George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners
Soul & R&B band
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 45
- Cities
- 26
- Releases
- 14
- Last show
- Jul 23, 2026Upper Merion Township Building Park
About
George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners is a band, tagged bayou funk, funk, funk / soul by its sources. Shows on record run from 2011 to 2026, across 45 rooms in 26 cities.
- Chris Adkins: electric guitar — MusicBrainz
- Christopher Adkins: member — MusicBrainz
- Brint Anderson: member — MusicBrainz
- Terrence Houston: member — MusicBrainz
- Michael Lemmler: member — MusicBrainz
- George Porter, Jr.: electric bass guitar, eponymous — MusicBrainz
- George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners has 9 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1995–2024 — MusicBrainz
- George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners has 12 listeners on Last.fm — George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners on Last.fm
- George Porter, Jr. And Runnin' Pardners has released 10 recordings between 2007 and 2024 — George Porter, Jr. And Runnin' Pardners on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · bandslate-pipeline, Songkick, archive etree, setlist.fm| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | Chickie Wah Wah · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Brian Stoltz | Headliner | Brian Stoltz |
Shows per year
- 20111 show
- 20122 shows
- 20135 shows
- 20144 shows
- 20159 shows
- 20163 shows
- 20196 shows
- 20214 shows
- 20224 shows
- 20237 shows
- 20244 shows
- 20254 shows
- 20267 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Upper Merion Township Building Park · King Of PrussiaSupportwith Preservation Hall Jazz Band, John "Papa" Gros | Support | Preservation Hall Jazz Band, John "Papa" Gros |
| May 3, 2026 | New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 3, 2026 | New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course - Gentilly Stage · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Maple Leaf Bar · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Antone's Nightclub · AustinHeadlinerwith George Porter Jr. | Headliner | George Porter Jr. |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Capitol Theater · OlympiaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Maple Leaf Bar · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Po Boy Fest · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 18, 2025 | NOLA Funk Fest · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 4, 2025 | New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 25, 2024 | Maple Leaf Bar · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 18, 2024 | NOLA Funk Fest · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Ardmore Music Hall · ArdmoreHeadlinerwith Adam Deitch, Dennis Chambers, John "Papa" Gros, +1 | Headliner | Adam Deitch, Dennis Chambers, John "Papa" Gros, +1 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Star Theater · PortlandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Maple Leaf Bar · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 23, 2023 | Ardmore Music Hall · ArdmoreHeadlinerwith George Porter Jr., James Pace Band | Headliner | George Porter Jr., James Pace Band |
| Jul 16, 2023 | McPike Park · MadisonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 29, 2023 | Joy Theater · New OrleansSupportwith George Porter Jr., Bobby Rush, Irma Thomas, +6 | Support | George Porter Jr., Bobby Rush, Irma Thomas, +6 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Lafayette Square · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom · DenverSupportwith Jon Cleary, J & The Causeways | Support | Jon Cleary, J & The Causeways |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Joy Theater · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Cha Wa | Headliner | Cha Wa |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Charleston Pour House - Main Stage · CharlestonSupportwith George Porter Jr., Marvelous Funkshun | Support | George Porter Jr., Marvelous Funkshun |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Landmark on Main Street - Jeanne Rimsky Theater · Port WashingtonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Riverboat Louis Armstrong · New Orleans, La.Headliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Deck Stage, Charleston Pour House · CharlestonSupportwith George Porter Jr. | Support | George Porter Jr. |
| Jul 17, 2021 | Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre · Port ChesterSupportwith George Porter Jr. | Support | George Porter Jr. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre · Port ChesterSupportwith George Porter Jr. | Support | George Porter Jr. |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre · Port ChesterSupportwith George Porter Jr. | Support | George Porter Jr. |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre · Port ChesterSupportwith George Porter Jr. | Support | George Porter Jr. |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Joy Theater · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Maple Leaf · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 21, 2019 | The Funky Biscuit · Boca RatonHeadlinerwith George Porter Jr. | Headliner | George Porter Jr. |
| Sep 20, 2019 | The Attic at Rock Brothers Brewing · Ybor CityHeadlinerwith George Porter Jr., Reality | Headliner | George Porter Jr., Reality |
| Aug 10, 2019 | Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds · WatsonvilleSupportwith Ozomatli, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Spaceheater, +1 | Support | Ozomatli, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Spaceheater, +1 |
| Jul 14, 2019 | Central Park · MadisonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 10, 2016 | Fowler's Street Party · DenverHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Brooklyn Bowl · BrooklynSupportwith Dumpstaphunk, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, +1 | Support | Dumpstaphunk, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, +1 |
