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See John "Papa" Gros at the Last Concert Cafe in Houston on July 19th! BUY TICKETS
Where The New Energy Is Found
The way I was taught from George Porter Jr. from the Meters when I was with his band is you start a song, and all of a sudden doors can always open and give you opportunities to go see what’s in another room, investigate what’s over here, investigate what’s over...
Her Love Can’t Be Denied
On the song "Her Love Can't Be Denied,” Brian Stoltz layered four different guitar tracks to create a lush bed to support the lyrics. You can't really hear them all but they're there. It was a joy to watch the master work his craft. --- Download the album
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...
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...
Do U Want It? at New Orleans Film Fest Oct 18th
It's been four years since Papa Grows Funk's final historic show at Tipitina's on June 29th, 2013. Filmmakers Josh Freund and Sam Redutsky wanted to make a simple "Thank You YouTube" video to commemorate our thirteen years of Mondays. That video evolved into a 92...