The Bright Size Gypsies

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Member Since: 6/22/2006
Band Website: simonsaysproductions.co.uk
Band Members: Simon Harris (Composer/Arranger/Guitar/Vocals) -Frank Moon (Guitar/Banjo and Backing Vocals) -Joe Broughton (Violin) -Tom Chapman (World Kit and Backing Vocals) -Ruth Goller (Electric Bass)
Influences: Django Reinhardt, Slim and Slam, George and Ira Gershwin, Ravell, Fred T Baker, Bob Marley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bob Dylan, Soft drinks commercials...
Sounds Like: The Bright Size Gypsies possess the rare combination of virtuoso musicianship, skilful composition, inspired arrangements and a fabulous stage presence.Originally inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, The Bright Size Gypsies perform an infectious blend of quirky original material, standard gypsy jazz repertoire and a healthy portion of masterfully re-worked pop classics by artists such as Michael Jackson, the Beatles and Mozart. Their take on Billie Jean is rapidly becoming something of an urban legend and is not to be missed!Since forming in 2005 the band has played with such international artists as Tchavolo Schmitt and Mayo Hubert (featured on ‘Dark Eyes’). The Bright Size Gypsies have astounded sell-out audiences at numerous venues including Symphony Hall Foyer (2005) Birmingham and Shambala Festival (2007), where many viewed them as the highlight of the festival. "The Bright Size Gypsies Jumpin' hot club to mellow downhome swing oroonie. Vaut!!" Natty Bo (Ska Cubano)
Record Label: Simon Says Productions
Type of Label: Indie