| Jul 16, 2016 | Central Park · MadisonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 20, 2015 | Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom · DenverHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 8, 2015 | City Winery - Napa · NapaHeadlinerwith George Porter Jr. | Headliner | George Porter Jr. |
| Sep 20, 2015 | Ardmore Music Hall · ArdmoreSupportwith George Porter Jr. | Support | George Porter Jr. |
| Sep 17, 2015 | Gypsysally's · WashingtonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 25, 2015 | Leo's · OaklandSupportwith George Porter Jr., Gene Washington and the Ironsides | Support | George Porter Jr., Gene Washington and the Ironsides |
| Jul 24, 2015 | Leo's · OaklandSupportwith George Porter Jr. | Support | George Porter Jr. |
| Jun 25, 2015 | The Capital Ale House · RichmondHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 25, 2015 | Marlin Room at Webster Hall · New YorkHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 12, 2015 | BackBooth · OrlandoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 19, 2014 | Thunderbird Cafe' · PittsburghHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 26, 2014 | Varsity Theatre · Baton RougeHeadlinerwith George Porter Jr., The Runnin' Pardners, Moonsugar | Headliner | George Porter Jr., The Runnin' Pardners, Moonsugar |
| May 3, 2014 | The Maison · New OrleansSupportwith Keller Williams, George Porter Jr., Keller Williams & More Than a Little, +1 | Support | Keller Williams, George Porter Jr., Keller Williams & More Than a Little, +1 |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Howlin' Wolf · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 13, 2013 | One Eyed Jacks · New OrleansHeadlinerwith George Porter Jr., The Runnin' Pardners | Headliner | George Porter Jr., The Runnin' Pardners |
| Oct 19, 2013 | Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadlinerwith The Lee Boys, George Porter Jr., The Runnin' Pardners | Headliner | The Lee Boys, George Porter Jr., The Runnin' Pardners |
| Oct 14, 2013 | The Hamilton · WashingtonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 13, 2013 | Freebird Live · Jacksonville BeachHeadlinerwith George Porter Jr. | Headliner | George Porter Jr. |
| Jun 14, 2013 | Broadway Oyster Bar · St LouisSupportwith George Porter Jr. | Support | George Porter Jr. |
| May 6, 2012 | Ralph's on the Park · New OrleansSupportwith Hot 8 Brass Band, Zigaboo Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, +7 | Support | Hot 8 Brass Band, Zigaboo Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, +7 |
| Feb 20, 2012 | The Howlin' Wolf · New OrleansSupportwith George Porter Jr., Khris Royal, Khris Royal & Dark Matter | Support | George Porter Jr., Khris Royal, Khris Royal & Dark Matter |
| Nov 23, 2011 | Tipitina's Uptown · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
45 rooms in 26 citiesRooms played most
- Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre · Port Chester4 shows
- Maple Leaf Bar · New Orleans4 shows
- Ardmore Music Hall · Ardmore3 shows
- Joy Theater · New Orleans3 shows
- Central Park · Madison2 shows
Cities played
- New Orleans23 shows
- Port Chester4 shows
- Ardmore3 shows
- Denver3 shows
- Madison3 shows
and 21 other cities
Live history
68 shows on record- Shows counted
- 68
- First on record
- May 1999
- Latest on record
- Jul 2026
Shows per year
- 20011
- 20106
- 20112
- 20122
- 20135
- 20144
- 20159
- 20163
- 20196
- 20214
- 20224
- 20237
- 20244
- 20254
- 20265
Top rooms
- Maple Leaf Bar, New Orleans · 4
- Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester · 4
- The Howlin' Wolf, New Orleans · 4
- Tipitina's, New Orleans · 4
- Ardmore Music Hall, Ardmore · 3
Top cities
- New Orleans, LA · 28
- Port Chester, NY · 4
- Denver, CO · 4
- Ardmore · 3
- Madison · 3
Often on the bill with: George Porter, Jr., Runnin' Pardners, John "Papa" Gros, Khris Royal, Aaron Neville, Adam Deitch, Cha Wa, Cody Dickinson
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
14 releases, 1995–2024Porter's Pocket
2024 · Album
Tito's Dumpling Machine
2024 · Single
Crying for Hope
2021 · Album
Live at the 2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
2016 · Album
It's Time To Funk
2015 · Ep
Live At The 2015 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
2015
Live At 2014 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
2014
Recorded Live At The 2013 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
2013
Live At The 2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
2012
Can't Beat the Funk!
2011 · Album
Tipitina's Downtown - New Orleans, LA - April 28, 2007 (Set 3)
2007
Funk 'n' Go Nuts
2000 · Album
Funk This
1997 · Ep
Things Ain't What They Used to Be
1995 · Album
Lineup
- Chris Adkins · electric guitar
- Christopher Adkins
- Brint Anderson
- Terrence Houston
- Michael Lemmler
- George Porter, Jr. · electric bass guitar, eponymous
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
6 members on record- Brint Andersontenure unknown
- Chris Adkinselectric guitartenure unknown
- Christopher Adkinstenure unknown
- George Porter, Jr.Original memberelectric bass guitartenure unknown
- Michael Lemmlertenure unknown
- Terrence Houstontenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: 7 Walkers (via George Porter, Jr.), Coupe de Ville (via Brint Anderson), Foundation of Funk (via George Porter, Jr.), George Porter Jr. Trio (via George Porter, Jr.), Johnny Vidacovich, June Yamagishi, & George Porter, Jr. (via George Porter, Jr.), Porter Batiste Stoltz (via George Porter, Jr.), The Meters (via George Porter, Jr.), The New Orleans Social Club (via George Porter, Jr.)
Shares members with: Funky Meters (via George Porter, Jr.), George Porter's Joy Ride (via George Porter, Jr.), Joe Krown Organ Combo (via Brint Anderson), Meter Men (via George Porter, Jr.), The Black Top All-Stars (via George Porter, Jr.), The Bob Griffin Trio (via George Porter, Jr.), The Brint Anderson Band (via Brint Anderson), The Hard Regulators (via George Porter, Jr.) and 2 more
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| George Porter, Jr. And Runnin' Pardners on Discogs | Artist facts |
| bandslate-pipeline | Show history |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| archive etree | Show history |
| setlist.fm | Show history |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.