Carolina GATOR GUMBO, based in Charlotte NC, is a well seasoned Cajun & Creole band bringing festive music from southwest Louisiana to the Carolinas since the early 90's! This friendly mix of high spirited musicians have sought and studied Cajun/Creole music, dance & culture throughout the southeast. "Leona Had A Party", the band's most recent recording has been met with great reviews:
"...The difference between hot and boiling hot can be one degree. The difference between good music and great music isn't so easy to define. It's hard to know great music, but one thing is certain - you know it when you hear it. It has a way of grabbing you by the collar and forcing you to stop and listen. Carolina Gator Gumbo has pulled off this difficult feat in their new release Leona Threw a Party..." From Gaston Alive by BEN DUNGAN http://theamericana.typepad.com/the_americana_blog/
"...A bit closer to home, Charlotte area favorites, Carolina Gator Gumbo have a new disc called Leona Had a Party. A party this one certainly is! Put this one on, crank up the volume a bit, and you will be transported to Mulate's Dance Hall in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Having been in radio a while, I tend to look for good, crisp production and Leona gets a big A plus---this one sounds great!" From Cuz's Corner by DENNIS FROST