Description
The French Gypsy Band are a three piece ensemble consisting of guitar, accordion and double bass specialising in French chanson, musette and Gypsy swing. All three members of French Gypsy Music sing in French and in English with an emphasis on lush two and three part harmonies. The French Gypsy Band are renowned for bringing quality performances, professionalism and a joyful bonhomie to each event they perform at. They are available to perform at concerts, wineries, weddings and other celebrations and corporate events and can perform acoustically or with amplification if needed.
Bonjour mes amis! Come and hear the enchanting music of Paris recreated by The French Gypsy Band. Take a trip through the golden age of French musette and chanson with French Gypsy Music, an ensemble specialising in the music of Paris from the 1930's to the 1960's. from the traditional waltz through to tango, gypsy swing and chanson (popular French song), this is music to inspire dancing and reminiscing!
The French Gypsy Band are a three piece ensemble consisting of guitar, accordion and double bass specialising in French chanson, musette and Gypsy swing. All three members of The French Gypsy Band sing in French and in English with an emphasis on lush two and three part harmonies. The French Gypsy Band are renowned for bringing quality performances, professionalism and a joyful bonhomie to each event they perform at. They are available to perform at concerts, wineries, weddings and other celebrations and corporate events and can perform acoustically or with amplification if needed.
The members use their own performances and studies in France to research and further extend the band's authentic sound and repertoire.
French Gypsy Music was enthusiastically received by audiences, (francophones and francophiles alike!) on their 2011 regional Victorian tour where more than one audience member embraced the performers with their words 'You remind us of our wonderful times in Paris"
Other memorable performances include Bastille Day balls; french themed dinners; festivals such as Brisbane's OzManouche Gypsy Jazz festival; concerts at The Boite; Surrey Music Cafe and Glen Eira's Winter Music festival series; the Famous Spiegeltent for the Melbourne festival; functions locally and interstate (Sydney Opera House and Vue de Monde) and numerous private functions.
Tetsimonials
"Congratulations on a superb performance today. Our sincere thanks to you for providing us with such wonderful entertainment. We hope you will come back soon. Yours sincerely, The TBI Friendship Club Volunteers, 17/10/2010"
"fantastic gig!! great venue/great playing/great repertoire!" David B " Glen Eira Spring Music Festival, Hopetoun Gardens, Elsternwick 9/10/11
"Just got back from the honeymoon, thanks again your efforts helped make it a fabulous day for us" (Soren L, 2008 )
"We just wanted to say thanks again for playing at our wedding on Sun 28th – French Gypsy Music really proved to be the perfect choice for the day. We so enjoyed your music, as did our guests (we got lots of comments), and you really added to the enjoyment and ambiance of the occasion. We were only sorry when your time was up! So thanks again." Cheers, Vanessa and Dean 28th August,2011
Thanks again for the excellent performance last Sunday. The feedback was very positive.
Cheers, D H
Event Assistant, Arts and Culture,
Glen Eira City Council
