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While the band holds their West Shore roots near and dear, they lament the reality there isnB次元官网网址檛 a thriving music scene in the area. TheyB次元官网网址檙e one of the few bands from the West Shore making a name for themselves and thatB次元官网网址檚 something they would like to see change.
How to make that change is the challenge.
For a starting point, the band members all agree there needs to be better venues for live music on the West Shore. There isnB次元官网网址檛 really a space big enough for them to play in their own community. They started out playing in Ma MillerB次元官网网址檚 and other local bars, but most have now shied away from live music.
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The band is thrilled with the new album, but say thereB次元官网网址檚 always room for improvement. Like their first, they recorded it themselves, but this time sent it off to Ontario to be professionally mastered. Webb said there are pros and cons to home recordings, the pros being the price and the freedom, the con being no matter how good your gear and even with the mastering, it still has that sound of a home recording.
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All four, including bassist Marty Boggs, write the music, with Webb and Regimbal behind the lyrics and general concepts. Webb contributes the hip-hop vocals, while Regimbal brings his gritty blues-rock voice to the mix.
Deep Sea Gypsies will release the album at Sugar Nightclub (858 Yates St.) on March 1 with Mindil Beach Markets, who are also releasing a new album. Tickets for the show are $15 and available at Ditch Records and LyleB次元官网网址檚 Place, or online at ticketweb.com.
The band is set to go on a couple of small tours again this year and play some music festivals in the summer. TheyB次元官网网址檙e also starting work on a third album, which they plan to record live off the floor.
Chilco Rd. is available at Deep Sea Gypsies shows and online at the after it is released March 1. Go to deepseagypsies.com for music samples and, as of today, the bandB次元官网网址檚 first music video.
