The band Hey Mama stemmed from the folk-rock duo Avi & Celia.

Avi Salloway and Celia Woodsmith teamed up Ben Kogan and Jared Seabrook to form Hey Mama in January 2009.

Hey Mama was recorded with Grammy Award nominated producer Jack Gauthier.

The band has played over 400 shows throughout the United States and Canada, building a loyal fan base and has received praise from Yankee, the Boston Globe, and NHPR.

Hey Mama has played several concerts supporting Taj Mahal, Leon Russell and Big Brother and the Holding Company.