Side Hustle by Greg Rahn

With a core group of former Steely Dan touring guitarist Drew Zingg, bassist Steve Evans, drummer Mick Mestek and percussionist Derek Rolando, Rahn tackles everything from New Orleans funk (“Chillin’ at the Crawdaddy Lounge”) to Louisiana zydeco (“Slap Yo Mama”), fiery fusion (“Chick Flick”), Cuban music (“Songo Blues”) and an infectious shuffle blues (“Side Hustle”), alternating between electric piano, organ, synthesizer and keytar along the way. He even tosses in a bit of melodica on an instrumental version of the Steely Dan classic, “Josie.”
Sadly, two key contributors to this project both passed in 2025 (bassist Evans on April 4, guitarist Zingg on April 10). “This release carries more than just music, it carries memory,” said Rahn. “I’m especially grateful we captured these sessions when we did. Steve was a longtime friend who I worked with for years in Chris Cain’s blues band. He was a steady presence in my musical life. And though I’d only just met Drew, our connection was instant and unforgettable. I’m honored to have created with them both.”

Tracklist

1.	Chick Flick	6:42

2.	Side Hustle	4:24

3.	Jam Night	4:34

4.	Chillin' at The Crawdaddy Lounge	5:09

5.	Slap Yo Mama	2:54

6.	Brand New Bad Idea	7:27

7.	Songo Blues	4:48

8.	Swamp Funk	4:17

9.	Josie	4:43

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released January 15, 2026

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