The Gypsy Queens
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = The Gypsy Queens
| image =
| caption =
| genre = Pop
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = {{hlist|London Records|Universal}}
| current_members = Didier Casnati
Joan Chavez
Liam Hornsby
Tyler Gasek
Geronimo Ribas
| past_members = Joseph Hamblin Boone
Miguel Bosch
Juan Francisco Rey Toro
Sam Houghton
Alberto Laurella
Manuel Polin
Jason King
Jay Metcalf
David Zincke
Anders Klunderud
Fred Novelli
Jack Kane
Jeremy Kola
Jeremy Trabucco
Miguel Bosch
| website = {{URL|gypsyqueens.com}}
}}
The Gypsy Queens is a French pop band formed in Nice by Didier Casnati. They play a large repertoire of multi-lingual covers, with a rich vocal style likened to bands such as The Beach Boys or The Beatles.
Although the band successfully released albums in 2012 and 2014 they are first and foremost a performing band, typically playing at over 120 private events a year, and the pioneers of "roaming" or "strolling" type of performances.{{cite web|url=https://www.flaunt.com/post/music-the-gypsy-queens|title=The Gypsy Queens: unveiling the world's best kept secret|publisher=flaunt.com|date=2023-11-08}} They were "discovered" by the likes of Sir Elton John and Nicolas Sarkozy and have been mainstays of the private party circuit of the rich and famous ever since. Founder Didier Casnati claims "we are the most famous band you have never heard of".
History
=2007–2011: Formation and covers=
In 2007, Italian singer Didier Casnati broke his duo with Philip Jones after seven years and formed The Gypsy Queens with another five members.{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/worldfolkandjazz/9709455/Gypsy-Queens-interview-from-the-Cote-dAzur-to-the-stars.html|title=Gypsy Queens interview: from the Côte d'Azur to the stars|first=Adam|last=Sweeting|date=10 December 2012|via=telegraph.co.uk}} The band play an international repertoire of acoustic pop cover versions, and all members sing, giving them a style which reviewers liken to The Beach Boys and The Beatles.{{cite web|url=http://m.arabianbusiness.com/the-gypsy-queens-play-at-la-petite-maison-dubai-670137.html|title=The Gypsy Queens to play at La Petite Maison Dubai}}{{cite web|url=https://www.northernsoul.me.uk/review-gypsy-queens-harrogate-music-festival/|title=Review: Gypsy Queens, Harrogate Music Festival|last=Connolly|first=Matthew|date=5 July 2018}} They played the role of The Plastic People of the Universe in the Tom Stoppard play Rock 'n' Roll, from 26 September 2008, to 23 October 2008, in the Theatre National de Nice. In 2011, Casnati saw a decline in the local clientele of the band, and managed to get an article in an airline magazine in order to restore the business for the band in the south of France; that article led to signing with London Records and Universal Music Group.
=2012–present: Music releases and private party circuits=
The band recorded The Gypsy Queens with record producer Larry Klein (who has worked with Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock and Madeleine Peyroux) in Los Angeles, California, in April 2012. The album includes the songs "L'Americano", "Aicha", "Ventura Highway" and "Marrakesh Express". It features vocals from Madeleine Peyroux, Graham Nash, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, as well as piano by Booker T. Jones. The album was released 2 November 2012 and debuted at number 46 in the UK Albums Chart.{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/1889/gypsy-queens/|title = GIPSY QUEENS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company|website = OfficialCharts.com}} Their second single "l'Italiano", featuring James Bond Casino Royale Actress Caterina Murino was an international success, achieving several million views on YouTube, in just a couple of weeks.[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10522684 "l'Italiano on imdb][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2H5D58kAd0 The Gypsy Queens "l'Italiano" music clip on Youtube] They performed at Glastonbury Festival{{Cite web|url=https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/2013-line-up-revealed/|title = Glastonbury Festival – 2013 line-up revealed}} and Isle of Wight Festival.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-21119370|title=Paul Weller to play Isle of Wight Festival 2013|work=BBC News|date=21 January 2013}}
