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February 21, 2013 // 7 PMNew Orleans Suspects
It’s been said that the musicians of New Orleans are all members of one gigantic band that breaks up into smaller groups on a nightly basis. If this were really the case, The New Orleans Suspects would be in a class all their own. The group is comprised of musicians with experience and versatility that rival any other band that the city has ever produced.
“Mean” Willie Green has been the drummer for the Neville Brothers band since the 1980s. His unique attack has defined funk drumming for a quarter of a century. Yet, he is not a one-dimensional player. His taste in music spans the gamut of modern rock styles and he is as comfortable driving the beat as he is holding down the groove.
Reggie Scanlan’s career has been defined by his thirty-three years playing bass in the Radiators, the longest running rock act in the history of New Orleans. But his resume is far deeper. As a young musician he played with blues musicians on the west coast chitlin circuit before returning to his hometown to back up legends like James Booker and Professor Longhair.
Jake Eckert is the sterling-toned lead guitarist in the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Before joining the quintessential New Orleans funk/brass band, he honed his chops as part of the thriving southern rock scene in Atlanta, cutting his teeth with the likes of Derek Trucks and Col. Bruce Hampton. While living in Los Angeles, he played in the band New Soul Underground along with jazz great Larry Carlton. He has had a chance to perform with Warren Haynes, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, & Dave Matthews to name a few.
CR Gruver is a classically trained pianist who was bitten by the bug known as New Orleans music after stints touring with nationally known bands such as Outformation and the Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Angie Aparo. Since moving to New Orleans he has immersed himself into the scene and has become a well-regarded sideman adept at James Booker-style piano machinations and the swelling B-3 stylings of Art Neville. Besides playing with many of the city’s local luminaries he also leads his own local band, Funkifry’d.
Jeff Watkins is the latest addition to the New Orleans Suspects, lending his mastery of jazz, funk, and soul saxophone tempered through a career featuring spending 12 years as the leader of James Brown’s band, playing as a core member of funk-rockers Groove Thangs, and a more recent tenure as producer, engineer, and performer with Joss Stone. Jeff has shared honors such as induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and festival appearances from Montreaux to Woodstock to Bonaroo. He’s played all over the world, from South America to Europe to Asia and has been seen on Good Morning America, David Letterman, and other nationally televised TV shows.
Together these five musicians create music that is firmly rooted in the modern New Orleans sound with compelling originals and tasteful covers. The rhythm section of Scanlan and Green are as comfortable together as red beans and rice. Gruver tickles the ivories or soars into the stratosphere on the organ. Watkins provides stellar saxophone fills and solos with great aplomb. Eckert’s rhythm guitar work neatly complements his razor sharp solos. Though the band can clearly jam, with Eckert and Gruver trading off on lead vocals they are no simple jam band.
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20 hours ago
Jams Marotta is the winner of The New Orleans Suspects "Tipitina's 19 Fund" Contest, winning a copy of each CD and a Suspects T-shirt! Make sure you follow us on this page for more contests and giveaways in the future! You can also join our Fan Club by going to our website at www.neworleanssuspects.com and scrolling down to thee bottom right! Thanks to Tipitina's, The United Way of Southern Louisiana, Silence is Violence, and all the people who came out and helped raise money last night for the victims of the Mothers Day shooting. Thanks to the Bonerama horns for sitting in with us, and all the other great performances by The Hot 8 Brass Band, Stooges Brass Band, The Revivalists, Donald Harrison and his boys!
