PARMA Music Festival Performer Spotlight: Soggy Po' Boys

"FUN" would be the one word I would use to describe the Soggy Po' Boys. Born on Mardi Gras in 2012, their name and New Orleans flavor will bring you on a trip down to Louisiana- or perhaps bring a little Louisiana to you!

Residing in Seacoast, New Hampshire, the Po’ Boys have been honing their craft every Tuesday night, first at the late Barley Pub, and now at Sonny’s Tavern – both in the band’s hometown of Dover. The Po’ Boys are steeped in tradition while in search of creating tradition all their own.

There's a sincerity to the group that you can immediately feel and connect with. As the Po' Boys put it, "New Orleans music is supposed to be messy. It’s supposed to be steeped in feeling. When you feel music, you find the real beauty behind what makes music so mesmerizingly addicting."

The Soggy Po Boys will be performing at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, NH at 12:30PM following a performance of the revered children's story by Prokofiev – Peter & the Wolf.

The Soggy Po' Boys Are:

Mike Effenberger-Piano and Accordion
Stu Dias-Guitar and Vocals
Jim Rudolf-Drums
Nick Mainella-Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet
Zach Lange-Trumpet
Colin Mainella-Trumpet
Eric Klaxton-Soprano Saxophone
Claude Fried-Sousaphone

Here's a video of "Tomorrow" from their upcoming album, "Perhaps it is Time to go Home":