The Texas Gypsies? How does that fit together?...How about like Gypsy Jazz legend Django Reinhardt and Western Swing Pioneer Bob Wills? Gypsy Jazz meets Western Swing is how some describe our music...like Jalapeno Peppers and Quiche Lorraiine. You come see and decide...it’s a fun and artistic, acoustic and electric mix of classic and original music influenced by many regions from a critically acclaimed and award winning band!

The band can play an eclectic mix music styles also and taylor the sound for your event! Jazz, Western Swing, Rock, Pop, etc..just gives us a call to discuss what you prefer!!

With a look evocative of vintage era's the group can feature and mix guitar, violin, bass, horn drums, accordion, keyboards, and or a horn section and can perform as a smaller trio for intimate events up to a 9 piece band!! The music is at once earthy and sophisticated, appealing to a wide audience. — This music makes you feel alive.

Performing almost 150 shows a year from regional to international, we are available for concerts, festivals and private events corporate and weddings.

Special Music and Music Styles can be requested for your private event!!

Click here for the band member biographies.

The Texas Gypsies have recently been accepted into three prestigious arts programs — the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces touring program— the Mid-America Arts Alliance and the Touring Artist Program of the Texas Commission on the Arts.

As a result of these designations, your organization can apply for grant money to assist in bringing us to your performance venue or event.
For more information, visit the TCA Website at www.arts.state.tx.us and click the link titled "Grants Information".

Some other honors are:

  • Original song "Maxwell Swing" was used in the movie "The Smell of Success" (starring Billy Bob Thornton and Tea Leoni)
  • The Texas Commission on The Arts has accepted the Texas Gypsies to the new 2010-12 Touring Artist Roster!
  • Original Song "Holiday In Toontown" used in Episode #504 and 706 of "Bad Girls Club"
  • Featured in Downbeat Magazine December 2009
  • Named "Best Western Swing Group" by The Academy of Western Artists

  • "Band of the Year 2010 and 2011" Wedding Wire
  • Named "Best of Bands" by The Knot Magazine
  • Voted #1 act at Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival in 2006
  • Featured on 2 Fox KDFW commercials performing the theme song for "Good Day" morning show and a Holiday promo
  • Debut CD "The Texas Gypsies" in 2005 Grammy® voting for "Best Jazz Album"
  • Featured band in the June 2007 issue of "International Musician Magazine"
  • Recently raised over $5000 for the Wipe out Kids Cancer Foundation!
  • Featured as a Hot New Artists on Audiosparx"
  • The Texas Gypsies Theme Song included in "Texas Music Project/Don't Mess With Texas, Vol. 3" CD

The Texas Gypsies Are:
Steve Curry: guitar, vocals | John Hewitt: bass, vocals
Mike Sizer: Clarinet/Sax | Gordon Mcleod: violin/guitar |Andrew Griffith Drums