Birth of the Bunch: The Life and Times of Benny Grunch




All Things New Orleans show

Summary: Musicians and artists often describe how their influences find them . In Benny Grunch’s case, his divine inspiration came from a handheld radio, and took the form of humor, deft storytelling, and a love for his hometown. Benny “Grunch” Antin is the founding member of Benny Grunch & The Bunch , a group that for decades has performed songs of satirical nostalgia for New Orleans. In this edition of NOLA Life Stories , Benny takes us on a highly musical memoir, from childhood to the origins of