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.
➢ Festival 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
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Contact Gypsy at: gypsy@faeryprincessmusic.com
or for booking, contact: Jennifer Smartt
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