Area rock band Gypsy Lablue will join four other Louisiana bands in Baton Rouge tonight,  June 21 for the Eagle 98.1-FM, Rock Star Search: Battle of Louisiana Bands.  The contest takes place at the Texas Club in Baton Rouge with the winning band set to open the concert with Kenny Wayne Shepherd on July 13 at the Baton Rouge Riverfront Center.

Gypsy Lablue played the Leesville Mayfest this year on Friday, May 3.  The band has been together since 2006.  They reformed in 2022 with a new look and sound.  Original members of the band are Kenny Jones on lead and rhythm guitars, Jessica Jones on vocals, and Mike Holt on drums.  In the past year the band has added John Keith on bass and Jason Martinez on lead and rhythm guitars.  The band has one full length CD, Hearts on Fire, and is currently working on a new release. Through the years, Gypsy Lablue has supported acts like Dr. Hook, Irma Thomas, Tab Benoit, Sammy Kershaw, the late Jo El Sonnier, and Confederate Railroad.

The band will be up against formidable competition as they battle The Leif Meche Band from Lafayette, Zizzi of New Iberia, Petty Betty from Baton Rouge, and Tommy G and the Stormy Weather Band of Morgan City.  Gypsy Lablue invites all their fans and friends to join them in Baton Rouge tonight, June 21 for the contest.