Mark Hinson | Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste

Terrapin Crossroads – November 16 • 2019

by Mark Hinson | Sep 14, 2019 | Gigs Past

November 16, 2019 Zigaboo Modeliste and the New Aahkesstra 100 Yacht Club Drive • San Rafael, CA 94901 Terrapin Crossroads GET...

Foundation of Funk featuring Zigaboo Modeliste and George Porter, Jr

by Mark Hinson | Sep 14, 2019 | Gigs Past

Friday September 27, 2019 – Special guests, Ivan Neville, Ian Neville and Tony Hall

Foundation of Funk

by Mark Hinson | Mar 4, 2019 | Press

Foundation of Funk is a live performance project conceived by the legendary Meters’ drummer and vocalist, Zigaboo Modeliste. In 2015, Modeliste recruited bassist George Porter, Jr. – the other anchor of The Meters’ rhythm section – to join him…

Foundation of Funk – The Fillmore

by Mark Hinson | Feb 13, 2019 | Gigs Past

Foundation of Funk with Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter, Jr.
Ivan Neville, Tony Hall and Ian Neville + special guest Oteil Burbridge

The Fillmore • New Orleans, LA • May 1, 2019

Foundation of Funk- The Saenger Theater

by Mark Hinson | Feb 13, 2019 | Gigs Past

Foundation of Funk featuring Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter, Jr. with Ivan Neville & Tony Hall and Anders Osborne

The Saenger Theater • New Orleans, LA • May 3, 2019

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Joseph Modeliste

Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste is a master drummer, rhythm innovator, percussionist, and New Orleans legend. The most highly acclaimed drummer ever to hail from the Crescent City, Ziggy’s creativity has been a wellspring of funk influence for three decades and inspired many Hip-Hop tracks. His innovative work as a member of the internationally acclaimed R&B group The Meters, as well as his side work with artists like Keith Richards, Robert Palmer, and Dr. John, has garnered him an unparalleled level of respect among musicians and fans. Ziggy’s style is unique. He is a master of creating funk grooves and new concepts for funk drumming.