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George Porter Jr.

April 18, 2026 by: Brett Milano

George Porter Jr.
How George Porter Jr. Keeps the Heart of New Orleans Funk Beating

When most artists attain legendary status, they usually cut their gigs down to a high-profile few. That’s hardly the case with George Porter, Jr. He may be a bass master, an ex-Meter and a cornerstone of funk, but he’s also the guy who plays the Maple Leaf without fail on Monday nights—only...

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