Petaluma Records Releases Aaron Neville a Brand New Recording from the Take Me To The River: New Orleans Soundtrack Sessions, Featuring The Same Personnel as the GRAMMY-Winning Track “Stompin’ Ground”

Film and Soundtrack Take Me to the River: New Orleans Available to Stream Now

Petaluma Records has released a brand new version of the Aaron Neville R&B/soul classic “Hercules.” This collaboration between Aaron Neville and Dirty Dozen Brass Band was recorded during the making of Take Me To the River: New Orleans, a documentary film and soundtrack celebrating the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana music through live sessions with local artists. “Hercules” features the same personnel as the Take Me To the River: New Orleans recording of “Stompin’ Ground,” which won the GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance earlier this year. Written by legendary New Orleans songwriter Allen Toussaint and originally released in 1973, “Hercules” celebrates the 50th anniversary of its release this year.

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• June 14, 2023