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.
David Smith, leader, singer and percussionist
Eddie Brown, sousaphone
Shirley Johnson, accordion and singer
Maria Mullins, keyboard, xylophone and singer
Our Influences
Inspired by Oma and the Oompahs
Our Influences
Our 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 (With some that will have
you swaying in your seats, banging
on the tables and singing along!