Mingo Fishtrap

Mingo Fishtrap is an Austin-based soul and funk ensemble that emerged from the prestigious Jazz Studies program at the University of North Texas in the mid-1990s. , the band has carved out a niche as a premier live act, blending the sophisticated arrangements of Tower of Power with the gritty, rhythmic sensibilities of New Orleans funk.

Their sound identity is defined by a powerhouse horn section (trumpet and tenor sax) and the foundational chemistry of Blevins Jr. , on bass. Over nearly three decades, they have evolved from a loose jam session covering soul standards into a tight, original unit that maintains a 'timeless' aesthetic, eschewing modern electronic production for analog warmth and live-take energy. Critically, they are viewed as torchbearers for classic R&B, bridging the gap between the Stax/Motown era and contemporary 'blue-eyed soul' and funk-rock scenes. Their influence web connects them to both the Texas blues-rock tradition and the broader jam-band circuit, having shared stages with legends like George Clinton and Little Feat.