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Gypsy Pickers

The South Island's touring legends

"World class, feel-good music with the power of soul!"

The GYPSY PICKERS are a multi-instrument, songwriting duo known for their engaging live performances that have kept them busy on the local and international touring scene.

These two lively entertainers have a captivating show and an extensive repertoire to suit any function or event. The Gypsy Pickers make music to move you and make you move - with rock, reggae, bluegrass, gypsy, celtic, popular, pacifika, jazz, blues, roots, latin, kiwi classics, originals, well loved hits, and fun novelty pieces to entice and entertain. For a quality concert experience or floor shaking evocative dance music, the Gypsy Pickers are known for consistently pleasing crowds of all ages.

Experts at their craft on hot guitars, mandolin, banjo, melodica, rich vocals and percussion.

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

On this website you can read about 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.
Go to the Contact page to book the Gypsy Pickers for your function or event.


"The GYPSY PICKERS really are a treat to see!"


Listen to and get a free download of our latest recording SHAKY ISLES, a song for Christchurch by the Gypsy Pickers - written after the February earthquake. Features Francis E. Maxino on piano. This song is also available to buy on CD

Shaky Isles Music Video


A new album of Gypsy Pickers originals is in the making!


LISTEN to Gypsy Pickers Music

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

A FEW OF OUR ORIGINALS

Shaky Isles
Listen to and get a free download of our latest recording, SHAKY ISLES, a song for Christchurch by the Gypsy Pickers - written after the February earthquake. Features Francis E. Maxino on piano

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

Every Day
Listen to this popular Reggae-Groove studio original - Gypsy Pickers' Shaky Isles EP (mp3)

Wide Open Spaces
Listen to Wide Open Spaces, an original from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

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

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

Real Me
Listen to a funky soul track - a Gypsy Pickers original (mp3)

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

Baghdad Saloon
Listen to a groovy, tongue-in-cheek song about the war in Iraq - a Gypsy Pickers studio original (mp3) Or watch the video of this song below

Possum Rap Remix
Listen to the notorious Possum Rap - a Gypsy Pickers studio original , comedy rap! (mp3)

Waiheke
Listen to a beautiful song about Lindy's home island, Waiheke - a Gypsy Pickers studio original from 1993 (mp3)

http://www.myspace.com/gypsypickers
Visit our MySpace page to listen to more original recordings.

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COVERS & TRAD

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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


Watch a VIDEO

Gypsy Pickers Music Videos
Watch a selection of videos of the Gypsy Pickers performing their original music


This is the official website of the original and current

GYPSY PICKERS

& BUSHHOUSE MUSIC

You can also visit us at Facebook - www.facebook.com/GypsyPickers

MySpace - www.myspace.com/gypsypickers


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