This Thursday, September 6th, at Tipitina's! Funk On Da Table: KenKen, June Yamagishi, John "Papa" Gros, Nikki Glaspie. BUY TICKETS

I grew up in the 70s and the 80s, so I consumed everything from Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, ZZ Top, Yes, Journey, Peter Gabriel, Ohio Players, Sly and the Family Stone… all of that thrown in with Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Huey Piano Smith, Allen Toussaint, Dr....

You have to accept the inconsistencies of live performances. One night you play a song fast, another night it might be slow. Embrace the moment and make sure, no matter what, the song feels good.

The idea for the song "River's On Fire" came during the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the celebration of the rebirth of New Orleans. I was bothered by the complaining surrounding certain aspects of the rebuilding process. Not that it was unwarranted, but I...

That's my favorite part about working on a record: Getting an idea, when you're coming out of the shower, singing this ditty in your head, and then turning it into a full-blown song that someone else might enjoy and become a part of their life.

Touring gives us the opportunity to play for different people and see their reaction to our New Orleans music. It also allows us to experience how other cultures are similar and different to ours. While it’s easy to get excited and appreciate other cities and...

I evaluate myself by asking: - Do I like what I am writing and playing? - Does it represent me? - Does it represent my family. - Does it represent New Orleans? Those are the only questions. It's really that simple.  

Music is not a job, it's a lifestyle.