gypsy fly: News

Hi guys.  Just a little update on what has been  new on the gypsy fly front.  We are finishing up our live concert film (that was shot at the Double Door in Chicago this summer). Right now Timo Video Chicago just sent me a link to where I can watch a private clip. I am watching the first part as I type this and I can’t wait for you guys to see it. If you haven’t seen us play live, you’ll be entertained and want to see us for sure.  

We have a photo shoot at one of our favorite lounges in the Chicago land area on Sunday November 6th. Spending the afternoon surrounded  by pretty women is never a bad thing.  We are working with Dartise Johnson again.  He shot the Silver Or Lead album photos for us and he’s the man.  I can’t wait to see how they come out.

We also have been working on releasing a Live album that was recorded at a different show this summer.  There’s some magic in there as we listen back and we think it’s worth releasing.  We also did two covers that night by the Stereophonics and Alkaline Trio.  We never do covers, so it should be fun thing for you guys to enjoy.  

We have a new Facebook page.  http://www.facebook.com/gypsyflymusic Although we have been busy and not really keeping in touch like we would like, we will have contests and sneak peeks and giveaways via the face book page.  So if you haven’t liked us yet, tell all your friends and get on there.  It’s about to get real fun for us real soon.  

While compiling photos for the credits at the end of the upcoming concert release, it hit us that we have a past that some don’t know about.  So here is our Wikipedia page.  Get your G-fly History on! Haha  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy_Fly     

Keep your eyes peeled for a new look to our website (coming soon!) and some info on the next album.  Yeah I said it…..It’s in the early demo-stage.  But songs are being written slowly and we will sneak an acoustic demo to a special fan via our Facebook page in the upcoming months.  But there will be some contest or quiz you’ll have to pass. Sorry--you got to work for the special stuff!

Also for those of you that saw our concerts drop off the map all of a sudden.  Tommy 2k got a pretty severe case of  tonsillitis in July.  He lost 8 lbs because he couldn’t talk or eat for a few days.  In the following months, anytime he tried to sing his vocal cords would swell and it the pain would return.  He would be ok for a time then it would return.  He finally is recovering and is back to 100% with no relapses or pain (knock on wood) and has been rehearsing again.  

We will talk to you soon guys.  

G-fly

Hi everyone.  A ton of  things are new at G-fly headquarters.  

We would like to thank everyone who came out to the Freedom Bash and Showed your support for a good cause.  The same goes for those who attended John Barleycorn ,in Schaumburg, that very same week.  We had the audio recorded that night .  After listening back to it, we think we might release a live full length online at the end of the summer.  There were definitely some special parts and the sound engineers were on point that night.

Speaking of Live, we are working on the Live @ Double Door DVD as we speak.  The audio is being loaded in, re-mixed and mastered, and the video is going through the same process.  We hope to have that for you by the end of the summer.

Gypsyfly also has a brand new Facebook page.  Click hear to check it out http://www.facebook.com/pages/gypsyfly/101193497568?sk=wall

LIKE it and tell all of your friends.  We will be running some special contests, surveys and doing special things for you guys on that page….so get in there!

We have a new head of marketing for us.  She has helped us out greatly and would like to get some feedback directly from your mouths (or in this case--fingers).  Take a moment and fill out this short online survey so we can be more fan friendly and get inside your thoughts!  Haha
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FXCHSB5

 

More News soon!  
Gypsyfly

 

Hello everyone.

We have a show this Saturday (June 11th) that is pretty special.  It’s FREE, ALL AGES, and for a good cause.  We are playing at the Hanover Park Township (actually located in Bartlett), for their "Support the Troops" festival called Freedom Bash.   The location is 250 S. Route 59 - Bartlett IL 60103.  


We will take the stage at 6:00 p.m. and play an extended set. There is a Beer Garden and it is indeed an outdoor festival so it should be a ton of fun, and it's for a good cause. Go to www.freedombash.com for a complete lineup and how to donate goods to your armed forces.  There are also activities like there would be at typical festival.  


