The Bayou Bump provides an authentic New Orleans sound and vibe for all events. We play Second Line (parade style) as a brass band, and/or traditional New Orleans jazz, funk and r&b, as well as a little zydeco! Think Dirty Dozen meets Louis Armstrong and The Meters! We do traditional New Orleans funeral second line at the cemetery. The Bayou Bump is 3-20 members depending on event needs. We are all top LA/World class musicians with credentials from International Venues, Festivals, and renowned acts including Aretha Franklin, Coachella, and The Tonight Show. Always professional, and always bringing that New Orleans vibe, The Bayou Bump would love to be a part of your next event!
Fantastic band & entertainment...
Where do I start!? Barb and the Bayou Bump were FABULOUS!!!! I can't even describe how awesome every member of the band was, super talented, super sweet, super everything!!!! Even my younger nieces and nephews really enjoyed the whole set. Our backyard has never seen such fun and talent. My whole family felt it was one of the best bonding family events yet and I completely must give a huge THANK YOU to the Bayou Bump for making that a reality. Thank you a million times and I wish I could have you over every weekend!!!!!! My heart was filled with joy and I was "high" for days after. All the best to you!!!! I HIGHLY recommend the Bump!!!! xoxo
Response from The Bayou Bump:
Thanks for the great review, Eileen! We had a lot of fun with your fam and friends, too!! Thank you for treating us so well…we felt the appreciation and it really meant a lot to us. Cheers!
The Bayou Bump was a great addition to our traditional Hindu ceremony as we have ties to New Orleans! The guests couldn't stop talking about the surprise band during our cocktail hour. It was a nice twist to add to our Indian ceremony and made the evening so much more fun and different. They were very communicative leading up to the ceremony and let us know what songs/music they were playing, even offering us to customize the songs. We would hire them again in a heartbeat!
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Thank you, Krupa! What a beautiful day! Thank you very much for inviting us to be a part of your special day. We are happy to hear the guests loved the New Orleans flavor we brought. Best wishes for a happy, healthy future together!!!
I can't really put into words how fabulous Barb and her BAYOU BUMP BAND were. They made our party FABULOUS! From day one our communication was fast and easy with great attention to detail and personalization. The quality of music was amazing - everyone with their own talents and fun personalities. They dressed to impress and delivered beyond my wildest dreams. Run don't walk if you're considering them DO NOT HESITATE FOR EVEN ONE SECOND - JUST DO IT!!
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Thank you, Karen! You were equally an amazing client who treated us so well! Thank you, and Happy Birthday to your lovely Mom!!
We hired the Bayou Bump for my mother in law’s Celebration of Life. It was the perfect touch to this bitter sweet day. The band was amazing and everyone enjoyed hearing them play. The immediate family participated in the 2nd line parade and it was both emotional and festive. The event all came together with the addition of the band bringing New Orleans to my mother in law since she never had the chance to visit while she was alive. Thank you to the members of Bayou Bump for making this event a true celebration of my beloved mother in law’s life. We will never forget it!
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Great music and a perfect complement to our New Orleans birthday bash! Everyone at the party raved about the music!
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Thank you, Adam!
I booked The Bayou Bump for a retirement community Mardi Gras party, and boy did they deliver! My residents are still talking about how much fun they had, and how good the music was.
Working with Barbara was easy and professional. I would definitely book the group again.
Thanks,
Kelli M.
Response from The Bayou Bump:
Hi Kelli, what a fun group of residents you have there!!! You made our Mardi Gras day special, and we won't forget everyone singing along with all our tunes. Thank you!
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They did a great job surprising and entertaining our guests at our Mardi Gras party. Highly recommend!!
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Thank you, Kate, for your hospitality and fun krewe of guests!!
The Bayou Bump provided stellar entertainment for our Mardi Gras celebration. Quite a few of our guests are from Louisiana and raved about how authentic their sound was, We are looking forward to have them entertain again. They arrived promptly and were very professional.
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Thank you, Susan! We were thrilled to be part of your fabulous party! And huge thanks for treating us so well with delicious food and drinks.
They where amazing and did every song requested and sent out father off in style. Thank you again Barbara
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Thank you, Kelly. It was a memorable service, and we were honored to help send him to fly free in style.
We hired The Bayou Bump for my father’s memorial and they were perfect. They brought the right amount of energy to the service while being respectful of the occasion.
They are a great group!
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Thank you, Jeff. It was an honor to be a part of your Dad’s memorial.
Made our 50th birthday epic! Beyond our expectations. Brought NOLA to LA.
Response from The Bayou Bump:
Diana, how did I forget to reply sooner. I still think about your epic party! What a great greoup of people you all are. We had a blast!!
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Want to give a huge shout out to Barb and The Bayou Bump for making our surprise birthday celebration memorable and joyous in these unprecedented times. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and music with our group and our neighborhood! What a magical and wonderful memory.
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Nadine, thank you so much for inviting us to second line for you guys. It was our first gig since the shutdown, and so heartfelt for the band. Your guests were such great participants, and who knew we would meet again a year later?!!!!!! (this review/response escaped me until now, apologies!) Thanks, again!
Bayou Bump was even better than I expected, and I am trying to figure out our next event so I can book them again. They were THAT good.
We enjoyed them so much!
THANK YOU for an amazing performance.
Response from The Bayou Bump:
Katie, thank you for the great review! What an amazing group of friends and neighbors you have: it was such a great way to celebrate your husband’s bday. Also, thanks for the safety precautions and distancing during this crazy time. We will be delighted to play for you again!
