The band is hot, and word of mouth is spreading like spilled whisky on a speakeasy floor.
- Sam Worthington, Progress Halifax
Photo: Sandor Fizli
Taking inspiration from the music of the legendary French jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, Halifax’s Gypsophilia combines hot jazz and European gypsy music, adding their own modern edge and fusing elements of tango, klezmer, funk, and classical in their original music.There are currently no shows scheduled.
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Monday, January 28, 2008
Feb. 3rd Music Room Show is Cancelled
Due to unfortunate circumstances beyond control, Gypsophilia's February 3rd concert at The Music Room has been cancelled. All advance tickets purchased from Ticketpro.ca will be contacted and their money refunded. All eight members of the band - yes ALL of them, including those who are on hiatus, are terribly sorry for any inconvenience and hope to make it up to you in Fredericton during the ECMAs!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Minor Hope CD Now Available in Toronto and Charlottetown
Gypsophilia's debut CD Minor Hope is now available for purchase in Toronto at L'Atelier Grigorian (70 Yorkville Ave.), and in Charlottetown at Back Alley Music (69 University Ave.).
The album is also available at a number of locations in Halifax, and can be ordered directly from the band online or purchased at our shows. For more information please go to the music page.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Gypsophilia Nominated for an ECMA
We're happy to announce that our album Minor Hope has been nominated for an East Coast Music Award for Jazz Recording of the Year. You can find a full list of ECMA nominees here.