Robert Mercurio of Galactic

Robert Mercurio of Galactic

“John Gros is one of those dudes that can make a rehearsal or waiting around for a show or playing the actual performance so much more fun. He has a real knack for bringing a band alive in the best way possible” – Robert Mercurio (Galactic)

Sugar And Ice

The song “Sugar And Ice” tells the age old tale of a man struggling with his woman but with little twists and lines that represent my life. “I need a Dixie and a whiskey”. My Paw Paw drank Dixie beer and loved his IW Harper whiskey....
Houston

Houston

See John “Papa” Gros at the Last Concert Cafe​ in Houston on July 19th! BUY TICKETS
Where The New Energy Is Found

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

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. —...

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...