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Covenant Church Oct 20, 2024
Happy Birthday - 75!
Oct 20, 2024
Join Caroline in wishing Gypsy a Happy Birthday number 75. Gypsy has been in bands since 1963 and making records since 1966. He has released 28 records including albums and singles. Gypsy is Blessed to have an incredible wife, Caroline his soul mate, a son Mykal, a daughter Jacinda, a grand-daughter Kirra, a grandson Ezra, two twin great great grandsons, and 2 son in laws Shawn Seale and Billy Busch Jr.
Gypsy is celebrating his birthday by performing his latest single, Jesus Hallelujah, at his "Covenant Church." Join Gypsy 5 days a week for his "Bible Study Podcast" on several social media sites!
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GYPSY CARNS – THE BLUES PREACHER – RELEASES “JESUS HALLELUJAH”
by Caroline Galloway
Jan 9, 2024
Newest Single by Award-Winning Christian Artist Delivers message of Praise and Spiritual Healing for the New Year
Meridian, Mississippi (January 9, 2024) – “The Blues Preacher,” Gypsy Carns has released his newest single, “Jesus Hallelujah” a new song to bring in the new year! This latest single by the popular preacher/musician and podcast host is a rock-influenced blues song combining the powerful words of Jesus Christ and a message for listeners to turn to the Lord. The song marks a significant time in the artist’s journey for creating contemporary worship music that everyone can relate to. “Jesus Hallelujah” took Carns 18 months to write the song and it took seven revisions before he and producer Brad Vosburg were convinced the lyrics presented a healing power ready to be absorbed by believers around the world. Carns combines Messianic and real-life lyrics in this powerful song for a blend of real Americana music synergized with healing prayer.
“Jesus Hallelujah” is full of Carns’ well-known and epic energy giving listeners a much greater soul-probing approach to the words he wishes to share. The larger-than-life vocals have already won critical reviews by some of the industry’s inner circle praising it as a powerful tool in getting Christian music into the mainstream lives of many.
With a 12-string bottleneck guitar, Gypsy Carns has spread the “Word” around the world through verse and his rough-hewn style of music combining the slide guitar, stomp-box, harmonica, tambourine and powerful lyrics. Carns is also the recipient of the Christian Blues Artist of the Year and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards for a song co-written and recorded by Koko Taylor. He has delivered his music to thousands of fans in the United States, Japan, France, England, Germany, The Netherlands, Hawaii, China, Brazil and witnessed in the streets and bars of Shanghai, Amsterdam, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and on the Mount of Olives.

"Our crazy ole world is outta control, Better watch out for your soul!
Cause the devil’s coming after you, yeah that’s true
If you’re carrying a heavy load, lookin’ for that narrow road
Jesus Hallelujah

“There is a spiritual energy with this song like I’ve never heard before. I hope it gives many a sense of the healing power that comes along with believing. I’ve known people to raise their hands up to The Lord and give thanks after listening to the new single. It’s a blessed opportunity for me to share His Word. I say “Jesus Hallelujah!” – Gypsy Carns, The Blues Preacher

Carns’ spiritual solo career began in 1994 in coffee houses in California. He felt the Lord speaking to him at this time. After the Northridge earthquake of 1994, he left California, moved to Nashville, married his sweetheart Caroline (who brought him to the Lord) and began spreading the teachings of Christ through his music. Releases include “Beale Street Swing” and “Gospel Train Coming” both featured in Blues Revue Magazine; “The Watchman” inspired by his trip to Jerusalem; and “Elijah Returns” his most prophetic CD. His music has been featured on television networks including Netflix, PBS, Animal Planet, MTV2, CMT, and The Biography and Travel Channel in multiple countries.

The Blues Preacher can also be seen five days a week on THE WORD podcast. Gypsy shares a Scripture verse and a short interpretation of its meaning. He also shares advice on how we can all concentrate on the messages of the Bible in our own daily lives.
The podcast has become popular via several social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. You can join the podcast by following Carns at https://www.facebook.com/GypsyCarns or https://www.instagram.com/gypsycarns/channel/

“Gypsy Carns aka “The Blues Preacher” astounded audiences and left them craving for more. Carns’ Howlin’ Wolf like vocals, wailing blues harp, stomping percussion and 12-string Dobro add up to what a blues critic called a one-man wrecking crew. His style during the Gibson Guitar sponsored events, was backed by relentless energy made for an altogether cataclysmic experience. If this is Christian Rock, then Hallelujah brother.” – Shanghai Press

To listen to “Jesus Hallelujah” click here:

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gypsy-carns/259111006

For hi-res images please email caroline@m2mpr.com

For interviews or in-studio bookings please email caroline@m2mpr.com
“Jesus Hallelujah” can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Reverb Nation and his website at www.gypsycarns.com. Any song from his entire musical catalog can be downloaded for free.

