JUNE 2
On this day in 2017, “Mavis Staples I’ll Take You There: An All-Star Concert Celebration” DVD/CD was released. The set includes Mavis and Aaron’s performance of “Respect Yourself” https://youtu.be/0t200_2Qo_w as well as Mavis, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Gregg Allman, and brother Aaron’s performance of “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” https://youtu.be/qXrYAkSrwXg
JUNE 3
The article, “NEVILLE BROTHERS: ‘LIVE’ STORYTELLING” (by Geoffrey Himes) was published in the Washington Post on this day in 1994. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1994/06/03/neville-brothers-live-storytelling/b3b79b29-1e3b-44d1-b908-ad0b2cf6595c/
JUNE 4
On this day in 1986, the six-date “Conspiracy of Hope” tour began at the Cow Palace, in Daly City, CA. (Subsequent shows were Friday, June 6, 1986 at The Forum, in Inglewood, CA; Sunday, June 8, 1986 at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, CO; Wednesday, June 11, 1986 at The Omni in Atlanta, GA; Friday, June 13, 1986 at Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, IL; and Sunday, June 15, 1986 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The final show was aired on television and can be found on YouTube.
JUNE 5
On this day in 2010, “Solidarity” published the article, “Soul Singer/Political Activist Cyril Neville: Alive and Very Well!” on its website. For the most part, the article is a review of “The Essential Cyril Neville.” “… even a cursory listen to The Essential Cyril Neville establishes him as one of the masterful stylists of soul and soul-blues, ranking him among the male greats such as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and Otis Clay…” Over all a very enjoyable read. https://solidarity-us.org/p2906/
JUNE 6
This Aspen Times article {“The Nevilles: a taste of New Orleans”) was published on this day in 2008. https://www.aspentimes.com/news/the-nevilles-a-taste-of-new-orleans/
JUNE 6
[Courtesy of satchmo [dot] com)… New Orleans guitarist June Yamagishi was born in Japan on this day in 1953. June moved to New Orleans in 1995, and has since worked with the Wild Magnolias, Papa Grows Funk, The Trio (with Johnny Vidacovich & George Porter Jr.), 101 Runners, and many others. https://www.satchmo.com/nolavl/thisday06.html
Here he is on the title track to Johnny Vidacovich, June Yamagishi, and (Meter-man) George Porter Jr.’s “We Came To Play.” https://youtu.be/64U0aBVkltk; And here he is on “Second Line” from the Charmaine Neville Band’s “Queen of the Mardi Gras” LP https://youtu.be/_Z8kAsbM0eM
JUNE 7
“That’s What I Say: John Scofield Plays The Music Of Ray Charles” was released on this day in 2005. Scofield and Aaron perform “You Don’t Know Me” https://youtu.be/a1e5P6FvCAY; Scofield, Dr. John, Warren Haynes, John Mayer, Mavis Staples, and Aaron perform “What’d I Say” https://youtu.be/y_y6Hb6mdfg
JUNE 8
“20th Century Masters – The DVD Collection: The Best of the Neville Brothers” released on this day in 2004. The disc included videos for “Yellow Moon,” “Bird On A Wire,” “Sister Rosa,” “Fearless,” and “Fly Like An Eagle (7″ Remix).”
JUNE 9
According to satchmo(dot) com, “In The Right Place” by Dr. John entered the Billboard Top 40 Albums Chart on this day in 1973; it remained on the chart for 9 weeks, peaking at #24. (The Meters are the backing musicians on the track.)
JUNE 9
Royal Southern brotherhood’s “Don’t Look Back” LP was released on this day in 2015.
JUNE 10
Royal Southern brotherhood’s “Heartsoulblood” LP was released on this day in 2014.
JUNE 11
Aaron’s “Warm Your Heart” LP was released on this day in 1991.
JUNE 12
Dr. John’s “Goin Back to New Orleans” LP released on this day in 1992. The Nevilles perform on “Litanie Des Saints,” “My Indian Red,” “Do You Call That A Buddy?,” and “Goin’ Back To New Orleans.”
JUNE 12
On this day in 2012, Relix magazine published an article about Aaron’s (then) upcoming “My True Story” LP… “Keith Richards and Don Was Will Produce and Perform on Aaron Neville Album” https://relix.com/news/detail/keith-richards-and-don-was-will-produce-and-perform-on-aaron-neville-album
JUNE 13
The Aaron compilation, “Mojo Soul” was released on this day in 2006.
JUNE 14
On this day in 1957, Art Neville, Larry Williams, Lee Allen (tenor sax), Frank Fields (bass), Leo Morris (drums), Edward Jordan (unknown), Alfred August (unknown) and Roy Evans (unknown) gathered at Cosimo Recording Studios to record “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu.” https://youtu.be/XXSvueA4AB0 (Presumably, this alternate take, sung by Williams was recorded at the same session. https://youtu.be/OIm_EUIm43g )
It’s possible that Art’s recording of Williams’s composition, “The Dummy” was also recorded this day. https://youtu.be/IytoEtwTVSQ
JUNE 14
The Aaron compilation “Tell It Like It Is” [on the Australian Aim Records label] was released on this day in 2005.
