George Porter Jr. Will Celebrate His Birthday on Christmas

George Porter Jr. has confirmed the details for his annual hometown birthday show. The Meters bassist will hold court at New Orleans’ famed Maple Leaf, where he hosts a Monday residency as well, tomorrow, December 25. The Christmas Day show is billed as George Porter Jr.’s Lucky 77 and will likely weave in several of the bassist’s close friends. A mix of ticket options are available, including poster bundles. 

Porter, who will turn 77 on December 26, has a long history of hosting guest-filled concerts in New Orleans on or around his birthday. His Monday night stand at The Maple Leaf will pick up on December 30 with a show featuring GPJ Trio, with  Mike Lemmler on keys and Terrence Houston on drums, as well as Chris Adkins on guitar.