The Blues Gypsys
United States, California, Los Angeles
The Blues Gypsys 
Members
Chuck Maithonis
Chuck Maithonis joined the Blues Gypsys in 2008. He lays the pocket for the Rhythm section.
Chuck Maithonis
BassistChuck Maithonis joined the Blues Gypsys in 2008. He lays the pocket for the Rhythm section.
Lance Crane
Lance joined The Blues Gypsys 14 years ago in 2002. His sense of timing and rhythm define the sound of the Band.
Lance Crane
DrummerLance joined The Blues Gypsys 14 years ago in 2002. His sense of timing and rhythm define the sound of the Band.
Ricky Parish
Ricky Parish began playing guitar when he was 7years old. He was influenced by his grandfather, Primo Risatti, who was also a budding musician. Ricky's father rented him an accoustic guitar for $5 a month. His love of guitar blossomed. His father bought him a classical accoustic guitar. At age 10, Ricky asked his father for an electric guitar. He got a used 1962 stratocaster for $160. Ricky paid his father back with his paper route money. Ricky continued his study of many artists including Jimi Hendrix. At age 17, he was a member of a 17 piece Band. they were performing in bars and clubs where Ricky wouldn't have been able to enter on his own. In 1986, Ricky moved to Los Angeles. He continued playing guitar on the local scene around Pasadena, CA. In 1992, he took lessons from a well known Pasadena guitarist. Upon urgings from his teacher, Ricky began studying the Blues and such Artists as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins and B.B. King. In 1993, Ricky formed a band called Primo after his Grandfather. They enjoyed limited local success. Ricky continued his new found love of the Blues and in 1997, formed a power trio called The Blues Monsoon. In 1999, after a chance meeting, Ricky was introduced to John Lee Hooker. Mr. Hooker enjoyed Ricky's playing and asked him to accompany him at some performances. Ricky continued to tour and play with John Lee Hooker until his untimely death in 2001. Ricky returned to the studio and recorded an album titled Blues Paradise. In 2002, he toured and continued to grow his fan base throughout the West Coast. In 2003, Ricky returned to his old stomping grounds of Pasadena. he met Lance Crane. In September 2003, he formed the Blues Gypsys. They also added a keyboardist, Steve Wilkins from London. In 2008, The Blues Gypsys recorded Another Card in The Hat. After 7 months, the band embarked on a 25 city tour and had great success. Ricky wrote several songs that were used in Films and commercials, including "Paradise On Two legs", which was featured in the Showtime/TMC movie "Fight Night". In 2012, the Ricky and The Blues Gypsys returned to the studio to start their new album, "Everything But The Boots", it was released in August 2013.
Ricky Parish
Ricky Parish began playing guitar when he was 7years old. He was influenced by his grandfather, Primo Risatti, who was also a budding musician. Ricky's father rented him an accoustic guitar for $5 a m...
Hello Fellow Music Lovers,
Well, the Blues Gypsys are busy recording our next album "Stop The Cacophony". It looks like we may be finished by the 1st week of February. Please stay tuned for some awesome music!!!
Ricky Parish
Hello All!
We are currently working on the new songs for our 4th Album. It should be released in the Fall. Lots of exciting new songs will be on this record.
Ricky
Hello Friends and Fans!
A lot has been going on here with our Band. We are currently in sessions recording our brand new Album, "Stop The Cacophony". Some great new songs will be coming soon! Please check back with us for updates.
Dear Subscribers,
Thank you for giving us your email. We are busy working on new material for our 4th Album. This is going to be a very special project. We are working to put together a tribute to Ricky Parish's Mentor, John Lee Hooker. It has been nearly 14 years since he passed away. This will be a great tribute to the Man and his Blues Legacy.
If you have not done so, please checkout the Blue Gypsys official website:
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You can also order all 3 of the different CD's we have currently released. Any questions to about the Band or our music can be emailed directly to us at: thebluesgypsys@(expired link)
Keep The Blues Alive!!!
Ricky Parish & The Blues Gypsys
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