Gypsy Fuzz

May 7, 2012, 3:50 pm

Gypsy Fuzz; a late 2011 discovery.

GYPSY FUZZ


UPDATE ON 5/7: Couple of chances to catch Gypsy Fuzz in action:

Sat 05/12 6:30 PM
Benefit @ Crush for PDX Dragonboat
Christine performs at this Amazon Rock Event - raising money for The Amazon Dragons- a non-profit group! Join the festivities at Crush for the show at 6:30 ($20) or the progressive party at 4:30 ($40) ending at the show at Crush!
1400 SE Morrison Portland, OR

Wed 05/09 6:00 PM
Music Millennium
3158 E. Burnside St. Portland, OR
Special 40 minute free In-Store performance in this great record shop!





Look for Christina at Mississippi Pizza Saturday 2/25. Info below.

CINNAMON GIRLS: Women Sing Neil Young

25 Feb 2012 - 21:00

Mississippi Pizza
Portland, OR


You’ve never heard Neil like this before. How about an all-ukulele version of Harvest Moon? Or a grunge-rock version of Cinnamon Girl?

Rachael Rice brings her unique all-female tribute treatment from Vermont where she produced similar events like “Some Girls” (Stones), and “Just Like A Woman” (Dylan) to sold-out audience and critical acclaim.

Featuring:

Alex Nicole
Alexa Wiley
Andy Fish
Annie Vergnetti
Belinda Underwood
Christine Havrilla
Heidi Shu
Gina Noell
Janet Julian
Jolie Clausen
Laura Ivancie
Marilee Hord
Miriams Well
Rachael Rice
Renee Muzquiz
Wynter Byrnes

JUST ADDED: Kerry Hallett, Gabby Holt, Darka Dusty & Lynn Conover!

Plus a “Life-Aquatic”-style Brazilian Interlude with Lewis Childs!

Acoustic numbers and rockers will round out the evening. Expect favorites and obscurities. Cover = $7.

Visit http://mississippipizza.com/





GYPSY FUZZ



From the official bio:

Portland based, Christine Havrilla, embarks on an ambitious new journey with her Gypsy Fuzz project. Havrilla, a Philadelphia native, who has five studio albums, three EPs, and over a decade of touring under her belt, ventures into a new band project with Gypsy Fuzz. The power trio based band features Christine on electric guitar, and has been described as "70s rock meets R.E.M delivered by the modern singer/songwriter."

Gypsy Fuzz's first release, Searching. Finding. Living. is co-produced by Havrilla and renowned producer, Larry Crane (Cat Power). Layers of sound, and dark lyrics take listeners on a journey from power-house rock on tracks like "Buzz Kill," "Desire," and "Grace," to ethereal sounds on "Dance with Me," "Over My Line," and "Foolish Lullaby."

Searching. Finding. Living. features special guests from The Portland Cello Project on strings, Russell Gray on guitar, Mel Watson (Fruit) on horns, Luther Russell and James Gray (Blue Rodeo) on organ and piano, and vocals from The Stolen Sweets and Edie Carey.

Gypsy Fuzz is fronted by Christine Havrilla on electric guitar, as she brings her aggressive, raw, trash-style playing well known by fans and critics alike from her solo projects.

•"Strong and soulful...a confident and seasoned performer..." (The Washington Post)
•"Raw, simple, and wonderful..." (Curve Magazine)
•"Havrilla's a talented veteran songwriter, one who is worth joining for the ride" (Upstage Magazine)
•"Terrific, big sound..." (Michaela Majoun / WXPN Radio)
Rob Schnell and Mike Kurman join Christine by adding a strong rhythm section to Gypsy Fuzz.

Rob Schnell was raised outside of Philadelphia, and thanks to his parents (including his father who plays piano and accordion), he started playing music at a young age. With a professional career spanning over 20 years, Rob has played and recorded drums and percussion all over the U.S. and Canada with a diverse group of artists including Bo Diddley, Spencer Davis, and Tracy Grammer.

Mike "Kurm" Kurman has been playing music since the age of five. He has worked with numerous musicians from many different genres. Mike notes, "Some people you may know, some people you may not, but that doesn't make them any more or less fantastic musicians. There are plenty of talented people pushing brooms somewhere." He adds, "I just want to make excellent music. I truly appreciate everyone who has helped make my musical journey enjoyable."

Comprised of veteran musicians and fronted by Christine Havrilla, Gypsy Fuzz makes its mark with Searching. Finding. Living. Havrilla's lyrics and music for the debut from Gypsy Fuzz sets the tone for a spiritual, sonic journey.

Find out more HERE.