Yeah, You Right!

Yeah, You Right: Billy Iuso

Fri, 06/12/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
Guitarist Billy Iuso may be a native of Port Chester, New York, but he's been a stalwart of the New Orleans music scene since 1996. He spent many years fronting a jam-funk band called Brides of Jesus, but has since gone solo, performing as Billy Iuso and the Restless Natives, ... Read more

Yeah, You Right: John "Papa" Gros

Fri, 06/05/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
Fresh off his amazing performance at the Bayou Boogaloo's B3 Summit with fellow organists Rich Vogel and Joe Krown, John "Papa" Gros had some time to participate in our weekly 20-questions session. The leader of one of New Orleans' most successful funk bands, Papa Gr... Read more

Yeah, You Right: Margie Perez

Fri, 05/29/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
In our "Yeah, You Right!" interview series, we toss 20 rapid-fire questions at some of the New Orleans music scene's brightest stars. Some of their answers will surprise you, so sit back and enjoy the ride! We caught up with one of New Orleans' gutsiest and most ebullient ... Read more

Yeah, You Right: George Porter, Jr.

Fri, 05/22/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
We know plenty about the great musical artists of New Orleans through their music, but there's a lot more to them than that. During Jazz Fest, we sat down with bassist extraordinaire George Porter, Jr. (The Meters, The Trio, and Runnin' Pardners) and tossed 20 rapid-fire ... Read more

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