ThunderGypsy to Perform at Ida Cox

Press Release

Release:  ImmediateContact:  Sharon CrosbyDate: June 4, 2019Regarding: Thunder Gypsy at Ida Cox Music Series

Toccoa, GA, June 4, 2019 – The group THUNDER GYPSY will be featured at the second concert of the 2019 season of the Ida Cox Music Series on June 8 from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 pm.

The group was conceived during a chance encounter in 2013 and one year later, formed Thunder Gypsy. And they have been captivating audiences ever since! Thunder Gypsy plays Soul Stirrin', Blues Rockin' music - an eclectic mix that spans the decades. The spirit of the Gypsies is evident in their music. By taking many familiar songs and intensifying the arrangements, Thunder Gypsy has been mesmerizing Atlanta audiences since its inception.  

In August 2017, Thunder Gypsy competed in and won the Atlanta Blues Challenge and from there, they went on to participate in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN where they played on the legendary stage at B.B. King's Blues Club.  Between the Atlanta challenge and the IBC in Memphis, they moved into the recording studio and pumped out their self-titled Debut album.

 Thunder Gypsy is comprised of Ken Williams on Drums, Richard Price on Guitar, Paul Allison on Keyboard/Organs and Heather Statham on vocals.  

Local favorite, Conrad Moore will perform from 7:00 – 8:00. There will be two food trucks there from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. as well as the x-Factor Grill open.

 The Ida Cox Music Series, named after famed Toccoan Blues musician, Ida Cox, features free music in Downtown Toccoa every Saturday in June, July, and August. The music starts at 7:00pm and the series lasts until approximately 10:00pm each Saturday night. Bring a lawn chair to Downtown Toccoa and enjoy live music, food, and drink in a relaxing atmosphere.  If there is inclement weather, the concert will be moved into the Ritz Theatre.