2024 brought a brand new line up a feel to Mumbo-Jumbo. Now featuring the fabulous fast fingers of not just one but TWO of the Midlands top piano players, (plus Oliver in the middle!) the musical interaction is extraordinary and watching the two guys bouncing musical ideas backwards and forwards is a joy to behold. The songwriting is still really strong, three voices, trumpet, accordion all bring different timbres and tones to the performance ……. and its still funny!

The new team of Oliver Carpenter, Richard Hughes and Phil Bond deliver eclectic, acoustic, intimate and entertaining interaction with audiences. Twice shortlisted in the British Blues Awards, but it’s folky, rootsy, funny, touching and well worth a listen!                                           

CHECK OUT OUR VIDEOS ‘DRUNK IN CHARGE’, ‘NO DEVIL AT THE CROSSROADS‘, ‘REJOICE’, ‘THOSE FRAIL FEW’, ‘THE VILLAGE HALL SONG’ AND OUR UNPERFORMABLE SONG ‘152 WORDS’.

Contact Oliver on oliver@ocsingstheblues.co.uk to get our newsletters and local listings for gigs (let us know where you are) news and all that stuff!

2024 Mumbo-Jumbo Quotes from Promoters and Audients

“What a fabulous evening of music, entertainment and jollity you put on at our    village hall last Friday. Terrific musicians all three of you and Adam pulled it  altogether with his lighting and sound. Great original songs and showmanship. Fabulous atmosphere. Village Halls get booking this show, it’s great.” Paul – Promoter, Daglingworth

‘Very impressive. The band and the songs are brilliant, they make you laugh, tap your feet and also make you think – a winning combination, and a great night out.” Peter – Great Carlton Promoter

‘Absolutely brilliant music last night, for me one of the best village hall shows I’ve seen.’  Helen – audience member
‘Really enjoyed it. Unique style with great humour. Thank you’  Paul  – audience member

“Dear Oliver, Rich and Phil, YOU WERE ABSOLUTE STARS!! I can’t thank you enough not just for the wonderful performance that you gave and everyone was full of praise but also for your kindness and support both on the night and in the build up.” Love Celia, Promoter Sheepscombe

“Dear Oliver, Just a quick note to thank you, Phil and Rich for an electrifying          performance last night. There has been really good feedback from the audience, who enjoyed the evening very much. It looks like we have made a satisfactory profit, too, which is a nice bonus. Thank you – All the best” Hylary – Promoter, Taynton & Tibberton