December 12, 2019
Aaron Neville – Annual Christmas Shows + Spring Tour Dates
Aaron and the band head out this weekend for their annual Christmas shows at Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, MS and L’Auberge Casino in Baton Rouge. Some tickets are still available here.
We’re also happy to announce some tour dates for the Winter and Spring for Aaron and pianist Mike Goods. Check them out below and get tickets and more info on the Tour page here.
February 22, 2020 – St. Louis, MO – Powell Hall
April 16, 2020 – South Orange, NJ – SOPAC
April 17, 2020 – Port Washington, NY – Landmark on Main Street
April 18, 2020 – Tarrytown, NY – Tarrytown Music Hall
July 23, 2019
Art “Poppa Funk” Neville – (1937-2019)
My big brother Artie / AKA Poppa Funk was the patriarch of the Neville tribe, big chief, a legend from way way back, my first inspiration. I would try and copy his style, his high natural tenor that only he could do. He and Izzy Koo taught me how to do harmonies when we lived in the Calliope Projects. I was 13 years old when Art recorded Mardi Gras Mambo in 1954. He let me sing with his band the Hawkettes while I was still a wild one. When he went into the navy I took over, but was still joy riding in hot cars so I went to jail for six months and he took back over when he came home from duty. He went on the road with me as my Road Manager and keyboard player when “Tell It Like It Is” came out. When we got off the road he started Art Neville and the Neville Sounds which was Art, Cyril, Me, with Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, Zig Joseph Modelsti and Gary Brown. We played at a club called the Nite Cap for a couple of years then later on at The Ivan Ho club in the French Quarter. The club only called for 4 guys , so Art, George, Zig and Leo took that gig. Allen Toussaint got with them and that’s when the Meters were born. Me and Cyril got with Sam Henry and started the Soul Machine. Cyril later got to be one of Meters. In 1976, Uncle Jolly called us all to New Orleans to record his music; The Wild Tchoupatoulas Mardi Gras Indians. In 1977 Charlie moved back home from New York City and that’s when the Neville Brothers band started. We traveled over land and sea bringing our music to the world. We played with people like the Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, Santana, Huey Lewis and the News, Tina Turner and many others. We went on the amnesty tour sponsored by the late great Bill Graham who opened doors for the Neville Brothers, our children and so many other folks. From the park bench in the Calliope to Valence St. in the 13th ward to parts unknown we brought our Music and inspiration to the world stage. We now can say that 88 keys were blessed by Poppa Funk. I know he’s in heaven with Mommee and Poppee, Big Chief, Cookie, Brother Charlie, Mac/Dr John, Allen Toussaint, and James Booker. So many great New Orleans musicians and singers are in the heavenly band now. I know they’re accepting him with open arms so he can take his rightful place as one of the greats. Artie Poppa Funk Neville you are loved dearly by every one who knew you.
Love always, your lil’ big brother Aaron
June 12, 2019
New Summer Tour Dates Announced
Catch Aaron on the road this summer with a series of tour dates with Michael Goods his pianist, playing in New England on June 20th (Derry, NH), 21st (Fall River, MA) and 22nd (Hartford, CT).
In August, Aaron and the band will be with Boz Skaggs for a couple dates in northern California at Mountain Winery on Aug. 19th and Wente Vineyards on Aug. 21st. Get more info and tickets to all shows right here.
January 15, 2019
Jazz Fest 2019 – 50th Anniversary!
Aaron will be returning to New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival, performing on May 4th, to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of this great festival. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 18th here.
November 13, 2018
Winter/Spring Tour Dates
The Aaron Neville Duo will be kicking off 2019 with a performance in Bethlehem, PA on January 10th and shows in Port Washington, NY and South Orange, NJ on the 11th and 12th! As spring warms up Aaron will be heading south for shows in Nashville and Atlanta – you can find him at City Winery in both spots on March 22nd and 2 nights in Atlanta on March 23rd & 24th.
Tickets for all of these shows can be found on our tour page here and at the links below. We can’t wait to see you out there!
January 10th @ Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem, PA
January 11th @ Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington, NY
January 12th @ South Orange Performing Arts Center in South Orange, NJ
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March 22nd @ City Winery in Nashville, TN
July 13, 2018
Summer and Fall Tour Dates
This August, Aaron will be playing all over the East Coast, with a sold-out show in Richmond, VA on the 10th and shows in Alexandria, VA and Annapolis, MD on the 11th and 12th! Next, Aaron will head north for his Shirley and Beverly, MA shows, August 30th and September 1st, with a pit stop in New Hampshire for his August 31st show in Plymouth. Later in September, you can find Aaron in the Pacific Northwest, starting in Portland, OR on the 21st and making his way to Everett and Aberdeen, WA for performances on the 22nd and 23rd.
Tickets for all shows can be found at the Tour page here and at the links below. We hope to see you out at the shows!
August 10th @ The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA
August 11th @ The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA
August 12th @ Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD
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August 30th @ The Bull Run in Shirley, MA
August 31st @ Flying Monkey Performance Center in Plymouth, NH
September 1st @ The Cabot Theater in Beverly, MA
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September 21st @ Revolution Hall in Portland, OR
September 22nd @ Historic Everett Theatre in Everett, WA
September 23rd @ D+R Theatre in Aberdeen, WA
April 2, 2018
Blues on the Fox – June 16
Announcing this year’s lineup at the Blues on the Fox in Aurora, IL. Aaron will be headlining on June 16th! Get more info and tickets here.
March 2, 2018
Arroyo Seco Weekend – June 23-24
Aaron is thrilled to be a part of Arroyo Seco Weekend this year, with some great company. Check out the full lineup below and get info/tickets here. See you in Pasadena!
December 4, 2017
A Concert For Island Relief – Radio City Jan. 6th
I’m happy to join forces with Dave Matthews, Trey Anastasio Band and Hurray for the Riff Raff and perform at “A Concert for Island Relief,” which will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Proceeds from the event will benefit hurricane relief efforts in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 8, at 12 PM ET at Ticketmaster.
For more information and to donate, visit: http://www.concertforislandrelief.com
November 15, 2017
Upcoming Christmas Shows & 2018 Show Announced
Aaron is excited to announce an upcoming date on Jan. 19th at del Lago Resort in Waterloo, NY with the Quintet. Also be sure to check out the upcoming dates for Aaron’s annual Christmas tour, right here.