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Peavey & The Grammies
Peavey Electronics celebrated along with NARAS and the Governor of Mississippi a night of The Blues with Mississippi artists. Favorite Grammy winners like Brandy, Mavis Staples, and Paul Overstreet performed along with Eddie Cotton who dazzeled the crowd with his incredible guitar and vocal renditions of BB King classics. Pictured are Gypsy and Peavey's Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer - Courtland Gray. Gypsy has been nominated for 2 Grammies as a writer for Best Contemporary Blues Recording and Best Traditional Blues Album.
Blues Artist Of The Year
This ain't no April Fools joke. The Blues Preacher was awarded "BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR" over the weekend in a ceremony held in Franklin, TN. The independent global music organization INDIEHEAVEN held their annual CIA SUMMIT and winners were announced for the MOMENTUM AWARDS.
Gypsy won the Blues category for his Blues Ministry and new CD The Watchman. Founder and CEO Keith Mohr stated: "GYPSY.. the real deal.. swamp blues right from the heart.. great music!!"
Gypsy won the Blues category for his Blues Ministry and new CD The Watchman. Founder and CEO Keith Mohr stated: "GYPSY.. the real deal.. swamp blues right from the heart.. great music!!"
Metal To Infinity
Check it out, this American veteran of Rock music walked already across numerous stages in 1963...yeah, you read this well! Percussion, vocal duties plus awesome guitar shreddings brought the man through all those years in a very comfortable position. He probably has crossed out ways with falls and stand up but totally respect is on my site for musicians like this.
Spreading the words of God, Gypsy Carns' solo career started back in 1992 but his first recordings dated from 1995. On the hunt for a record deal which he found by TTM Records, a solo album entitled "Prayin' Blues" saw the break of dawn and was everywhere well accepted. While the sun burned hot in 2000, it was time for a second release "Beale Street Swing" (Nightfly Records). Nearly 40 radio stations around the world gave this support by airplay so the name Gypsy Carns got more and more reputation and more albums were on the way!
"Revelation Blues", "G FoRcE", "Feel Good", "Raw Word", Gospel Train Coming" ( Tribute to Bues legends from the years '20 and '30),...several times rewarded for his great deliveries, Gypsy Carns kept on spreading the words of God no matter what it takes and the train rolled on and on passing by numerous holy places. Being a christian is not been spent on me but have aboslutely no problems with people that, however who feel attracted themselves by that! So far this short retrospection of Mr. Gypsy Carns long running, amazing career which is certain and in order not yet over and out.
Gypsy Carns' newest output "The Watchman" is unleashed in full glory. This is album number 8 and recommended for all those into Bleus Rock / Hard Rock and Southern Rock also. Due to i've never heard something from this rockin' preacher, it's an album that songs real good. The Spirit of 'Rock' is totally on and i can live with that. This is NOT a Metal album, instead GC delivers the goods with his own way of music. Strong voice, straight to the point with tone ladders very stable! Also armed with great guitar moves, dobro and harmonica using...all sounds like a mixture of Demon / Rory Gallagher and Blackfoot-Molly Hatchet to me.
Audiblely and quite unusual on "The Watchman" are two bass players and two drummers. Be sure these guys to know perfect where they are...a real good understanding among the musicians is remarkable...the spirit is on!! Maybe GC's music was more Gospel or Bluesy minded, to me "The Watchman" brings on a real good feel of Hard Rock music. Concerning the production of this work, you don't have to be afraid...it's just darn good! Twelve songs played and praised by this messenger of God, i'd like to recommend it all to worldwide rockers, blues magnets and bikers so follow your hearts and wheels and let the good times roll. Unite and have a blast! Contact president of TTM Records Tom Michaels to order at: trailertrashmusic@comcast.net MY POINTS: 82 / 100
Spreading the words of God, Gypsy Carns' solo career started back in 1992 but his first recordings dated from 1995. On the hunt for a record deal which he found by TTM Records, a solo album entitled "Prayin' Blues" saw the break of dawn and was everywhere well accepted. While the sun burned hot in 2000, it was time for a second release "Beale Street Swing" (Nightfly Records). Nearly 40 radio stations around the world gave this support by airplay so the name Gypsy Carns got more and more reputation and more albums were on the way!
