Ever since she played her first washtub  bass on the streets of New Orleans over two decades ago, “V” has been committed to sharing the joys of making music on homemade instruments with hundreds of friends, students, strangers and fans who have passed her way. Knowing no boundaries of age, class or creed, the universal language of music continues to inspire even the most unlikely participants discover the artist within themselves. Proving the theory that nearly anything can be used to make music, The Gypsy Cowbelle has employed her creative spirit and resourceful techniques to construct a diverse quiver of Homespun Instruments which continue to elicit intrigue and enthusiasm for audiences of all walks of life. Wherever she may roam, you can be sure Miss “V” is packing her Plank Banjo and a few other noisemakers for anyone she meets to Join The Band!