John “Papa” Gros and Friends will be playing a must-see show Saturday, October 4, at d.b.a. on Frenchmen St. at 10:30 p.m.

Photo by Dino Perrucci

Gros, leader of longtime New Orleans funk mainstay Papa Grows Funk, is a top-notch keyboard player and singer whose grooves are always soulful and compelling.

He exemplifies the spirit of New Orleans, serving up traditional canon with a contemporary, hard-driving edge.

The “friends” in this particular show will be guitarist Brian Stoltz of the Funky Meters, guitarist Jake Eckert  of the New Orleans Suspects, bassist Eric Vogel of Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and percussionist Russ Broussard of Susan Cowsill’s band.

They will be playing tons of local material from the repertoires of Papa Grows Funk, the Meters, Dr. John, and others.

It’s sure to be a rollicking, funky time!