Yolo Mambo

• Phil - Guitars / vocal
• Carla - Percussion /vocal
• Catherine - Vocals/Percussion
• Steve - Bass/Vocal

Yolo Mambo brings spicy Salsa, Latin, and World rhythms to any party or occasion! Vocalist Catherine LeBlanc sings in 5 languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French, Gaelic and English, backed up vocally by the entire quartet: Phil Summers on nylon-string guitar, Carla Campbell on percussion, and Steve O'Neill on upright bass. Catherine's original songs have received great reviews in National World music publications such as: The Beat, and Dirty Linen Our music can be mellow for dinner or cocktails, and lively for dancing. Both Summers and LeBlanc are familiar members of the world music group !Akimbö, while Campbell will be recognized from her work with the Diane Patterson Xtet. O'Neill's career has included touring the US with California Zephyr and, with Campbell, in local Latin group Mejor Que Nada.

You will hear original world music and songs from Norah Jones, Stevie Wonder, Eva Cassidy, Sting, Cesaria Evora, Marta Gomez, Susanna Baca, and the Buena Vista Social Club. All are seasoned musicians with over 60 years performing experience between them. Here is a review from a client: Let Yolo Mambo set the pace at your next party or event!

Customer feedback:

"The theme of our wedding rehearsal picnic was french. Yolo Mambo made a point of including french songs as well as a wonderful eclectic playlist that was a perfect backdrop for the relaxed picnic atmosphere. They were both professional and personal in their approach to the day's planning. I really appreciate their willingness to work in an outdoor environment with no available electricity! They made the day exquisite!" -Jan K. (Napa)

"Many thanks again for the wonderful music you brought to our party! My wife has mentioned over and over how perfect the music was for the occasion, and many people commented to me about how much they enjoyed your delightful songs." - Crilly B.Davis

References: Shelly Keller, Davis Farmers Market: 530.756.1695 Danny Tomasello, Joy Cohan: Davis Downtown Association: 530 – 756-8763 Joey Van Slyke Davis farmers market. Lynn Sweeney

Songs: Sonho Meu, Maria Lando, Sitting in Limbo, M'Envoyer les Fleurs, La Vie En Rose, Goza, Azucar de cana, Corcovado, England 2 Colombia 0, Sodade, Fields of Gold, C'est La Vie, Maria Lando, Danca de Soledad, Moro No Roca, In These Shoes, Black Orpheus, Mambo De Luna, My Lucky Star, No Guarantee (original), Eilean Mo Gradh (original eco-conscious lyrics),Maniah (Original about Maori God from New Zealand), My Lucky Star (Original), Summertime, Waiting in Vain, Cry Me a River, Wade in the Water, Walking on the Moon, Ai No Corrida, Fragilidad, Don't know why, Hotel Buena Vista, Labios de Cetim

• Mambo De La Luna - Kirsty Macoll
• Fragilidad - Sting
• Hotel Buena Vista - Aquila Rose
• My Lucky Star - !Akimbo
• Nao Se Apavore - Luca Mundaca
• Walking on the Moon - The Police
• I can See Clearly - Johnny Nash
• Don't you worry about a thing - Stevie Wonder
• Three little birds - Bob Marley
• Dont Worry be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
• Waiting in Vain - Bob Marley
• Fields of Gold - Sting
• Maria Lando - traditional
• Black Orpheus - Standard
• Wade in the Water - Eva Cassidy
• Ai No Corrida - Vanya Borges
• Aint no sunshine - Bill Withers
• If I fell - Beatles
• Smooth Operator - Sade
• In these Shoes - Kirsty Macoll
• Sodade - Cesaria Evora
• Sonho Meu - Cesaria Evora
• Labios De Cetim - Glaucia Nasser
• Aquele Frevo Axe - Caetano Veloso
• O Ceu - Marisa Monte
• The Look of Love - Dusty Springfield
• Summertime - George Gershwin
• Do Right Woman - Willie Nelson
• Azucar de Cana - traditional
• Danca de Solidao - Paulinho da Viola

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings...and more.

• The theme of our wedding rehearsal picnic was french. Yolo Mambo made a point of including french songs as well as a wonderful eclectic playlist that was a perfect backdrop for the relaxed picnic atmosphere. They were both professional and personal in their approach to the day's planning. I really appreciate their willingness to work in an outdoor environment with no available electricity! They made the day exquisite!-Jan Keating -- Jan K, Napa, CA, 7/3/2010
• They performed inside our library and did a wonderful job. They were early and set up quickly - and packed up fast too, which matters since we have to close the building at a specific time. But best of all they gave a terrfic concert. They are at ease with an audience, which had a lot of fun. Plus they are just four extra-talented musicians. Catherine LeBlanc has an amazing voice. We really appreciate their coming all this way. We'd definately book them again. -- Margot A, Orinda, CA, 6/1/2011

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