Propelled by singer-songwriter-drummer Darren Weiss, PAPA authored two albums (2013’s Tender Madness and 2016’s Kick at the Dust), an EP, and live performances measured in sweat rather than attendance. Just when you thought Weiss, whose credentials as a heavy hitter are unassailable, might resign PAPA to the past, something new would always pop up.

New single “Barcelona” is PAPA’s first release in a couple of years and finds Weiss, who has been busy as a touring and session drummer with the likes Lana Del Rey, Albert Hammond Jr., and Perfume Genius (among others), having made good use of his time during lockdown. PAPA's forthcoming record, Dig Yourself Or Dig A Hole, is due out this fall.

Past Shows


Oct
25
th
2023
7th St Entry
Oct
25
th
2023
7th St Entry

Sorcha Richardson

with PAPA
May
29
th
2014
Triple Rock Social Club
May
29
th
2014
Triple Rock Social Club

PAPA

with LOUIS AND THE HUNT
Sep
26
th
2013
Mainroom
Sep
26
th
2013
Mainroom

Cold War Kids

with PAPA
Nov
10
th
2012
Mainroom
Nov
10
th
2012
Mainroom

GROUPLOVE

with PAPA
Oct
1
st
2011
Mainroom
Oct
1
st
2011
Mainroom

Girls

with NOBUNNY and PAPA

More Shows

Feb
22
nd
First Avenue

The Rock and Roll Playhouse presents
Music of Chappell Roan + More for Kids

Feb
13
th
First Avenue

The Brothers Allmanac

with The People Brothers Band
Jan
29
th
7th St Entry

The Japhies ⏤ Reunion Show

with The Modern Era, Whiskey Rock ‘n’ Roll Club MPLS and DJ Mary Lucia
Feb
7
th
Turf Club

Nivrana (Nirvana Tribute), Dissident (Pearl Jam Tribute) and Pleezer (Weezer tribute)