The Blues Gypsys

Genre: Blues
Secondary Genre: Rock Pasadena , California USA Contact

The Blues Gypsies are carrying the torch of all the Blues Legends. Lead Guitarist/vocalist Ricky P. is the next Blues Legend. Blending a mix of Chicago and Texas style Blues with a hint of Hendrix, Ricky is amazing! He was a featured guitarist with Blues Legend John Lee Hooker.

Artist Information

Biography

Ricky P. Grew up in a middle class home on the East Coast. His main influences coming up were John Lee Hooker, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He moved to Los Angeles in 1986. Taking guitar lessons from many local Guitar Heros. In 1998, Ricky moved to Tucson, AZ. He formed a trio called Ricky P. & The Blues Monsoon. They enjoyed local success. In 1999, in a chance meeting, Ricky was introduced to Diane Hooker-Roan. Daughter of Blues Legend John Lee Hooker. Ricky was invited to perform with John Lee in Phoenix, AZ. That performance gave way to many opportunities for Ricky. He was a featured guitarist with John lee Hooker until John's untimely death in 2001. In 2003, Ricky returned to his old stompin' grounds of Pasadena, CA. He formed the Blues Gypsys. Combining a blend of many different styles, they are sought after by many local clubs and Venues in So. Cal. The sheer mind bending skills of Ricky on guitar leaves many audiences wondering where his future lies. Surely he will go on to the heights of a Guitar Legend!

Instrumentation

Ricky Parish- Vocals/ Guitar
Steve Hammett- Bass
Rick Bryan- Drums
Fred Chell- Keys
Rym Paulikous- Saxophone



Discography

Paradise On Two Legs- 2004
Current CD Project- Just Another Card In The Hat(due out in May 2008)

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Audio

Lyrics

Video

Photo Gallery

  • We are the Blues!

  • Ricky sits in with his friend B.B.

  • Rickiy gets a suprise guest at his show.

  • Jordan wails on the Keys!

  • Ricky wails out some cool Blues!

  • Don is serious about Blues!

  • The Bluesman

  • Lance is The Blues Drummer!

  • The Blues Gypsys in Nov. 2007

  • Christmas 2007

Press

  • The Blues Gypsies At Paseo Colorado [+ Show ]

    This is a high-energy blues act. They play everything from traditional to contemporary blues with a ...

  • Former Blues Gypsies Drummer gets a hand [+ Show ]

    Los Angeles- Tory "Spud" Tampico, Former Drummer for the Blues Super Group The Blues Gypsys has bee...

Setlist

Typical Setlist:
Guitar Hurricane
Wink Of An Eye
Tell Me
Paradise On Two Legs
Hoochie Coochie man
Stormy Monday
VooDoo Chile
Most of our sets are 45-60 Minutes Long
Typically, we cover tunes Ranging From Albert Collins To Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Lee Hooker to Jimi Hendrix

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