Photo by Marc Millman


On Apr. 22, Tipitina’s in New Orleans will play host to a benefit show for drummer “Mean” Willie Green, who has been struggling with health issues. The show has been dubbed “Give The Drummer Some.” Green has drummed with The Neville Brothers, the Klezmer Allstar and New Orleans Suspects.

The show will feature sets by the Klezmer Allstars and New Orleans Suspects, and it will also feature a special set by George Porter, Jr., Ivan Neville, Stanton Moore, Tony Hall and Ian Neville. For this special set, a rotating cast of NOLA drummers will fill out the rhythm section.

Tickets go on sale Mar. 6 at 10 a.m. CT. Head to tipitinas.com for tickets and more information.

Check out a video of Green’s superb drumming below, via WWOZ New Orleans!