Blackfoot Gypsies

Blackfoot Gypsies are an American four-piece rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Their music is influenced by blues, punk rock, southern rock, soul, Americana and country. They are known for their DIY aesthetic and extensive touring.

Blackfoot Gypsies
OriginNashville, Tennessee, United States
GenresBlues rock, hard rock, punk rock, southern rock, indie rock, folk rock
Years active2010–present
LabelsPlowboy Records
Associated actsDenney and The Jets
Kim Logan
Natural Child
JEFF the Brotherhood
Alabama Shakes
WebsiteOfficial website
MembersMatthew Paige
Zack Murphy
Ollie Dogg
Dylan Whitlow
Past membersChris Denney

In 2013, the band headlined Muddy Roots Music Festival. As of July 3, 2014, the band has reached nearly 4,000 Facebook likes.

On January 23, 2015, the band signed with label Plowboy Records. On January 28, the band released their new single, "Under My Skin", and announced April 14, 2015, as the release date of their second album, Handle It. The record will be their first on Plowboy Records.[1]

History

The band formed in 2010 as a two-piece of Matthew Paige and Zachary Murphy. Past line-ups have included Chris Denney of Denney and The Jets. The Blackfoot Gypsies have toured with White Fang, and Alabama Shakes. In 2013, the band headlined Muddy Roots Music Festival. In 2017, the band opened for Buddy Guy during several shows of his 2017 tour.

They will be opening for The Darkness on their November 2017 European tour.

Members
  • Matthew Paige - vocals, guitar
  • Zack Murphy - drums, percussion
  • Ollie Dogg - harmonica
  • Dylan Whitlow - bass

Discography

Studio albums
  • On The Loose (2012) Self-Released (Available as LP, Special Edition LP, CD or MP3)
  • Handle It (2015)[2]

EPs
  • "Dandee Cheeseball" (2011) Self-Released (Available as free download)[3]
  • "Blackfoot Gypsies EP" (2010) Self-Released (Available as CD or MP3)[4]

Singles
  • "The New Sounds of Transwestern" (2013) Fat Elvis Records (Limited 7")[5]
  • "Under My Skin" (2015)

References
  1. "Blackfoot Gypsies - Under My Skin by PlowboyRecords - Hear the world's sounds". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2015-04-04.
  2. "Handle It - Blackfoot Gypsies | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-04-04.
    • To the Top (2017)
  3. Dandee Cheeseball | Blackfoot Gypsies, "Dandee Cheeseball", Dec 25, 2011
  4. Blackfoot Gypsies - Blackfoot Gypsies (CD) at Discogs, "Blackfoot Gypsies EP", "Discogs", Jan 1, 2011
  5. Blackfoot Gypsies - The New Sounds of TransWestern at Discogs, "The New Sounds of TransWestern", "Discogs", 2013
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