Monday 2 June 2008

Neville Brothers continue trekking across North America

The Neville Brothers [ tickets ] continue to keep busy on the road following their return to the New Orleans Jazz Fest, carving out a lengthy run of headlining dates for summer.The veteran R&B/funk outfit, which has been performing throughout the year, will continue its trek June 5 in Denver, CO. The group currently shows 33 US dates on its schedule through mid-September; details are included below.Following the end of the tour's current leg in early July, the group will mount a two-week European tour. Those dates can be found at the Nevilles' website.The Nevilles' most recent studio album is 2004's "Walkin' in the Shadow of Life." The group's 14th studio effort, the set was produced by the group along with Milton Davis, and features the band's funked-up take on the Temptations' classic "Ball of Confusion."Earlier in the year, The Neville Brothers returned to their hometown to headline the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest, the first time the group had performed at the event since Hurricane Katrina hit the city in 2005.