# Event Details

- **Event Name**: George Porter Jr
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: New Orleans music royalty, George Porter, Jr. played bass for The Meters, The Funky Meters, and was the most sought-after sessions bassist during and after the funk revolution of the 70s and 80s. Porter launched his own quartet, Runnin’ Pardners, in the late 80s. They released their latest album, Porter’s Pockets, in 2025. A king of Crescent City, Porter’s contribution to the evolution of funk music profoundly influenced rap, R&B, and rock ‘n’ roll.  

The Meters are considered the progenitors of funk along with Sly & The Family Stone and Parliament-Funkadelic. 

Considered “one of the greatest bass players who has ever lived” (Pitchfork). 

You’ve heard Porter play bass in Patty LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade” as well as sampled in hip-hop hits from RUN-DMC, A Tribe Called Quest, and Queen Latifah.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greenville/george-porter-jr/200030276388947
- **Event Categories**: dance, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Greenville
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Peace Center
- **lat**: 34.847625945375
- **long**: -82.401687551875
- **full address**: Peace Center, 31 Japanese Dogwood Ln, Greenville, SC 29601-2644, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is George Porter Jr being held?
  - **A:** George Porter Jr takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Peace Center, 31 Japanese Dogwood Ln, Greenville, SC 29601-2644, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing George Porter Jr?
  - **A:** George Porter Jr is organized by Peace Center.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Peace Center's events?
  - **A:** Peace Center has 119+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Peace Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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