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Record Reviews Backroom Blues Vol. 12
Jun 17, 2023
We have some GREAT new CD reviews coming in from Bongo Boy Records' latest release "Backroom Blues Volume 12."
All the artists' were reviewed favorably especially The NEW Bardots and Bible Belt Blues.
Skopemag.com
"Harmonica proves to accompany the wild presence of Gypsy Carns, "Now I'm Alive." Faith-based, the message has an otherworldy presence. Drums kick it out, for the piece has an intrinsic beauty."

The Ark of Music - Entire reviews: https://thearkofmusic.com/various-artists-backroom-blues-vol-12/
"Track #2 by Gypsy Carns, "Now I'm Alive," immediately reminds me of George Thorogood's "Bad To The Bone,' but the chorus, thankfully, diverges. With ample harmonica and a voice worn from life, singing, and perhaps copious liquor, "Now I'm Alive" is a tried and true Blues testimonial."
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Back cover CD
Backroom Blues Volume 12 by Various Artists
May 27, 2023
I am proud to announce that I have a cut on the new Bongo Boy Records release - "Backroom Blues Volume 12 Various Artists."
The Backroom Blues series is one of the well-known multi-artist albums highly desired and requested by Blues radio DJs and Blues lovers from around the world.
It's a great blues record with artists like The NEW Bardots, E.G, Holmes and Bible Belt Blues.
This CD is live and streaming on all platforms. If you want a preview of my song - tab over to the MUSIC page - it is the first track on the Rebirth 2023 record
BACKROOM BLUES VOLUME TWELVE
1. The NEW Bardots – On Our Own 2:33
2. Gypsy Carns – Now I’m Alive 3:26
3. E.G. Holmes – Busted feat. David Vanden Enden 4:18
4. The NEW Bardots – Corporation Businessman 4:01
5. Bible Belt Blues – The House of the Rising Sun 5:21
6. E.G. Holmes – Mysterious feat. Karl Knutson 3:18
7. Boys’N’ Barry – Think What Might Have Been 3:16
8. Bible Belt Blues – If You Only Knew 4:31
9. Tiki Cowboys – Crickets 4:21
10. Grit’s Guitar – Missing You 9:49
Now I'm Alive
Backroom Blues Volume 12 Street Preachin' - Now I'm Alive
Backroom Blues Vol. 12
Feb 24, 2023
Got Blues? Bongo Boy Records got this with the feature Blues track written, recorded, and performed by Gypsy Carns titled "Now I'm Alive". Both will be featured on the upcoming Blues album Backroom Blues Volume Twelve by Various Artists and we are over the Blues with this one. Gypsy Carns has anointed the United States, Japan, France, England, Germany, Italy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Hawaii, China, Israel, and Brazil; with his vocals, harmonica, percussion, and eclectic 12-string bottleneck guitar & Dobro prowess. Carns is also known as a blues songwriter, co-penning a Koko Taylor “Queen of the Blues” tune that garnered 2 GRAMMY® nominations.
Artist Website: https://www.gypsycarns.com/music/
Label's Official Album Page:
https://bongoboyrecords.com/backroombluesvol12/
Studio Bound
Studio Bound
Jan 23, 2023
Gypsy in the studio with Partner Brad Vosburg. Gyp working from TTM Studios in Meridian, MS and Brad at Fox Mountain Studios in Fairview, TN. All tracks are cut on this rip roaring Gospel Blues single "Now I'm Alive." Mixing and mastering should be completed by the end of the month. We'll add it to the site and you can download this song (or any song) for free. It's gonna be a STELLAR 2023!!
Welcome 2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023
Jan 1, 2023
Caroline and I want to wish everyone a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We had a lovely 2022. Caroline is working at the Carol Merrill Academy with her Corps De Ballet group. They literally lit up the city with their unique brand of ballet at the city Christmas Tree Lighting and the Meridian Museum of Art Christmas Gala, in addition to their own CMA Christmas Shows. Gypsy continues to work the Trailer Trash Music publishing company catalog with some success on a couple of cuts! Jamming when possible, especially at Steve Westbrook's Writers Nights at the NEWS. Gyp is also working with long time musical partner, Brad Vosburg, on Gyp's first single for 2023 - "NOW IM ALIVE". Look for a completed version by the end of the month. As always, we Thank You for tuning in to Gyp's daily bible studies on FB, Instagram, Reverb Nation and Vimeo. Remember, keep Jesus Christ first in your life and the Lord will take care of you! Let's Rock this year!!!
Links
YouTube
View Gypsy's videos on YouTube.
Facebook
Join Gypsy on Facebook for a 5 day a week bible study. Aired 8:00 AM CST Monday - Friday. Also, music from Gypsy from time to time and old pics from the past.
ReverbNation
Swing by Reverb Nation with lots of info, songs, videos, and blogs regarding his 63 year musical career!
Radio Avenue
Radio Avenue is a GREAT online station featuring TONS of excellent tracks. Tune in - listen for your favorite Gypsy track!
Instagram
Join Gypsy on Instagram Monday through Friday for a short daily bible study posted at 8:00AM - CST. In addition Gypsy shares his latest videos.
