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OCCIDENTAL GYPSY

Occidental Gypsy
is pioneering the sound of world gypsy music.
Their mélange of uptempo, high-energy rhythms of gypsy swing,melded with the catchy melodic hooks of pop and complex structures of jazz delivers a thrilling auditory experience to listeners.
Occidental Gypsy's sound appeals to a wide spectrum of
listeners, and their shows consistently draw enthusiastic
audiences at colleges, arts centers, festivals and clubs.
The band has found a unique,artful beat and plays a dynamic
mix of original vocal and instrumental pieces-- as well as a few memorable standards-- in fun, exhilarating performances. Occidental Gypsy's music cannot be easily classified; a bit of jazz, a catchy strain of pop, and
"a whole lotta' gypsified swing..."
Occidental Gypsy features violin
prodigy Eli Bishop who recently toured with Wynton Marsalis
and has played with Bill Evans of the Miles Davis Group
This national touring act has played at the legendary
Nighttown in Cleveland, Old Town School of Folk Music in
Chicago, Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, and Blue Wisp in
Cincinnati. They have shared the stage with such greats as Rikki Lee Jones, Jorma Kaukenen, Stanley Jordan, Joe Sample, and David Bromberg, who also said, "These guys have great singing, fantastic guitar and violin work, and high energy originals that leave the crowd crazy. An awesome band.