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Gumbo No. 5
“Gumbo No. 5”
Boasting a killer horn section, second line to none! Gumbo No. 5 bring the sounds of southern USA with a kiwi twist, playing funked up arrangements of classic and new tunes. The rhythm section will get you funked up, you’ll be dancing all night!
One of our most experienced and in demand conference/wedding bands. Gumbo No. 5 performs unique but recognisable versions of songs you love. Boasting three incredible lead vocalists, two trumpets and trombone Gumbo is one of the most fun and yet incredibly classy party bands in the country.
Video (A Few Tunes):
Set List
Gumbo No. 5 have a wide and varied range of songs they might play on any given day and generally will “read the crowd” to figure out the best fitting songs as they go, a sign of a truly professional band. To give you an idea of what to expect - here’s an example of some of the band’s more commonly performed tunes. On most gigs you might hear between 30 - 40 different songs:
Soul With Capital S
September
Superstition
Mambo No.5
Walking On Sunshine
Valerie
Sir Duke
Cruisin’
Forget You
Superbowl
All Night Long
Love On Top
I Got You
Say My Name/Ignition
I’m Coming out
My Girl
Hold on I’m Coming
Suit And Tie
That’s The Way (I Like It)
Signed Sealed Delivered
Price Tag
Crazy In Love
Rock With You
Sunday Morning
St James Infirmary
Give It Up
You Sexy Thing
Love Shack
Carwash
Wake Me Up Before You GoGo
I Wish
YMCA
Blame It On The Boogie
Do Like You
Billie Jean/No Diggity
Uptown Funk
Sugarpie Honeybunch
And much more...
Format Options:
Gumbo No. 5 is a 7pc party band, but also plays a smaller 4pc format as The Duval Experience.