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theWord
Jul 13, 2021
"Do not be rash with your mouth, and let not your heart utter anything hastily before God. For God is in heaven, and you on earth, therefore let your words ... Read on
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Jul 12, 2021
Jesus, on the Mount of Olives, is speaking to His disciples in Mark 13:32 - "But of that day and hour no one knows. not even the angels in heaven, ... Read on
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Oct 20, 2024
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The General Invades China.
That would be TABASCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Blues Preacher explains what &#34;this&#34; is - H-A-R-M-O-N-I-C-A. <br />Gypsy describes how important this little instrument is to the blues music. Gypsy plays some dobro for the press during his Master Class in China. Gypsy played his dobro, discussed the origins of American Blues and talked about Jesus Christ.  The segment made the national TV show in China under the &#34;Entertainment&#34; section - it goes out to a global audience - a great witness for Yeshua. The Blues Preacher performed for about 50 members of radio, magazine, and television.  Giving them a dose of his brand of Messianic Blues.  It was a Master Class designed to make the China consumers aware of American Blues and some of the traditional instruments used. Is this the right place????? In true street preacher fashion - The Blues Preacher takes the gospel to the streets of Shanghai - Gospel Train Coming - well folks - the Gospel Train&#39;s HERE! The Blues Preacher poses after a show in Shanghai with his trusty tamboruines. The General poses with two of his newest friends.  Nathan Michael (center) who is the Gibson ER Pro in Shanghai - loaned Gypsy a Flying V and Les Paul for this tour. On the end is  Wells Wang who is the Gibson China Customer Service Representative.  Wells also acted as Gypsy&#39;s interpreter and took all the photos in this piece on China.  THANKS Wells!!!!! Gypsy played for all the club owners who come out on a Sunday night.  It was a great witness and a treat for all the onwers who don&#39;t get to see such a show. Gypsy was originally scheduled to play the big room downstairs - but due to the world cup matches he was moved upstairs.  The downstairs crowd is the &#34;western&#34; crowd, lots of Americans and blues is big.  He ended up playing for the Chinese businessmen, and children while they ate dinner. &#34; It was like playing a holiday inn in 1973&#34; says Gypsy.  &#34;No electric guitars or stompbox, but I swung into a &#39;60&#39;s medley and by the end of the show they had a good dose of the Good News and were singing Twist n Shout and clapping their hands!&#34; Malones is a very upscale venue in the ex-patriot section of Shanghai. Jerusalem In Ruins never sounded so good.  The master sound man mixed a great vibe for The General and he did the rest.  Special thanks to Morey who owns Thanghai for a great time. Thanghai bar Thanghai bar was a very nice upscale venue in the middle of Shanghai.  Gypsy performed a sizzling set to a great response.  Gave away many CD&#39;s and preached the good news to a new crowd of listeners.  The only rival was the World Cup match which followed his set. The Blues Preacher with his favorite Dobro &#34;Dutchie Boy Blue&#34; - a great witness was held in Shanghai for the entire week. Gypsy poses in this gritty bar called The Shuffle.  Concrete dirt and some rocking blues.
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News Release - "Jesus Hallelujah"
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GYPSY CARNS – THE BLUES PREACHER – RELEASES “JESUS HALLELUJAH”
Newest Single by Award-Winning Christian Artist Delivers message of Praise and Spiritual Healing
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Daniel 8: 15, 16,26, 27 - Then it happened, when I Daniel, had seen the vision and was seeking the meaning, that suddenly there stood before me one having the appearance of a man. And I heard a man's voice between the banks of the Ulai, who called and said,"Gabriel, make this man understand the vision...And the vision of the evenings and mornings which was told is true; therefore seal up the vision, for it refers to many days in the future." And I, Daniel, fainted and was sick for days; afterward I arose and went about the king's business. I was astonished by the vision, but no one understood it.

Ezekiel 3:1-4: Moreover He said to me, "Son of man, eat what you find; eat this scroll, and go speak to the house of Israel." So I opened my mouth, and He caused me to eat the scroll. And He said to me, "Son of man, feed your belly, and fill your stomach with this scroll that I give you." So I ate and it was in my mouth like honey in sweetness. Then He said to me: "Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak with My words to them."