Now in it's 18th year we have literally performed thousands of shows all over the world from concerts to weddings to corporate and private events and know how to perform for various events and themes! This band was formed by experienced professional musicians including GRAMMY winners and musicians from many famous recording artists and has established itself as a Classy, Unique and Fun group perfect for any event.
We can play a variety of styles and from 1920' songs for Gatsby Parties to BIG BAND swing standards (Sinatra,Buble), Classic hit songs from 20's-2000's, Gypsy Jazz (Django) , WESTERN SWING (Bob Wills), New Orleans Jazz, Classic Rock and Pop, and more! We also add in a female singer for more dance/disco/motown music if needed!
Swing Dancers can be provided to teach guests to dance if requested.
From solo musicians to a 12pc big band, The Texas Gypsies have performed for : concerts, festivals, wedding receptions, corporate events, fundraisers and more. They are able to do both instrumental and vocal music.
Some of the artists our band members have played with are: The Jacksons, Wings, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Texas Playboys, Wynton Marsalis, Tony Bennett, Barbara Mandrell, Blues Brothers and many more!!
We have many recordings of the band playing not on this site so email if you want to hear more. Song list Available on Request. Please check out our song and video samples here and on our website.
VIRTUAL CONCERT AVAILABLE...already filmed at a vintage theater 6pc band!
Recent Highlights for Tx Gypsies:
Awards from National endowment of the Arts, Texas and Midwest Arts Alliance Artist Rosters
Our Original song "Maxwell Swing" was used in the movie "The Smell of Success" (starring Billy Bob Thornton and Tea Leoni)
Our music is used on many TV shows for MTV, Oxygen, E, Fox and more!
Select artist for Texas Commission on the Arts touring roster 2008-2016, The National Endowment on the Arts American Masterpieces, the Mid West Arts Alliance!
Grants available to 501/C3 non profits and city governments to have us perform there!
Featured review in Downbeat Magazine December 2009!
Voted "Best Of Bands" by The Knot Magazine!
2010 and 2011 "Best Band" award Wedding Wire!
WE RAISED $5000 TO DONATE TO "WIPE OUT KIDS CANCER"!
Winner of "The 2008 Swing Group of the Year"...by The National Academy of Western Artists!
Many National and Regional Newspaper,TV and Magazine
Press! Featured Band in INTERNATIONAL MUSICIAN Mag June 2007, The Dallas News Morning News Nov 2007...for new CD "Cafe du Swing"
On the 3rd Don't mess with Texas Cd !(CD review at swing music dot net.)
The First Tx Gyp CD was in the Grammy voting 2005! 2nd CD Cafe du Swing receives much critical praise!
"I Will Survive" (Yes the Disco song) was a #1 download on ITUNES!
Currently on Fox TV daily in North Texas performing the Theme song for Good Day! Fox 4 Holiday promo shown in December using our original Christmas song!
Headlining many festivals and concert series like Taste Addison, Brickfest, Wildflower, voted #1 act at Wildflower Festival 2006 in Dallas Tx above many famous Rock bands!