Weddings, Functions and Events
"The reception was fantastic I don't even remember how many people, both young and old, told me how fantastic the music was! Thanks so much for helping to make our wedding day a day we will remember forever."
- Thankyou note to the Gypsy Pickers
Testimonials / Sample Repertoire / Watch Videos / Nelson Bays Entertainment & Events
The Gypsy Pickers
Dance music & shows for your wedding or event
"The Gypsy Pickers have a solid reputation as a top live band for weddings and events. They have years of experience performing for weddings and events in NZ, Australia and USA, and tour regularly. The Gypsy Pickers have a huge repertoire of hits and a diverse mix of styles to suit all tastes and ages. This is an exuberant, multi-instrument duo who, as fans say, sound way bigger than two people - with their engaging energy and tasteful musicianship. The Gypsy Pickers' music can move from a quality dining or concert show, to a night of floor-shaking dance music."
Welcome to our Gypsy Pickers weddings and events page. We find that each wedding or function is unique with it's own flavour. We see our job as working in with the occasion, to help bring everyone together to have a good time.
We provide live music for all age groups and love getting everyone together on the dance floor. We're open to requests if we know them.
We provide a full 2400 watt live performance sound system, including set up and pack up, and stage extras for presentation. We also provide a mini-jack iPod/phone cable connection to our system for if there's a special song you'd like to play as part of your celebrations.
Besides the reception, we can also provide acoustic music for the wedding ceremony - instrumentals and songs with beauty and soul. This needs to be organised separately to the wedding reception.
Visit our biography page to read more about the Gypsy Pickers. You can watch live performances on our videos page. Take into account that our original music is usually quite different to the music performed for weddings, functions and events. We have a sample repertoire for weddings and events at the bottom of this page.
Visit our Nelson Bays Entertainment page on Facebook for more about our services for conferences and events - Nelson Bays Entertainment
Both Ron Valente and Lindy Valente are also available as solo performers.
Testimonials
"Thankyou so much for your amazing music at our wedding. You were absolutely amazing and knew how to get the guests up and moving. We will definitely recommend you in the future!"
- Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter
"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. We had so many comments on how great you guys were and everyone loved it. We can not thank you enough as the music adds a huge part to the day, so a big THANK YOU. We will not be hesitating in recommending you to friends."
- Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter
"Thanks for the live music. You guys rocked!!! it was by far the best live music we have ever danced to."
- Newly-wed couples' thankyou email
"Thank you so much for the amazing night, everyone had a blast and loved you two. We would highly recommend the Gypsy Pickers to everyone and anyone!"
- Newly-wed couples' thankyou email
"We were at the Wine & Food festival yesterday and we got such a buzz listening to your music! You sounded great and we can't wait for you to play at our wedding!"
- Wedding planner and Event Marketing Manager
"I just wanted to say thanks again for such a fantastic night. Everyone has commented on how awesome you guys were. You have amazing energy and incredible talent."
- Event co-ordinator
"Thank you so much for helping make Saturday night so much fun, I've had nothing but positive feedback and everyone loved your music - even people I've never seen dance before were up there going for it. Thanks again, we had so much fun!"
- Newly-wed thankyou letter
"Just wanted to quickly touch base again to thank you so much for such a great performance last night! You guys did such a good job! You really set the tone for such a fun night. We received so many good comments and people asking how they could get ahold of your music! Thank you so much again."
- Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter
"Nice job folks, really loved the originals spliced in with your crowd (literally) 'goes wild' selection."
- Concert goer message
"We had a really awesome time, everyone especially enjoyed the hoe-down. You really know how to bring the best out of people, hit the nail on the head every song."
- Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter
"Ron and Lindy, we wanted to thank you very much for the fantastic music you played for us at our wedding. Our guests are still talking about it!"
- Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter
"Just wanted to give you both a very big thank you for Saturday night... You were fantastic, we had lots of great comments and I would highly recommend you."
- Event co-ordinator
"It was a great night! Perfect for the audience and great to see everyone dancing. Thanks again for your awesome music."
