Bad news Larry Braggs has to cancel his appearance w/ PGF May 5th at the Republic due to emergency detached retina surgery in New York. He is well but unable to sing or travel. We wish him the best and …

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The special guests have been announced for PGF’s show at the Republic on May 5th at 10pm. Joining the band on stage for this historic night of New Orleans funk will be rock ‘n’ roll and New Orleans music legend …

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Papa Grows Funk announces it’s final show on Saturday, June 29th, 2013 10pm at Tipitina’s Uptown in saying, “The past thirteen years have changed our lives for the better, a true dream come true. To our family, friends and fans: …

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May 6th, the Monday after JazzFest, PGF’s twelve plus year residency of Monday Nights at the Maple Leaf Bar will come to an end. Please join us for what will be a historic celebration.

After much discussion, we have decided to take an indefinite break to pursue other musical interests. For the next six months, we will continue to perform, celebrating thirteen life changing years, and will honor all bookings – including Monday nights …

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Keith Spera, music writer for the New Orleans Times Picayune & NOLA.com named PGF’s Needle in the Groove CD one of New Orleans Top 5 CD’s of 2012.

Say goodbye to 2012 and hello to 2013 with Papa Grows Funk and ReBirth Brass Band at the Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans December 31st. Doors are at 10:00pm. With your ticket you get world-class funk AND a premium open …

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PGF recently filmed a scene for the upcoming and final Season 4 of the HBO TV series, Treme. Two songs were performed by the band for one intriguing party sequence. Says producer/writer Eric Overmeyer, “We saved the best for last.”

Papa Grows Funk’s CD, Needle in the Groove, in Consideration for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards for “Best Regional Roots Album of the Year” Category The party-in-a-bottle CD, co-produced by New Orleans’ musical legends, Allen Toussaint and Tom Drummond, has …

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