Gypsy Bandit is a rock band made up of five talented and experienced musicians from northeast Indiana. Gypsy Bandit's set list focuses on great music from the 80's through today- with GB Band's own caffeinated twist! You won't be disappointed: Gypsy Bandit will take you for a ride you'll never forget!
Front and Lead Vocals: Kirk Johnson, one of the two original founders of the band, has fronted and toured regionally with Start Me Up (The Rolling Stones Tribute), The Joey O Band, Big Dick and The Penetrators, and White Hawk. You can hear Kirk on "Auburn Sunset", the most recent CD from The Joey O Band, available on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. Bass & Vocals: Rob Thunder is a 30 year veteran of the region's music scene. Originally from Tuscan, Arizona, he has played in venues all across the country and opened for acts including Ted Nugent, Jackyl, REO Speedwagon, Queensryche, and Halestorm. Rob brings energy, vocal abilities, and huge stage presence to the GB team. Lead and Rhythm Guitar: Rich Davis has been a fixture in the northwest Ohio and northern Indiana rock scene for over 30 years. He has played with Dark Horse, Weekend Traffic, Red Alert, and comes to us directly from Snakin', where he was the founding member. Lead and Rhythm Guitar #2: Steve Kerns is the newest member of Gypsy Bandit. Steve comes to us from Reload Band, has played for JFX, Juke Joint Jive, Outta Hand and a TON of northern IN bands for the last 20 years plus. Drums & Vocals: Trent Bowers is a 27 year veteran of the northern Indiana music scene. He spent 12 years in Arsenic, and played with Stone Crow, Snakin', 10 Cent Dynamite. Trent brings incredible energy and dynamism to the band.