks that were recorded, but never really performed live. The Runnin' Pardners undeniable energy and driving funk make these songs their own.

The CD Release party was held on October 1, 2011 at Tipitina's Uptown in New Orleans. You can hear (2) BONUS TRACKS (Borro and Soul Machine). CD's will soon be available for sale at all major online sites (iTunes, Amazon, etc) - for direct purchases of the CD, please follow this link »PURCHASE CD«

Runnin' Pardners is George Porter Jr's own unique long term project. Well respected by audiences and promoters as a quintessential New Orleans band, the five piece touring band continues to receive accolades on the jam band and festival scene. George Porter Jr has assembled some seasoned and talented musicians to join him on this project. Familiar Pardners - Brint Anderson (guitar) and, Michael Lemmler (keyboards) and rising stars on the New Orleans music scene Khris Royal (saxophone) and Terrence Houston (drums). Excited about the future of this band and this CD, George Porter Jr. plans to keep a smile on his face." I feel like I am working towards something that will be remembered."

A member of the original Meters considered by many to be the founding fathers of funk, Porter has proven to be capable of the ultimate fusion of rock, funk and R&B. He has gained recognition as one of the industry's elite bass players and continues to be not only an in demand performing artist but an accomplished studio musician and producer.

Get your copy of Can't Beat The Funk! today »CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE«

UPDATE: Read the Offbeat Online review of the new CD » CLICK HERE «