Beginning in the summer of 2004, 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
In 2007 the band released their first CD, the self-titled: “Gypsy Star” album.
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Also in the line-up for a time in 2008:
Elan Chalford ~ Violin
And Sean Metzler ~ Flute and keyboards
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Joining with Billy Keen to form the current line-up is:
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
Belinda ~ Rejoins us in the new year: 2010 on Lead Vocals, Percussion and Keyboards
Kathy McKienzie ~ Violin ~ Joined in Spring 2010.
Jaime Paredes ~ Flute, Assorted Woodwinds and Keyboards ~ Joined in Summer 2010
Ever thankful to those who have come before and contributed so much, Gypsy Star moves on to new horizons ahead.