Cyril Neville brings his New Orleans Creole Rock Caravan to the Orpheum Theater in a benefit for the Museum of Northern Arizona on Friday, August 5th. The famed Neville Brother and member of the Funky Meters bring the essence of New Orleans to every stage. Known as the Uptown Ruler, Keeper of the Funk and creator of second-line reggae, Cyril is joined by Big Chief Monk Boudreaux from the Wild Magnolias, who will perform in full Mardi Gras Indian costume Neville Brother Norman Cesear plays keyboards and Louis Virie Blanche’s Constant Creation band fills out the funky rhythm section.
The band will perform material from Cyril’s newest album, “The Fire this Time,” along with Neville Brothers hits “Iko-Iko,” “Brother John,” “Fire on the Bayou” and “Sister Rosa.”
Friday, Aug.5, 8pm Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen
Advance tickets $17, $20 door
Animus Trading Company – 1 W. Aspen St.,
Cedar Music –next to Bookmans
Gopher Sounds – 6 W. Rt. 66 – Rainbow’s End – 12 E. Rt. 66, available online at www.RhythmAndRoots.org or toll free at (800) 594-8499