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Gypsy Star Live!

A unique original band from the Tampa Bay area of Florida, Gypsy Star fuses American musical styles of folk, rock, pop and jazz with sounds and rhythms from around the world.

Tapping into Latin, Celtic, Renaissance, Mediterranean and Caribbean flavors Gypsy Star weaves a colorful melodic tapestry of enchanting, uplifting music with acoustic instruments such as classical flamenco guitar and an array of hand percussion and drums. Add to the mix lush strings, dynamic arrangements, haunting vocals and world-beat rhythms complemented by fiery castanets and the percussive footwork of folkloric dance and you've got a cultural feast for the eyes and ears.

The mystique behind this American folk-rock band's songs lie at the creative hand of guitarist/composer Billy Keen who combines his own musical roots in rock with an exotic global influence. A serendipitous collaboration with long time bandmate, vocalist Belinda Brodsky, breathes poetry into Keen's tunes with lyrics that capture the essence of ancient tales, modern storytelling and heartfelt sentiments. Along with band members Carol "Corky" Sarao on keyboards, Vail Hayes on drums and dancer, Pollyanna Garcia, the result is an inspiring and eclectic experience appealing to both mainstream and world music audiences alike.

"All the world's music in one band" is how the Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network describes their sound and goes on to say that "Gypsy Star's members tour the folk music of multiple continents. Theirs is a tightly woven Persian rug of a performance."

Follow Gypsy Star as they take you along on a mystical journey to faraway lands through song, rhyme and dance ~ awakening your soul and opening your heart to exciting, mysterious and wonderful places!

For more information please visit www.gypsystarband.com