NEW ORLEANS — Join us uptown as Tipitina’s presents Covered In Earl: A Tribute to Earl “Trickbag” King, on Wednesday, November 24ᵗʰ at 8pm. Musical Director and Bandleader George Porter, Jr., a longtime collaborator of Earl’s, will lead an all-star cast of New Orleans’ finest musicians. This is the third installment of tributes presented by Tipitina’s and produced by Sonny Schneidau (The Professor Longhair 100ᵗʰ Birthday Tribute, Tribute to Dr. John), who has assembled a cavalcade of special guests to honor Earl. A portion of the proceeds for the night will benefit New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic.
Guitarist Earl King was one of New Orleans’ most prolific rhythm and blues songwriters for over four decades. In addition to being an incendiary live performer, his songs “Big Chief,” “Come On (Let The Good Times Roll),” “Make A Better World,” and “Street Parade” have been performed by such artists as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Boz Scaggs, Professor Longhair, Dusty Springfield, Dr. John, Freddie King, Willie Tee, Lee Dorsey and many others.
The evening will feature performances by Ivan Neville, Anders Osborne, Deacon John, Jon Cleary, Samantha Fish, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Stanton Moore, John “Papa” Gros, Tony Hall, Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, Brint Anderson, and more. Serving as the backbone for the evening, George Porter, Jr. will be joined by Herlin Riley, David Torkanowsky, Kyle Roussel, Chris Adkins, Tony Dagradi, Brad Walker, Tracy Griffin, and Jeff Albert. For this special night, legendary MC Rickie Castrillo will return to his long-tenured position as Tipitina’s Master of Ceremonies.
The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic has provided medical care to musicians and performing artists in New Orleans for more than 20 years. They offer occupational and comprehensive health services for musicians, artists, performers, cultural workers, tradition bearers of New Orleans (Mardi Gras Indians, Social Aid & Pleasure Club Members), service industry workers and more. They serve any patient over the age of 19 and their family, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The NOMC also accepts private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.
A limited number of discounted “early bird” tickets will be available by subscribing to Tipitina’s mailing list found on Tipitina’s homepage. General admission tickets will go on sale Friday, October 8ᵗʰ at 10 am central. To view the full calendar, and for more information, please visit Tipitinas.com.
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