JUNE 15
** LEO NOCENTELLI’S BIRTHDAY **
JUNE 15
THE NEVILLE BROTHERS 1986 SHOW AT AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CONCERTS AT GIANTS STADIUM, NEW JERSEY CAPTURED ON VIDEO https://youtu.be/yII-5w_uzaY
JUNE 15
“20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection- The Best Of The Neville Brothers” was released on this day in 2004.
JUNE 16
ON this day in 1991, the Washington Post published an article titled “Aaron Neville, Sweet And Sentimental” https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/1991/06/16/aaron-neville-sweet-and-sentimental/20fedf69-8ee0-4a35-b3ad-2da9926ec3f6E
JUNE 17
An amazing hour-and-a-half-long show at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee happened on this day in 2006. In addition to the four Brothers, the band consisted of Ivan on keys & vocals; Ian on guitar; Makuni Fukuda on guitar; Nick Daniels III on bass & vocals; and (the heartbeat of the Neville Brothers Band) “Mean” Willie Green on drums! You can watch the entire show here: https://youtu.be/FOhCt5N1RgEE
JUNE 18
On this day in 1958, Art Neville, Roy Montrell (leader, guitar), Clarence Ford (sax), Edward Frank (piano), Justin Adams (guitar), Frank Fields (bass), and Charles Williams (drums) convened at Cosimo Recording Studios to record “What’s Going On” https://youtu.be/rojheQCZVS0 and “I’m A Fool To Care” https://youtu.be/PecZK90BjZg for Specialty Records.
JUNE 18
“20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection – The Best of Aaron Neville” was released on this day in 2002.
JUNE 19
This awesome Nevilles show at Tipitinas from this day in 1991 was captured on video and can be seen in its entirety on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICjXk8AWlHg
At this point in time, the band included Eric Struthers on guitar, Tony Hall on bass, and “Mean” Willie Green on drums. Jason Neville is guest vocalist on “Brother Jake.”
JUNE 20
Jimmy Bufffett’s “Hot Water” LP released on this day in 1988. The Nevilles perform on five tracks: Homemade Music https://youtu.be/cGyqk9_rw4g ; Bring Back The Magic https://youtu.be/mOH7R4Sb_ew ; My Barracuda https://youtu.be/E47zdBb-dMU ; Great Heart https://youtu.be/5rI3Pf_CKWM ; Smart Woman (In A Real Short Skirt) https://youtu.be/fiwFqUJWmdg
JUNE 20
“Hand Clapping Song” by The Meters entered the Billboard R&B Chart on this day in 1970 (Thanks – as always – to Satchmo(dot)com for this info!!!) https://www.satchmo.com/nolavl/thisday06.html Give it a listen here: https://youtu.be/YVdAfjxmfdI
JUNE 20
Aaron’s “For the Good Times” / “Crying In the Chapel” single was released in the USA on this day in 1995. (Both a vinyl 45 and cassette single were issued.)
JUNE 21
On this day in 2013, Aaron joined the Rolling Stones onstage in Philadelphia, PA for a performance of the Drifters’ classic, “Under the Boardwalk” https://youtu.be/va0DNhocDY8
Here’s an Offbeat article about the event… https://www.offbeat.com/news/aaron-neville-joins-rolling-stones-on-stage/
JUNE 24
Cyril’s 4-song performance on NPR’s “Mountain Stage” was aired on this day in 2010. (SONGS PERFORMED: “Shake Your Gumbo,” “Mean Boss Man,” “I Found Joy” and “Cheatin’ And Lyin’.”) The show had aired previously on Sept. 24, 2009 https://www.npr.org/…/cyril-neville-on-mountain-stage
JUNE 24
The excellent 2-cd set, “Aaron Neville: Gold” was released on this day in 2008.
JUNE 24
Royal Southern Brotherhood’s “The Royal Gospel” released on this day in 2016.
JUNE 24
The Neville Brothers’ “Fiyo On The Bayou” LP was released on this day in 1981 (according to contemporary ads in Wavelength magazine.)
JUNE 26
From 2022, Cyril with Trombone Shorty and the Soul Rebels.. https://youtu.be/LMMNNdw0mfY
JUNE 27
After being released on the Endangered Species label in 1994, Cyril’s debut solo LP, “The Fire This Time” was remixed, remastered and reissued by Iguana Records on this day in 1995.
JUNE 28
On this day in 1981, the New York Times printed the article, “New Orleans Inspires the Neville Brothers.” https://www.nytimes.com/1981/06/28/arts/new-orleans-inspires-the-neville-brothers.html
JUNE 28
On this day in 2005, the Neville Brothers compilation “For The Good Times” (comprised of early Aaron and Art recordings) was released/span>
JUNE 28
On this day in 2016, the original version of “Stompin’ Ground” was released exclusively via Billboard Magazine… “Hear Aaron Neville Pay Tribute to His Native New Orleans on ‘Stompin’ Ground’: Exclusive” https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/aaron-neville-stompin-ground-apache-premiere-7423127/
JUNE 30
On this day in 1973, The Meters performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival. In addition to their own solo set, the group also backed Professor Longhair and Dr. John. The show’s setlist was (allegedly), “Stretch Your Rubber Band,” “Cissy Strut,” “Chug-A-Lug,” “Birds,” Chain, Chain,” “Chicken Strut,” “Africa,” “You’ve Got To Change, You’ve Got To Reform.”
JUNE 30
Published on this day in 1995… https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/06/30/Neville-is-Nashville-bound/1840804484800
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