We love playing outside and have a nice set list planed with some surprises.  Come enjoy the weather with us.  If it turns ugly there are tents that cover the stage and surrounding area so you won’t get soaked, and we won’t get cancelled.

 

see you SAT!!!!----gypsyfly

Gypsyfly is playing a double bill. Two concerts in one week. One is on Saturday June 11th. It is at the Hanover Township Support the Troops Festival. Admission is Free and it is ALL AGES. We will take the stage at 6:00 p.m. and play an extended set. There is a Beer Garden and it is indeed an outdoor festival so it should be a ton of fun, and it's for a good cause. Go to www.freedombash.com for a complete lineup and how to donate goods to your armed forces. The address is 250 S. Route 59 - Bartlett IL 60103.

Thursday June 16th we are also playing at John Barleycorn in Schaumburg. This is a 21 and older show. The cover charge is only $5. Included in the $5 cover is a 1 drink ticket redeemable for a specialty drink of your choice***. Doors open at 8p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. The room is pretty awesome. The stage is huge, and the sound there is great. Not to mention, the room is pretty great as well. Overall cool place. We never really play the burbs, so if you've been missing our shows in the city, this is your best bet!
The address is 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60173

 

A Gypsy Fly show for only $5 and a free ride to the city!

 

But, that's not all... Attend the show, and you get a chance to appear in the live DVD!

 

Such a deal... And, we'll even get you home by 11 p.m., so you can get your beauty sleep.

 

Want to ride with us? E-mail T2k@gypsyfly.net to secure your seat.

 

Act now, save money! Get $5 Tickets or pay $10 at the door.

 

In case you missed the radio interview Sunday.  Here it is.  Click to listen!

www.podcastfearless.com/nmb/index.php?id=1869

Hey guys a little update we will be shooting our live concert ,at the Double Door in Chicago, Wednesday May 18th.  There will be a camera crew there to shoot it for an upcoming DVD release.  You can get tickets for $10 the day of the show, or $5 in advance at the following link  



http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/38401?__utma=1.1122259304.1302298733.1304174076.1304453510.10&__utmb=1.1.10.1304453510&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1304453510.10.11.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=double%20door.com&__utmv=-&__utmk=221830552

Buy typing in the name gypsyfly  you can get those tickets at a discounted rate of $5.  There will also be a FREE bus ride from the burbs to the City for those of you who are interested.  This way you don’t have to pay to park, or pay for gas ect.  So for $5 you get a ride to the concert, get to be in our DVD and get a ride home.  Talk about economically friendly!! Lol  Helping save green in more than one way!  E-mail T2k@gypsyfly.net to secure a seat on that bus.

We will be on fearless Radio this Sunday (May 8th) at 3:00 p.m. to promote the Double Door show.  So after your Mother’s Day celebration, come hang with us and be apart of the interview.  Go to http://www.fearlessradio.com and click the LISTEN NOW button to hear it.  Hear is how to be apart of the interview by sending in your questions and comments:

To listen: http://www.fearlessradio.com/ , click Listen Now
 
IM questions: fearlessradio00 on AIM Yahoo;
fearlessradio on MSN
 
Tweet questions: www.twitter.com/fearlessradio
 

We will also be in the Daily Herald on Friday May 13th in their “concert listings” section.  More to come as always.  Thank you for the support and we will see you on Wednesday May 18th when we tear that place up!  

---gypsy fly---

 

Our Radio interview has been podcast and you can listen to it by clicking here:  

http://www.podcastfearless.com/nmb/audio/podcast-2011-02-12-76735.mp3

 

g-fly

Hey Guys the radio interview is re-scheduled for This Saturday on http://www.Fearlessradio.com/ @ 5:00 p.m.

 

to be apart of it by

IM:fearless00 on AIM + yahoo IM: fearlessradio on MSN
Tweet: www.twitter.com/fearlessradio
To listen: http://www.fearlessradio.com/ / click LISTEN NOW

 

 

Radio interview had been canceled :( sorry guys we will have a re-scheduled date ASAP!  They are still getting pounded with lake-effect snow and Taxi's are not running.  They spent the night sleeping on the couches at the station and are still there.  We wouldn't be guaranteed a Cab ride from the train station to the radio station so we can't do it.  Also the train line we take hit a car this morning and the times are running on a Sunday schedule--but screwed up....

