# Event Details

- **Event Name**: John "Papa" Gros
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Move to Martinsville and Piedmont Arts for an evening of New Orleans piano with John “Papa” Gros Thursday, May 28, at Piedmont Arts at 6:30 p.m.

Gros is a New Orleans pianist, organist, and singer-songwriter whose career reflects the city itself — resilient, rhythmic, steeped in tradition, and always evolving. For more than 30 years, he has served as both a keeper and a translator of New Orleans music, blending funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, and Americana into a sound that is deeply rooted yet forward-looking.

Thursday, May 28
Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
Concert Begins: 7:00 p.m.
$20 Admission
Beer and wine will be available at the cash bar. 

Buy Tickets: https://piedmontarts.org/calendar/event.cfm?eID=1566
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This event is sponsored by Move to Martinsville and Music in the Box. It is part of their French Quarter Musical Mini Series, an intimate, three-show celebration of New Orleans-inspired music. Each performance takes place at a different partner venue, offering a unique setting while highlighting the rich arts scene of Martinsville and Henry County. Other events in the series include:

Mike Doussan at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 4, at TheatreWorks
Alex McMurray at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, at Hamlet Vineyards
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/martinsville/john-papa-gros/200030012763936
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music, art, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Martinsville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 215 Starling Ave, Martinsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24112
- **lat**: 36.68451
- **long**: -79.86638
- **full address**: 215 Starling Ave, Martinsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24112

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is John "Papa" Gros being held?
  - **A:** John "Papa" Gros takes place on Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 215 Starling Ave, Martinsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24112.
- **Q**: Who is organizing John "Papa" Gros?
  - **A:** John "Papa" Gros is organized by Piedmont Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** John "Papa" Gros is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Martinsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If John "Papa" Gros sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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