They were the highlight of the party! Everyone enjoyed the event and their performance put it over the top for the most authentic New Orleans style musical experience to compliment the theme. They helped me surprise my guests and were easy to work with and accommodating. I am very happy and recommend the Bayou Bump with the highest regard!
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Thanks, Shay! Your event was super fun, and the space is great, too! Nice people!
Of course they were fantastic musicians, but so worked closely with me to make the event perfect.
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Thank you, Christie! It was our honor to play for your Mom’s memorial service.
Thanks so much for playing for us! We will definitely be using you again.
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Thank you, Christofer! It was a pleasure playing for your event. We’d love to come back anytime 😊
We loved The Bayou Bump! They brought a 4-piece band that played perfect music for our end of year party. Very professional and really made it a special night for us!
Response from The Bayou Bump:
Thanks, Chris! It was great fun playing for your very creatively themed party! Thank you for treating us like guests and inviting us to enjoy the delicious food and drinks!
We wholeheartedly recommend this amazing band. We hired them to do a 2nd line for our dear friend and sister who passed away and had specifically requested a New Orleans style processional with a live band. Booking them was easy, with plenty of discussion to clarify what we needed and what they were able to do. The plan went down without a hitch - and everyone loved the music. The musicians are all really top notch - including the vocalist. They kept everyone engaged with their Nahlin's style music - both the people who know the music and love it, as well as people who were new to it. The performed for about three hours including a short 2nd line procession with our party in tow. They really became part of the celebration and added so much energy to what was a hard day for many of us. They were sensitive to that while just playing their jazz hearts out. You can't go wrong with this band.
For a wedding, hired the band for a cocktail hour between the ceremony and dinner. They were wonderful. Great energy, the music sounded great—now wish we had ditched the DJ and had them play for the entire wedding. Next time.
So glad to see you guys on Gigsalad! You have such an amazing sound!
The Bayou Bump did an excellent job performing. They were professional and sounded great. They were respectful of the environment (funeral) and even had to walk up a hill (second line style) for part of their performance. They performed traditional New Orleans brass/jazz music as well as TAPS for the deceased that served in the military. The family of the deceased felt that their presence made the moment brighter and more special. They even accommodated a family friend that was eager to show their respects and allowed him to play with them for a song or two. We highly recommend the band for any occasion. They worked with our time frame and budget and provided 3 STELLAR musicians that performed songs that ranged from a somber feel to an upbeat Mardi Gras style (as requested). We hope to hire them for a wedding or birthday celebration next time, or simply just to party . Thanks again Bayou Bump for making a difficult moment more comfortable and joyful than it would have been without the presence of your talent/music.
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Price Range: $300-$6500
Gig Length: 10 - 360 minutes
Languages: Spanish
The Bayou Bump can be a 3 - 20 piece band, depending on client's needs. We can provide anything from background music to full festival/large outdoor venue performances. We wear New Orleans party attire including Mardi Gras colors and beads, and funky pro dress clothes. (Unless otherwise requested) Clients can expect highly professional experiences in dealing with The Bayou Bump from contracting, to at-event communications and performance quality. We can provide sound and lighting for most events, depending on size, or work with others.
The Bayou Bump is frequently asked to parade guests in as an option to a space change during and event (ie-cocktail hour to reception). We also have the ability to play dinner music, to full-on “shake your booty” dance sets. We also can "second line" a funeral at a cemetery in a traditional New Orleans fashion beginning with dirges and ending with up-tempo celebratory brass band music.
A special offering of The Bayou Bump, is an educational show about the history of Jazz, and/or New Orleans Jazz. We can present this in school grades of any level, and other public or private spaces such as libraries.
The Bayou Bump is an 8 piece New Orleans style band based in Los Angeles. They play every style of New Orleans music including parades and Second-Line funerals. It’s members are LA’s finest musicians, many who have lived in New Orleans and know how to do it right! We can adjust our band to be as small as 3 or as large as 20 depending on client's needs.
The all-female horn line is a powerhouse trio of women who have credentials such as Aretha Franklin, Zappa Plays Zappa, Coachella, The Tonight Show, and Carnegie Hall. The exceptional rhythm section boasts international touring acts and other credentials on tv, film, and venues worldwide. Please read our reviews.
The Bayou Bump plays New Orleans cover tunes as well as originals. They play:
Traditional New Orleans Jazz
Second Line (Brass Band style)
New Orleans Funk (like The Meters)
New Orleans R&B (like Irma Thomas)
Cajun/Zydeco (like Jambalaya)
Rock n Roll
Event specific. Please inquire. We can be completely acoustic, needing nothing, to full-on stage/lights/massive sound system....and anything in between.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Iko Iko
Bourbon Street Parade
It’s All Over Now
Jambalaya
Look Ka Py Py
Mardi Gras Mambo
St. James Infirmary
Just A Closer Walk With Thee
When the Saints Go Marching In
Amazing Grace
Little Liza Jane
Do Whatcha Wanna
Low Rider
....and so much more
...yes we take requests!
Dr. John
Professor Longhair
The Meters
Louis Armstrong
The Rebirth Brass Band
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Treme Brass Band
Soul Rebels
New Birth Brass Band
BeauSoleil
Bonnie Raitt
Kermit Ruffins
The Neville Brothers
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
CJ Chenier
Clifton Chenier
...so many more!!
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