Gypsy Reel play high energy stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world. Their music is an exciting synthesis of world rhythms and influences from 3 continents. Their newest studio album, ‘Red Red Rose features music from the tradition and original material from the band.
Their tours of the States, Canada and the UK have gained them rave reviews – ‘Ended the set in a frenzy’, ‘Gypsy Reel rocks stage at Charleston Spoleto Festival’ ‘Fine sparky playing – bags of originality’.
The line-up includes hot banjoist Claudine Langille, formerly of ‘Touchstone’, the sensational Irish/American fusion band that won critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, Graham Parker – eclectic fiddler extraordinaire, Camille Parker who has captivated the hearts of audiences across the globe with her mandolin & bodhran and her singing in French, Spanish and English, Silas Hamilton on standup bass and Reagh Greenleaf, formally with the Clancys, on bodhran and vocals.
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Reviews
Fine sparky playing: bags of originality Andy Cheyne: Folk Roots
The hottest acoustic band around The Message, Chester, Vermont
A sound which is flawless and an atmosphere which is incredible
Even the most reserved audience would find them irresistible
They play each number as if it’s the final one Rock ‘n Reel
The frail frame of Camille Parker holds a remarkable rich and powerful voice.
Tyke’s News
Gypsy Reel have been perfecting their eclectic blend of Celtic and original music for over 20 years all over the world. Don’t miss this chance to hear these great musicians in a rare acoustic setting. highergroundmusic.com
Select Appearances
Lunenberg Festival, Nova Scotia
Champlain Valley Festival, Vermont
Spoleto Festival, S. Carolina
Bracknell Festival, UK
The Mean Fiddler, Harlesdon UK
Fylde Festival, UK
Crewe & Nantwich Festival, UK
Wooden Boat Festival, Nova Scotia
New World Festival, Vermont
Hi Graham and Camille,
Just was listening to an old tape of yours! Was getting nostalgaic and wanted to send an email to say hello. My Brit wife Janina and I are still in Danville,Vt. Janina owns a flat in St Ives Cornwall. If you ever want to rent it some day be happy to accommodate you. Remember all the fun times at the Dome!
Brian Ward
Graham, enjoyed the New Inn session last week- thought it was one of the best and it was good to meet and hear Camille too. Here is a link to an amusing set of subtitles over the movie clip. Hope it works. I’ve got my ticket for the May 3rd end of season party, front row of SK2 should be fun- just need a couple of wins now to go up as champions. I’m in France this w/e so will not see the QPR match, give em a shout from Vermont for me! Cheers Tim
https://www.youtube.com/embed/HzkwBfQiWsQ
Hi Graham
I hope your summer is going really well. We so enjoyed you playing at SILO and I wonder how your schedule is looking for the rest of the year. We would love to have you back here.
Let me know.
Warmly
Anne Marie
Hi Anne Marie,
I hope you and the company are doing well.
We were talking about great venues last night and wondered whether you still have occasional music at the Silo?
We would love to play for you again!!
Cheers
Graham
Your concert in Brandon last evening was fabulous! Looking forward to seeing you again!
Thanks Bill, we really enjoyed ourselves and hope the recording came out well!
Cheers
Graham
hi just to let you no my mum passed on monday early 3am you helped her with the ms many moons ago christine beniston am her youngest son
On the Eve of St. Patrick’s Day 2018 the joyful sounds of your “live 2017” CD are carrying my spirits sky-high. How thrilling to hear old pal Claudine’s voice . . . and that banjo, ringing clear as ever it did up the hollows of these Appalachian Mountains. It’s wonderful to hear Gypsy Reel finally(!) and to know what a perfect your great talents are with those of my friend.
Editor: Please make that “…perfect fit your great …” Kudos, too, to Rod for a superb engineering job.
Gypsy Reel played at a 50th birthday party for a client of mine (I’m a concierge and had hired Gypsy Reel) and I can’t tell you how pleased the client was with the music and demeaner of the whole group! They made me look like a rock star (they definitely had my toes a tappin!) !!
Maureen McLoughlin
Stock The House Concierge Service
Greetings from the uk! What an amazing soundtrack to my last minute Christmas shopping in London! A perfect band of skilled musicians and sound engineers who are creating music as it should be played – thank you!
Thanks and Happy Holidays!