NEW ORLEANS — George Porter Jr., the legendary bassist for the Meters, brought The Porter Trio to this year’s French Quarter Fest. They played Thursday, April 6 on the Abita Beer Stage. The group consists of Porter on bass and vocals, Michael Lemmler on keyboards and Terrence Houston on drums and vocals. Their set included many a funky tune.
George Porter Jr. meets up with Aaron Neville behind the Albita Beer Stage at 2017’s French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
George Porter Jr., legendary bassist of the Meters, gets funky with The Porter Trio at French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
George Porter Jr. gets funky with The Porter Trio at French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
George Porter Jr., who also tours with his Runnin’ Pardners band, gets funky with The Porter Trio at French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
George Porter Jr. gets funky with The Porter Trio at French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
George Porter Jr. gets funky with The Porter Trio at French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
George Porter Jr. gets funky with The Porter Trio at French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
John Soltes is an award-winning journalist. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Earth Island Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, New Jersey Monthly and at Time.com, among other publications.
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