Dumpstaphunk

Dumpstaphunk is a funk and jam band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

Origins and background

The quintet's current lineup features Ivan Neville on vocals, B3 and Clav, the double bass attack and soulful voices of Tony Hall and Nick Daniels III, Ian Neville on guitar, and Alvin Ford Jr on drums.

Formed in 2003, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk was initially put together by keyboardist Ivan Neville on a whim in order to perform a solo gig at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Ivan called in cousin Ian Neville (guitar), the double-bass bottom of both Nick Daniels and Tony Hall, and drummer Raymond Weber (no longer in the band) to round out the show. The band was voted "New Orleans Best Funk Band" in 2014 by Offbeat Magazine and Gambit Weekly, and performs at some of the worlds's largest music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Voodoo Music Experience, Hangout Festival, Caloundra Music Festival, 10,000 Lakes, High Sierra, Outside Lands Festival, Gathering Of The Vibes, Dave Matthews Caravan, and now playing in their 12th consecutive year at the 2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.