After the success of their first album, the band recorded Lost in the Music (Sonico Productions Ltd). Produced by lead singer Didier Casnati, it was recorded in London's famous RAK Studios, and finalised in Los Angeles. The album includes the songs "Do you St. Tropez", "Losing myself in the music", "Sunny" and "Parole, Parole". It features vocals from Ben Taylor, and Hayley Westenra, and was mixed by multiple Grammy-winning sound engineer Helik Hadar. The band themselves describe the albums as an "expensive but necessary business card". In 2019, The Gypsy Queens performed for billionaire Harry Macklowe's wedding to Patricia Landeau[https://theworldnews.net/us-news/harry-macklowe-and-patricia-landeau-host-reception-dinner-at-future-apartment Harry Macklowe and Patricia Landeau host reception dinner at future apartment] and David Lee's wedding to Caroline Wozniacki[https://www.vogue.com/article/caroline-wozniacki-david-lee-inside-wedding-tuscany Inside Caroline Wozniacki’s Wedding at Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany][https://people.com/sports/caroline-wozniacki-wedding-details-serena-williams-bridesmaid/ Fireworks, Games & Bridesmaid Serena Williams! All the Details on Caroline Wozniacki’s Wedding]
In February 2020, The Gypsy Queens recorded 2 singles with record producer Larry Klein at The Village in Los Angeles, "I'm into Something Good", featuring Herman's Hermits Peter Noone[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmrIXhpc85w The Gypsy Queens & Peter Noone "I'm Into Something Good" music clip on Youtube] who originally made the song famous in 1965, and Buona Sera, as part as the Album "Reminiscing with friends" (Sonico Productions Ltd 2023).{{cite web|url=https://worldsend.com/larry-klein-has-produced-2-singles-with-the-gypsy-queens/|title=Larry Klein Produced 2 singles with The Gypsy Queens |publisher=worldsend.com |date=2020-03-20|access-date=2020-03-20}}
The cover of the single was photographed by iconic Photographer Marco Glaviano in Saint Barthélemy
In 2022, their single "L'Americano" was featured in the Netflix Movie "Love in the villa", directed by Mark Steven Johnson, and starring Kat Graham and Tom Hopper.{{cite web|url=https://netflixlife.com/2022/09/01/love-in-the-villa-soundtrack-full-list-songs-netflix-movie/|title=Love in the Villa sound track full list songs Netflix movie|publisher=netflixlife.com|date=2022-09-01}}{{cite web|url=https://hitc.com/en-gb/2022/09/01/love-in-the-villa-soundtrack-songs-music-netflix/|title=Love in the Villa sound track songs music Netflix|publisher=hitc.com|date=2022-09-01}}
On 13 October 2023 The Gypsy Queens and Tony Danza released a video clip for the song "Buona Sera" with cameo appearances from Michele Hicks and Nadia Farès as well as Joe Gannascoli.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHKkjH79rfk The Gypsy Queens & Tony Danza"Buona Sera Signorina" music clip on Youtube]{{cite web|url=https://smebulletin.com/the-gypsy-queens-have-returned-with-a-new-album-featuring-tony-danza/|title=The Gypsy Queens have returned with a new Album featuring Tony Danza|publisher=smebulletin.com|date=2022-11-08}} The original story was written by John Patrick Shanley, it was shot in New York{{cite web|url=https://actuanews.fr/2023/10/17/the-gypsy-queens-tony-danza-devoilent-le-clip-de-buona-sera-signorina/|title=The Gypsy Queens & Tony Danza devoilent le clip de Buona Sera Signorina |publisher=aactunews.fr|date=2023-10-17}} and Nice.{{cite web|url=https://www.wicz.com/story/49831555/|title=The Gypsy Queens The Most Famous band you have never heard of|publisher=wicz.com|date=2023-10-13}}{{cite web|url=https://www.htv10.tv/story/49831555/|title=The Gypsy Queens The Most Famous band you have never heard of|publisher=htv10.tv|date=2023-10-13}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nice24.fr/a-la-une/the-gypsy-queens-les-rois-de-la-scene-musicale-ambulante-et-jet-set-sortent-un-nouveau-clip/|title=Un nouveau clip des The Gypsy Queens|publisher=nice24.fr.|date=2023-10-13}}{{cite web|url=https://www.businessmole.com/tony-danza-joins-the-gypsy-queens-on-their-new-album/|title=Tony Danza joins The Gypsy Queens on their new Album|publisher=businessmole.com|date=2023-11-08}}
