Biography
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 ASU 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 has recently released her 2nd album entitled “There’s Still Hope”. That and her debut album, "Heart of a Traveling Wind" are flavored with the guest performances of many talented musicians, including Ed Tree (Spencer Davis), Martyn LeNoble (Jane's Addiction), Tony Sales (David Bowie), Rick Shlosser (Van Morrison) and David Palmer (Rod Stewart). "Heart of a Traveling Wind..." has had over 15,000 downloads on iTunes, Rhapsody, etc. Also, Gypsy has performed at a private gathering with Juan Nelson of Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals. Gypsy’s influences include Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Loreena McKennett, Jewel, Marley and others.
The Merry Mystics are: Rich Sheldon (guitar, vox), Fran McConville, Jr. (guitar), Eric Dudinsky (drums), Scott Versele (bass), & Anneke Carter (keys, sax, flute, vox)
➢ Festival & special venue performances include:
• Ventura Holiday Street Fair '08
• Santa Monica Farmer’s Market '08
• 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
••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 4 1/2 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 Merry Mystics!
Anneke Carter (Keyboards/Sax/Flute/Vocals): Blurb coming soon.
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www.FaeryPrincessMusic.com
For bookings contact, Jennifer Smartt:
gypsy@faeryprincessmusic.com
Instrumentation
Gypsy Sheldon - lead singer & rhythm guitar
Rich Sheldon - electric & acoustic guitars, backing vox
Fran McConville - electric guitar
Eric Dudinsky - drums, percussion
Scott Versele - bass
Anneke Carter - keyboards, sax, flute, vocals
Discography
Purchase or listen to "Heart of a Traveling Wind" at www.cdbaby.com/gypsymusic, i-Tunes, www.panartist.com, Tower Records.com, MSN Music, etc.
Gypsy's 2nd LP "There's Still Hope" is now available on iTunes!
Links
| http://www.faeryprincessmusic.com |
| Gypsy on Myspace |
| Gypsy on YouTube |