Musician Nick Daniels III, best known as bassist and co-vocalist of the New Orleans funk band Dumpstaphunk, has died. Daniels’ bandmates confirmed his death in a statement to USA TODAY Sunday.

The word Palmer chose was "funk." Now, more than 50 years later, our New Orleans correspondent Gwen Thompkins says that the band Dumpstaphunk captures what that good, nasty, funky sound is all about.

A diverse New Orleans-based funk and jam band, Dumpstaphunk was formed in the early 2000s by Ivan Neville and his cousin, Ian Neville (son of Art Neville). Their debut at the 2003 New Orleans Jazz ...

Beloved musician Nick Daniels III, best known as bassist and co-vocalist of the New Orleans funk band Dumpstaphunk, passed away on Friday, April 26. The news was confirmed by Daniels’ bandmates ...

The band just released their ninth studio album, Into the Deep, which features guests such as Macy Gray, Mavis Staples, and JJ Grey. Dumpstaphunk, another Crescent City icon,will be bringing their ...

On Tuesday, Dave Matthews Band stopped by the United Center in Chicago. For the performance, New Orleans funk and jamband, Dumpstaphunk opened for the ensemble, and during the main set ...

Dumpstaphunk follow in the footsteps of the ... or toured with including Dave Matthews Band, The Isley Brothers, Bob Weir, Christina Aguilera, Ms. Lauren Hill, Ziggy Marley, and Carlos Santana.

This week we wish a happy 65th birthday to Ivan Neville, singer-songwriter, musician, son of Aaron Neville and leader of the funk band Dumpstaphunk. Born Aug. 19, 1959, Neville’s birth name was ...

Dumpstaphunk today premieres the video for the song "Dancin to the Truth" on Speakeasy. The band shot the live performance scenes during Mardi Gras this year at a local venue called the Howlin ...

(Michael Weintrob) New Orleans funk ensemble Dumpstaphunk's show tonight (Aug. 22, 2014) at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill with the Rebirth Brass Band marks the end of an era.

This celebratory post-vaccine moment has a fittingly joyous funk soundtrack from the best in New Orleans, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk with funk legend George Porter Jr. sharing the bill with the funk ...

Iconic New Orleans band Dumpstaphunk makes a plea for equality with new video "Justice." By Dan Rys Ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump today (Jan. 20), artists across the board have been ...