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Gypsy Star: Band History

The search for players and a name for a new band, finally came together in the spring of 2005.

 The original line-up of Gypsy Star from 2005 - 2008, consisted of:

Billy Keen ~ Guitar, vocals, composer and founder

Belinda Brodsky ~ Lead vocals and percussion and lyricist.

Steve Brodsky ~ Drums, Cajon and percussion

Marilyn Scaccio ~ Clarinet, flute, keyboards, vocals and percussion

Steve Boisen ~ Bass, bass guitar, vocals and composer. 

~ Steve has gone on to form the successful combo called "The Barnkickers" with his daughter Amanda Boisen and friends including the afore mentioned Steve Brodsky on drums. The group features Steve Boisen on bass and ukulele this time and Amanda on vocals, guitar, clarinet and ukulele as well.

 

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 Gypsy Star performing at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida.

 

Some early promo shots from 2006 - 2007.

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In 2007 the band released their first CD, the self-titled: “Gypsy Star” album.

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Past contributors:

Elan Chalford ~ Violin ~ 2008

Sean Metzler ~ Flute and keyboards ~ 2008

Kathy Mckienzie ~ Violin ~ 2010

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Along with Billy Keen ~ the current line-up is:

Belinda Brodsky ~ Lead Vocals, Percussion and Keyboards ~ 2005-2008  Rejoined in Jan. 2010

Pollyanna Garcia ~ Featured Dancer and Percussion ~ Joined in Spring 2008

Vail Hayes ~ Congas, Drums and Percussion ~ Joined in Summer 2008

Stephen Roberts ~ Bass Guitar ~ Joined in Spring 2009

Jaime Paredes ~ Flute, Woodwinds and Keyboards ~ Joined in Summer 2010

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After many long hours and days and line-up changes, Gypsy Star is proud to release their second CD ~ "ONCE IN A DREAM" October, 2011.

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Special thanks to acclaimed singer/song writer and musician, Rebecca Zapen for adding the beautiful and enchanting gypsy violin tracks to the CD.

GYPSY STAR will be doing a concert tour in 2012 performing songs from their first two CD's as well as new songs to be recorded in the coming year.