Rhythm Krewe

Carrying a 30-year track record, Rhythm Krewe is a band you can count on for the highest level of professional musicianship and versatility. The band takes pride in super-tight performances, soulful feel, great arrangements, and perfectly-balanced sound - characteristics that can only come from the chemistry established from years of great musicians working together.
As mentioned on the bio page, the band has a huge repertoire that allows us to offer a number of different theme-specific presentations, including Variety/Dance/Rock 'n' Soul, All Motown/Soul/R&B, All Blues, Rhythm Krewe's New Orleans Mardi Gras Party, and more.
Clients can always count on Rhythm Krewe to do everything possible to exceed their hopes and expectations for great musical entertainment!

Rhythm Krewe, formerly known as Floyd & the Flyboys, is a nine-piece* band whose line-up includes vocals/percussion, guitar/vocals, keyboards/vocals, bass/vocals, drums, and a horn section consisting of trumpet, trombone, tenor/alto saxophones, and baritone sax (*the band is also available as a smaller group of 4 to 7 pieces).

Rhythm Krewe's music reflects the influence of traditional blues, R&B, soul, roots rock, New Orleans second line, gospel and jazz. The band’s extensive repertoire spans eight decades, and includes a choice mix of classic covers, rare gems, and award-winning original songs.

A list of band member credits reads like a Who’s Who of the music industry, including artists such as Ray Charles, Santana, Tower of Power, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Lyle Lovett, Brian Setzer, the Eagles, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, The Four Tops, Elvin Bishop, Spencer Davis, Sting, The Coasters, Louis Jordan, Brothers Johnson, Chaka Kahn & Rufus, Buddy Miles, The Drifters, Lou Rawls, Buddy Rich, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Don Henley, Narada Michael Walden, Little Richard and many others.

Rhythm Krewe has become a house favorite at countless night club and concert venues, delighted audiences at music festivals, fairs, corporate events, entertainment industry functions, charity benefits, etc., and has written and recorded music for numerous TV and film projects, as well as the band’s own critically acclaimed recordings. A new album is scheduled for release later in 2021.

The band is unique in its ability to provide a number of different show formats to suit a given audience, venue, or event theme. Besides the popular Variety/Dance/Rock 'n' Soul mix, we offer All Blues, All Motown/Soul/R&B, and Rhythm Krewe's New Orleans Mardi Gras Party. Various theme-specific and mixed genre mp3 selections, videos, CDs, and play lists are available on request.

Performing steadily for over 25 years (as Floyd & the Flyboys), the band has established a reputation for super-tight, versatile, good-time music that can please the most discriminating audiences (and cross over a wide range of demographics). The band has been praised for its musical integrity, and is respected throughout the entertainment industry (Floyd & the Flyboys was the #1 rated R&B/blues band in a music industry poll conducted by Music Connection Magazine). The band prides itself on polished performances, exciting arrangements, and that intangible chemistry that results in “feel” or “soul…” It’s something you just can’t fake.

Seeing Rhythm Krewe perform, it’s clear the guys’ work is a labor of love; judging by the typical audience response, the feeling is contagious… So, when you’re looking for a great band that will surprise and delight your audience, call Rhythm Krewe for music that will put a smile on their faces, get ‘em up out of their seats, start their feet to dancin’, and keep ‘em shoutin’ for more!
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What others have to say about Rhythm Krewe / Floyd & the Flyboys :

"Seeing these guys perform, it’s clear the guys’ work is a labor of love; judging by the typical audience response, the feeling is contagious…Whether it’s classic rock & soul, pop, swing, blues, jazz, funk, or New Orleans R&B, no one does it all like Rhythm Krewe!"
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“... Floyd & the Flyboys delivers the goods... Industry insiders have considered Floyd & the Flyboys among the top unsigned talent on the SoCal music scene for some time, and it is certainly one of the most polished bands you'll ever see performing in a club, so catch 'em while you can in an intimate setting - and why not make it this weekend at St. Mark's or Sagebrush Cantina?”
Nite Life
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“... a killer nine-piece band... Along with great songwriting and arranging, the band owes its sound to strong vocals and a super-tight rhythm section - with phat, sass, and sparkle courtesy of the great horn section...
Expect a show that is consistently solid, top-to-bottom... Highly recommended!”
Daily News
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On behalf of the City of El Segundo, I would like to thank you and your band for an afternoon of GREAT MUSIC. The performance you provided for our summer concert series was truly stellar, and the department is still receiving compliments regarding your July 9th show. It was our pleasure to have you join our concert season this year, and we certainly hope to have you back.

Once again, thank you so very much.

Sincerely,
Lynn Haskell
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Thank you again for helping to make my clients’ event a wonderful success. Rhythm Krewe was “kick-ass” great, and your talent and professionalism were key to the ambience of the evening and made the day for everyone concerned that much more special.

I look forward to working together again soon.

Warmest Regards,
Lynn Weaver, InterWeave Events
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It is a great pleasure to offer our full endorsement and recommendation of Floyd and the Flyboys. The group has been performing for our Oktoberfest for three years running with, hopefully, many more years to come. Steve and the band have always been consummate professionals, they arrive on time, set up quickly, are flexible and work with the stage manager if the schedule has to adjust a bit, and they always maintain a pleasant attitude during what sometimes is a very hectic arena.
Floyd and the Flyboys contribute tremendously to the experience of our attendees and as this is our fundraiser, it is imperative that we deliver a quality show each and every time. I believe that when we advertise Floyd and the Flyboys will be appearing, they bring people in from around the county.
Anyone working with Floyd and the Flyboys can expect top level performances by first rate professionals.

Mary-Catherine McBride
President (phone number hidden) Rotary Club of Newbury Park

The band is very flexible in working with clients and venues preferences, any space limitations, room acoustics, etc. We are totally self-contained, and offer 3 different PA systems to accommodate audiences of any size.