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Singer-songwriter,
Gypsy creates a unique sound of folk, pop and rock stemming from her rich musical upbringing of Americana roots music. Gypsy’s 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 is planning a European club tour in 2007.
Other news...
Gypsy recently played at Marinapalooza, the Edinburgh Festival
Fringe, Topanga Days Festival, Monterey’s Red, White & A Little Blues Festival, Mamapalooza in Berkeley, for thousands
of folks on the main stage at the Whole Earth Festival, the Pine Mountain Music Festival, the Venice Carnevale and the LA
Marathon for the third year in a row. 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.
EVEN MORE
ABOUT GYPSY:
Gypsy is of Irish-Faery,
Scottish & American Indian descent. She believes in God, Goddess, Faeries & true love and doesn't mind wearing her
heart on her sleeve. Gypsy loves children, whales, being near the ocean, traveling, reading, poetry, going to movies and cooking.
Feeding the hungry worldwide is one of her major goals as well as saving the whales. Gypsy doesn't like sports, guns, violence,
violent TV shows or TV in general. You won't catch her watching "Fear Factor"! Gypsy is an old hippie at heart and loves the
great singers of the 60's & 70's (Van Morrison, Joni, Marley, Dylan, Lennon). Politics drive her mad so she's learning
to bite her tongue.
THE BAND:
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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 Gypsy for 3 1/2 years, in addition to fronting his own band, Rebel Soul Band.
Fran McConville, Jr. (Lead 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!
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 2 1/2 years, Eric has been lending his talents to Gypsy.
Scott Verselle (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 and Bob Seger. Scott joined Gypsy’s
band as the bass player and backing vocalist 3 1/2 years ago.
E. Davis, Jr. (Keyboards)
OCCASIONAL PLAYERS: Daniel Rossman: (Percussion, Drums) & Victor Patron: (Bass Guitar - Overseas Touring).
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