MUSIC

LEGENDARY: The North Star Theatre presents celebrated bassist George Porter Jr. and his Runnin' Pardners band in concert Sept. 26 at the North Star Theatre at 347 Girod St. in Mandeville. Porter was longtime bassist for The Meters, considered among the progenitors of New Orleans funk music. He now leads his own quintessential New Orleans band featuring journeymen (funky) keyboardist Michael Lemmler, guitarist Chris Adkins and drummer Terrence Houston; all four sing vocals. The band will be joined, as a special guest, by well known pianst-vocalist John Autin. All tickets are reserved, so pick a seat online. General admission $42.50; VIP tickets, $80, which includes nibbles, drinks and a meet-and-greet with the artists. Get tickets at northstartheatre.org . Doors open at 5:45 p.m.,

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