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Absolutely would recommend this band! Our event attendees are still raving about how incredible they were!!!

Michele Harris 

Satartia, Mississippi. Eli, The Pride of The Yazoo Festival

I cannot begin to express our satisfaction with the Smackwater Band. These guys are top notch - truly professional musicians. Every time we book these guys they pack the house & keep the dance floor full! They play a wide range of music, they interact with the guests, and can entertain any size crowd and any genre. If you are looking for a professional band that your guests will be talking about for years to come, call Steve Cagle and book Smackwater! You will not be disappointed!!

GiGi Harvey

Desiard Plaza Centre

Monroe, LA

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Everyone loved your band. You guys are fantastic! Y'all are at a whole other level that a lot of the local talent. I was very impressed with y'all's sound. I wasted my 20's seeing hundreds of shows around the country and have run bars with live music the last 15 years. I used to play all the time myself. I have a discerning ear to say the least, You guys are able to make some magic happen on stage. Looking forward to the next gig. 

Eric, owner and manager of the Back bar at El Toro. Ruston LA

The Smack Water Band was the absolute best. They played for my daughter's wedding reception. I had several people ask their name and where we found them. We had all ages and all ages enjoyed them. Steve was my contact person and he was easy to work with, aiming to please, which they did and very professional. I do highly recommend Smack Water. I just can't say enough good about them.

Beesley-Braswell wedding 

Vicksburg, MS

Thank you for such an awesome job last night! Your band was amazing and enjoyed by everyone! I will definitely refer you to others. I will also keep you on my list to use again for another event"! 

J. Story Magnolia, Arkansas

Brasher wedding reception. 

"The band was/is outstanding! They do it like they love what they're doing. That puts them on top in all aspects! All of the guests loved them and raved about them. Everyone had a good time. Good people with good music, We will have them back"

Diane M.

Krewe of Artemis Mardi Gras Krewe. 

These guys were just fantastic all around! Couldn't have asked for a better group to perform for our special day. Professionalism was shown from the first inquiry on booking these guys until the last song last night!

Cason Pyles 

Pyles-Masters wedding. Natchez, MS

Our wedding was the week of May 20th and our original band cancelled on us the week of (that Tuesday) due to an emergency surgery the lead singer had to undergo that Wednesday. Total panic on my end as the bride, right? I contacted Smackwater and Smackwater responded so quickly and through their sincerity and understanding we booked them on Wednesday (3 days before our wedding). They were a Godsend! They were a true blessing and a BLAST to have play at our reception! Better than we could have EVER dreamed or hoped for! To each and every member, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

Aly & Pete Scott wedding. Vicksburg, MS

I'm still getting compliments on the band. They were amazing! Everything worked out perfect! 

Laurie Champion, brides mother. Taz Alias- Mary Champion wedding. Belzoni, MS

We booked Smackwater for our Christmas party and boy did they deliver!!! They are awesome! They were friendly, professional and accommodating. The staff were talking about how much they enjoyed them! I'd definitely recommend them!!

Adrian Williams

Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital

Landry Vineyards customers have thoroughly enjoyed the performances of the Smackwater band. Smackwater performs a variety of hits from the past that resonate with our customers. Their music and performance appeals to a very wide group of people of all ages and cultural background. Smackwater connects very well with the attendees building up to having the crowd dancing and connected with the celebration of the evening. Finally, we appreciate the friendly, cooperative, professional, experienced relationship we have with Steve Cagle and the other band members. Jeff Landry. 

Neville High School Class of 1975- We want want to give a huge thank you to Smackwater for performing at our Neville High School Class of 75 fabulous 40 reunion! The music selection was perfect, the dance floor stayed full and everyone enjoyed the performance. As a member of the reunion committee, I heard nothing but compliments about the band, including several comments that "They are the best band we have ever had at the reunion"

Richard Paylor

Neville HighClass of 1975 Reunion Committee

​The Smackwater band played at our wedding reception and dinner. They created a great atmosphere, our guests enjoyed them so much and I received so many compliments afterwards on our music. We had every age possible at our wedding and it seemed most everyone was on the dance floor. I have recommended them to several friends and the next time I need a band it will be Smackwater!

Rick Cole

Smackwater gave an outstanding performance for the 2015 Bowie Festival in September! We can't wait to have them back to get the crowd pumped again! Thank you for the great sounds!

Jamie Burley

Vidalia, LA Chamber of Commerce

Here's what the folks from Harvey's Dance Hall had to say about Smackwater at their New Year's Eve Dance.:

The band was great! Very good dance music...danced every dance. I say let's have them back again.

I enjoyed the band a lot. We certainly plan on having them again.

The band was great! When you have as many as we did on the floor dancing, it is a good band. Yes, we want them back again!

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6.2.24 Front Porch concert Monroe, LA Garden District. 6:30-8:30 pm       

6.15.24 La Fogata Mexican Grill Arcadia, LA

​6.22.23 Warren Central High School Reunion Vicksburg, MS

​7.5.24 JAC's Craft Smokehouse West Monroe, LA Independence Day Fireworks on the river.

7.7.24 Flying Heart Brewery West Monroe, LA

7.12.24 El Paso Mexican Grill Monroe, LA

8.3.24 The Thirsty Goat West Monroe, LA

8.10.24 Big Creek Trade Days 1:00-4:00 pm Dubach, LA

​8.16.24 La Fogata Mexican Grill Arcadia, LA

9.1.24 Fundraiser for state representative Rashid Young. Homer, LA

9.21.24 El Paso Mexican Grill Monroe, LA

9.28.24 LA Downs Casino Bossier City, LA 

10.11.24 Mills-Harris Rehearsal Dinner Party

10.12.24 Step by Step Walk for Recovery. Mental Health and Addiction Recovery.  Monroe, LA

10.13.24 Flying Heart Brewing & Pub West Monroe, LA

10.19.24 JAC's Craft Smokehouse 4th Anniversary Celebration. West Monroe, LA

10.26.24 Chennault Fest 2024 Monroe, LA 6:30-7:30 pm

11.8.24 El Paso Mexican Grill Monroe, LA 11.23.24 The Thirsty Goat West Monroe, LA

11.29.24 Waterview Casino Vicksburg, MS

11.30.24 Waterview Casino Vicksburg, MS

12.7.23 VFW Post 1809 Monroe, LA 

12.14.24 Enoch's Irish Pub and Cafe Monroe, LA 

1.3.25 El Paso Mexican Grill Monroe, LA 

2.15.25 Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade at JACs Craft Smokehouse West Monroe, LA

2.28.25 Sundown Tavern. Ruston, LA

7.5.25 Fireworks on the River at JACs Craft Smokehouse. West Monroe, LA

10.25.25 JACs Craft Smokehouse 5 year anniversary celebration. West Monroe, LA

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​Band news! 

​SmackWaterBand fans and friends, welcome to our site!  Thank you for dropping in! We thank you for looking at our web page and keeping up with the band. 2024 has been a good year so far and we are moving right along playing new venues and revisiting old ones. 

  We have been playing some awesome venues this year and made many new friends. 2024 is going great and it looks like it will be another great year for Smackwater!

     We want to welcome Phillip Welch to Smackwater as our new drummer! Phillip is a great musician and all around great guy. He is a good fit for Smackwater and we look forward to many gigs with him in the drummer seat!   

Be sure to see our schedule and come see us and support Live Music. Remember, all music starts local!