The name Kaboozle has no meaning and was selected after rejecting a large list of other ideas.
The band was founded in 2018 by Tom Stickland who had played in several percussion groups in the Gloucester and Bristol area. The vision was a small percussion group who could enjoy playing a varied and entertaining set. There was no desire to be faithful to any particular style, although most members have come from the local samba related groups. We have developed a set of mainly original arrangements inspired by popular rhythms and claves. We intend to keep developing new pieces as an experimental and creative activity for our members.
Current members:
| Anneka Mourinho – snare. Also plays with Batala Bristol and Bloco B. |
| Deborah Conte – surdos. |
| Ha Tong- surdos. Also plays with Bloco B and Ilu Axe. |
| Jacqui Tanner – agogo castanha (Brazil nut shells). Also plays with The Sambistas, Simbora and The Stroud Red Band. |
| Sharon Dainton – shaker and graphic design. Also plays with Simbora and Styx of Stroud |
| Tom Stickland – repinique and directing. Also directs Simbora and plays with The Sambistas. |
Part time members:
| Emma White – surdos. Also plays with The Sambistas and LHVG Bandoeke. |
| Tom White – snare. Also plays with The Sambistas and LHVG Bandoeke. |
Past members:
| Andrew Fudge – djembe, tom toms, cymbals |
| Ruth Keyes – surdos |
| Alun Person – snare |
Tom’s band history:
- Ola Samba (2014 – 2018)
- The Sambistas (2014 – present)
- Afon Sistema (2014-2018)
- Ziriguidum / Carnaval Transatlantico (2016-2019)
- Bloco B (2019 – 2024)
- Simbora (2022 – present)