The Oompahs is a traditional German style polka band, capable of playing just about any kind of music. We dress in traditional German costumes, and we can even teach people how to dance German style folk dances. 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. 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. Current band members include Shirley Johnson, accordion and vocals; Maria Mullins, keyboard, xylophone and vocals; Eddie Brown, sousaphone; David Smith, percussionist and vocals.