MUCHO GUMBO

MUCHO GUMBO is an offshoot of Carolina GATOR GUMBO which has performed Cajun/Creole w/ bits of country, swing & blues for decades. MUCHO GUMBO plays much of the same repertoire with addition of Tex-Mex (Texas Tornados,etc), Swamp Pop & a bit of rock. The repertoire combined with the band’s enthusiasm & experience is the formula for a high energy fun performance…always a blast! This Charlotte based band was sparked by fireside during 2020 as this close group of musical compadres gathered to swap favorite tunes! Jean Prewitt & Don Cowan bring experience with cajun & zydeco with bits of country, blues, swamp pop, swing in CAROLINA GATOR GUMBO & Zydeco Ya Ya bands spanning several decades. Bill Noonan has been exploring the border of C&W and rock & roll since the early ‘80s as a solo artist & bandleader, perhaps best known as leader of Rank Outsiders in the 90s and ‘00s. Ken Cotner is one of the most in-demand and in-the-pocket bass players in town. Peter Chakales has been contributing awesome rhythm & excitement to an array of best bands (inc Bill Sheffield & the XL’s) all over the southeast for years! A mutual spark was ignited by adding Tex-Mex to their gumbo of shared styles, and the fire is burning hot, exciting, and inviting!