Simon Harris (Guitar/Vocals)
Frank Moon (Guitar)
Joelle Barker (Drum Kit)
Tom Chapman (Cajon)
Ruth Goller (Electric Bass)
Joe Broughton (Violin)
Influences
Django Reinhardt, Slim and Slam, George and Ira Gershwin, Ravell, Fred T Baker, Bob Marley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bob Dylan, Soft drinks commercials...
Sounds Like
The Bright Size Gypsies possess the rare combination of virtuoso musicianship, skilful composition, inspired arrangements and a fabulous stage presence.
Originally inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, The Bright Size Gypsies perform an infectious blend of quirky original material, standard gypsy jazz repertoire and a healthy portion of masterfully re-worked pop classics by artists such as Michael Jackson, the Beatles and Mozart. Their take on Billie Jean, featuring Joelle Barker on drums, is rapidly becoming something of an urban legend and is not to be missed!
Since forming in 2005 the band has played with such international artists as Natty Bo (Ska Cubano) and Tchavolo Schmitt (featured on ‘Dark Eyes’). The Bright Size Gypsies have astounded sell-out audiences at numerous venues including Symphony Hall Foyer (2005) Birmingham and Shambala Festival (2007/08), where many viewed them as the highlight of the festival.
“The Bright Size Gypsies turned a half-filled Bedouin Stage into a huge dancing and singing crowd screaming for more!”
Shambala Festival ‘08
Support your local deejay! "March Of The Sultans" is doing great at iTunes. If YOU like it, buy it and play it loud!
As heard on Studio Brussel and BBC radio one!
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MARCH OF THE SULTANS TOUR with gigs at Belgium's biggest festivals! Pukkelpop, Dour, Sfinks, Cactus, Tomorrowland, 10daysoff and more!
Don't miss... DUB COLOSSUS “IN A TOWN CALLED ADDIS” Wednesday 8 JULY Dingwalls Camden Lock "as if Lee Scratch Perry were producing Ethiopiques" FT 12-piece band featuring musicians direct from Ethiopia www.dingwalls.com
Please join us for our DEBUT GIG on 12th June at The Cross, Moseley, Birmingham. From 8pm. Only £6 on the door with support from Jack McNeill and Charlie Heys.
Birmingham yes, great town! And as well you play great music! Hope to bring GYPSYBILLY Music in Birmingham.Keep a lager in the fridge for me. Thank you. Your dear Frog The Vignatis
....also we've just been confirmed for Beach Break LIVE and Secret Garden Party this Summer! Roll on Sunshine!
Upcoming Gigs in May 16th May - Sticky Fungus, Staines 17th May - Outside Gemini Bar (on the Beach), Brighton 22nd May - Global Cafe (LIVE CD LAUNCH PARTY), Reading 23rd May - White Hart - Basingstoke 24th May - Haywards Heath Jazz Festival, Sussex
Hey sexy grapefruit it's Jimmy The Fingers! If you haven't seen this video please take a peek... This is me singing my song "Grace." If you buy one mp3 this year make it a jimmy! BUY NOW – CLICK HERE!!!!!
sorry for the blatant plug but if i don't plug it, no one else will innit!
This years festival is headlined by Billy Bragg (Friday), Seth Lakeman (Sunday) and Peatbog Faeries (Saturday) with many more top artists also performing incl the award winning The Demon Barbers.
Well, it seems that I'm the most busy promoter in town...;) I really think you'll enjoy this one...Let me know if you are coming and i you pay less. Remeber: 5th Dec, at 8pm, Troubadour, Ear''s court. First band at 9pm. Cheers, E.
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