Welcome to the new official website for the funky Meters. The funky
Meters CD, 'Fiyo at the Fillmore', recorded live at the world famous
Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, is now available nationally through
Too Funky Records and Fuel 2000 Records. The CD now contains the additional
track, 'Too Funky', which was recorded during a jam session at George's
home studio. You can now purchase the CD at a local music store near
you, or online through the merchandise
page.
The funky Meters website is now your one stop website for all the news
and happenings on the funky Meters. Check out a sample of 'Too Funky'
in the audio page, view pictures from many of the funky Meters live
performances, purchase t-shirts, caps and CD's through the merch page
or join in on the message board and give us your feedback. The guys
frequent the message board often, so if you ever have any questions
or just want to say hello, be sure to drop the guys a line...
Thanks for your continued support: Art, George & Russell
HOT OFF THE PRESSES!
funky METERS Online
George on NPR
George Porter Jr appears on NPR's "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" this weekend. Check out NPR's site to find out when and where it will air near you.
funky METERS in Ft. Lauderdale April 16, 2010
As funky METERS head into New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and The Hangout Fest, we are pleased to announce funky METERS will be headlining Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Come on down and get funky with us for a NOLA party.
funky METERS at The Hangout Festival May 14-16, 2010
funky METERS have been added to the inagural Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, AL May 14-16, 2010. Other artists joining the fest include Trey Anastasio Band (TAB), Zac Brown Band, John Legend, ALO, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears.
Check out more info here.
New Tourdates
We're working on confirming more and more 2010 dates. Check out our tourdates page often for updates. Also, feel free to sign up on the mailing list for email updates.
funky METERS at Wanee Festival April 16-17, 2010
funky METERS will be bringing it to the Wanee Festival in Live Oak, FL April 16-17, 2010. Other artists joining the fest include The Allman Brothers Band, Dumpstaphunk (performing Sly & The Family Stone), Dr. John, The Black Keys, Widespread Panic and more.
Check out more info here. You can also buy tickets directly here.
New Orleans Jazzfest - Holiday Merch Discount
We are proud to announce the funky METERS will be at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2010! You can catch Art, George, Ian & Russell playing with the funky METERS during first weekend. Check out the Jazzfest website for more info on getting down to one of the best festivals in the world.
We're throwing a holiday sale on funky METERS merchandise. Use the discount 'holiday' between now and Jan 4th, 2010 to receive 20% off your order total. Give the gift of funky METERS goods to your favorite Meters fan so they can wear it this holiday season and to Jazzfest! Check out the merch now.
Fuji Rock Photos
Check out our photos from Fuji Rock Festival this year. Photos by Masanori Naruse. Photos on Facebook.
We've also added photos from our show at Shibuya. You can check those out here.
PAST NEWS UPDATES:
funky METERS at Long Beach Blues Festival
funky METERS will be joining Kenny Wayne Shepard, Bettye LaVette, Johnny Winter and more to celebrate Labor Day down in Long Beach this year! Check it out ya'll.
funky METERS will be making the journey to Japan for Fuji Rock Festival from July 24-26th. Art will also be playing with The Neville Brothers at the fest. We will also be playing a solo show in Tokyo while we're there. New Orleans in Japan! More details to come.
Check out Fuji Rock info HERE.
funky METERS w/ Robert Randolph 2nd Weekend at Jazzfest!
funky METERS featuring Cyril Neville
with Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Friday, May 1st 2009
Contemporary Arts Center - New Orleans, LA
Tickets: $35 advance / $38 day of show
Doors 7pm / Show at 8pm
Fanclub tickets on sale 2/18
General onsale begins 2/21 at Noon ET.
funky METERS at House of Blues during 1st weekend of JAZZFEST!!!
funky METERS will be funking up the House of Blues during the first weekend of Jazzfest 09. Both shows are going to be late night dance parties starting at 2:00am on 4/25 (that's late night Friday 4/24/Early am Saturday 4/25) and 2:00am on 4/26(that's late night Saturday 4/25/Early am Sunday 4/26). The show on 4/26 will feature Cyril Neville on percussion and vocals! Tickets will go on sale thru the funky METERS fanclub tomorrow at 10am. We've started the fanclub so we can get you tickets with lower fees. They will be on sale thru Valentine's day then you can get 'em at HOB.com
funky METERS w/ Cyril Neville in San Francisco
funky METERS w/ Cyril Neville appeared at the Bill Graham Foundation's fundraiser for Music in Schools Today in honor of Bill Graham's 78th birthday. It became and amazing night of music with Bonnie Raitt and Hutch Hutchinson sitting in during "They All Ask'd For You" and "Fiyo on the Bayou". We're looking forward to many more nights with funky METERS and Cyril on vocals. The combo brings New Orleans to you wherever you may be.
The Funky METERS w/ Cyril Neville, Bonnie Raitt & Marcia Ball - Saturday, January 10, 2009 - The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
Bill's Birthday Bash'
A Benefit for The Bill Graham Memorial Foundation
funky METERS featuring Cyril Neville
Marcia Ball
The San Francisco Mime Troupe 50th Anniversary Celebration
Special Guest BONNIE RAITT with Hutch Hutchinson
Saturday, January 10th, 2009 General Admission: $50.00
The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Street, San Francisco
Doors 8 Show 9 PM
funky METERS have been added to the inagural Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, AL May 14-16, 2010. Other artists joining the fest include Trey Anastasio Band (TAB), Zac Brown Band, John Legend, ALO, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears.
funky METERS will be bringing it to the Wanee Festival in Live Oak, FL April 16-17, 2010. Other artists joining the fest include The Allman Brothers Band, Dumpstaphunk (performing Sly & The Family Stone), Dr. John, The Black Keys, Widespread Panic and more.
funky METERS featuring Cyril Neville
funky METERS will be funking up the House of Blues during the first weekend of Jazzfest 09. Both shows are going to be late night dance parties starting at 2:00am on 4/25 (that's late night Friday 4/24/Early am Saturday 4/25) and 2:00am on 4/26(that's late night Saturday 4/25/Early am Sunday 4/26). The show on 4/26 will feature Cyril Neville on percussion and vocals! Tickets will go on sale thru the 
funky METERS w/ Cyril Neville appeared at the Bill Graham Foundation's fundraiser for Music in Schools Today in honor of Bill Graham's 78th birthday. It became and amazing night of music with Bonnie Raitt and Hutch Hutchinson sitting in during "They All Ask'd For You" and "Fiyo on the Bayou". We're looking forward to many more nights with funky METERS and Cyril on vocals. The combo brings New Orleans to you wherever you may be.
Bill's Birthday Bash'