Should have a make-up date in a  few days or this weekend at the latest.  Sorry again!  

T2k / g-fly

Gypsyfly will be on Fearless Radio.com to promote our new video starring Sydney Moran. The show is called New Music Binge. The release of the video is on Valentine's Day. So if your cozy in your blizzard snuggie--listen to us brave the elements to entertain you. And fire in some questions!


OK!--- To listen: http://www.fearlessradio.com/ , click Listen Now
IM questions: fearlessradio00 on AIM Yahoo; fearlessradio on MSN
Tweet questions: www.twitter.com/fearlessradio

Be apart of the interview! ask questions ect. This keeps us on our toes and makes it extremely fun for us because we like to adlib in these situations so it doesn't get stale. P.S. there's no FCC so you can use adult language and not get in trouble---we have been guilty of this many times...  but beware if that language turns you off, or your around young kids.....sometimes the questions we get asked by fans and hosts get pretty adult pretty quick.  So listener discretion is advised.

 

Hey everyone.  Our new music video for "Play With Fire" will be premiering right on this very website on February 14th.  That's right, Valentine's Day.  Click back here to see the video on our home page.  If you want the video sent to your phone via e-mail or just e-mail, sign up for our e-mailing list on the home page of http://www.gypsyfly.net.  We worked really hard on this video along with a bunch of talented people.  Special Thanks to: Lou Hinkhouse, Tim Morris, Dartise Johnson, Sydney Moran, John Kirsch, and all the motorcycle riders. 

 

We will also be on Fearless Radio the first week in February talking about the video.  We will have the date posted as well as when and where you can hear it!

 

More news later!

 

Thanks for the support as always!

gypsyfly

 

Hi everyone. Welcome to August! We will be shooting one of the last two shots we have for our music video…tomorrow. Lets just say it’s on a rooftop in Chicago and is the ending of the music video. The new video is looking great. The chase scene was especially fun to shoot. We’ll let you know when it will premier and how to get your paws on it / request it soon.

Speaking of requesting. Have you requested us on Fearless Radio yet? If you haven’t here is a link to do just that. Spread it around and get us climbing up their radio charts!!!! It literally takes seconds, www.fearlessradio.com, click the Big Blue Request Button, and browse their play list to request our music. Get us into the Fearless Five!

At the end of the month we will be playing back in Chicago at The Abbey Pub. It’s a Friday night. Tell your friends and we’ll see you there. It’s a new venue that we haven’t played in the past so, we are excited to rock the place! There’s something about playing a venue for the first time. We always tear it up. We’ll see you there. The details are below. P.S. If you still don’t have a copy of Silver Or Lead. Pick one up in the Merch section. Since you are on our e-mail list, you are able to get a free digital copy by e-mailing t2k@gypsyfly.net with the subject DOWNLOAD. We will e-mail you a code and give you further instructions.

We will be returning to Fearless Radio’s New Music Binge. We will be doing an on-air interview on Tuesday, June 22nd at 6:00 p.m. These are always pretty funny as we like to goof around with the host. But beware: Fearless Radio is an internet Radio station . So, colorful language and adult subject matter are usually used. Listen by going here : http://www.fearlessradio.com/ and clicking the Listen Now button.

Also, be apart of the interview! IM questions and Tweet questions. This will let us have fun by answering your questions and keeps us on our toes. Then we’re improvising which is when we are at are best. It will make the interview special for us and you! So show your love and show the whole world (Fearless is streamed all over) what’s on your mind and that you dig our music!

Here are the details:

To listen: http://www.fearlessradio.com/ , click Listen Now @ 6:00 p.m. on June 22nd (Tues.)

