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PHOTOS: Aaron Neville brings soulful voice to French Quarter Fest

NEW ORLEANS — Aaron Neville recently made his debut at French Quarter Fest. The legendary NOLA figure packed the Abita Beer Stage Thursday, April 6 for one of the sure-fire highlights of the four-day festival. Before his set, which played out on a perfect Crescent City afternoon, he could be seen backstage saying hello to George Porter Jr., and even Trombone Shorty showed up to take in the set. Charles Neville, Aaron’s brother, played saxophone during the show.

John Soltes

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