Like Dr. John, Art Neville and Allen Toussaint, John Papa Gros is a proud New Orleanian who carries on the tradition of New Orleans music, both honoring its past and helping to shape its future.
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I am very energized ….
I am very energized with the new band because I am able show a more complete picture of who I am as a musician. There are funk songs, rock n roll songs, heart-breaking ballads, and even a reggae tune. With Papa Grows Funk, I was known for playing the Hammond B3, but...
read moreAnnouncing the Official Video for Cocaine and Chicken Fricassée
“Cocaine and Chicken Fricassee” collects narratives from Papa Grows Funk’s long-running Monday night residency at the Maple Leaf. John offers that the song is “13 years of Monday nights rolled into one song; the good, the bad, the ugly.” This notion is represented...
read moreNew Tour Dates added….
JazzFest has passed and my sites are set on the Summer Festival and Touring Season. I'm excited about all these new dates on the horizon and anxious to meet new friends. June 2nd Baltimore, MD 8x10 June 4th Augusta, NJ Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest June 7th San...
read more2017 JazzFest Performance Schedule
JazzFest is my favorite time of year. I'm looking to see many great friends and fans over the course of these two weeks. John Papa Gros Band Shows Thursday, April 27th Chickie Wah Wah 11pm Get Tix Sunday, April 30th dba 10th Anniversary of Funk n Chant featuring Big...
read morePre-order “River’s on Fire,” and instantly get “Crazy.”
"River's on Fire" is now available for pre-order on iTunes. When making the pre-order you will immediately get the single "Crazy." All songs are available to preview in the iTunes Store. "River's on Fire" will be officially released on Friday, August 26th. Click here...
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