Papa Lebas & Gumbo Ya Ya • Featuring: Joe Krown

Papa Lebas & Gumbo Ya Ya present a one-night-only celebration of New Orleans musical traditions, featuring New Orleans piano master Joe Krown. Led by songwriter, producer, guitarist, and bassist Jeff Muller, also known as Papa Lebas, the ensemble blends funk, R&B, jazz, blues, zydeco, Cajun music, brass-band sounds, and other influences into an earthy, community-minded musical mix.

The band will perform songs from its album *Naptown to NOLA* alongside other New Orleans favorites. Released by the project launched the previous year, the album features 63 performers from Louisiana and the DMV, including Ivan Neville, George Porter Jr., Bill Summers, Chubby Carrier, Tommy Malone, Joe Krown, Ron Holloway, Tommy Lepson, Mary Ann Redmond, Deacon John, Leroy Jones, and Doug Woolverton.

When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Showtimes: 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

Tickets: $30; tickets are available through Eventbrite.

Lineup: Joe Krown joins Papa Lebas & Gumbo Ya Ya, led by Jeff Muller. The accompanying all-star lineup includes Rahsaan “Wordslave” Eldridge, Meg Murray, Shari Puorto, Doug Woolverton, Seth Kibel, Chris Watling, Noah Pierre, and Matt Tebo. The event may also include a special guest or two.

Music: New Orleans-inspired funk, R&B, jazz, blues, zydeco, Cajun, brass-band music, and other New Orleans styles.

Venue: Hank Dietle’s Tavern

Run time: Approximately two hours.