Everett Smith and wife, Joan, moved to Edisto Beach full time in February 1999 and still loving every minute of it. They performed many shows while living in Irmo, SC as "Sometimes Joan" as a trio with great friend guitarist-vocalist, Mikey Ray Wilhelm, shown on the far right of this photo from October 2024. They rediscovered Edisto Beach while performing there in the late 90s at Coots and Sunset Grille, which is now Pressley's at The Marina.

Local performers had the market saturated and Everett began freelancing with them before creating Edisto Gumbo in 2002. Full band shows were the standard 3-4 weekends every month with an ever changing lineup of available musicians from Columbia, Charleston and Charlotte.

The evolution continues with new faces and returning original musicians who play in other groups. This flux keeps their random playlist fresh and flexible. Duo shows have become the norm over the past few years while full band opportunities mostly revolve around private events. It is truly a live experience with their personal interpretations of classic rock, blues and country music favorites.

Original tunes are mixed in along the way and their infectious joyful vibe and love for live musical performances keeps the magic working. Edisto Gumbo does travel wherever the next opportunity may lead them, just call 803-960-2764 or email at edistogumbo@gmail.com for scheduling your special event.

The Arts in the park concert series is sponsored by Edisto Art Guild, Edisto Chamber Of Commerce, and The Town of Edisto Beach. Admission is free! Bring your chairs or blankets and snacks and enjoy the show!

Edisto Gumbo at the Edisto Chamber Turtle Tide Auction in October 2024