Tipitina's Presents
Papa Plays The Nite Tripper: A John "Papa" Gros Tribute to Dr. John Featuring Special Guests George Porter, Jr. (The Meters), John Fohl (The Lower 911)
with John "Papa" Gros, John Fohl, Kiki Chapman, Yolanda Robinson
and Kiki Chapman & Yolanda Robinson (Solid Harmony)

November 9, 2024
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm CST
Ages 18 and Up

$32.00
John "Papa" Gros

“Sharing New Orleans with the world is my calling.” - John “Papa” Gros 

New Orleans has its fair share of musical ambassadors; but few are more rooted in the cracked sidewalks and popping speakers of the Crescent City than John “Papa” Gros. Born and raised in the city, Papa Gros melds funk, rock, jazz, and blues to deliver a sound that is both innovative and unmistakably New Orleans. 

Papa launched his career as a solo performer in the early 1990s, quickly gaining attention from marquee artists such as George Porter Jr. and Snooks Eaglin, both of whom brought him on board as a supporting musician. As he sat behind the keys, backing up some of the city’s most iconic musicians, he soaked in a lifetime of experience and continued to develop his craft. He released his solo debut, Day’s End, in 2004. 

The next dozen years would be dedicated to leading and recording six albums with his band, 
Papa Grows Funk. He returned to solo work with 2016’s River’s On Fire and cemented his legacy as a part of the direct lineage of New Orleans music with 2020’s Central City. The complete selfportrait of John “Papa” Gros has been revealed. 

In keeping with the energy and spirit the Big Easy is known for, Papa Gros is a consummate live performer. His infectious band shows have been the highlight of festivals and venues across the U.S. and Europe, showcasing versatile musicianship, relentless grooves, and eclectic songcraft of the highest order. 

Drawing on the full breadth and depth of his extensive catalog, Papa’s live performance marries style with substance, bringing that unique, can’t-put-your-finger-on-it magic of New Orleans and infusing the audience with a joyous energy few artists can match. 

" John “Papa” Gros is a bedrock New Orleans artist, a keyboardist, singer and songwriter who 
draws on funk, rhythm & blues and Americana songcraft; he also knows his way around the 
Mardi Gras music repertoire about as well as anyone. " -The New Orleans Advocate. 

John Fohl
Kiki Chapman
Yolanda Robinson
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