New Orleans, Louisiana

Step into New Orleans' Maple Leaf Bar on Monday night and through the smoke emerges Papa Grows Funk. No playlists, no rehearsals - only the free, easy spirit of the Crescent City. PGF embodies the soul of New Orleans—fun, funky, unpredictable, and energetic. From Mardi Gras revelry, to the heart pounding Jazz Fest weekends, New Orleans spirit follows PGF from their regular gigs to Club Quattro in Tokyo, Japan, and now to premier in Springfield, MO!!

The all-star lineup features New Orleans' finest musicians and funkiest characters: Leader, John Gros on the slinky Hammond B3 grooves (George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners); internationally renowned June Yamagishi (Wild Magnolias) on guitar; Marc Pero (Smilin’ Myron) on bass; Jason Mingledorff (Galactic) on saxophone; and Jeffery “Jellybean” Alexander (Jon Cleary) on drums. Influenced by Dr. John, the Meters, and the Neville Brothers, Papa Grows Funk continually stretches the bounds of New Orleans music, turning ears and shaking hips wherever they perform.

"…one of THE best, one of THE hottest and most important funky bands in New Orleans, we couldn't be prouder." -Quint Davis, producer, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

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