The Oompahs
Sharing Our Musical Passion
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Contact Maria Mullins, Band Manager
512.994.7149
About Us
Our Story
Inspired by Oma and the Oompahs
Inspired by Oma and the Oompahs
We began our story as
Oma and the Oompahs
with Pearly Sowell at the head as Oma accompanied by the Oompahs--
her son, David Smith, on the drums
and friend, Bobby Owens, on the tuba.
For forty years, Oma and the Oompahs
entertained live audiences across Texas,
Oklahoma and Louisiana
and nationally and internationally via
radio and television cable channels.
Inspired by Oma and the Oompahs
Inspired by Oma and the Oompahs
Inspired by Oma and the Oompahs
Oma retired in 2018 at the age of 92 and passed on the baton to her son, David. The Oompahs have grown into a consortium of professional musicians playing together as The Oompahs.
Shirley Johnson, accordion and vocals
Maria Mullins, keyboard, xylophone and vocals
Eddie Brown, sousaphone
David Smith, percussionist and vocals
Our Influences
Inspired by Oma and the Oompahs
Our Influences
Our Oktoberfest season music is inspired by the
beauty of traditional German and eastern
European cultures. We provide a
unique blend of talent and excitement
in our polkas, waltzes and ballads.
A versatile band, in the "off season" we play ballroom dance music, Latin, Cajun, country,
rock and roll and more!