New Orleans as a city and a culture is the central force in my music. It is the sound that shaped my childhood memories of family celebrations. I have been hearing the sounds and rhythms of Fats Domino, Dr. John and the Meters since I was a young boy. So when I began...

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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.

Music is alive and it's breathing. Our heartbeats and breathing patterns are in constant change, whether you are relaxed, anxious, sleeping, etc. There are so many different factors in every day. And to share that with three or four other guys – however many you have...

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...

Personally for me, Allen Toussaint validated me as a New Orleans songwriter and musician and told me that I was part of the lineage of the great New Orleans piano players. He really liked my songs “Yes Ma’am” and “Back Home.”

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.

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