"Revelation Blues", "G FoRcE", "Feel Good", "Raw Word", Gospel Train Coming" ( Tribute to Bues legends from the years '20 and '30),...several times rewarded for his great deliveries, Gypsy Carns kept on spreading the words of God no matter what it takes and the train rolled on and on passing by numerous holy places. Being a christian is not been spent on me but have aboslutely no problems with people that, however who feel attracted themselves by that! So far this short retrospection of Mr. Gypsy Carns long running, amazing career which is certain and in order not yet over and out.
Gypsy Carns' newest output "The Watchman" is unleashed in full glory. This is album number 8 and recommended for all those into Bleus Rock / Hard Rock and Southern Rock also. Due to i've never heard something from this rockin' preacher, it's an album that songs real good. The Spirit of 'Rock' is totally on and i can live with that. This is NOT a Metal album, instead GC delivers the goods with his own way of music. Strong voice, straight to the point with tone ladders very stable! Also armed with great guitar moves, dobro and harmonica using...all sounds like a mixture of Demon / Rory Gallagher and Blackfoot-Molly Hatchet to me.
Audiblely and quite unusual on "The Watchman" are two bass players and two drummers. Be sure these guys to know perfect where they are...a real good understanding among the musicians is remarkable...the spirit is on!! Maybe GC's music was more Gospel or Bluesy minded, to me "The Watchman" brings on a real good feel of Hard Rock music. Concerning the production of this work, you don't have to be afraid...it's just darn good! Twelve songs played and praised by this messenger of God, i'd like to recommend it all to worldwide rockers, blues magnets and bikers so follow your hearts and wheels and let the good times roll. Unite and have a blast! Contact president of TTM Records Tom Michaels to order at: trailertrashmusic@comcast.net MY POINTS: 82 / 100
Sanctuary International Interview
Rock And Roll Gypsy
December 5, 2007
He worked for one of the largest guitar companies in the world - and hung out with George Harrison, Slash, Eddie Van Halen - even the Rolling Stones. Find out what Gypsy Carns is up to today!
Pastor Bob from the legendary Rock N Roll church "Sanctuary International" invited Gypsy to his "Starbucks Confessional". Find out about Gyspy's tenure with Gibson Guitars, his music ministry, and Gypsy's latest move to Peavey Electronics. A great interview and it can be heard online at:
http://www.sanctuaryinternational.com/
tough talk ... intimate details
What does it take to get through life - especially when there are significant bumps in the road? This broadcast is dedicated to finding answers to life’s most difficult situations. These are real people talking about real situations in their lives. It is our hope that you will learn from their mistakes and challenges, and find answers to your own circumstances. Please don’t forget to tell Pastor Bob what you think about the show and your suggestions for future shows. You can contact him at SanctuaryInternational.com
December 5, 2007
He worked for one of the largest guitar companies in the world - and hung out with George Harrison, Slash, Eddie Van Halen - even the Rolling Stones. Find out what Gypsy Carns is up to today!
Pastor Bob from the legendary Rock N Roll church "Sanctuary International" invited Gypsy to his "Starbucks Confessional". Find out about Gyspy's tenure with Gibson Guitars, his music ministry, and Gypsy's latest move to Peavey Electronics. A great interview and it can be heard online at:
http://www.sanctuaryinternational.com/
tough talk ... intimate details
What does it take to get through life - especially when there are significant bumps in the road? This broadcast is dedicated to finding answers to life’s most difficult situations. These are real people talking about real situations in their lives. It is our hope that you will learn from their mistakes and challenges, and find answers to your own circumstances. Please don’t forget to tell Pastor Bob what you think about the show and your suggestions for future shows. You can contact him at SanctuaryInternational.com
The Metal Preacher
Gypsy Carns - The Metal Preacher
Matthew Hoffman, Hardrock Haven Magazine; Nov 26, 2007
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Gypsy Carns
The Watchman Independent
by Matthew Hoffman
Staff Writer
Comments: Gypsy Carns is the Metal Preacher. Armed with only a guitar, a harmonica and his voice he takes on the Devil all around the world. He has been performing his version of Jesus rock/blues since 1963 and has recorded albums since 1966. His most recent foray into this is entitled The Watchman and is available for purchase now.
The Nashville native is seen as a musicianary, a man that spreads the word of God through his brilliant instrumentation. The music is biker metal with blues and a bit of country undertones thrown in. Carns sings of the coming of Jesus, uses dozens of Bible verses and lights up guitars like a savage. The songs are light and easy to the ears, average three minutes in length and include a very positive message.
