Scott Helland - Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Drums, Loops, Anvils...
Samantha Stephenson- Vocals, Percussion Galore (Visit her at myspace.com/gypsysamantha)
Hangin' with the ogre of Spoutwood! May 2008
FAERIE MAGAZINE
Check out the cool review of Eternal Summer
in the Spring 2008 issue of Faerie Magazine
NEW WITCH MAGAZINE
Interview with The Gypsy Nomads
Winter 2008 Issue
Both magazines are available at most metaphysical shops, Barnes & Noble and Borders Books
Influences
Ritchie Blackmore, Loreena McKennitt, Lemmy, Francoise Hardy, Juliette Greco, Steve Harris, Glenn Tipton, Wolf Hoffman, Michael Hedges, Blackmore's Night, the Cure, Edith Piaff, Corvus Corax, Ennio Morricone, Angelo Badalamenti.....Medieval, Celtic and Renaissance music. Scott was also inspired by ..80s hardcore/punk/goth bands (US/UK) and European Hard Rock and Metal bands... Motorhead, Maiden etc... Samantha is also inspired by Johnette Napolitano, St. Etienne, Gainsbourg, Sisters of Mercy, Stevie Nicks, Jacques Brel, Dead Can Dance
We're into all kinds of movies but a few that have inspired the music are... Elizabeth, King Arthur, Gladiator, Aguire The Wrath of God, Messenger Joan of Arc, the Reckoning, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, David Lynch movies...Artists like...Hieronymus Bosch, Gustave Dore, Peter Pracownik.
Sounds Like
The Gypsy Nomads tour year-round across the U.S. at festivals, cafes, galleries and instores. Their CDs are available online at cdbaby.com or thegypsynomads.com as well as live shows.
The "BUY NOW" buttons link to our Paypal account. If you prefer to order directly through our website please go to www.thegypsynomads.com and follow the "store" page link.
The Gypsy Nomads are New York's premier NeoMedieval Rock Duo. Blending Gypsy, Celtic, Medieval and Rock styles, it features songwriter, artist and veteran of the punk scene Scott Helland on guitar, drums, programmed and live loops and French artist/dancer Samantha Stephenson on vocals, percussion and drums. The Gypsy Nomads' performance is a whirlwind of guitars, tambourines, toms and tape loops and ranges from dynamic guitar anthems, pounding drum jams and original french ballads with a gypsy flair. They mix the modern and medieval creating a visually evoking sonic landscape uniquely their own. They deliver their lively show with humor often playing in front of Scott's hand drawn backdrops reminiscent of Edward Gorey.
The Gypsy Nomads' new CD, At The Carnival Eclectique, released May 2008 features their eclectic mix all-drum instrumentals and gypsy celtic inspired songs both in English and French. To hear more samples visit: GypsySamantha
Also new in 2008, Eternal Summer, the all original French CD
Some Reviews...
"[They] have been touring diligently and sharing their live-performance energy with their ever increasing fan-base, and if you haven't seen them perform, you really should. Their mood is high-octane and exciting and their music perfectly complements that energy"
Faerie Magazine, 2008
"Few Bands have grabbed my attention like The Gypsy Nomads..."
Raven Digitalis, New Witch Magazine 2008
"Helland captures a mood that evokes a bonfire on a dark night, undulating and pulsating with life..." Faerie Magazine 2007
"Scott Helland is a commanding acoustic guitarist, creating stimulating, passionate instrumentals that may cause little flowers to bloom in your heart." Sharon Nichols, Chronogram Arts Magazine 2007
"Helland continues his energetic exploration of medieval themes and modes...his sense of fun and balance shine through and for this recording, he allows his punk rock instincts to play a larger part in the sonic scheme." Kate Goldsmith, Taconic Nightlife Oct 2006
"Helland is yet another accomplished ex-punk from the early ..80's who has made the striking transition to atmospheric soundtracks."
Jack Rabid, BigTakeOver Mag
"Scott creates a warm brew of magic in which any audiophile will want to submerge." If Journal May 2005
"Helland displays wit, taste, vision and craftsmanship in memorable melodies and colorfully constructed arrangements...an inspired take on, medieval, goth and pop"Chronogram Magagzine 2004
Hello sweetest punkins! How goes?!! It was sooooooooo great to see you again; I can't wait until next time! We just absolutely adore you and I'm so glad we're connected in this lifetime.
I'll have you know that AT THE CARNIVALE ECLECTIQUE kept us HIGHLY entertained on the drive back home. It is absolutely my FAVOURITE album yet! No doubt about it. J'adore, j'adore! C'est tres beau musique! (samantha, i hope you don't mind my random broken-french text messages, heheh) ... OH GYPSY has got to be one of the most hilarious songs I've heard in my life. Got me ROLLING. BRILLIANT! HAHH!! Thanks for all your marvelous creations.
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Hey guys, wanted to come by and say hi. I didn't get to come and see you guys play this summer in Nebraska, but I hope to someday. You guys are awsome and make some of the best music I've heard. Keep up the good work and have a great week!
Join us on Saturday, July 12 @ 8:00 p.m. Live at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Road, Maplewood, MO 63143
FEATURING Scott Helland & Samantha Stephenson ~ AKA THE GYPSY NOMADS ALABASTER BROWN ROMANI BLUE with the AALIM BELLY DANCERS MICHELLE ERKE
Ticket Price ~ $15.00 Adult beverages and food availabe at the Maya Cafe. Tickets are available at: Subterranean Books, Music Folk, Mystic Valley, Pathways, and the GREET Web-Site: www.greet-bct. org
