Maybelle - Live improv soul
Broadway 19 presents Maybelle
Wednesday, August 13, 9pm
Originally
from Southern Louisiana, Maybelle brings it's own distinctive fusion of
improv-soul to the West Coast. Still at young ages, Maybelle consists
of seasoned players from the uptown New Orleans scene. Jake, Thomas,
Will and Scotty have shared the stage with many notable musicians
including; Eric Lindell, George Porter Jr. (The Meters, PBS), Marc Ford
(THe Black Crowes, Ben Harper), Topaz, Outformation, G-Love, Ivan
Neville's Dumpstaphunk and Irvin Mayfield.
Will McMains forms
the foundation of the band with bombastic druming heavily rooted in
funk and jazz-fusion, his brother Jake fills out the rhythm section
with exploratory and melodic electric bass guitar. Guitar player
Thomas Johnson brings a dynamic and versatile approach to lead guitar
playing with influences ranging from Shuggie Otis to JJ Cale to Jeff
Beck. Rounding out the group is Scott LeBell on keyboards and vocals,
with his impressive, soul-filled stage presence and fumky organ chops.