To IM questions: fearlessradio00 on AIM Yahoo; fearlessradio on MSN

Tweet questions: www.twitter.com/fearlessradio

REMEMBER We are Playing Our First ALL AGES show in well…….ages..LOL Come out and we’ll tear the house down!

Here is a teaser for the new music video we are working on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAr45IzOzw4

 

We are resuming shooting shortly.  Till then we have been rehearsing for live shows.  Here's an ALL AGES show that you'll be able to go to!  Don't miss us playing in the Suburbs for the first time in years!  We never dissapoint.  The time of the show will be announced soon!

 

 

If you don't have a copy of SIlver Or Lead yet!  What are you doing? LOL

 

Hey everyone,

We’ve been really busy since the new album has come out and it’s left you with a lack of updates. So, from here on out we’ll try to do better! All may have seemed quiet, but we have been working on a new music video for you. We have a heavy day of shooting on Sunday April 25^th. The new video is for “Play With Fire” off our new album Silver Or Lead. Which is available here: http://gypsyfly.net/products.html (if you don’t have one already). We are working with the same director that did our last video, and some new talented members of the crew. There was a photo shoot for the video last week and I’m excited to finish this production. It’s an action video. We’ll keep the details a secret …..for now! We’ll leak little by little out, until it’s time to view it. We’ll let you in on some behind the scenes stuff through our new blog. We are doing things we have never done before which is leaving us all excited.

We will start playing out in about a month. We have shows booked, we just want to wait until the video is done to start hitting it. We have been rehearsing hard (as usual) so the live show we’ll be on pace with what your use to getting from us! There’s even an all ages show in the mix. We’ll have more info on how, where and when you’ll be able to catch us live next month. Till then…tell all of your friends about Silver Or Lead and we’ll see you soon!

G-fly

An undeniably catchy mix of metal and pop punk, Gypsyfly can without a doubt “rawk!” with the best of them, which is readily apparent on “You’re Gonna Get It” and the closing number, “The Day Night Ended.” However, this hybrid of genres doesn’t work for every track on Silver Or Lead. Ballads like “Don’t Worry” as well as the guitar-driven “Play With Fire” are just a couple of examples where the contrasts in musical ideologies are hardly a perfect match.

(www.gypsyfly.net)
– Dean Ramos

Wednesday, January 27th we will be playing live at the Double Door.  The show is 21 and older.  We are opening that night , so get there by 7:30 p.m.  Also, If you live in the north-west suburbs and would like a cheap transportation option, e-mail T2k@gypsyfly.net.  A bus has been rented to take people to and from the Double Door.  The bus leaves at 5:30 p.m. and will make a return around 10:00 p.m.  This will be the first show for our new album Silver or Lead. 

 

If you don't have a copy yet you can get it here  http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/silver-or-lead/id344944113 

Or if you want a FREE digital copy e-mail T2k@gypsyfly.net with the subject Download code, and you'll get further instructions.

And if you want merchandise you can go here http://www.gypsyfly.net/hostbaby2/preview/products/player=on:style=885

 

You can also get a hard copy of "Silver Or Lead" there (if you'd like to pay for one).  Or, you can get one for FREE at live shows.

See you on the 27th @ 7:30 p.m.

P.S. the traffic on our websitehas been off the scale lately...thanks to you guys!  Keep it up!  Forward this link to your friends http://www.gypsyfly.net

the following questions were submitted by you!  Here are your answers!

 

 

What's your favorite song on this album?

 

T2k: Mine is play with fire. I'm sure the other guys would each have a different answer. I like the element of danger, and liking or needing it. That song deals with that. It's about a girl but it applies to it none the less.

 

What's the album about?

 

Ash: It's not a themed record but there is a common feeling to all of our albums. With the climate we're in right now some people are being pushed to the limit. We've all felt this before and you'd be surprised what one can be capable of. The first song written was “Silver or Lead”, which means money or bullet. Spanish assassins used to ask that of their targets before they'd kill them, It means pay me or I'll kill you. We operate in black and white. We're old school. There's right and wrong but when you're wronged you want to take some type of revenge..which feels right and justified, but is ultimately wrong ..LOL. So it deals with all of those emotions.

