A decade into the formation of Dumpstaphunk, the New Orleans all-star collective Ivan Neville (vocals, B3 and Clav), the double bass attack and soulful voices of Tony Hall and Nick Daniels III, Ian Neville on guitar, and the monster addition of Nikki Glaspie (formerly with Beyoncé's all-female band) on drums and vocals releases their third studio album, 'Dirty Word'.
Initially started as an impromptu line-up of some of New Orleans tightest players, hand-picked by Ivan Neville to accompany his 2003 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival performance, Dumpstaphunk has become a stalwart touring act, richly deserving the title 'Heavyweight Champions of Funk.'
Press accolades for the band have ranged from the New York Times hailing, in 2007, 'Dumpstaphunk is the best funk band from New Orleans right now,' to Bass Player Magazine saying, 'The colossal low end and filthy grooves they threw down from the Gentilly Stage must have set a Jazz Fest record for baddest bass jams ever.'
'Dirty Word' offers a fresh and varied take on funk, blues, gospel, second-line, R&B and rock n roll. The album features special guest appearances by Art Neville, Trombone Shorty, Rebirth Brass Band, Skerik, Ani DiFranco and Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers).
Original tracklisting
Dancin' To The Truth
Dirty Word (feat. Ani Difranco)
I Wish You Would (feat. Skerik & Troy Andrews)
They Don't Care
Know You Know (feat. Grooveline Horns, Carlos Sosa, Fernanco Castillo & Reggie Watkins)
If I'm In Luck (feat. Flea)
Water (feat. Grooveline Horns, Carlos Sosa, Fernanco Castillo & Reggie Watkins)
Blueswave
Reality Of The Situation
Take Time
Raise The House (feat. Art Neville, Rebirth Brass Band & Troy Andrews)