Los Angeles based rockers, Tribe Of Gypsies, performed live at
The Coconut Teaser on September 23rd and showed why they are one
of Rock Music's finest rock acts! Powered by the mesmerizing
vocals of Greg Analla and the brilliant guitar play of guitarist
extraordinaire, Roy Z., the Tribe Of Gypsies put on a show that
was definitely one for the ages!
My partner, Bill "The Rocker" Rowan and myself decided to get to
the venue early, just to make sure that we didn't have to fight
for choice seating. For those who have been to the Coconut Teaser
and know how small the venue is, you know what I mean. We've
arrived at around 8:15 p.m., got our drinks and decided to wait
out in the patio area. All we could talk about was how excited we
were to see the Tribe play. Prior to the show, earlier that
evening, I decided to get myself psyched up for the occasion by
listening to the Tribe Of Gypsies latest release, 'Revolucion
13'. Needless to say it did the trick! I was stoked and ready to
rock! This would be my second time seeing Tribe Of Gypsies
perform. The first time was about three years ago at The Palace
in Hollywood when the band performed at the Phil Lynott Tribute
Show.
The moment of truth came around, 10:15 p.m., when the Tribe Of
Gypsies took to the stage and opened their set with the Latin
infused instrumental, Revolucion 13, that set the tone of
what was about to unfold right before my eyes and ears! Now being
familiar with Greg Analla's work with Seventhsign , I was very
curious to see how his voice would fit in with the Tribe Of
Gypsies in a live environment. My curiosity was answered ten
fold! As soon as Greg stepped up to the mic and started singing,
Rays Of The Sun, a new track from the band's upcoming new
release, Standing On The Shoulders Of Two Giants, it was
obvious that Greg's voice fit the Tribe Of Gypsies like a glove.
Analla's voice is hypnotic, melodic and powerful that possesses
outstanding range! As far as stage presences in concerned, this
guy has it down to an art.
Up next another new track, Bother Me, and this time Roy
Z., let his presence be known. The one thing that amazes me is
that as brilliant as guitar player as Roy Z. is, why hasn't he
gotten the true respect and recognition that he truly deserves.
When you hear Roy Z. play guitar, it hits you right between the
eyes. The energy and emotion that flows through his playing in
simply unbelievable! By this time it was obvious that the crowd
that was there was captured by the Tribe's spell. It was if we
were all in a trance. A feeling that I could only describe as
pure magical musical bliss!
The Tribe rocked on with the groove induced rocker, What's
Up, from Revolucion 13, that got the crowd's
adrenaline pumping big time! One of the evening's highlights
without a doubt was when Greg Analla stepped up to the mic and
introduced the next song, Spanish Blue. You know that
euphoria or rush that you feel after smoking some real good
stuff! Well, just imagine that times ten! Definitely one of the
finest songs I've ever heard. Roy's guitar solo, left me and
everyone in the venue simply in awe! Summer Rain, another
track from Revolucion 13, was up next. What can I say,
Greg Analla's voice is truly heaven sent. By this time I was
feeling comfortably numb. I had a feeling that I would be totally
blown away by the Tribe, that was a given, but never in my
wildest dreams did I think it would hit me like this! This year
I've been to a lot of shows that I considered great, but the
Tribe Of Gypsies performance tonight I consider BRILLIANT!
The Tribe finished there set with two songs from their
self-titled debut release, Party and En Mi Barrio,
bringing a close to an evening that left me and everyone there in
complete euphoria! I have always considered the Tribe Of Gypsies
to be one of the best rock band's I've ever listened to and
tonight the band proved my point. For those who have not had the
pleasure of experiencing the Tribe Of Gypsies music, you are
definitely missing out on one of Rock Music's finest! I would
suggest visiting the band web site at
http://www.tribeofgypsies.com , a getting your hands on their
CDs. I guarantee that your listening experience will be one of
pure musical bliss!
In closing, I would like to thank Roy Z., Greg Analla and the
rest of the Tribe Of Gypsies, for a performance that was truly
one of the best performance I've seen in a long time. You guys
are simply awesome!
Tony aka The Atomic Chaser & Bill "The Rocker" Rowan