Jomo & The Possum Posse/Jomo Edwards

Jomo and The Possum Posse is an Austin-based Americana band known for their high-energy live performances and lyric-driven songs shaped by dry wit and understated satire. Fronted by national songwriting award winner Jomo Edwards, the band draws on country, blues, and early rock and roll to create songs full of sharp storytelling and dry humor that reward close listening. Onstage, the band is known for engaging banter and improvisational audience interaction, creating unique, family-friendly performances that invite laughter while offering moments of insight and reflection. In solo and duo settings, the shows become even more intimate, allowing for conversational storytelling and spontaneous moments that respond directly to the room. Perfect for community and nonprofit events, Jomo and The Possum Posse offers shows that resonate with audiences of all ages, bringing people together through music and humor. This approach has helped make the band a three-time "Best of Fest" winner at Austin's Frontera Fest and rack up 18 years of successful touring throughout Texas and beyond. The band has performed at Lincoln Center in New York, released four full-length studio albums, reached over 40 million viewers on YouTube, and had music featured in national advertising, including a Super Bowl commercial. Photo copyright 2025 by Sarah M. Vasquez.