by John Gros | Sep 17, 2019 | News
by John Gros | Sep 16, 2019 | News
My vocal coach said, “There should be no change in your voice whether you’re speaking or singing.” I don’t know if I’m there yet. But when “River’s On Fire” came out, the biggest compliment I received was , “You...
by John Gros | Sep 13, 2019 | News
We discussed: Being a sideman versus being a frontmanNew Orleans musicians and versatilityWork and education with Papa Grows Funk, George Porter, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, and Art NevilleAnd...
by John Gros | Sep 6, 2019 | News
Our approach comes from the New Orleans jazz tradition, where it is important to make sure the music is alive and reflects how we’re feeling that day. If I’m excited one day and the songs are a little fast, well the songs are a little fast. If I’m...
by John Gros | Sep 4, 2019 | News
“Her Love Can’t Be Denied” is another song I enjoy playing live. It’s a simple song with a thick, lush arrangement, which makes it a challenge to perform live. The risk / reward is high, so it’s a great barometer as to how we are playing...
by John Gros | Sep 3, 2019 | News
When I’m coming out of the shower or driving in the car, if a musical idea came into my head, I would immediately sing and record it into my phone. If I’m sitting at the piano and happened across something, good or bad, I recorded it. I learned from Allen...
