Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, Jewel, Bob Dylan, Nick Drake, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, Waylon Jennings, Dido, John Lennon, Maria McKee, Loreena McKennett, Bob Seger, The Bay City Rollers, Olivia Newton John, Bill Hicks, Ghandi, Nelson Mandela, the Tibetans, Marianne Williamson, Jason, my children, my mom, many people who have passed through my life, the 60's and 70's, peace, love and God.
Sounds Like
Gypsy, then perhaps a bit like: Jewel, Dido, Shania Twain, Maria McKee, Natalie Imbruglia, The Sundays, Suzanna Hoffs, The Cardigans & Emmylou Harris.
Singer-songwriter, Gypsy with her band "The Merry Mystics" create a unique sound of folk, pop and rock stemming from Gypsy's rich musical upbringing of Americana roots music. Her songs channel her deep life experiences through poetic lyrics and lilting, beautiful vocals. Growing up in a musical family, Gypsy wrote her first song at the age of five after hearing many of Mom and Dad's living room "jam sessions" with the likes of Tag Lambert (lead guitarist for Bob Wills), and others. Gypsy was inspired to pursue the life of a musical artist after hearing her Mom's recordings on the local country stations in Arizona. Also, Gypsy's uncle Don Rollins wrote the smash hit, "The Race Is On" recorded by George Jones, Ricky Nelson and The Grateful Dead. Writing is in her blood and deep in her heart.
After attending Arizona State University majoring in theatre arts, Gypsy was accepted into The National Shakespeare Conservatory in New York. She then moved to Greenwich Village and began singing at local clubs and open mics, then moved to L.A. to pursue a career in music and film. She continued to write and record songs, and eventually joined the pop trio, Angels of Ecstasy with Kelly Sullivan and Astrid Plane (formerly of Animotion). She and Kelly went on to form Zuzu's Petalz, performing their music in LA clubs. Shortly thereafter, Gypsy went solo.
Gypsy's debut album, "Heart of a Traveling Wind" is flavored with the guest performances of many talented musicians, including Ed Tree (Spencer Davis), Martyn LeNoble (Jane's Addiction, The Cult), Tony Sales (David Bowie), Rick Shlosser (Van Morrison, Jackson Browne) and David Palmer (Rod Stewart). Gypsy's influences include Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Loreena McKennett, Jewel, Bob Marley and others. She is performing throughout California, limited engagements in Arizona and Florida and festivals around the U.S. Gypsy will be performing in Edinburgh, Scotland in August 2006 and is planning a European club tour in 2007.
Festival & special venue performances include:
• Marinapalooza 4th of July Celebration ’07
• Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland ’06
• Topanga Days Festival ’06
• Los Angeles Marathon '04 & '05 & '06
• Sloppy Joe’s (Key West, FL) ’05
• Finnegan's Wake (Key West, FL) ’05
• Virgilios (Key West, FL) ’04
• Red, White & Blues Festival in Monterey ’05
• Whole Earth Festival on Main Stage (UC Davis) '04
• The Venice Carnivale (Venice Beach, CA) '04
• Pine Mountain Music Festival '04
• Hardrock Café (Universal City, CA) ‘04
Other news...
Gypsy has received airplay on Radio Golden Flash FM 104.30 in Belgium, on KCLA 99.3, KPFK 90.7 FM, WPMD 1700 AM & 91.7 FM in Los Angeles, KVMR 105.1 in Lake Tahoe, KTOX 1340 AM in CA, WBCG 98.9 in Florida, KUMN 89.9 FM in New Mexico, KAOS in Washington, CJSF 90.1 FM in British Columbia, WKJC 104.7FM in Michigan, RelaxRadio in Australia and many others.
Gypsy's Band of Merry Mystics
Rich Sheldon (Guitar/Vocals): Rich grew up in a small coal mining town outside of Pittsburgh, PA. He has opened for Sweetwater at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano and performed at the Millpond Traditional Music Festival along with David Lindley of Jackson Browne, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, and Chris Hillman of the Byrds. He has appeared on-stage with members of the Young Dubliners, Cubensis, Vinyl, Shana Fire and Monkeygrass. Rich has been lending his guitar and vocal talents to his partner, Gypsy for over three years, in addition to fronting his own band.
Fran McConville (Guitar): Fran brings his clean & precise electric leads to us from Boston, MA. His jazz background brings a fresh sound to the Heart of a Traveling Wind band!
Scott Versele (Bass/Vocals): Born in Detroit and raised in the school of rock, Scott has traveled the world playing his own music acoustically and with his former band, opening for Alice Cooper. Scott joined Gypsy's band as the bass player and backing vocalist 2 1/2 years ago.
Eric Dudinsky (Drums): Born and raised in a Canadian city bordering Motown (Detroit), Eric developed his initial passion for music at a very early age and picked up his first set of drum sticks at age nine. Inspired by Detroit's rich musical history and its multi-cultural scene, Eric sought the instruction of a well-known local percussionist, Carl Harris (music instructor at the University of Windsor). Eric has played on the same bill as Canadian alt. hard-rockers Crawl (Excited Records), alt.-goth band, The Tea Party (EMI Music Canada), Nigerian world beat artist Sonny Okosuns and his band, Stern's Music U.S.A., and many others. Since moving to California in 1998, Eric has played drums and recorded with the Brit-Pop band "The Bang", L.A.'s "Break up Sex", and hip hop artist "Spice 1". For the past two years, Eric has been lending his talents to Gypsy.
Aneke (Keyboards, Sax, Flute): Blurb coming soon.
OCCASIONAL PLAYERS: Daniel Rossman: (Percussion, Drums) & Victor Patron: (Bass Guitar - Overseas Touring).
For bookings contact, Jennifer Smartt:
gypsy@faeryprincessmusic.com
Hi A warm hello and kind regards 2 U. Thank U 4 your friendship. Music has a way of bringing creativity together Hope U have a great day May the coming months bring kind Blessings 2 u. Love. Enjoy the music. .Thank U 4 sharing yours
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A miracle is an expression of your spirit. It is a reflection of its presence in the presence of your faith. If you put your faith in your spirit, your existence will be a miraculous journey. The enemy will turn to friend; the sick will heal; the lost will be found; the problems will be resolved; the questioning will be answered and the thirst for knowledge will be satisfied. Miracles are an expression of truth, a manifestation of love. Invite your spirit into your mind and you will see the light of supreme love around you. When you share your purity with all, your world becomes a pure world. . . . ~ Cogito ~
Hey Gypsy, It was so awesome seeing you and Rich's band at Tracey's Wedding in Key West! Lots of love to you, Rich, Bella and Luma and Daniel and Vic!!!! You rocked the Green Parrot! Peace, Mirya
It was great to see you singing live. I wish I could of seen more of you when I was in Key West! Hope you are all having fun and enjoying the magical spirit of Key West. Keep smiling and check out my profile song! You sexy thing by Hot Chocolate!
Hey Gypsy, I love your CD!!! My boys Aidan and Stefan and I have been enjoying your music for the last couple days. I hope you, Rich, the girls, and the whole band can come and visit us sometime in Cape Cod! You would love it here too. Thank you for sharing your music with us!!! Lots of Love, Peace, and Happiness to you, MIrya
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