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Functions and Parties
Sample Repertoire The Gypsy Pickers for your function The Gypsy Pickers have a solid reputation as a top live band for functions and events. They have years of experience performing for events in NZ, Australia and USA, and tour regularly throughout New Zealand. The Gypsy Pickers have an extensive repertoire of well loved hits from the 60's to the present and a diverse mix of jazz, blues, roots, reggae, rock, latin, soul, bluegrass, kiwi classics, originals and fun novelty tunes to suit the occasion. This is a high energy multi-instrument duo who sound like way more than two people - without using any backing tracks. The Gypsy Pickers' show can move from a quality dining or concert experience to floor shaking evocative dance music, consistently pleasing crowds of all ages. The Gypsy Pickers are committed to helping make your event a success. They pride themselves in providing a professional service, excellent quality live music and a great nights entertainment. They have an extensive repertoire and are happy to work with you to provide a show that suits your event and age groups. Visit our biography page to read more about the Gypsy Pickers. You can also listen to recordings of our music here on our website. Take into account that our original recordings are often a little different to the material and styles performed live. We provide a full PA Sound System, including the PA set up and pack up. We also provide a CD player for background music when we take a short break or for if there's a special song on CD you'd like to play as part of the celebrations. Both Ron Valente and Lindy Valente are also available as solo performers for small functions and parties.
"Thankyou so much for your amazing music at our wedding. You were absolutely amazing and knew how to get the guests up and moving. We will definitely recommend you in the future!" - Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter
"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. We had so many comments on how great you guys were and everyone loved it. We can not thank you enough as the music adds a huge part to the day, so a big THANK YOU. We will not be hesitating in recommending you to friends." - Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter "We were at the Wine & Food festival yesterday and we got such a buzz listening to your music! You sounded great and we can't wait for you to play at our wedding!" - Wedding planner and Event Marketing Manager "I just wanted to say thanks again for such a fantastic night. Everyone has commented on how awesome you guys were. You have amazing energy and incredible talent." - Event co-ordinator "Thank you so much for helping make Saturday night so much fun, I've had nothing but positive feedback and everyone loved your music - even people I've never seen dance before were up there going for it. Thanks again, we had so much fun!" - Newly-wed thankyou letter "Just wanted to quickly touch base again to thank you so much for such a great performance last night! You guys did such a good job! You really set the tone for such a fun night. We received so many good comments and people asking how they could get ahold of your music! Thank you so much again."- Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter
"We had a really awesome time, everyone especially enjoyed the hoe-down, you really know how to bring the best out of people, hit the nail on the head every song." - Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter "Just wanted to give you both a very big thank you for Saturday night... You were fantastic, we had lots of great comments and I would highly recommend you." - Event co-ordinator "It was a great night! Perfect for the audience and great to see everyone dancing. Thanks again for your awesome music." - Event co-ordinator "Lot's of people have asked who the band is and we've had some great comments when we've mentioned your name. Can't wait!" - Wedding planner "Ron and Lindy, we wanted to thank you very much for the fantastic music you played for us at our wedding. Our guests are still talking about it!" - Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter "THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, FOR GIVING IT TO ME!" on my birthday! What a FABULOUS night we had. I think it was my best birthday ever. We all LOVED your music" - Birthday event planner's thankyou letter "The reception was fantastic I don't even remember how many people, both young and old, told me how fantastic the music was! Thanks so much for helping to make our wedding day a day we will remember forever." - Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter "Thank you for your lovely music and the great energy you contributed to our wedding. The dance floor was always packed which speaks for everyones enjoyment!" - Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter "Lindy I really appreciate all your communication, it makes things easy and has been a big help with organising things." - Event Organiser "We just thought - "We have to have the Gypsy Pickers!" - Happy wedding planner "We were very happy with how everything went especially the music, it really made the party. Thanks again, you guys are a class act!" - Party Planner "A bit scared (booking a band) sight unseen. But a brilliant job! Thankyou." - Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter
"The Gypsy Pickers (Valentes) are experienced entertainers who play and sing with a light-hearted vitality. Years of touring internationally and with various well received recordings to their credit, make them a sure crowd pleaser for your wedding." - The Nelson Mail (Weddings feature) "High spirited, good time, foot stomping music
with the power of soul!" "The Gypsy Pickers really are a treat to see."
"When local duo the Gypsy Pickers
play here, the place bursts its macrocarpa seams." "Ron and Lindy Valente must be very happy with this new CD...it's
an absolute gem." "The Gypsy Pickers have opted to put on ice
an offer to tour Europe from a promoter who handles Sting, Jethro
Tull and other mega-concert acts, to remain in Far Northern Queensland
at least until October. That's good news for Port Douglas music-lovers,
who have taken the acoustic duo to their hearts." "Finger-picking good!" "Gypsy Pickers - I love your enthusiasm!" "Michael Gabour's Court House Hotel at Port Douglas has been named Queensland's 'Best Entertainment Venue' in the 1996 Australian Hotels Association American Express National Awards for Excellence. ...This week's entertainment at the Court House comprises ...the Gypsy Pickers." "The harmonies are so beautiful the two voices are like one big voice." "The Gypsy Pickers are an acoustic duo who love live perfomance and it shows as the verve and vigour they play with is guaranteed to get people up and dancing. "The way they play their instruments, and their energy on stage, they really complement each other." "Ron...who has been playing since the age of nine, handles guitar and mandolin and sings. "The Gypsy Pickers are great, great, GREAT!" "The Gypsy Pickers are coming. They are playing here this Friday the 21st. Get ready to be amazed. They are playing from 8.30 so get here early to get a good spot. ." "... was hearing The Gypsy Pickers which was such an amazingly energetic performance and a good choice of songs to get everyone going. Seeing you both perform was a great way to spend our evening. We will have to keep checking your website to see when you might be performing up this way again!! " "Interested in getting a great band for your entertainment? I can recommend the Gypsy Pickers for a fun night!"
Gypsy Pickers - Sample Repertoire Here's a sample repertoire of songs that we perform, besides our popular originals and depending on what's suitable for the occasion. Some of the artists covered in our repertoire: Van Morrison, Jason Mraz, Ben Harper, The Police, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, Ray Charles, Joss Stone, Johny Cash, The Pogues, The Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Simon and Garfunkle, Bob Marley, Tiki Taane, Eva Cassidy, CCR, Dropkick Murphys, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lauryn Hill, Norah Jones, Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, Lead Belly, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Earl, and many more. Sample Repertoire
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