Funk · Blues · R&B · Rock
New Orleans, Louisiana — est. 2019
Cecil Edwards' high-energy New Orleans band, established in 2019 — deep-pocket funk, gritty blues, R&B smoothness, and modern rock.
Biography
Gumbo Funk is the New Orleans group led by Cecil Edwards. Established in 2019, the band delivers an unforgettable, high-energy blend of deep-pocket funk rhythms, gritty blues emotion, R&B smoothness, and modern rock — classic New Orleans soul built for dancing.
The band plays clubs and stages around the city. WWOZ has listed Gumbo Funk at Three Maries Jazz Club in the Omni Royal Orleans, and the group has headlined free shows on the front lawn at The Chloe on St. Charles Avenue.
"Established in 2019, Gumbo Funk delivers an unforgettable, high-energy blend of deep-pocket funk rhythms, gritty blues emotion, R&B smoothness, and modern rock."
— The ChloeWhether the room is swaying along or dancing all night, the band's mix of funk, blues, R&B, and modern rock keeps it in steady rotation on the local live calendar.
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