John “Papa” Gros – 6/4

“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, Gros melds funk, rock, jazz, and blues to deliver a sound that is both innovative and unmistakably New Orleans.

Gros launched his career as a solo performer in the early 1990s, gaining attention from artists such as George Porter Jr. and Snooks Eaglin, who brought him on board as a supporting musician. He released his solo debut, Day’s End, in 2004. The next dozen years were 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 with 2020’s Central City.

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

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.

DOORS: 5:30PM SHOWTIME: 7:00PM
Date: June 4
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue:
- The 443 Social Club & Lounge
- 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203

Ticket info:
- The 443 is an intimate listening room with table service that seats 75 people.
- The green squares/circles on the floor plan are bar-height tables; the orange squares are regular-height tables.
- Most seats are sold as “Tables for Two” — each ticket admits TWO people.
- A limited number of single seats are available; single attendees may share a table with other single attendees.
- Multiple tickets purchased under the same name will automatically be seated together (up to 6 people).
- Requesting a specific table is a perk reserved for VIP Patron members.
- If anyone in your party needs special seating arrangements (walker, cane, service animal, wheelchair, low table requirement, or you want to be seated with another party), please email us after you place your order.
- All tickets are WILL CALL — no need to print anything, just give your name at the door.

Links:
- Artist website: https://johnpapagros.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnPapaGros/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnpapagros
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4CknJjvJWYQW0TtBfs7SvR?si=3ZSku7uLTHW4iSmA55z7UA
- Tickets (Eventbrite): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-papa-gros-at-the-443-social-club-tickets-1982632054847?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Video: https://youtu.be/UJ0s-MH1nSw?si=vKIbkheUFsln22zR