The GYPSY PICKERS are a multi-instrument, songwriting duo who are known for their engaging live performances that have kept them busy on the local and international touring scene.

These two lively entertainers have a captivating show and an extensive repertoire to suit any function or event. The Gypsy Pickers make music to move you and make you move - with roots, rock, reggae, bluegrass, gypsy jazz, celtic, blues, latin, soul, kiwi classics, originals, well loved hits, and fun novelty pieces to entice and entertain. For a quality concert experience or floor shaking evocative dance music, the Gypsy Pickers are known for consistently pleasing crowds of all ages.

Experts at their craft on hot 'n spicy guitars, mandolin, banjo, melodica, rich vocals and percussion.

The GYPSY PICKERS (aka The Valentes) perform for venues, concerts, festivals, weddings, corporate events, functions and private parties, all over NZ. They're based in Golden Bay, near Nelson.

On this website you can read about the GYPSY PICKERS, songwriting and recordings, find out what they're up to, listen to music and buy CDs. Check out the Bio page for more band info. Or go to the News and Performances page to see what's cooking.
Go to the Contact page to book the Gypsy Pickers for your function or event.

New album of Gypsy Pickers originals - "Acoustic Trans-Fusion" is due for release soon.

Below is a mix of studio recorded originals and live venue recordings

Nikau Palm
Listen to South Pacific Reggae from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

Mama Don't Allow
Listen to Bluegrass Stomp, with banjo - Live in Port Douglas, Oz - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

White Boy Blues
Listen to tasty guitar Blues - Live at The Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Fairytale of New York
Listen to an Irish favourite with mandolin - Live at The Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Hit the Road/Walk On
Listen to a snappy little number - Live at The Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

EveryDay
Listen to a nice Reggae-Groove studio original - Gypsy Pickers' Everyday EP (mp3)

Turn Me On
Listen to some cruisy Jazz-Blues - Gypsy Pickers acoustic (mp3)

Brown Eyed Girl
Listen to a Classic - Live at The Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Bit of Magic
Listen to Bit of Magic from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

Gypsy Jazz
Listen to Gypsy Jazz with guitar and mandolin - Gypsy Pickers acoustic (mp3)

Voodoo Child
Listen to some out-there guitaring in this acoustic tribute to Jimmy Hendrix - Live at the Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Duelling Banjos
Listen to a crazy Hillbilly tune - Live at the Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Just Like A Woman
Listen to a Bob Dylan favourite - Live at the Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Real Me
Listen to a funky soul track - a Gypsy Pickers original (mp3)

Big Yellow Taxi
Listen to a popular Rock number - Live at the Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Arizona Reggae Hoedown
Listen to some feel good bluegrass with banjo, from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

Stormy Weather
Listen to some female Roots-Blues - Live at The Brigand - Gypsy Pickers (mp3)

Dancing in the Light of the Moon
Listen to a favourite full moon song from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

Aurora
Listen to some Southern Alps Banjo Polka mountain music from the Gypsy Pickers' Aurora CD (mp3)

http://www.myspace.com/gypsypickers
Visit our MySpace page to listen to more original recordings including the cheeky Possum Rap

Gypsy Pickers Live Videos
Watch a selection of videos of the Gypsy Pickers performing live

Baghdad Saloon Video
Watch a video of Ron Valente's tongue-in-cheek song Baghdad Saloon