The Deep Sea Gypsies are in a genre all their own.

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Fellow Belmont secondary grads Greg Moore on drums and Marty Boggs on bass round out the foursome. Together theyB次元官网网址檝e recorded two full-length demo albums and an EP in four years of testing the boundaries of their musical styles  B次元官网网址� and sometimes each othersB次元官网网址� patience.

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Their unique, hard-rocking style has impressed MetchosinB次元官网网址檚 Jesse Roper of The Roper Show, who counts himself both a friend and a fan of the up-and-coming band. He first heard them from backstage during a show both were playing. He found himself inching closer and closer to the stage to get a better listen.

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While he sees a lot of good bands around Victoria, the Gypsies are one of his favourites and he sees a bright future ahead for them.

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Visit Deep Sea Gypsies on Facebook or download their latest EP for free at soundcloud.com/deep-sea-gypsies.

alim@goldstream gazette.com