Occidental Gypsy returns to BOP STOP on Halloween to bring us their exciting blend of Gypsy swing. Feel free to wear a costume to this show which promises to be full of tricks and treats.

Internationally-acclaimed quintet Occidental Gypsy plays an exhilarating blend of gypsy, jazz and folk music that enraptures the listener with a complex acoustic sound, burnished by smooth vocals reminiscent of the first era of swing. Their pioneering approach to Hot Club music pays homage to Django Reinhardt and expands the genre to include elements of western (Occidental) sounds and rhythms, including blues, Klezmer and Latin. They have played over 200 shows in 30 states including legendary venues like Nighttown in Cleveland, Green Mill in Chicago, Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, World Cafe Live, Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, The Ark in Ann Arbor, the Blue Wisp in Cincinnati and many others.

Their original songs are deeply complex and challenging to execute, and are often considered a “natural evolution” of Reinhardt’s sounds were he still alive today. They also make audiences move their feet -- their energetic shows have garnered them fans among the most discerning musicians, and new gypsy lovers alike. Their energetic shows have garnered them fans among the most discerning musicians and new gypsy lovers alike. Occidental Gypsy latest CD "44070," includes two historically-based human rights songs which feel relevant today.

Featuring:

• Brett Feldman: lead guitar, composer, co-arranger
• Eli Bishop: all strings, co-arranger
• Jeremy Frantz: lead vocals & rhythm guitar
• Jeff Feldman: bass
• Jon Chapman: percussion

LINKS

• Website: www.occidentalgypsyband.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/occidentalgypsy
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/occidentalgypsy
• SoundCloud (Sample of latest CD): soundcloud.com/occidental-gypsy-band/sets/44070-sampler-of-new-cd-by