The Mockingbirds Band
- Houston, TX
- Wedding Band
- 1 Verified Booking
Shelby G. said “Fantastic Experience. We recently hired The Mockingbirds to play at my fathers wedding as a gift. They were timely, Professional and extremely entertaining.…”
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Style: New Orleans/Cajun/Blues/Soul/Funk,
Gumbo Ya Ya is a high-energy blues, soul, and funk band with some Cajun spice. We honor New Orleans artists such as The Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Professor Longhair and the Meters, to name a few. We also spice things up with a bit of Zydeco music.
Our goal is to help make your event a success with minimal time required by you. We have a PA that will support up to 300 people and can add lights and/or a larger PA for an additional cost, depending on the event size and your requirements.
Please check out our audio and video examples for a better feel of the music you will be getting.
The Gumbo YaYas are the best Cajun band in Austin. They play a killer set list and all the classic songs. Our Mardi Gras birthday party would not have been the same without them. Thank you so much for such an excellent time. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!!
Response from Gumbo Ya Ya:
Thank you, Blair! You folks really know how to throw a party. We all had a blast playing for y'all and everyone was so friendly. We hope to see you again down the road.
The band played our Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras party at Belmont Village Senior living in Lakeway. They were professional, timely and great artists! The residents really enjoyed themselves!
These guys were awesome. The dancing tuba and the guitarist dancing in the crowd really made it a lot of fun and evening. Great selection of music and everyone had a great time.
Response from Gumbo Ya Ya:
Edison and his group really know how to have fun! Everyone had a great time and they raised money for a good cause. We hope they will invite us back.
We celebrated a major milestone in our plant and wanted a mardi gras feel and Gumbo Ya Ya filled the bill perfectly! Their jazzy sound and look was the perfect touch to leading our parade. Their playlist was great with toe tapping, hip wiggling sounds. We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a jazzy time!
Price Range: $600-$3,000
Gig Length: 90 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
Expect a high-energy New Orleans blues, soul, funk and Cajun-style band. We include many New Orleans artists in our repertoire such as The Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Professor Longhair and the Meters, to name a few. We also spice things up with a bit of Zydeco music.
Most people hire Gumbo Ya Ya for Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) celebrations, Crawfish boils, and themed events but this music is good for any event looking for a happy, grooving time with a New Orleans flair!
Our busiest time is between late January through May. We are generally more available between June and December, but any time of the year is a good time for NOLA & Cajun music! Contact us for availability.
Gumbo Ya Ya is made up of professional musicians who have been around the block. Our goal is to help make your event a success with minimal time required by you. We have a PA that will support up to 300 people and can add lights and/or a larger PA for an additional cost, depending on the event size and your requirements.
Feel free to contact us for more details or if you have any questions. We do our best to accommodate!
Please check out our audio and video examples for a better feel of the music you will be getting.
Gumbo Ya Ya played their debut gig on Fat Tuesday, 2015 and we've been groovin' Central Texas ever since.
Gumbo Ya Ya has been honing its sound to keep the styles of New Orleans pure while offering the kind of music Central Texans can appreciate.
Gumbo Ya Ya requires:
- Stage size approx. 20-25 ft. wide x 12-15 feet deep
- A clean, dry, solid, level and shaded surface for Artist and Artist’s equipment. If outdoors, an alternate indoor performance location is recommended in case of inclement weather, including heat (>97 degrees), cold (<50 degrees) and rain.
-A nearby place to store cases if you wish for them not to be seen.
- 1-2 dedicated 20-amp circuits at 60HZ/120v placed at reasonable proximity (<20 ft.) from the stage.
- If you cancel more than 30 days from the event, you will get your money back minus the deposit. Within the 30-day window, payment must be made in full.
- If there is a last-minute change, please communicate with us at least 24 hours in advance, and we will try and work with you. On the day of the show, there may not be much we can do.
April 14, 2024 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Festival |
February 09, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 20, 2022 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Worship Service |
February 23, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Corporate Event |
March 13, 2020 • 7:00pm - 11:30pm | Fundraiser |
May 10, 2017 • 9:00am - 9:45am | Corporate Event |
SAMPLE LIST OF SONGS WE PLAY
Song - Artist/(Original Artist)
All the Money - New Orleans Suspects
Alligator Boogaloo - Lou Donaldson
Big Chief - Prof Longhair/Earl King
Brother John / Iko Iko - The Neville Brothers
Cissy Strut - Dirty Dozen Brass Band/The Meters
Cold Duck Time - Eddie Harris
Come Together - The Meters/Beatles
Congo Square - The Neville Brothers
Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky - Jon Cleary/Dr. John
Fortunate Son - The New Orleans Social Club/CCR
Get Back What You Givin' - New Orleans Suspects
High Heel Sneakers - Craig Handy/Tommy Tucker
I Don't Need No Doctor - John Scofield/Ray Charles
Jambalaya - Hank Williams
Jesus on the Mainline - New Orleans Suspects
Lady Luck - Maceo Parker
Mardi Gras In New Orleans - Professor Longhair
Mess Around - Dr. John
Mojo Workin' - Craig Handy/Muddy Waters
Money - Brian Jack/Beatles
More Hipper - Jon Cleary
One Way Out - Allman Bros. (2nd Line)
Organ Grinder's Swing - Craig Handy
Right Place, Wrong Time - Dr. John
Shake Everything You Got - Maceo Parker
Smile in a While - Jon Cleary
Start It Up - Robben Ford
Such A Night - Dr. John
Te Na Na - Buckwheat Zydeco
They All Ask'd For You - The Meters
Those Lonely, Lonely Nights - Dr. John/Earl King
Traveling Mood - Dr. John/James Waynes
If you are unfamiliar with any of these songs, please feel free to look them up on YouTube.
The Meters, Professor Longhair, The Neville Bros., Dr. John, Jon Cleary, Maceo Parker, Robben Ford, The Wild Tchoupitoulas, The New Orleans Suspects, Hamilton Loomis, Fats Domino, Earl King, Lou Donaldson, The Radiators, Buckwheat Zydeco, CJ Chenier, The New Orleans Social Club.
Stage size approx. 20-25 ft. wide x 12-15 feet deep.
A clean, dry, solid, level and shaded surface for Artist and Artist’s equipment. If outdoors, an alternate indoor performance location is recommended in case of inclement weather, including heat (>97 degrees), cold (<50 degrees) and rain.
A nearby place to store cases if you wish for them not to be seen.
1-2 dedicated 20-amp circuits at 60HZ/120v placed at reasonable proximity (<20 ft.) from the stage.
Shelby G. said “Fantastic Experience. We recently hired The Mockingbirds to play at my fathers wedding as a gift. They were timely, Professional and extremely entertaining.…”
Julie D. said “When I heard Chris singing and playing at the Christmas Showcase, I knew I needed to book him for our Joeris employee Christmas party. His music was wonderful…”
Ayodeji B. said “Great evening”
Melissa M. said “Band was on time, playing as we walked in. All of the guys played well throughout the night, smiles on their faces during breaks. Our event cleared out…”