by John Gros | Feb 12, 2021 | News
Being a native New Orleanian has been an honor and a responsibility, especially as a musician. As a child, I grew up in Baton Rouge, 80 miles upriver from New Orleans. I was lucky enough to have New Orleans as a second home, because my Mom would bring me to stay at my...
by John Gros | Feb 10, 2021 | News
You can’t escape it here. Birthday parties. Funerals. Family gatherings. Mardi Gras. You name it, there’s always music circling around whatever we’re doing in New Orleans.
by John Gros | Feb 9, 2021 | News
When I was writing “Mardi Gras” with my songwriting partner, Mark Carson, I said there are three things I love about Mardi Gras. 1) Catching the parades. 2) Watching Big Chief Monk Boudreaux show his feathers and colors on Mardi Gras day. 3) Parading with...
by John Gros | Feb 3, 2021 | News
About the song “Cocaine and Chicken Fricassée” – My previous band, Papa Grows Funk, played on Monday nights for 13 years. Over the course of those years, I saw all kinds of crazy things. I saw so much that that type of craziness becomes the norm. So,...
by John Gros | Jan 29, 2021 | News
The 17 year Bacchus Sunday, FUNK N CHANT tradition continues! John “Papa” Gros with special guest, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, will play live outside at Southport Hall Hall on Bacchus Sunday, February 14th. In lieu of parades, I’ve got the tunes and...
by John Gros | Aug 4, 2020 | News
When I was in college, I played at a neighborhood bar called Bonne Terre’s Lounge in New Orleans East with Rockin’ Jerry & the Spice of Life Band. And we covered everything from Elvis Presley to Led Zeppelin, Prince, all the hits of the day, classic...
