Biography
The Gumbo Brothers have firmly rooted themselves in the eclectic artistic tradition of Venice Beach, California with weekly residencies at the Venice Bistro (a boardwalk landmark), Rae's Lounge (2007) and now Fridays at The Santa Monica Bar & Grille. Since 2003, they have been entertaining the Venice community with an annual Mardi Gras parade on the boardwalk including a traditional brass band, drum corps, stilt walkers, dancers and costumed bead-throwing enthusiasts. In December 2005, they hosted a benefit for the New Orleans Musician's Hurricane Relief Fund at The Temple Bar in Santa Monica with special guest, saxophone legend Plas Johnson who joined them for the second set. With over 75 shows in Los Angeles in 2007 and other notable appearances at the Boom Boom Room in San Francisco, and venues up and down the west coast, this Venice-based quartet is bringing their infectious, booty movin' bayou grooves to swamp-funk fans throughout the southland and beyond.
Dedicated to musicianship and exploring the traditions of jazz, funk, soul and reggae, The Gumbo Brothers have a wide appeal and an electrifying live show. Influences include: The Meters, Dr. John, War, Grant Green, Ivan “boogaloo” Joe Jones, James Brown, The Dirty Dozen, Galactic, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, and countless others.
Instrumentation
Johann Stein - Electric Guitar and Vocals
Greg Sonnier - Electric Bass and Vocals
Jon McBride - Electric Piano, Organ and Saxophone
Marc Joseph - Drums and Percussion
Discography
Ass-Shakin' Funk - 2004
On Fire - 2007
Funky Freedom - 2007
Links
| http://www.thegumbobrothers.com |
| Band Site |
| Mojo's page (drummer) |
| Youtube |
| Myspace Page |