New Orleans never sleeps, but even the Crescent City does a double‑take when Roland Guerin suddenly shows up onstage. The globetrotting bassist, singer‑songwriter, and producer has just landed from Switzerland and will slip into George Porter Jr.’s storied Monday night slot at the Maple Leaf Bar on July 21. It’s a rare hometown sighting for the man whose bass lines have powered Dr. John’s tours (as music director) and anchored Allen Toussaint’s later concerts, and it promises to be one of the heaviest grooves of the summer.

Roland Guerin, the multifaceted New Orleans bassist, singer, songwriter, and producer, is thrilling audiences with his latest musical venture, a cutting-edge EP titled Prog:Funk. This release follows the success of his Burl Audio Song of the Year winning single “28 Days” and showcases Guerin’s innovative blend of progressive rock and funk, infused with his signature jazz sensibilities.