The Neville Brothers at the Garde Arts Center
Brothers bring New Orleans sound to New London
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2007
Media Contact:
Amy Moum, 860-444-4406;
amy@gardearts.org
(New London, CT) Grammy Award winners THE NEVILLE BROTHERS will appear at the Garde Arts Center for one night only on Tuesday, July 31 at 8:00 pm, co-presented by Kitchings Productions. Tickets are currently on sale to Garde subscribers and benefactors only; public sale begins May 22, 2007. Tickets are available on the Garde website at www.gardearts.org and at the Garde Box Office at (860) 444-7373 ext 1.
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Four powerfully unique personalities, THE NEVILLE BROTHERS thrive on an explosive fusion of diversity and unity. This collective of talented brothers is world-famous for its embodiment of the New Orleans sound.
Aaron, Art, Charles, and Cyril Neville have expanded the horizons of New Orleans R&B while honoring the music's roots and traditions. Drawing on the vast resources and multiple styles of African-American music, The Neville Brothers have combined R&B, jazz, reggae, and elements of rock and Zydeco with a harmony-based funk groove all their own. The Nevilles continue to provoke, entertain and excite audiences around the globe.
The careers of Art and Aaron Neville began in the early 50's around the street corners and at house parties in the notorious Calliope Projects of New Orleans. Art first came to note with The Hawkettes in 1954, and backing Little Richard in the studio and Larry Williams on stage. Saxophonist Charles left New Orleans for Memphis, where he played with Big Joe Turner, Wilson Pickett, Willie Mae Thornton, and B.B. King. Art, Cyril, and Aaron played together as the Neville Sounds, and Art (who was joined later by Cyril) formed The Meters, who were acclaimed the world over as the grand masters of New Orleans' Caribbean-influenced "second line" funk style.
The brothers reunited to help record the universally acclaimed The Wild Tchoupitoulas a year after their mother's death in 1975. They credit their uncle, the flamboyant Mardi Gras Indian George (Chief Jolly) Landry, with getting them to join forces. "Before [our mother] passed," says Art, "she told me, "keep them boys together.'" Aaron puts it simply: "When Jolly called us together, it was like a call from God."
That first taste of togetherness led to The Neville Brothers a year later. For nearly thirty years, the group has stayed together recording, touring and securing their reputation as first-rank showmen. The Nevilles' music has been hailed by music writers in nearly every major periodical in the country and their live performances are legendary.
Ticket prices are $65 for Garde Circle seating, $45 for Orchestra seating, $52 for Loge seating, and $35 for Balcony seating. Tickets to The Neville Brothers are currently on sale to Garde subscribers and Benefactor Members of Friends of the Garde only, until they go on public sale May 22, 2007. Tickets, as well as subscriptions and memberships, can be purchased at the Garde Box Office at 325 State Street during regular box office hours. The Box Office phone number is (860)444-7373 extension 1. As of May 22, tickets will be available for on-line purchase at the Garde website at www.gardearts.org.
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Media Info
For photos and interviews, please contact Amy Moum, amy@gardearts.org.; 860-444-4406.
Artist Weblink
The Neville Brothers website
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THE NEVILLE BROTHERS
Grammy Award winners THE NEVILLE BROTHERS fuse elements of R&B, jazz, reggae, rock, Zydeco, and a harmony-based funk groove into their legendary embodiment of the New Orleans sound.
When: Tuesday, July 31, 2007, 8 pm
Where: Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320
Ticket Prices: Garde Circle $65, Loge $52, Orchestra $45, Balcony $35
On-Line Sales: www.gardearts.org
Box Office Phone: 860-444-7373, ext. 1
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The Garde Arts Center is Southeastern Connecticut’s non-profit center for the performing arts. The Garde owns and operates the historic Garde Theatre where it presents musicals, opera, orchestras, contemporary music, dance, and family events. The Garde produces the annual New London Film Festival, and provides after-school programs and matinee performances to more than 10,000 young people. Under the leadership of Steve Sigel, Executive Director, since 1988, the Garde has become a major catalyst for the cultural and economic revitalization of New London.
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