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Bass Man
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there!! I got called in at the last minute to play bass in the CUMC Church service. Thank you Jonathan Quigley and yes, We rocked for the Lord. Thank you Macey Mac for my COOL hand carved leather guitar strap!! #Bass, #FathersDay, #praiseandworship, #livemusic, #church
Jammin' in Paris
Backroom Blues Vol. 11 - Reviews
Blues, Blues, Blues we have it and we know it! Here is an excellent review of the latest Blues album released on Bongo Boy Records Backroom Blues Volume Eleven by Various Artists,
review by The Ark of Music - "The version of Gypsy Carns‘ track Stock Market Blues included on this compilation is a stellar live rendition of their single, speaking loud and clear to the working man with money lost in the stock market. It’s a modern take on a classic melancholy blues theme, with a lead guitar that perfectly blends modern and classic blues elements alongside a growling lead vocal."
In another radio review - "A nice sense of dark comedy emerges within the verses, ones that jest about how easy it is to lose money in the stock market. Honestly the live setting of the sound too helps to imbue it with that raw grit that makes the blues so fascinating."
review by The Ark of Music - "The version of Gypsy Carns‘ track Stock Market Blues included on this compilation is a stellar live rendition of their single, speaking loud and clear to the working man with money lost in the stock market. It’s a modern take on a classic melancholy blues theme, with a lead guitar that perfectly blends modern and classic blues elements alongside a growling lead vocal."
In another radio review - "A nice sense of dark comedy emerges within the verses, ones that jest about how easy it is to lose money in the stock market. Honestly the live setting of the sound too helps to imbue it with that raw grit that makes the blues so fascinating."
Group
Creative Arts Day
Gypsy and Caroline participated in the Creative Arts Day at the local Northeast Elementary School. Gypsy spent the entire day teaching Kinder-garden, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grad classes. He discussed how a guitar is made, the art of songwriting, the classes all sang the "Meridian" song that Gyp wrote. Then sang several songs with the children banging on percussion instruments. Caroline taught Ballet technique and even the boys got involved! It was a great learning experience for us all, plus a TON OF FUN!! Thank you Nancy W. and Rachel P. for all your assistance. Shout out to my excellent helpers JB and L - thank you bros for your assistance during the classes!
Gyp Live
Backroom Blues Volume 11
We got BLUES! Mississippi Blues musician Gypsy Carns joins Bongo Boy Records with his live recording of this original Blues "Stock Market Blues". The Blues song will be featured on Bongo Boy Records Backroom Blues Volume Eleven album by Various Blues Artists.
The Song: "With these turbulent times we are living in, I wanted to write a humorous Blues Song. Something to smile about and forget, for 3 minutes, the woes of this world. The track was recorded live in Paris."
Gypsy Carns has anointed the United States, Japan, France, England, Germany, Italy, Amsterdam & The Netherlands, Hawaii, China, Israel, and Brazil; with his vocals, percussion, and eclectic 12-string bottleneck guitar & Dobro prowess. Carns is also known as a blues songwriter, co-penning a Koko Taylor tune with Fred James and Mary Ann Brandon that garnered 2 GRAMMY® nominations. Blues Revue states: "Gypsy Carns, A one-man wrecking crew who plays a stompbox tambourine - kick drum combination, harp, 12-string resonator guitar….this is hammering, powerful stuff, driven by Carns energy and rough-hewn vocals." Website: https://www.gypsycarns.com/news/ Album Website: https://bongoboyrecords.com/backroombluesvol11/
The Song: "With these turbulent times we are living in, I wanted to write a humorous Blues Song. Something to smile about and forget, for 3 minutes, the woes of this world. The track was recorded live in Paris."
Gypsy Carns has anointed the United States, Japan, France, England, Germany, Italy, Amsterdam & The Netherlands, Hawaii, China, Israel, and Brazil; with his vocals, percussion, and eclectic 12-string bottleneck guitar & Dobro prowess. Carns is also known as a blues songwriter, co-penning a Koko Taylor tune with Fred James and Mary Ann Brandon that garnered 2 GRAMMY® nominations. Blues Revue states: "Gypsy Carns, A one-man wrecking crew who plays a stompbox tambourine - kick drum combination, harp, 12-string resonator guitar….this is hammering, powerful stuff, driven by Carns energy and rough-hewn vocals." Website: https://www.gypsycarns.com/news/ Album Website: https://bongoboyrecords.com/backroombluesvol11/
Gypsy addressing the crowd
MUM 26th Anniversary
Everyone had a blast at the 26th Anniversary of Meridian Underground Music. Elton Barrett started the show, a banjo soloist with a kick drum beat. Gypsy came on second with his brand of Christian Blues and Rock and The Mummy Cats (from Birmingham, AL) tore up the joint! Special thanks to Wayne Williams and his family and staff for 26 years of excellent service to the Meridian community!
Caroline and Gypsy
New Horizons - 2022
Welcome to 2022!! We look forward to another year of serving the Lord in music and dance! This is Gypsy's 28th year in the Music Ministry and he is writing new songs about life and continuing his collaboration with Brad Vosburg at Fox Mountain Studios in Fairview, TN. The Golden Moon is the first single from the new EP called LIFE. Caroline is setting the dance world on fire continuing her ballet prowess at the Carol Merrill Academy. LIFE is good!! And in our house, we give all the credit and glory to our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Be sure to join Gypsy Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM CST for a short bible study. You can view it on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Vimeo and Reverb Nation.
Dynamic Duo
2021 - A Great Year
Caroline and I wanted to thank all our friends and fans for their total support in this hard year of 2021! It's been a great year at The Longwoods. Caroline has joined forces with the most vibrant Dance Academy in Meridian - CMA - Carol Merrill Academy with her "Corps de Ballet." Her group recently completed 5 performances including the MAX, the Meridian Christmas Tree lighting at City Hall, the Meridian Museum of Art and 2 Fall Season Shows. In addition, Caroline was featured in Gyp's video "Tickle My Tango" which aired on 75 Internet stations globally thanks to the Bongo Boy TV Network in New York City.
Gypsy has been busy in the studio recording several new songs with long time band mate Brad Vosburg. The duo landed songs on 3 separate CD's! All released by Bongo Boy Records - special thanks to Monique Grimme. The records are: a Christian Hard Rock CD called Consecration Revival II - featuring Praise Our Heavenly Father and Save Us Lord. A Metal CD called Krypt II Knight Volume II - featuring Color Of Skin and Save Us Lord. And finally a Children's CD called Katz n Kidz Volume I - featuring Peter Pan Man - a song Gyp wrote for his kids back in the 70s. Brad and Gypsy are currently working on new material for 2022 and have 1 song completed. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year from Caroline and Gypsy - to all our friends and fans across this great earth. GOD BLESS!!!
Gypsy has been busy in the studio recording several new songs with long time band mate Brad Vosburg. The duo landed songs on 3 separate CD's! All released by Bongo Boy Records - special thanks to Monique Grimme. The records are: a Christian Hard Rock CD called Consecration Revival II - featuring Praise Our Heavenly Father and Save Us Lord. A Metal CD called Krypt II Knight Volume II - featuring Color Of Skin and Save Us Lord. And finally a Children's CD called Katz n Kidz Volume I - featuring Peter Pan Man - a song Gyp wrote for his kids back in the 70s. Brad and Gypsy are currently working on new material for 2022 and have 1 song completed. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year from Caroline and Gypsy - to all our friends and fans across this great earth. GOD BLESS!!!
