The Gumbo Band
Gumbo Band ? Parade & Party
Gumbo Band: Stage Performance
Gumbo Band: Funerals/Weddings
Gumbo Band Mardi Gras Party 6/15/24!
The Gumbo Band
Henry Clement with the Gumbo Band
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Overview
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 for classic Cajun, Zydeco, Jazz-Blues-Funk-& Gospel songs!
As Ambassadors of the authentic New Orleans sound we perform at Parades, Funerals, Fairs, Weddings, Special Events, etc. We're very versatile in order to fit your request!
The Gumbo Band is lead by Drummer Paul Tillman Smith, feel free to google (link hidden)e Gumbo Band is fifty years old and was founded by Henry Clement, better known as "King Takawaka", lol . Henry passed the Band over to fellow musician Paul.
Reviews
2 reviews
Ralph
January 16, 2022Professional -- even in these Covid times!
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
Hired as: Trombone Player
The Gumbo Band
Thank you, Ralph. Those were dark days for many. But we're getting back to it, gradually. Hope you are doing well. Grateful for the opportunity. Hope to see you down the road! Gumbo
Allenda S.
August 27, 2020Authentic New Orleans Sound
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!
Hired as: New Orleans Style Entertainment
The Gumbo Band
Thank you so very much for your glowing review, Allenda S.! The Gumbo Band is comprised of seasoned, passionate local Bay Area musicians, more than a few of which have either lived in New Orleans, or are NOLA natives. We genuinely loved playing for you, as we are grateful every time we are blessed to play together. It is so rewarding when we get feedback such as yours, and it serves to keep us always striving to make better music. It’s all about the music! Many thanks for inviting us to your event. Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Booking information
Price range: $1000 to $2000
About
The Gumbo Band is being sponsored by the non-profit organization Bay Area Jazz Society, a non profit. 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.
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
Past booked events
June 2026
03
Wednesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Belmont, CA
January 2022
27
Thursday
Concert
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Vacaville, CA
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.