Tony Hall Archives
Dumpstaphunk Announces 2026 “Put It In Tha Dumpsta” Tour, Including Sly & The Family Stone Tribute
Dumpstaphunk is hitting the road in 2026 with the “Put It In Tha Dumpsta” tour, featuring festival stops, hometown Jazz Fest shows, and a special Sly & The Family Stone tribute in Ohio.
Dumpstaphunk Bring Extended New Orleans Funk to SFJAZZ With “Let’s Do It”
Dumpstaphunk perform “Let’s Do It” live at SFJAZZ in a six minute clip featuring Tony Hall on bass and a locked New Orleans funk groove.
Jeff Coffin Recruits Top Bassists for “Only The Horizon”
Virtuoso saxophonist Jeff Coffin is a member of the Dave Matthews Band and a former member of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. As such, he’s befriended some of the most talented musicians in the world. That’s clear on his new album, “Only The Horizon.”
Jeff Coffin’s “Between Dreaming and Joy” Features Stacked Bass Lineup
Jeff Coffin has released a new solo album called “Between Dreaming and Joy,” but it’s far from a solo effort. The saxophonist, who many know from his work with Dave Matthews Band, has an absolutely stacked lineup to fill out the music.
Dumpstaphunk Releases “Where Do We Go From Here”
Dumpstaphunk has returned with their fourth studio album, “Where Do We Go From Here”, which also marks their first full-length in seven years. The band is anchored by two bassists: Tony Hall and Nick Daniels. Together, they lay down some serious grooves.
Tony Hall Grooves On New Maceo Parker Album, “Soul Food”
Funk and soul legend Maceo Parker has just released “Soul Food – Cooking With Maceo”, which marks his first studio album in eight years. Parker tapped a handful of local musicians to make the album, including bassist Tony Hall of Dumpstaphunk.
Quarantine Comes Alive Online Festival Announced for May 30th
Live for Live Music is presenting a one-day virtual music festival on Saturday, May 30th. The line-up includes some terrific bassists, including George Porter Jr., Mononeon, Erick "Jesus" Coomes, Tony Hall, Nick Daniels III, and Pete Shand.
Dumpstaphunk: “Water” Live (2013)
This version of Graham Central Station’s “Water” by Dumpstaphunk is stellar – AND it has two bassists. Nick Daniels and Tony Hall share Larry Graham’s bass line as they lead the band in this 2013 performance.
Dumpstaphunk: “Gasman Chronicles” Live (2013)
Thanks to the new iTunes Radio, I got on a Dumpstaphunk kick, which extended to videos of the band. This is one funky band, started by Ivan Neville (son of Aaron Neville) and including two bassists (Nick Daniels and Tony Hall), and one incredible drummer (Nikki Glaspie). Here they are in their return home to New Orleans for this year’s...