Mia Borders
"I was initially afraid to ask John to play with me because I was so intimidated. He's a legend and I've always admired him. I finally asked and he agreed so amiably that I was mad at myself for not asking sooner. He brings such professionalism to the shows and his...
Rick Wakeman & Yes
Another big early Hammond organ influence of mine was Rick Wakeman with Yes. I really liked "Roundabout" when it hit the radio. I loved it on the live record “Yessongs” even more. His work on the studio records was incredible but hearing him perform it in a live...
A Briefcase Full of Blues
One album that definitely drew me to the Hammond B3 organ was the first record by the Blues Brothers, "Briefcase Full Of Blues." I was twelve years old and it was my first time hearing the blues. The band was so incredible. The shuffles that Steve Jordan and Duck Dunn...
New Dates added
2018 has been quite the ride. It started with a tour of Florida, then a week with Little Feat in Jamaica, next a tour of Texas, then immediately my 3rd Annual Carnival Kickoff Show at Tipitina's which I went straight to Japan to perform with June Yamagishi, KenKen...
Post-JazzFest Eastcoast Tour
If JazzFest wasn't enough, I'm hitting the road immediately after JazzFest with some great shows lined up. We are doing three shows in support of The New Mastersounds as well as some great headline and festival shows! The band I have for this tour is something to see:...
Happy JazzFest 2018!!!
It's great to have the Funk Family back in New Orleans for the greatest time of year...JazzFest! Here's where I'll be. Come say, hello or get a hug and dance away to the great New Orleans grooves! April 28th Rock n Bowl 8:30-10pm April 29th w/ Magnificent 7 @...
Headlining Big River Stage at French Quarter Fest
On Saturday, April 14th, JPG will headline the Big River Stage at the 2018 French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, at 7:15pm. Also performing that day on the Big River Stage will be Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles, Higher Heights Reggae Band, Cole...
John “Papa” Gros to play U.S. Whitewater Center
John "Papa" Gros will play the 2018 River Jam Concert Series at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC on May 17th. The River Jam is a free concert series running from May through September. Performances start at 7pm, rain or shine. This will be JPG's...
R.I.P. Tom Petty
"Oh, my my, oh, hell yes Honey, put on that party dress Buy me a drink, sing me a song Take me as I come 'cause I can't stay long" When I was thirteen, I saved my money, rode my bike to the record store and bought Tom Petty’s Damn the Torpedoes LP. I had to have it...