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"What sets these San Franciscans apart from almost all the other
so-called neo-swing bands is their superior musicianship...Lucky
makes a splendid front man -- every bit as righteous is Miss Carmen
Getit, who breaks it up on vocals and jazzy guitar...The Rhumba
Bums seem to abide by Cab Calloway's advice: 'Live what's in your
soul, and sing your friggin' heart out."

Frank-John Hadley, Downbeat
"Carmen Getit tears it up on her
hollow-body, playing chords light-years beyond anything found in
a Mel Bay book. More importantly, their (Lucky & Co.) banter and
interplay onstage demonstrates a perfect union of skilled and fueled
merrymaking."

Howard Myint, San Francisco
Bay Guardian
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Steve Lucky (pounding piano and vocals)
and Miss Carmen Getit (vocals and acclaimed guitar) front this rambunctious
sextet the SF Weekly calls "San Francisco's top jump-swing band."
The one-two punch of solid musicianship and lively on-stage banter
between Lucky and Miss Getit has critics and audiences alike drawn
to their magnetic performances.
The addition of drums, upright bass and two saxophones results in
an irresistible sound that drives fans both young and old to the
dance floor. A combination of good music, high energy and humor
gives The Rhumba Bums wide audience appeal.
Their charming stage presence, sassy vocals, diverse repertoire,
and first-rate musicianship make them a natural choice for festivals
and parties. Appearances at the San Francisco Blues Festival and
the San Francisco Jazz Festival have garnered rave reviews.
"Steve, Carmen, and the entire band are consummate musicians and
entertainers."

Rebecca Weller, Producer,
Lincoln Center, New York City
"Instant crowd favorites."

Tom Mazzolini, Producer,
San Francisco Blues Festival
"They'll have you jumping and jiving
in no time!"

Joseph Jordan, Blues
Access Magazine
"Carmen Getit wrings a mean, meaty
moan from a Gibson."

Adam Levy, Guitar Player
Magazine
"Lucky is a nimble and soulful
pianist."

Bill Kisliuk, Jazz Now
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