Ivan Neville

Soul Country #10

Airdate Jul 12, 2025

Podcast 57:17

Recorded in New Orleans, LA

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Ivan Neville plays and talks thru an illustrious history – recording with the Rolling Stones in the 80s & 90s, becoming a sounding board for Robbie Robertson’s solo efforts, stepping into his uncle Art’s shoes for the Funky Meters show at Funk Fest 2024 and his festival dates jamming with Dumpstaphunk. Ivan has seen it all, and taking the cue from his father Aaron Neville’s golden pipes, he registers a great vocal every time. He plays Longhair, Dumsta, Keith and Mick and original compositions in this down home and funky episode of Soul Country.

More about Ivan Neville

Born August 19, 1959, in the Crescent City, Ivan—son of R&B icon Aaron Neville and nephew to The Neville Brothers—grew up steeped in funk, soul, and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire on keyboards, guitar, bass, and drums, he's left an indelible mark on the industry. Ivan's journey kicked off in the '80s with his debut album If My Ancestors Could See Me Now (1988), boasting hits like "Not Just Another Girl" and a duet with Bonnie Raitt. He toured with Raitt's band, played keys on The Rolling Stones' Dirty Work and Voodoo Lounge, and collaborated with Keith Richards, Don Henley, and more across 300+ recordings. Founding Dumpstaphunk in 2003, Ivan fused NOLA grooves with contemporary funk on albums like Everybody Want Sum (2010). Post-Katrina, his work on Sing Me Back Home (2006) highlighted resilience, while his 2023 solo effort Touch My Soul earned OffBeat's Best Piano/Keyboard award. Tune in as Ivan shares family tales, career highs, and fresh projects, embodying the enduring spirit of his hometown. Don't miss this soul-stirring chat!

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