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The Gypsy Nomads
French pop / Punk / Celtic

"Frenchy and the Punk"



New York
United States

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Member Since9/6/2005
Band Websitewww.thegypsynomads.com
Band MembersSamantha Stephenson
Vocals, Percussion Galore, Drums

Scott Helland
Godin Guitars, Vocals, Loops, Wah and various effects, Percussion, Drums, Anvils...





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Some Reviews...
"Celtic/Gallic/medieval-inspired tunes graced by the Siouxsie-esque French-language vocals of percussionist Samantha Stephenson." Roll Magazine, Peter Aaron 2008

"[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, Author, DJ, New Witch Magazine 2008

"Helland captures a mood that evokes a bonfire on a dark night, undulating and pulsating with life..."
Faerie Magazine 2007

"It didn't take long for Stephenson's enchanting lyrics, sung in french, to melt away any preconceptions and expectations. She's an evocative songstress, an amalgamation of late-night cabaret singer and mystical troubadour. And her phrasing works very well against Helland's guitar lines." Weekend Papar 2008

"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 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

"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


Click on the CDs to order earlier Scott Helland Solo CDs


2006 Catapult




2004 Brocade




2002 Earthbound




2000 Space Age Tranceology
InfluencesDjango Reinhardt, Ramones, Concrete Blonde, Gainsbourg, Loreena McKennitt, Siouxsie, Lemmy, Edith Piaf, Discharge, Richie Blackmore, Francoise Hardy, Maiden, Michael Hedges, Glenn Tipton, Marlene Dietrich, Jacques Brel, Black Flag, Corvus Corax

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Sounds LikeThe Gypsy Nomads tour year-round across the U.S. at festivals, clubs, cafes, galleries, instores and house concerts. Their CDs are available online at cdbaby.com or thegypsynomads.com as well as live shows.
Record LabelE.A.Recordings
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
Brid’s Closet Yule Fest Cornwall, New York
Dec 31 2009 8:00P
Dover First Night Celebration Dover, Delaware
Jan 1 2010 8:00P
Jess Fest! (private concert) East Earl, Pennsylvania
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
WinterFest Halethorp, Maryland
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
Wicked Faire Somerset, New Jersey

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   About The Gypsy Nomads
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New York duo, The Gypsy Nomads, channel the spirit of the gypsy sound, lacing it with a cabaret, celtic and neo-medieval flavor rooted in punk, folk and the vineyards of southern France.

The Gypsy Nomads features bilingual French-born British chanteuse Samantha Stephenson on vocals, percussion and drums and songwriter, artist and veteran of the punk scene Scott Helland on guitar, drums, and loops. Together Samantha and Scott create a compelling onstage chemistry and their show is a lively and animated tribute to the free spirit lifestyle. Described as "high octane and exciting" and a must see, their sound is stark yet powerful, sweet yet cheeky and fiery...with underground and live favorites Ogre Dance, Oh Gypsy and Caravan".

Upbeat and driving guitar/percussion instrumentals, evocative ballads sung in french and english and exhilarating drum jams characterize this dynamic New York duo. Blazing a trail with their trademark gypsy/celtic/folk rock blend, these spirited troubadours tour the US year round playing at festivals, clubs, theaters, conventions, galleries, cafes and house concerts.

In the eighties and nineties, Helland played bass guitar with the bombastic Western MA hardcore punk bands Deep Wound, (which included Dinosaur Jr's J Mascis and Lou Barlow,) and Outpatients. He began performing solo in '95 until the formation of TGN in '05. Samantha Stephenson, Gypsy Nomads singer and percussionist, studied art at The National Academy of Design and Art Students League in New York City. She began her dance training at the Royal School of Dance in England and performed in dance troupes in Boston and New York and studied and played piano throughout her teens. She now pounds on various percussion and croons in several languages as a Gypsy Nomad.

The Gypsy Nomads' critically acclaimed CD, At The Carnival Eclectique, released May 2008, features their eclectic mix of all-drum instrumentals and gypsy celtic inspired songs both in English and French. To hear more samples visit: GypsySamantha
"Frenchy and the Punk!"




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Jan 7 2010 4:14 AM

Check out our brand new BUMPKIN hits "GOLD MINE" and "SMALL TOWN BARBIE (EVEN YO MAMA MIX)!  Let us know if it don't get your knee a bouncin?
Jason

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Jan 5 2010 1:37 AM

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Hope you have a wonderful New Year in 2010 and I'm glad we are friends. Be the best you can be this upcoming year, hold your loved ones close and help someone that needs it, you'll be blessed more than you could ever imagine!

Jason Provencio
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Jan 4 2010 4:15 AM

Happy New Year !!!!!!
keep up !

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Jan 2 2010 8:24 PM

Have a blessed and prosperous 2010!!!
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Jan 2 2010 2:47 AM

Hi, passing by your page to wish you a happy new year : full of joy and music. Ole.
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Jan 1 2010 8:53 AM

Happy New Year!!!!!! :)
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Jan 1 2010 5:21 AM

Happy New Year guys!  Hope 2010 is a great year for you:)

Tiffany
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Jan 1 2010 2:15 AM

Dear S and S...Love you guys!

"Beauty is not in the face,
Beauty is a light in the heart."
-Gibran

May your heart light always shine brightly, my beautiful friends. Wishing you a bright and beautiful New Year filled with peace, joy, prosperity and love. May all your dreams and wishes come true. ~ Love, Light and Blue Moon Blessings ~ Marchella

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piratas de dios



Dec 31 2009 8:55 AM

please forgive me for being gone ~
so many leagues from dark to dawn ~
so many waves to crash upon ~
perhaps it's time to turn the lights on ~

==Larry
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Dec 30 2009 3:39 PM

Hi The Gypsy Nomads, Episode 7 of SPELLFURY is done!!! Please tell your friends if you like it and we also love comments and constructive criticism!


P.S We'd also love it if you could vote for Julie O'Halloran (Druinia on Spellfury) for best female actor on a drama series
at:
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You can vote once a day from the same IP!

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Brightest of Blessings to you and all your love ones...
This year started off with a bang for most after Samhain.
But the Wheel of the Year must keep turning and may it bring
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happiness,
and love
 to all through out the coming year...
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May this season of cheer help the world become a place, full of what we humans CAN do!



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Blessings of Love at Solstice time and always!
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PS  Hope to see you in March at Bube's with Mulina =)
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Happy Holidays
Fantastic 2010
 

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Merry Christmas from the BFM Staff!

Beyond Fantasy Magazine wishes you and your family a wonderful holiday experience!

GONE HOME TO CANADA!

GONE HOME TO CANADA!



Dec 15 2009 10:57 PM


~ Gypsi Moon~

~ Gypsi Moon~



Dec 12 2009 10:19 PM

Have A Blessed Weekend

Thank You For Being Apart Of My Friends Circle

Peace, Gypsi~Moon
GONE HOME TO CANADA!

GONE HOME TO CANADA!



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Good Morning,

I just stopped by for a visit and to say "HI".





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