7-piece funk, blues, and soul collective Pocket Chocolate—Tucker France [guitar, vocals], Gabe France [bass, vocals], Connor Zaeringer [drums], Dalton Stieffel [keys, percussion], Gui Kirsch [sax], Sal Gaither [trumpet], and Garret Hickman [sax]—is a band of born and raised New Orleans musicians. Since forming in 2019, the group has played throughout Louisiana and is currently soon to release their debut EP. With a combination of original songwriting and samples from musical influences across genres, Pocket Chocolate aims to captivate audiences with their modern take on the vibrant styles of music that founded New Orleans’ musical culture