 

What's different / how have you changed as a band since your last CD?

 

JJ: Wow, good question. I know we must have changed a little bit. I can't put my finger on it though. But we always have the same work ethic and desire to get better. We know what we do and get more comfortable with that. I think we let another side of us show on this album. We were more confident as songwriters showing a wider variety of emotions.

 

Where did you record it?

 

Ash: Our studio..Baby Monitors.

 

Did you do anything different in recording?

 

JJ: We all recorded in the same room, at the same time. We wanted that energy to come across. Anyone who had seen us live in the past always commented on how our live show was so energetic. We have been trying to find a way to capture that for years....This album is closer to our live show than the others.

 

What inspires you while recording, or what do you listen to:

 

T2k: It depends what mood I'm in or what stage of recording we're at. If I'm getting burnt out I need something drastically different. I personally will listen to Tahiti 80, the Doves or some R+B like John Legend or Neyo. If I'm studying structure, I listen to stuff more in our wheel house. Sugarcult, Stereophonics, AFI, the Used , the Living End, Unwritten law and many more. When I'm listening as a mixer, something that's similar to what I'm mixing or has exciting elements that catch my attention.

 

 

Are the songs mostly about yourselves or others on this CD? Is It stuff you experienced or fiction?

 

T2k: The music is more of a mood thing. The lyrics are more about people around us. Friends, enemies, girlfriends past present...future LOL. On this CD we were more aware of our people around us struggling with certain things. There are songs on here about people that will never know it's about them. Then we try to approach it lyrically by putting ourselves in their shoes.

What kind Of Drumsticks does Ash use?

 

ASH: LOL......Vic Firth 5A's (woodtip)

 

Silver Or Lead is available now!

For a FREE Digital copy e-mail T2k@gypsyfly.net

CD's will be released next week!

 The digital version of the album is out now! If you don't have it yet.... e-mail T2k@gypsyfly.net .  It's Free.  You'll get a code for the player on our home page at gypsyfly.net

 The CD release date will be next Tues.  Then available through the internet on various distributors soon after.

 If you missed the Radio interview from last Friday at Fearless Radio podcast it here

http://www.podcastfearless.com/nmb/audio/podcast-2009-11-20-38520.mp3

If you like looking at the lyrics for the albums you have go to the music section of our website and they can be found there.

More soon!

Gypsy fly will return to Fearless Radio on Friday Nov. 20th (this Friday) from 5-6 p.m.They will be a guest on New Music Binge. Click here to stream it live on Friday!http://www.fearlessradio.com/cms/index.php/Listen-Now.html You'll be alble to get a sneak peak / listen of their new album before it's released Nov. 24th.



Also.... The photographer for our new album (out Nov. 24th) has posted a new blog. We're in it. To read it click here: http://dartise.com/blog/?p=165


Don't forget if you want to pre=order the album you'll need to e-mail T2k@gypsyfly.net



Here is how it works. We will have download cards available at shows. If you would like to pre-order the album (which is still FREE it's just for inventory reasons), send an e-mail to T2k@gypsyfly.net and we will send you back a redeem code. It works like an I-tunes gift card. You will then take the code and type it in at http://www.gypsyfly.net . There will be a widget there that will allow you to type in your code (given to you through e-mail) and receive the download version of the album. Forward this e-mail to whoever may want one and they can do the same. This offer is limited to the initial run of cards that will come off the press before the 24th. So get those e-mails in quick. We will have hard copies as usual. We will let you know where those are available. Hard copies are available at shows for FREE as always and online at various companies that will be linked from our website for a reasonable amount. More to come soon. So pre-order Silver Or Lead and enjoy on the 24th!!

