Urban Gypsy @ Street Painting Festival 1

Urban Gypsy is a cutting edge Flamenco/Latin Jazz/World Music trio that blends the beautiful sounds of the Acoustic Guitar and the Saxophone and Flute with a mix of exotic and urban grooves from around the globe. Urban Gypsy's artfully executed musical performances provide a contemporary and elegant ambience at every event for which they perform. The trio performs for many exclusive events throughout Florida, including the 2009 Miami Fashion Week opening night after party at the Eden Roc Resort in Miami Beach. The Urban Gypsy trio is headed by John Michalak, a Grammy Nominated Saxophonist/Flautist whose versatility and passionate playing style has allowed him to record and perform around the world with international superstars, such as JULIO IGLESIAS, RICKY MARTIN, SANTANA, ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK, PATTI LABELLE, JON SECADA, KC and THE SUNSHINE BAND, DAVID LEE ROTH, and GLORIA ESTEFAN, who John currently tours with. Urban Gypsy's guitarist, Islay Rodriguez, has a refined musical style that makes him in demand throughout Florida. His repertoire covers a variety of musical genres such as Classical, Flamenco, Pop and Latin Jazz. Islay has been performing professionally since age 16, and has played many of the region's top venues, including the Kravis Center in Palm Beach, various Disney Hotels and Resorts, as well as Cruise ships such as The Discovery Sun and Royal Caribbeans Voyager of the seas. The trio's drummer and percussionist, Michael Rivero, has been performing in South Florida for nearly 20 years, and has performed at major events such as Sunfest, and played with and opened for world renowned artists such as John Secada and Carlos Santana. Michael is a versatile and passionate musician who brings exciting grooves and positive energy to every Urban Gypsy performance.

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[smoothflamenco]

Nice sound guys! What guitar is that you are using? Is it a Hirade? Cheers Al

[ijavier78]

Thx Al!

The guitar is by Prudencio Saez, model 51.

Btw is your new album out yet? I'm really looking forward to hearing it! Best, Islay

[ggittano]

es tuyo el tema?

[ggittano]

que bueno tio!!!

[smoothflamenco]

Ah yes I've asked you that before haven't I. lol I'm in the studio as we speak recording all the lead guitar parts and next month I am off the Mexico to play but when I return I will finish it off and do the mastering so I reckon the beginning of May. Only hope it will be worth the wait!

Take care my friend

Al