Member Since: 9/6/2005
Band Website: thegypsynomads.com
Band Members: 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
Blacksmith drum piece at
FAERIE CON 2007
See more video clips on YOUTUBE !
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.
Record Label: E.A.Recordings
Type of Label: Indie