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* Chicks That Rock *

Rock On Productions

Chicks That Rock ~ Daytona Beach Bandshell 07~07~07

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Although she is the youngest member of Gypsy Child, Nici’s professional
career started VERY EARLY. She began to play drums professionally at any
type of song, as well as exhibiting a great stage presence. Nici has played
also spent a considerable amount of time in Nashville. When she periods
of time, continuing to hone her skills in all genres of popular music. Nici
has various recording credits, most notably a CD for CMH Records (the only
traditional bluegrass label in the United States). She recorded with Wynn
Osborne of the Osborne Brothers on the CD entitled “Pickin’ On The 50’s.”
Other recording credits include various sessions at The Soundstage Studio
in Nashville. Nici provides the solid foundation and “drive” for Gypsy Child
and she shares in the common goal of the band, which is, “Entertainment
at its Finest.”

JoAnnA Hudson: Keyboards, Flute, Lead/Backing Vocals

If you’ve been in the Central Florida area for any significant length of time,
you most likely have caught JoAnnA Hudson performing somewhere in the
area. JoAnnA embarked on her professional music career in 1979, touring
Florida and South Georgia’s “A” Circuit in several bands. She formed
Gypsy Child in 1983, and the band continued to perform in Florida until
1993. Throughout the 1990’s, JoAnnA jumped the fence for a while and
played in several Southern Rock and Variety house bands, this is where
she met and began to perform with drummer Nici Haerter. As the
bandleader, JoAnnA has always strived for one common goal where this
band is concerned: “Let’s keep it simple, fun, entertaining and crowd-
pleasing!”

Gail Force: Gail Delagi and Tina Gordon

The duo tailors its set lists to each audience, whether it is families, bikers,
or tourists. It is not unusual for Gail and Tina to learn a new cover tune that
was requested by a fan. People are often surprised to hear them perform
the song not long after the request was made.
Gailforce has opened for nationally known musicians and performed for
audiences of up to 20,000.

Tina, a flautist and guitarist with a degree in education, writes most of the
originals for the duo. She has also written radio jingles. Gail is also a
talented songwriter and guitarist. Gail's solid rhythm guitar and expressive
style is the backbone of their acoustic sound.

Gail and Tina recorded one of their originals (Catch Me a Rainbow) in early
2003 while attending a music conference in Nashville. Tina's dynamic voice
has also brought her in demand to sing the National Anthem a cappella at
various venues, including the Daytona International Speedway, the
Jacksonville Jaguars, All-Pro Rodeo and the Daytona Cubs.

Their unique sound of tight harmony and beautiful combination of flute and
acoustic guitars has stood the test of time - and is still delighting fans and
newcomers.

Julie Baker; Base Guitar..

My 'bio': I started playing in New England in the 1970's, mostly in Top
40 Rock bands and occasionally Country. I was mostly Lead Vocal and
Bass
plus harmonies on everything else. At this point in time all of my work
was thru an agent.

In the middle 80's moved to Florida and played with several 3 and 4
piece groups doing a lot of club work, hotels, special events (bike
week). Most of this work was Southern Rock and Country. After this I
teamed up with a male solo artist and started a duo in which we
performed mainly Standards, Jazz and Big Band numbers, mostly on
cruises and
private upscale clubs. Within the past 10 years I've filled in on Bass
with a local big band group called the Moonlighters.

From the mid 90's thru now I do a solo as a vocalist using keyboard and
midi, performing music from the 40's thru the 80's. In this venue I do
Standards, Jazz, Country, Southern Rock and 60's, 70's
and 80's Rock. I still do occasional fill-ins on Bass with several
different local groups as my schedule permits.

In 2002 I did a solo CD (Julie Baker) and in 2004 a CD with my then
group called Baker Act, titled "Still Crazy After All These Blues".