“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. 

Jolynda "Kiki" Chapman has also made her own place in the jazz scene, as well as notable performances with musical theater giants like Harry Shearer, Melissa Etheridge, and Stanton Moore. Summoning her deep roots in gospel, combined with her rhythm & blues skills, Jolynda has the ability to create a musical environment unlike anyone else's.

Yolanda Robinson is the daughter of legendary gospel-blues singer, songwriter and Off-Broadway actress Topsy Chapman. After studying and playing with respected clarinetist and educator Alvin Batiste, Yolanda earned recognition among her peers as one of New Orleans’ finest female vocalists of jazz, blues, and gospel. Whether she is fronting the lauded Original Tuxedo Jazz Band with drummer Bob French or singing with her mother's group, Topsy Chapman and Solid Harmony, Yolanda is known for her sultry, soulful vocal stylings.

New Orleans native Raymond Weber is an independent drummer and founding member of Ivan Neville’s Dumstaphunk, Harry Connick Jr., and Charmaine Neville. He first began drumming at age ten and has traveled nationallly and internationally for decades drumming for some of the biggest names in the industry. Raymond has played and toured with the late Joe Sample, Ray Parker Jr., N’Dea Davenport and the late Dr. John.