Dumpstaphunk

The legacy of the Neville Brothers lives on.

Dumpstaphunk formed in 2001 when Ivan Neville, the son of Aaron, was asked to perform at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Since he didn't have a band, he made some calls. The first call went to his cousin Ian then to a group of seasoned New Orleans musicians and you know there wer no slouches in the bunch. By 2014 they were known as the best funk band in New Orleans.

The group 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, Deven Trusclair on drums. The band has recently added Alex Wasily on trombone and Ashlin Parker on trumpet. Nick Daniels III, died on April 26, 2024 of complications from multiple myeloma cancer. The band has continued touring with only one bass player.

"We always keep the spontaneity going, that’s something I love about this band," says Ivan. "We can funk it out with the best of them, but we also like to showcase how all sorts of music can come together and push the boundaries of what funk music is."