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Kenny Neal
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen St
New Orleans, LA 70116
Apr 25, 2025
11:00 PM CDT
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Chris Thomas King TrioChris Thomas King is a groundbreaking American blues musician, actor, and author. The son of blues legend Tabby Thomas, he helped pioneer the fusion of blues and hip-hop with albums like 21st Century Blues... from da Hood. Hes also known for his film roles in O Brother, Where Art Thou? and Ray, and his 2021 book, The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture, redefines the roots of blues through a New Orleans Creole lens.Kenny Neal, born in New Orleans and raised in Baton Rouge, is a celebrated blues guitarist and singer deeply rooted in Louisianas swamp blues tradition. The son of bluesman Raful Neal, he toured with Buddy Guy as a teen and earned a Grammy nomination for his album Bloodline. Neal has performed globally, shared stages with blues greats, and was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2011.Tonight, these two powerhouse artists join forces for a special performance featuring Kings trio: Justin Davi on bass and Darryl White on drums.Shows at 9pm & 11pm Doors at 8:30pm & 10:30pm Kind Reminder: Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only the charcuterie, cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room. However, we encourage you to arrive at least 90 Minutes prior to your showtime in order to enjoy full, relaxing dinner service in the Dining Room right next door, before getting seated in the Music Room for your ticketed showtime.
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Kenny Neal Biography
Kenny Neal (born October 14, 1957, New Orleans, Louisiana[1]), son of Raful Neal, is a blues and swamp blues guitar player, singer and band member. Neal comes from a musical family and has often performed with his brothers in his band.
Career
Neal preserves the swamp blues sound of his native south Louisiana, as befits someone who learned from Slim Harpo, Buddy Guy and his father, the harmonica player, Raful Neal.[2]
In 1987, Neal cut his debut album for the Florida record producer, Bob Greenlee — an updated swamp feast initially marketed on King Snake Records as Bio on the Bayou. Alligator Records picked it up the following year, retitled it Big News from Baton Rouge!![3]
In 1991 he also proved to be a talented actor in the Broadway production of the folk musical Mule Bone (by Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston), singing numbers written by Taj Mahal.[2]
Neal has played with blues stars including Lucky Peterson and Lazy Lester. He also co-composed music for the soundtrack to the 2003 film, Love, Sex and Eating the Bones.
In September 2006 Neal announced he was taking a year's break from recording and performing, due to an undisclosed illness.[4] He returned to the public eye at the Monterey Blues Festival in June 2007. His illness was also disclosed as Hepatitis C.[5]
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Neal preserves the swamp blues sound of his native south Louisiana, as befits someone who learned from Slim Harpo, Buddy Guy and his father, the harmonica player, Raful Neal.[2]
In 1987, Neal cut his debut album for the Florida record producer, Bob Greenlee — an updated swamp feast initially marketed on King Snake Records as Bio on the Bayou. Alligator Records picked it up the following year, retitled it Big News from Baton Rouge!![3]
In 1991 he also proved to be a talented actor in the Broadway production of the folk musical Mule Bone (by Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston), singing numbers written by Taj Mahal.[2]
Neal has played with blues stars including Lucky Peterson and Lazy Lester. He also co-composed music for the soundtrack to the 2003 film, Love, Sex and Eating the Bones.
In September 2006 Neal announced he was taking a year's break from recording and performing, due to an undisclosed illness.[4] He returned to the public eye at the Monterey Blues Festival in June 2007. His illness was also disclosed as Hepatitis C.[5]
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