- Event co-ordinator
"The reception was fantastic I don't even remember how many people, both young and old, told me how fantastic the music was! Thanks so much for helping to make our wedding day a day we will remember forever."
- Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter
"Thanks again for making last weekend such a ripping party!! You guys were fantastic!!!! Really appreciated your set list - everyone thought you guys were brilliant!"
- Party planner's thankyou letter
"I just want to say a very big thank you from us and from all of our guests for the fantastic entertainment you provided at our wedding.
Everyone had such a great time and we had so many positive comments about your music. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did."
- Wedding couples' thank you email
"It was wonderful having you here and so thrilled to hear we will be lucky enough to experience your music performances again so soon!
We all loved your choice of music for our celebration, it was so appealing to everyone who came. You made [our] party such a success and [we] really appreciated how beautifully organised you were,
helping every aspect of planning come together seamlessly."
- Party planner's thankyou email
"Lot's of people have asked who the band is and we've had some great comments when we've mentioned your name. Can't wait!"
- Wedding planner
"I want to say thanks for a great night, you guys were great, everyone was up dancing at one stage or another!"
- Newly-wed couples' thankyou letter
"THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, FOR GIVING IT TO ME!" on my birthday! What a FABULOUS night we had. I think it was my best birthday ever. We all LOVED your music"
- Birthday event planner's thankyou letter
"Thank you for the great and lively music; everybody enjoyed it. I also appreciate the way you communicate; very professional"
- Event planner's thankyou email
I just wanted to say a huge thank you! You were absolutely wonderful. From the jazzy set at the start, to getting everyone on the dance floor and knowing just when to call it a night. [The bride and groom] were so excited to have you come along and I can see why.
- Bridesmaid's thankyou email
"However music organiser Co Ham had saved the best till last when on the Sunday night he introduced us to a new local duo the Gypsy Pickers who dazzled us with their energy and brilliant technique. I have never heard 'Duelling Banjos' played wlth such electrifying intensity. At 10pm after three hours of intensive playing none of us wanted them to stop. You could feel the love!"
- National NZMCA Rally 2015 entertainment review by Peter Gordon
Duo and Solo
The Gypsy Pickers are well known for their class act as a high-energy music duo available for venues, festivals, weddings, conferences, events and private functions. They perform all around NZ. Both are also available as solo performers.
LINDY VALENTE Solo artist: Sing, dance and be entertained with Lindys upbeat show of popular covers, world and originals.
RON VALENTE Solo artist: Ron is a high energy live act and versatile one-man-band.
Gypsy Pickers - Sample Repertoire
Here's a sample repertoire of some of the songs we perform for weddings and events.
Some of the artists covered in our repertoire:
The Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Johny Cash, Bob Marley, The Pogues, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Ben Harper, Bob Dylan, CCR, Old Crow Medicine Show, Steve Earl, Leonard Cohen, Crowded House, Tiki Taane, L.A.B., Tina Turner, Van Morrison, Jason Mraz, Mumford & Sons, Ed Sheeran, Chris Stapleton, Simon and Garfunkle and many more.
Sample Repertoire
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Rock & Popular
April Sun in Cuba Celtic, Bluegrass, Folk & Country
Always Look On Bright Side of Life |
Latin, Blues & Jazz
Aint Misbehavin 40s-60s & Rock 'n Roll
Blue Bayou |
Trafalgar Centre performance for Forestry Awards 2021
Nelson Bays Entertainment
Providing musicians for Weddings, Parties, Corporate Events, Functions and Festivals. We've been providing live music entertainment for events for 20 years, in New Zealand and Australia. We've had many insights into what makes an event successful. We use quality audio equipment and for bigger events we have contacts and experience with event contractor professionals for audio, lighting and all music related requirements for the Nelson Bays area. Contact us to talk about your event and for a free quote.
A few of the NZ Businesses the Gypsy Pickers have done conference and event performances for:
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Some event venues the Gypsy Pickers have performed at for weddings, conferences and functions
including Nelson, Wellington, Auckland, Waiheke Island, Queenstown, Dunedin, Christchurch, Australia and USA.
Shantytown Conference
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