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Written by JACKIE LEE KING / Photos by LYLE A. WAISMAN
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Friday, 11 November 2005 |
The Meters have never sounded better. The newly reunited group (Art Neville, Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter Jr., and Leo Nocentelli) took a mixed crowd of neophytes and acolytes on a spiritual tour that funked us all to death.
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The Meters
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 Entertainment
 Art
House of Blues
Chicago, Ill.
November 11, 2005
Setlist
1. “Funky Miracle”
2. “Cissy Strut”
3. “Cardova”
4. “Lok-Ka Py P”
5. “Hand Clapping Song”
6. “Africa”
7. “Fire On the Bayou”
8. “Chug-A-Lug”
9. “The World”
10. “Hey Pocky A-Way”
11. “Cabbage Alley”
12. “Groovy Lady”
13. “Liver Splash”
14. “It Ain’t No Use”
15. “People Say”
16. “Just Kissed My Baby”
17. “Stretch Your Rubber Band”
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Now I know what your saying, ‘revren’ how can you say dat? Dees cats haven’t brought it for 25 years.’ Consider that most of the audience was dropping it in their diapers the first time the “Funky Meters” (Now known as just The Meters) dropped the funk for your ass. Let me say children that there was a lot of testifying at the House of Blues on that night. Let me tell it child! Starting out slow and smooth, like two hours after the doors had opened, The Meters took the stage in a haze of smoke (or did that come from the audience) like old friends gettin’ together for a nice evening jam. Hip chicks feeling the funk worked it out on the dance floor by shaking what their maker gave em’ throughout most of the show. But I can hear you say again, ‘revren’, why do I feel this way and not know the way?” Well I’ll tell ya. If It wasn’t for these cats you wouldn’t be shakin’ yo ass to others feelers of the funk. How bout a shout out to all the funk soul brothers out there! I’d do it but there are too many to mention and this is The Meters' review, not theirs. Let’s just say, '70s represent! The Meters' style of funk comes from the Big Easy (New Orleans, children), which will rise again in greatness. A jazzy style that showed off each instrument in solos and improv in many of the songs. I found myself raising my hand signifying the elders of the funk. Their sound: Tight drums bringing forth the meter, fat bottom bass to ground your soul, dripp’n wet guitar blazing a trail of tones and soul stirring keys that hook you up to St. Peter. Not to say that their music is just a jam, there are inspirational lyrics and lessons to be learned in a funky way. With songs like “Fire On The Bayou”, “The World” and “People Say” spread a message to the masses that we’re all in this life together, recognize. What makes these men so important is their homage to the fans. “We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you.” said Modeliste to the audience. Seeing them live awakens something primal about music; why we dare to make any joyful noise at all. It feeds us, revives us and makes us strong; and makes us feel sexy. Have mercy, see 'em now! Powered by AkoComment 2.0! |
