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The Gumbo Band;
The Gumbo Band is a Mardi Gras Marching, Wedding and Funeral Band . We also do Zydeco stage shows, including Blues, Jazz, Dixie Land and R&B.
We have special arrangements to classic Cajun, Zydeco, Jazz-Blues-Funk-& Gospel songs!
As Ambassadors of the authentic New Orleans sound we perform at Parades, Funerals, Fairs, Weddings, and Special Events, etc. We're very versatile in order to fit your request!
Gumbo Band is lead by Drummer Paul Tillman Smith. The Gumbo Band is fifty years old and was first ran by Henry Clement who passed the Band over to fellow musician Paul. Google Paul Tillman Smith for further info.
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We had to postpone the event for 14 days due to Covid concerns.
It's nice to work with understanding professionals in these tough times for the arts!
Highly appreciated -- Highly recommended
Trombone Player
If you desire a true New Orleans sound for your party, this is the band to hire! They are the real deal. You can tell the band has been playing together for a long time, and they are a great musical team! They know all of the songs by heart, are well trained in various forms of New Orleans style music, and add great festiveness to events. I would highly recommend them for any party!
New Orleans Style Entertainment
Response from The Gumbo Band:
History is no mystery. If you haven't made any history yet, the client will find out right quick. All the great musical minds just as in other fields e.g, science always acclimate together. Of course in the case of musicians for hire many find this out too late. lol.
Booking Info
Price Range: $850 to $2000
Phone Number: Call
About
The Gumbo Band is being sponsored by the non-profit organization Bay Area Jazz Society.Org The Gumbo band is a party Mardi Gras marching, wedding and funeral Band. We also do Zydeco stage shows, including Blues, Jazz, Dixieland, and R&B. featuring world class vocalists and instrumentalists. Contact : (google) Paul Tillman Smith: 510-689-3332
SHOW-STOPPING High Energy ENTERTAINMENT. We have many special arrangements to class Cajun, Zydeco, Jazz-Blues-Funk-& Gospel classics!
As Ambassadors of the authentic New Orleans sound we perform at Parades, Funerals, Fairs, Weddings, and Special Events, etc. We're very versatile with any style of music in order to fit your request!
• Because we are represented by a 501-C-3 non Profit (BAJAZZS) based on certain circumstances we are negotiable with the price and size especially in order to help families if necessary! I would very much like to discuss your circumstances with you. The prices below are for 30 minutes to one hour or possibly longer of course. Let’s walk and talk.
1. Booking and leaders fee $100.00
2. 6 piece Band: $1200.00
3. 7 piece Band: $1500.00
4. Our normal Band size is 8 musicians. The cost between $1500.00 to $2000.00.
5. Parades can include up to ten musicians.
7. Prices may vary for a marching Band coupled with a stage show. Stage shows may include extra musicians, e.g., accordion, piano, bass, guitar, vocalist, etc. The price will go up per musician added.
8. Some prices may be negotiable based on individual needs.
9. Prices may vary based on distance and of course for out of state performances.
• We have played for the following events, just to name a few, as well as for festivals, colleges, universities, churches, private parties, dances, benefits, night clubs and shows:
1. CITY OF BERKELEY’S “BLACK LIVES MATTER MARCH”
2. SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL, - OAKLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL,
3. UNION STREET FAIR ,- YOSHI'S NIGHT CLUB,
4. CITY OF El CERRITO’S M.L .KING HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
5. S.F. FILLMORE DISTRICT MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION
6. PALO ALTO STREET FAIR, -. KIMBALL'S WEST & EAST,
7. SAN FRANCISCO ART FESTIVAL, -. FILMORE ST. FESTIVAL,
8.. GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL, -. KCSM “JAZZ ON THE HILL”,
9.. .SACRAMENTO CRAWDAD FESTIVAL: 10. ISELTON'S MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL
11.. S.F. MAYOR LONDON BREED’S “ GET OUT TO VOTE MARCH”.
12. GOVERNOR NEWSOME'S ATTEMPTED RE-CALL ELECTION MARCH
13. SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR: 14. SAN FRANCISCO'S BAY TO BREAKERS
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| January 27, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Concert |
Set List
Gumbo Band Partial Song List
When the Saints
Hello Dolly
Iko Iko
Watermelon Man
Bill Bailey
Dock of The Bay
The Riverside
Wonderful World
Aint My fault
Lucille
Mac The Knife
Mercy Mercy
Mo Better Blues
Mardi Gras New Orleans
Saint Thomas
Cantelope Island
Watermelon Man
Because we are life time musicians we often time have no problem with learning a clients special song or songs.