The   Gypsy Dolls
Biography

The Gypsy Dolls are a professional top 40 rock and dance band hailing from Southern California. Formed in 2006, the group features all professional musicians that satisfy every audience with songs covering a wide spectrum of the oldies, 70s, 80s, 90's, dance, rock and current hits. This versatile four piece band consists of a lead female vocalist/keyboardist, lead guitarist/vocalist, bass guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist and a drummer. In addition to bringing live music to your event, The Gypsy Dolls can also provide an option of a Band/DJ combo to cover all your music needs. Whether you are booking a wedding, concert in the park, corporate event, night club or house party, The Gypsy Dolls will create memorable entertainment to your special event. Please read below to learn more about The Gypsy Dolls members.

Tober Mei

At the top of our line-up is the lovely Tober Mei. She has sung for crowds of over 5,000 people and appeared on many studio recordings with producers and independent bands. In October of 2010, she sang the National Anthem at San Manuel Casino for a King Of The Cage fight. You may have caught her 1999 pilot episode of Dick Clark's "Your Big Break”—where she performed as Gloria Estefan. She's also opened for acts such as the Smithereens, The English Beat and the Motels to name a few. Tober never fails to delight audiences with a versatile vocal tone that she takes from Mariah Carey to Gwen Stefani to Pat Benetar to Lady GaGa.

Vince Portillo

Vince Portillo began playing the piano at the young age of 5. He is a talented multi-instrumentalist who can be found playing keyboards, guitar, bass, mandolin, and drums as well as vocalizing. He gives The Gypsy Dolls the flexibility to play everything from 70s and 80s dance to hard rock. He has performed with professional projects such as: Red Rock Garden, Playback, Sue Paine, and The Limericks. He also provides DJ and Lighting services for weddings, special occasions and can be contacted through our website for these bookings.Info@TheGypsyDolls.com

Mike Holowatch

A New Jersey native, Mike Holowatch is a world-renowned musician and consummate professional who consistently strives to achieve new levels of rhythmic experimentation and groove. As a drummer, he says his core philosophy is to make people dance and enjoy themselves and the music. As a musician, he wants people to be inspired by his music, and see him as more than a guy who simply keeps time by banging on a drum. His drumming style is complex and well-rounded. Mike is an artist in every sense of the word, and he listens to a wide variety of music to feed his ear and his hunger to fully express himself as a drummer and as a musician.

Donovan Raitt

Having worked extensively as both a rock/pop guitarist and as a solo classical and flamenco guitarist, Donovan Raitt prides himself on his ability to play in a variety of styles. A So-cal Native, Donovan has played in some of the top cover bands in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas areas as well as being an in demand session guitarist. Donovan currently teaches guitar at Concordia University and has completed his Masters degree in Music from Cal State Long Beach.