The Video Clip was a huge success achieving over a Million views in just one week.{{cite web|url=https://www.nicematin.com/musique/video-ce-groupe-nicois-soffre-tony-danza-la-star-de-madame-est-servie-pour-son-nouveau-clip-881166|title=Ce groupe Niçois s'offre Tony Danza, la star de Madame est servie pour son nouveau Clip.|publisher=nicematin.com|date=2023-10-23}}
On 3 November 2023 the band released "Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)", a second single for their album "Reminiscing with Friends" with legendary singer Lulu.{{cite web|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/tony-danza-surprise-guest-gypsy-202500178.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABGzYy5Wrz_Fd1K8JkuIJ0tI6WJKXkSywHdtJz8I41WFFy3h59-x6OE9Teo4-gnXprzfyHqM9N3q3_F1BQKnMc8JOOW_F4zCqIsmLxiu0o_SabpCruf096t9OAUcAhp_kapBHiZoTJHRnc_3_Vz2-An_1b5G8ypQyj5LgrRbqx2m.|title=Tony Danza is surprise guest on The Gypsy Queens' third Album - Alongside LULU!|publisher=uk.news.yahoo.com|date=2023-11-08}}{{cite web|url=https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/tony-danza-surprise-guest-gypsy-queens-third-album-alongside-lulu-1388106.html|title=Tony Danza surprise guest on The Gypsy Queens' third Album - Alongside LULU!|publisher=femalefirst.co.uk|date=2023-11-08}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cleburnetimesreview.com/cnhi_network/tony-danza-is-surprise-guest-on-the-gypsy-queens-third-album-alongside-lulu/article_a35e83a4-c863-5076-9dc9-35c91ed5dcbf.html|title=Tony Danza is surprise guest on The Gypsy Queens' third Album - Alongside LULU!|publisher=cleburnetimesreview.com|date=2023-11-08}}{{Cite web |title=THE GYPSY QUEENS ARE BACK WITH NEW ALBUM FEATURING TONY DANZA |url=https://pressat.co.uk/releases/the-gypsy-queens-are-back-with-new-album-featuring-tony-danza-612bc7ba914640b47ec5c65ece1cc867/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=pressat.co.uk |language=en}}
The song had been a major hit in 1969.
=Studio albums=
=Singles=
Members
- Didier Casnati – Lead vocals {{small|(2007–present)}}
- Joan Chavez – Double bass {{small|(2021–present)}}
- Tyler Gasek – Saxophone {{small|(2022–present)}}
- Liam Hornsby – Drums {{small|(2021–present)}}
- Geronimo Ribas – Guitar {{small|(2023–present)}}
;Former members
- Patricio Bottcher Saxophone {{small|(2021–2022)}}
- Luca Fiorentini Guitar {{small|(2021–2023)}}
- Alberto Laurella – Double bass {{small|(2018–2020)}}
- Sam Houghton – Saxophone {{small|(2018–2020)}}
- Juan Francisco Rey Toro – Drums {{small|(2018–2020)}}
- Joseph Hamblin Boone – Guitar {{small|(2018–2020)}}
- Manuel Polin – Drums {{small|(2007–2017)}}
- Jason King – Double bass {{small|(2007–2014)}}
- Jay Metcalf – Saxophone {{small|(2007–2014)}}
- David Zincke – Guitar {{small|(2007–2010)}}
- Anders Klunderud – Guitar {{small|(2010–2017)}}
- Fred Novelli – Double bass {{small|(2014–2018)}}
- Jack Kane – Saxophone {{small|(2014–2018)}}
- Jeremy Kola – Guitar {{small|(2017–2018)}}
- Jeremy Trabucco – Drums {{small|(2017–2018)}}
- Miguel Bosch – Guitar {{small|(2018)}}
;Timeline
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Awards and nominations
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| rowspan="1"| 2016 | Estrella de Oro Excelencia Professional | {{won}} |
References
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External links
- {{URL|gypsyqueens.com}}, the band's official website
- {{allMusic|id=mn0002985777|label=The Gypsy Queens}}
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Category:Musical groups with year of establishment missing
Category:2007 establishments in France
Category:French pop music groups
Category:Musical groups established in 2007
Category:French musical quintets
Category:Organizations based in Nice