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The original Tipitina’s, New Orleans’ historic music venue, will present its 25th Anniversary Series from Jan. 15-25, 2003. The lineup features a spectacular array of musical talent. Tipitina’s is internationally recognized as a music shrine, a must see destination by music devotees, and a catalyst for the New Orleans music tradition.
The club’s 1977 genesis gave rise to a fertile period in New Orleans music history by providing a venue for established artists to perform, such as Professor Longhair, the Meters, Allen Toussaint, and James Booker. The club also served as a starting point for seminal groups like the Neville Brothers, Cowboy Mouth, and Better than Ezra.
Tip’s ambitious 10-day series of unforgettable performances will highlight the Founder’s Ball, to be held on January 17, which will honor the 14 individuals who created the club. The event’s all star group will feature Dr. John and a legendary New Orleans rhythm section—Cyril Neville (Neville Brothers), Ivan Neville (Neville Brothers, Keith Richards), George Porter, Jr (Meters, Gov’t Mule) and Stanton Moore (Galactic). The series will culminate with a pair of shows to celebrate the Radiators 25th Anniversary on January 24 and 25. The 25th Anniversary Series will pay homage to the club’s history and serve as a grand musical thank you to all the musicians, staff and patrons that have made Tipitina’s the soul of New Orleans music.
The complete lineup for the series is as follows:
Jan 15.” “Tip’s Allstars,”featuring Leo Nocentelli, Willie Green, Ben Ellman, John Gros, & Tony Hall; plus Walter “Wolfman” Washington & The Roadmasters
Jan. 16: “Horns & Hatchets” with Dirty Dozen, Rebirth, Lil Rascals, Wild Magnolias, + Big Chief Peppy & The Golden Arrows
Jan. 18: Funky Meters and Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Jan. 19: Anniversary Cajun Fais featuring: Bruce Daigrepont With Special Guests Steve Riley & David Doucet
Jan. 21:Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
Jan. 22: The Dudes featuring: Tommy Malone, John Magnie, Steve Amedee; plus Special Guests Dave Malone, Sonny Landreth and John Mooney solo
Jan. 23: Galactic plus Corey Harris & Henry Butler
Jan. 24-25: Radiators 25th Anniversary Party Plus Special Guests
Tickets are available through Tip’s Box Office 504-895-8477 and at www.Tipitinas.com.
Gerald and John Clayton at the family home in Altadena during a photo shoot for the June 2022 cover of DownBeat. The house was lost during the Los Angeles fires.
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