The new album Silver Or Lead will be available on November 24th. We are taking pre-orders now at T2k@gypsyfly.net . Here is how it works. We will have download cards available at shows. If you would like to pre-order the album (which is still FREE it's just for inventory reasons), send an e-mail to T2k@gypsyfly.net and we will send you back a redeem code. It works like an I-tunes gift card. You will then take the code and type it in at http://www.gypsyfly.net . There will be a widget there that will allow you to type in your code (given to you through e-mail) and receive the download version of the album. Forward this e-mail to whoever may want one and they can do the same. This offer is limited to the initial run of cards that will come off the press before the 24th. So get those e-mails in quick. We will have hard copies as usual. We will let you know where those are available. Hard copies are available at shows for FREE as always and online at various companies that will be linked from our website for a reasonable amount. More to come soon. So pre-order Silver Or Lead and enjoy on the 24th!!

P.S. Allot of e-mails have been asking how they can help. If you are grateful that the album is for FREE. Tell your friends and go to shows! If you want to help out in a financial capacity, go to the store section of gypsyfly.net. If you like something buy it.

Thanks as always guys. Hope you like the album!
G-fly

It's time. Tuesday November 24th gypsyfly will release their new full length titled Silver Or Lead. The track listing is as follows:

1.Intro
2.Silver Or Lead
3.Play With Fire
4.Waiting For Sorry
5.Pass Me The Dynamite
6.You Don't Know Me
7.Don't Worry
8.You're Gonna Get It
9.Heart Caves In
10.Forever
11.The Day Night Ended

In the upcoming weeks it will get real busy as we re-introduce ourselves to you after a year away in the studio. We will have a 2 part pod-cast previewing our whole entire album. Here we will answer questions from you about the new album. To submit a question write an e-mail to T2k@gypsyfly.net. There will also be an online text portion put up on the website. The websites will have new pictures up and a new look. There will be contests for you too win and advanced copy of the album. There will be new Merchandise available for you to buy.

If you want to be apart of the G-fly street team....also e-mail T2k@gypsyfly.net and we will let you know how you can help!

Thanks and stay tuned! We will let you know when all of the above is happening, Until then, we can't wait for you to hear it. Send those e-mails!

gypsyfly

Hey guys, sorry for the lack of updates but we’ve been really busy trying to finish the CD. We recently recorded the drums, Bass, guitars, and vocals for the last song. We are just mixing it. We have some little odds and ends to add here or there to certain songs, then we’re done. We should finish those within the week. We have some people coming in to do some talking vocal tracks this week. Some ladies we know have been nice enough to help us out. The artwork is already been pre-designed for the album and all were waiting on is getting everyone scheduled for these last sessions. Then we are done! There are also some new photos is the photo gallery on our website. They are from the Double Door show that we came out of the studio to play on July 23rd. There are more photos on our face book and myspace pages. If you go to the link section on our website there are links to take you there. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter! We have been contacted by some of our favorite venues to play there and we’re holding off till the album has a release date set. Then we will be back to a regular concert schedule!

Thanks for all of the e-mails and anticipation for the album. It will be out soon! You won’t be disappointed!

Hi everyone and Happy 4th of July.

We have a little surprise of our own for you! We put new teaser samples of three new songs on our website, myspace and pure volume. These songs aren’t final mixes or mastered yet but you’ll get the idea. We have had allot of people asking to hear something so we thought we’d tease you s little bit. We are choosing someone to master the album now and have it down between a few.

We are also shooting the album cover this Monday (6:00 a.m.) in Chicago. We have a cool concept and some really talented people we are fortunate to work with. So, we’re excited. Today is rehearsing and getting clothes together for the photo shoot. Then a little relaxation tomorrow and back to work.

The Double Door will be here soon (July 22nd) and we are looking forward to getting out of the studio and playing live. We are playing all new songs from our new After that we have once last track to record and then the album is done. We are hoping for the end of summer but we don’t want to shoot a date and then rush it. It depends on how long the post-production, mastering and artwork / pressing takes.

We are also on Twitter now so you can follow us here
http://twitter.com/gypsyflynet
And we are on Facebook here
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1840968816&ref=profile
And Myspace

www.myspace.com/gypsyfly
Purevolume
http://www.purevolume.com/gypsyfly
And obviously our official site
http://www,gypsyfly.net

Take care and see you at Double Door the 26th of July!!!