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Open Road Love Affair
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Open Road Love Affair is a band determined to convey the sounds and spirit of the open road through music. The brainchild of Gypsy George Mihalopoulos, Open Road Love Affair has been gaining an underground legion of fans since the dawn of the new millennium. The music has been described as “blissfully archaic, yet creating a new sound that is sprinkled with the harmonies of the Beatles, the edgy folk-rock of Bob Dylan, the pop of Cat Stevens, and the lyrics of a beat poet.” Not to mention that they are the only band, who can play funk with a folk attitude. Biography Born in Hollywood, CA, Gypsy George began playing music at an early age. He is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. His wide range of musical abilities includes guitar, piano, bass, drums, bouzouki, harmonica, and singing. Furthermore, he is an accomplished composer of Film and TV, including Salma Hayek’s directorial debut, “The Maldonado Miracle.” In addition to producing Open Road Love Affair, Gypsy George has worked with numerous acts, from L.A. to Chicago, ranging from Punk to Hip Hop. He received his degree in Literature, concentrating on late 19th/early 20th century fiction novel, from Northwestern University. As a result, Gypsy George is also an accomplished writer having published various poems and short stories, as well as completing his first novel entitled “Burning of the Fragile Fire.” All in all, Gypsy George Mihalopoulos is a true Renaissance Man in a modern age tainted by fifteen minutes of fame. Door County Nights Open Road Love Affair’s first full-length album, Door County Nights, has gained a lot of notoriety and critical acclaim for its strong songwriting, upbeat mood and great slice of life story telling. It is an album made for a road trip, whether spontaneous or planned. With the characteristics of an oral tradition, which has colored the landscape of America for hundreds of years, the album is a tale of love lost (“Gin & Tonics,” “Shivering Man”) and love gained (“Puppet,” “Squinted Eyes”) bookend by the open-air thrill of road tripping through the Midwest (“Open Road Love Affair,” “Door County Nights”). Joe's Beginnings Romeo and Juliet’s love cannot survive. This time, however, the family is not a problem. In our modern tale of love, social-politics has forced the hand of tragedy. And, thus, begins Joe... “Joe’s Beginning,” the second full-length release by Open Road Love Affair, is the sonic reflection of this modern tale. The album is a narrative of love gained (“Philia,” “Flower”), love lamented (“Green Love,” “Who Begins Today”) and the society love breathes (“Brand New Creed,” “Arab Blues”). Produced and Performed by Gypsy George, the album showcases his trademark production style, which has been described as the merging of George Martin, Phil Spector and Daniel Lanois. Discography * Door County Nights (2006) * Joe’s Beginning (Summer 2007) 
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