shows – Occidental Gypsy http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com Nationally touring acoustic jazz band Sun, 28 Aug 2016 13:25:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.21 http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-OG-SteveRudner300-32x32.jpg shows – Occidental Gypsy http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com 32 32 Review: OG’s Unique Sound Captivates Black Box Crowd http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com/review-ogs-unique-sound-captivates-black-box-crowd/ http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com/review-ogs-unique-sound-captivates-black-box-crowd/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2016 13:25:40 +0000 http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com/?p=1386 read moreReview: OG’s Unique Sound Captivates Black Box Crowd]]>

Review: OG’s Unique Sound Captivates Black Box Crowd 8/20/2016

“…Brett Feldman who proved to be not only a most gifted guitarist but also a keen wit, joked with the audience before turning to guitarist and vocalist Jeremy Frantz for a stirring interpretation of  “Georgia’ on my Mind.”  Mr. Frantz has an intriguing tenor-like range with a strong and clear tone that recalls songsters from the swing era the group seems to embrace…”   [Read Full Review]
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We will be back!

 

Cliff Bell's

 

BluJazzNighttown in Cleveland, OHIO

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photo by Cliff Gerber
photo by Cliff Gerber

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Occidental Gypsy at Me and Thee Coffeehouse, Marblehead, MA, Performance on November 13, 2015

… it takes only a few seconds to realize that these young men have achieved greatness in the mastering this sizzling Django Reinhardt-inspired, jazz/gypsy fusion. They are swift, confident, playful, and full of dynamics in their performance.

… Jeremy Frentz is one of their quick-fingered guitarist and he can also swing a tune vocally, and does so for about half of the tunes. The rest are instrumentals that zip by with the energy of two trains passing in opposite directions.

…Brett Feldman is the other amazing guitarist – he also handles the majority of the stage banter, creating a friendly and lively relationship with the audience.

…another wow factor in the group is the award winning fiddler, Eli Bishop, who also hold the Guinness World Book record for fastest hand clapper – I kid you not – we even get a demonstration.

…Erick the drummer switches from brushes to light sticks for “Douce Ambiance.” His touch is so sensitive on his small, but nice sounding, kit that not many percussionists could approach his skill level

… Before the break Brett convinces us that they have saved their best songs for the second set, and all I can think is, “Is that possible?” You’ll have to go see them to review those songs for yourself. Believe me, it is worth anything you have to pay.  – T Max. (Read full review here)

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A very special shout out to everyone at Me & Thee Coffeehouse in Marblehead for giving us just the right kind of love to kick off our recording session. Peace to all of you and see you soon….

]]> Summer Show and Tell http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com/summer-show-and-tell/ http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com/summer-show-and-tell/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:11:01 +0000 http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com/?p=1135 read moreSummer Show and Tell]]> Thank you again to everyone who made our summer tour so successful, fun and overall amazing. We’ve sold out houses that years ago, we couldn’t have imagined playing, gotten media attention from LA Times, Chicago Tribune and many others, but most of all, we got to meet so many fantastic people along the way.

The season is NOT over, though. We still have a handful more shows coming up in September, so tell your friends and GET GYPSIFIED!

UPCOMING SHOWS

9/17  Community Arts Center,  Williamsport, PA

9/19  Waterloo Festival, Highlands, NJ

9/20  World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA

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