The Meters Tickets
The Meters Concert Tickets
Enjoy The Meters tickets at your fingertips thanks to TicketSmarter. One of New Orleans' great R&B acts of the 1960s and 1970s, The Meters were the forefathers of funk and a legendary backing band for Professor Longhair, Dr. John and Lee Dorsey. Led by Art Neville, the group earned their stripes as the house band for Allen Toussaint's record label Sansu Enterprises, before debut album The Meters (1969) produced their classic signature tune Cissy Strut; later sampled by a host of hip hop acts including NWA, 2 Live Crew and A Tribe Called Quest.
Other local R&B hits Sophisticated Cissy, Look-Ka Py Py and Chicken Strut became great funk anthems, while the band stood as an institution of New Orleans' vibrant live scene. Lacking the theatrical showmanship of contemporary James Brown and the raw, sleazy swagger of Sly Stone, The Meters' smooth, instrumental grooves took them on tour with The Rolling Stones, leading to collaborations with Paul McCartney, Robert Palmer and King Biscuit Boy. The band split in 1979 with Art Neville going on to form The Neville Brothers, but have remained an important influence on acts such as Grateful Dead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys and Cypress Hill. The demand for The Meters tickets speaks to a trend of world music artists reaching a growing audience.
How much are The Meters tickets?
While the price of The Meters tour tickets may vary, tickets for other artists in the genre start from as low as the $20 range to over $100. In general, cheap The Meters tickets will likely be found in the rear of the venue, with seats closer to the stage rising in price. Demand is the primary factor in determining ticket prices for general-admission club shows.
The Meters may also be found performing at a popular music festival. Three-day passes for the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival may often be found for about $180. Purchase your tickets at TicketSmarter today.
When do The Meters tickets go on sale?
The Meters show tickets usually go on sale roughly three to four months before the performances take place. No presale codes are needed to buy tickets on our site.
The Meters Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
TicketSmarter is constantly updated with up-to-the-minute The Meters tour dates. Be sure to check our site to know when you can see The Meters at a venue near you. It is likely that a The Meters tour will last between three and six months, and reach venues all across the nation. Don't miss out on an opportunity to catch The Meters at festivals like KCRW's World Festival in Los Angeles, CA or Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville, CA.
Songs from the The Meters Tour Setlist
The Meters's setlist while performing in New Orleans , LA at “Funky Uncle Lounge” included the following songs:
- Fire on the Bayou
- Cissy Strut
- Cabbage Alley
- Mardi Gras Mambo
- It Ain't No Use
- Hey Pocky A-Way
Source: Setlist.fm
