JOYFUL! New Orleans’ own JOYFUL! has been delivering their own brand of Gospel and Soul to enthusiastic audiences all over the world for more than 3 decades. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, they were privileged to visit some 1000 different cities in more than ten European Countries, fifty festivals and a multitude of clubs. The group was formed in 1980 by duo Alfred and Loretta Caston, along with father and son team, Jessie and Reginald Veal (former bassist for Wynton Marsalis’ group).