The GYPSY PICKERS are a multi-instrument, songwriting duo who are known for their engaging live performances that have kept them busy on the local and international touring scene for many years. Their live show features sensual vocals, hot & spicy guitars, banjo, mandolin, foot percussion, melodica and other surprises!

These two lively entertainers deliver a captivating show with a diverse repertoire to suit any event. Their music moves from jazz, blues, world, celtic and bluegrass, to latin, roots, reggae and rock for floor shaking evocative dance music, seasoned with well loved hits and topped off with fun novelty pieces to entice and entertain.

The GYPSY PICKERS (aka The Valentes) perform at venues, concerts, festivals, weddings, corporate events, functions and private parties, anywhere in NZ. They're based in Golden Bay, near Nelson, and tour regularly.

On this website you can read about two piece band the GYPSY PICKERS, songwriting and recordings, find out what they're up to, listen to music and buy CDs. Check out the Bio page for more band info. Or go to the News and Performances page to see what's cooking.

New album of Gypsy Pickers originals - "Acoustic Trans-Fusion" is due for release soon.

Below is a mix of studio recorded originals and live venue recordings

Nikau Palm
Listen to South Pacific Reggae from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

Mama Don't Allow
Listen to Bluegrass Stomp, with banjo - Live in Port Douglas, Oz - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

White Boy Blues
Listen to tasty guitar Blues - Live at The Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Fairytale of New York
Listen to an Irish favourite with mandolin - Live at The Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Hit the Road/Walk On
Listen to a snappy little number - Live at The Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Gypsy Jazz
Listen to Gypsy Jazz with guitar and mandolin - Gypsy Pickers acoustic (mp3)

Stormy Weather
Listen to some female Roots-Blues - Live at The Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Brown Eyed Girl
Listen to a Classic - Live at The Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Bit of Magic
Listen to Bit of Magic from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

Voodoo Child
Listen to some out-there guitaring in this acoustic tribute to Jimmy Hendrix - Live at the Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Duelling Banjos
Listen to a crazy Hillbilly tune - Live at the Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Every Day
Listen to a nice Reggae-Groove studio original - Gypsy Pickers' Everyday EP (mp3)

Just Like A Woman
Listen to a Bob Dylan favourite - Live at the Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Big Yellow Taxi
Listen to a popular Rock number - Live at the Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Arizona Reggae Hoedown
Listen to some feel good bluegrass with banjo, from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

Turn Me On
Listen to some cruisy Jazz-Blues - Gypsy Pickers acoustic (mp3)

Aurora
Listen to some Southern Alps Banjo Polka mountain music from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

Real Me
Listen to funky Soul from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

Dancing in the Light of the Moon
Listen to a favourite moon light song from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

Gypsy Pickers Live Videos
Watch a selection of videos of the Gypsy Pickers performing live

Baghdad Saloon Video
Watch a video of Ron Valente's tongue-in-cheek song Baghdad Saloon