Blues duo "Gumbo & The Monk"

2 (duo) performers

Indoor and outdoor

Band

2 hours

4x2m, but we do adapt to the space avail

DE, NL, EN

Gumbo & The Monk take you on a musical exploration of the history of the Blues. From the juke joints on the cotton plantations in the Mississippi Delta to the big city blues of Detroit and Chicago. With passionate vocals and intense (slide) guitar work, they revive the authentic sound of the Primal Blues. Finalists Dutch Blues Challenge 2018.

Gumbo & The Monk take you on a musical exploration of the history of the Blues. From the juke joints on the cotton plantations in the Mississippi Delta to the big city blues of Detroit and Chicago. With passionate vocals and intense (slide) guitar work, they revive the authentic sound of the Primal Blues.
To approach this sound as closely as possible, they largely use Gumbo's own built (or rebuilt) guitars, cigar box guitars and primitive tube amplifiers. Gumbo delved into the roots of the Blues, traveling several times to the southern U.S. to research, study and experience the origins, traditions and culture of the Blues.
Born in southern Spain, The Monk was captivated from an early age by the raw emotion and inspiration he recognized in the blues from flamenco. His sense of timing, expressive vocals and charisma did not go unnoticed: for example, he was called "the premier class of Dutch blues" by Arrow Classic Rock.
In addition to some traditionals, they play songs by Robert Johnson, Son House, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker and Jimmy Reed, among others. Between songs they tell short stories and anecdotes about blues history, the songs and the instruments used.
Gumbo & The Monk are finalists of the 2018 Dutch Blues Challenge and have performed at: a.o. Asser Bluesdagen, Red Light Jazz Amsterdam, Bluesweekend Alkmaar, Delft Blues, Brielle Blues, Bluesroute Helmond, Blues in Wijk, Texel Blues, Smokin' Guitars Festival Germany, BSA Festival France, CBG Days Belgium. They also regularly play living room concerts, at Blues dance parties, in music pubs and in theaters.

The mentioned fee is an indication. Depending on travel distance, playing time, facilities, etc.

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