Gypsy Road: 2008-1-19 at Mutineer (Wharf Lounge)

Ana and I received good reports on The Gypsy Road Band so we drove to Mutineer Restaurant's Wharf Lounge. We were treated to the tight, driving sound of classic rock, country and blues. Gypsy Road was formed in the late 90's as a stress reliever -- great idea as they share musical tastes, enjoy playing live and have been active in the last three years at local venues in Miami-Dade and Broward. Above, from left to right, we see Roger Hurley on guitar and vocals, David Whiddon on bass guitar, Gabe Rodriguez on drums, Darrell Barney on lead vocals and keyboard, and Lane Kenworthy on guitar and vocals. Gypsy Road has a website at http://www.thegypsyroadband.com.

Update 2011-3-13: Gypsy Road has undergone changes. Remaining are founding members Roger Hurley (guitar, vocals) and Gabe Rodriguez (drums). New are Mosquitoheads veteran Tim Gray (lead vocals, keyboards, sax), Travler alumnus Robbie Rogers (lead guitar, vocals) and Keith Ivory (bass, vocals).

Darrell Barney's singing was consistently awesome. His keyboard playing was a bonus.
 

As I photographed the band, Ana yelled "Look! Turn around! Hurry!" so I turned to see Roger Hurley standing on a table, picking at his Fender Stratocaster, looking as though he belonged. On stage, Roger stands next to the mixing board, so he may have been doing a sound check. Anyway, the dark blob at the lower left is Ana's head.
 

Lane Kenworthy's guitar playing fits and enhances.
 

David Whiddon's impressive bass playing was in the pocket.
 

Gabe Rodriguez on drums. Soul, technique and great timing.
 

At clubs, too often we've had no idea of the band's name. Thanks to Gypsy Road for this banner.