The first song is “The Battle Rages On,” a song about the wars that are presently being waged around the globe. The vocals are good for this genre a raspy, heavy and deep Steppenwolf styled approach that are easy to understand. The track is basic biker metal with heavy guitars thundering through the simple riffs.
The next cut “Sound the Trumpet” is pretty much the same solid heavy mixture with a bit of distortion guitar lead thrown in at the end.
The slide guitars played on “Jerusalem in Ruins” and “Sanctify’d News” deliver some really unique tones, making these two of the best cuts on the record.
“Searchin” really has a bluesy/country feel to it with a twang to the guitars mixed into the metal music in a message about people reading their Bibles.
“Stand firm until the end, God will save us, its true my friends” is one of his positive messages in the song “End of the Age.”
In “Pray for Love,” Carns calls for people to pray for men to love one another, thereby helping to eliminate the wars on this earth.
“12 Rainbows” sees Gypsy light up the guitars and deliver some pretty aggressive lead work alongside his message.
“Save Jerusalem” is a straight blues track that sees pretty acoustic styling played by Carns.
This is a cool quality CD and one that should be heard by America’s youth alongside all the hate mongering death and black metal. It’s a great thing to see a gifted musician create quality Christian music!
Band Members
Gypsy-Electric Slide guitars; Dobros; Acoustic 12 string; Harmonica, Vocals
Joe Dile-Bass, Acoustic Bass, & Backing Vocals
Chris Dile - Drums, Percussion and Backing Vocals
Track listing:
The Battle Rages On
Sound The Trumpet
Under A Rainbow Sky
Jerusalem In Ruins
Sanctify’d News
Wailin' Wall
End Time Generation
Searchin'
End Of The Age
Pray For Love
12 Rainbows
Save Jerusalem
HRH rating: 7.8/10
Matthew Hoffman, Hardrock Haven Magazine; Nov 26, 2007
[Read Online]
Gypsy Carns
The Watchman Independent
by Matthew Hoffman
Staff Writer
Comments: Gypsy Carns is the Metal Preacher. Armed with only a guitar, a harmonica and his voice he takes on the Devil all around the world. He has been performing his version of Jesus rock/blues since 1963 and has recorded albums since 1966. His most recent foray into this is entitled The Watchman and is available for purchase now.
The Nashville native is seen as a musicianary, a man that spreads the word of God through his brilliant instrumentation. The music is biker metal with blues and a bit of country undertones thrown in. Carns sings of the coming of Jesus, uses dozens of Bible verses and lights up guitars like a savage. The songs are light and easy to the ears, average three minutes in length and include a very positive message.
The first song is “The Battle Rages On,” a song about the wars that are presently being waged around the globe. The vocals are good for this genre a raspy, heavy and deep Steppenwolf styled approach that are easy to understand. The track is basic biker metal with heavy guitars thundering through the simple riffs.
The next cut “Sound the Trumpet” is pretty much the same solid heavy mixture with a bit of distortion guitar lead thrown in at the end.
The slide guitars played on “Jerusalem in Ruins” and “Sanctify’d News” deliver some really unique tones, making these two of the best cuts on the record.
“Searchin” really has a bluesy/country feel to it with a twang to the guitars mixed into the metal music in a message about people reading their Bibles.
“Stand firm until the end, God will save us, its true my friends” is one of his positive messages in the song “End of the Age.”
In “Pray for Love,” Carns calls for people to pray for men to love one another, thereby helping to eliminate the wars on this earth.
“12 Rainbows” sees Gypsy light up the guitars and deliver some pretty aggressive lead work alongside his message.
“Save Jerusalem” is a straight blues track that sees pretty acoustic styling played by Carns.
This is a cool quality CD and one that should be heard by America’s youth alongside all the hate mongering death and black metal. It’s a great thing to see a gifted musician create quality Christian music!
Band Members
Gypsy-Electric Slide guitars; Dobros; Acoustic 12 string; Harmonica, Vocals
Joe Dile-Bass, Acoustic Bass, & Backing Vocals
Chris Dile - Drums, Percussion and Backing Vocals
Track listing:
The Battle Rages On
Sound The Trumpet
Under A Rainbow Sky
Jerusalem In Ruins
Sanctify’d News
Wailin' Wall
End Time Generation
Searchin'
End Of The Age
Pray For Love
12 Rainbows
Save Jerusalem
HRH rating: 7.8/10