Mem Shannon & The Membership 'Swampy Louisiana Funk!' March 28, 2006

In the decade since Mem Shannon broke onto the scene, he's expanded the definition of blues. He's toured the world, performing at prestigious festivals such as King Biscuit Blues Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival. He's shared the Kennedy Center stage with Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor and John Hiatt in a Muddy Waters tribute. He's performed shows with Robert Cray, Karl Denson, Tai Mahal, Toots, The Maytals and RL Burnside.

He was also been asked to perform at the prestigious New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival for 12 years straight. At the height of his talents, this Crescent City original is still educating the rest of the world on what New Orleans musicians already know. Good music cannot be constrained by form. It's a function of heart and funk, grit and groin, truth and humour, pathos and beauty.