22 hours ago
Hey Ohio...! This Saturday...May, 25th, 2013 Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett of Little Feat to be featured during The New Orleans Suspects show @ Dark Star Jubilee Music Festival & Camp Out. Legend Valley, Thornville, OH http://www.darkstarjubilee.com/
Hey Ohio...! This Saturday...May, 25th, 2013 Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett to be featured during The New Orleans Suspects show @ Dark Star Jubilee Music Festival & Camp Out. Legend Valley, Thornville, OH http://www.darkstarjubilee.com
24 May, at 8:21 AM
SHARE THIS PHOTO FOR A GOOD CAUSE! Grand Prize: Two signed Suspects CD's (one of each) and a Suspects T-Shirt. Help us help the victims of the Mothers Day Shooting here in New Orleans. The The New Orleans Suspects are playing at Tipitina's on Thursday, May 23rd, along with The Hot 8 Brass Band, The Revivalists, Stooges Brass Band, Bonerama, and Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr (in a full Mardi Gras Indian suit) with The Congo Square Nation to benefit the 19 victims of the recent Mothers Day Second Line shooting. Whether you can or cannot attend the show, 'Sharing' this photo will help spread the word! Contest starts today, May 21st, at 1pm and will run until 2pm on Thursday, May 23rd, so share early and encourage your friends to do the same!
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Thanks for supporting the cause, ya'll! Hope everyone comes out to the "19 Fund" Benefit at Tipitina's May 23rd to cheer on The New Orleans Suspects wile they perform! 100% of the proceeds go towards the victims of the May 12th shooting. There will be drink specials provided by Abita Beer & Glazer's as well as some awesome raffle prizes throughout the night!
23 May, at 11:46 AM
THURSDAY! REGGIE'S SCANLAND! This photo of Mac Rebennack (aka Dr. John), taken by Reggie Scanlan at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 1985, is the featured photo on The New Orleans Suspects website. *** www.neworleanssuspects.com *** scroll down to the Reggie's Scanland Link Do you want a hi-res copy of it for FREE? Join our Fan Club while you're visiting the website! We offer a FREE download of some kind every single month, just for being a part of our little family.
23 May, at 10:20 AM
Hey Massachusetts! The New Orleans Suspects are playing at Paulie's New Orleans Jazz & Blues Festival, Saturday June 22! Other artists that day inlcude George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners, Anders Osborne, and Walter "Wolfman" Washington! We're bringing Nola to your doorstep - come on out and get FONKY with us!
23 May, at 8:11 AM
Philly Peeps! We just added a Wednesday Night show at The Blockley (formerly The Chestnut Cabaret...).
"SHARE" this design for a chance to win a pair of tickets to 1 of these shows: 6/7 - Mia Dyson won the contest to open for Donavon Frankenreiter 6/19 - The New Orleans Suspects (members of The Neville Brothers, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Radiators) 7/5 - DMX rescheduled date from 6/29 7/10 - Aeroplane 7/18 - Soulive - Liberty Ball pt. 2 10/26 - PhillyBloco - Halloween Bash! 10/31 - Splintered Sunlight - Halloween throwdown!
22 May, at 7:06 PM
The 19 Benefit: join us this Thursday, May 23 at Tipitina's in raising funds for the tragic Mother's Day second line shooting victims with live music from Donald Harrison Jr. & the Congo Square Nation Mardi Gras Indians plus Hot 8 Brass Band . Stooges Brass Band . The Revivalists . Bonerama . The New Orleans Suspects . Fats Domino . Wendell Pierce & MORE: http://bit.ly/192Emj7
The 19 Benefit: concert to raise funds for Mother's Day parade victims
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Local organizations and New Orleans' finest local musicians come together Thursday, May 23 at Tipitina's to raise funds for the 19 victims..
22 May, at 7:05 PM
"SHARE" this design for a chance to win a pair of tickets to 1 of these shows: 6/7 - Mia Dyson won the contest to open for Donavon Frankenreiter 6/19 - The New Orleans Suspects (members of The Neville Brothers, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Radiators) 7/5 - DMX rescheduled date from 6/29 7/10 - Aeroplane 7/18 - Soulive - Liberty Ball pt. 2 10/26 - PhillyBloco - Halloween Bash! 10/31 - Splintered Sunlight - Halloween throwdown!
22 May, at 3:07 PM
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nolasuspects Hey Ohio...! This Saturday...May, 25th, 2013
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nolasuspects SHARE THIS PHOTO FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
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23 May
nolasuspects THURSDAY! REGGIE'S SCANLAND!
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23 May
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23 May
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22 May
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22 May
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