We are delighted to welcome the wonderful **JOHN "PAPA" GROS** to Piano Smithfield as part of his solo UK Tour this summer. **JOHN "PAPA" GROS** is a bedrock New Orleans artist, a keyboardist, singer and songwriter who draws on funk, rhythm & blues and Americana songcraft, not to mention the whole New Orleans Mardi Gras repertoire. For over three decades, Gros has brought his city’s celebratory culture to listeners around the globe, mixing all the sounds of New Orleans – funk, trad jazz, brass band, blues – and makes it his own signature gumbo. His new solo album Central City, shows Gros capturing New Orleans’ distinct feel-good charm with help from some of its’ most renowned players. ***And no need to rush off ! Guests invited to stay. for our fantastic and fun Saturday Night Piano Party with our talented house singer-pianist taking song requests from 10pm until late.***