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Dyana Ohlsson

About Me


Philadelphia Indie Music...
.. I was born in Long Beach, California, spent a few years in Manahawkin, NJ, moved to Saratoga Springs (my family stomping grounds), NY until the 4th grade, finished school in Ballston Spa, NY. Went to college at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK, moved to Waikiki, HI. Ended up after a few years of job wandering in Old Forge, NY for a decade where I played with Beautiful Strange (I miss them terribly), and now reside in Philadelphia. In between that I spent several summers in Europe, mainly Sweden, studied in France, and spent a summer in Indonesia. Now with my new band "Knowlton Point" I'm starting to play out again and perform the songs that mean so much to me. Go to our website at "myspace.com/knowltonpoint".
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Member Since: 16/12/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/dyanaoh
Band Members: For Dyana Ohlsson songs performed with Beautiful Strange: bass Pete Bishop, drums Andy Delaubell, guitar Dyana Ohlsson, electric guitar Colby Welch and Rick Lewis. For Roccy Graz/Dyana Ohlsson songs: instruments R.Graz, Vocals D.Ohlsson "After All You've Done" and "Swim". For Dyana Ohlsson songs "Your Way" and "Tomorrow": vocals, guitar Dyana Ohlsson, bass Jeff Miller, keyboards/drums Scott Ball; recorded in Maryland. "Spell" was recorded in Seattle with Murry Hutchins and Mark Miller. "Survive" and "7 Nights Ago" are practice recordings with Beautiful Strange. Harmonies were added later.

Influences: All the great songs I've listened to the past 3 decades... radio, TV, live.... OK, I loved Captain and Tennille and the Carpenters. I jumped on the bed to many Olivia Newton John songs. My crazy father left a Led Zeppelin Record around for my brother and I to listen to on occasion. Oh, Sandy Patti was a middle school favorite along with Amy Grant. Most songs from the 70's I love to hear while driving with the windows down and my hair batting my face. Yep, I have the Time Life Gold Collection I payed an arm and a leg for years ago. But Lauren Hill, Natalie Merchant, Aimee Mann, and Justin Timberlake grace my endtables too. My recent obsession has been "Luxurious" with Gwen Stephani. Can't get enough of that one. But I'd much rather be sitting on the couch at the Electric Company in Utica with a drink listening to the local artists!
Sounds Like: Each song can yield a different tone and style.
Glitter Graphics

Thanks Tori! I love it-
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

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well i'm not good with keeping up with the news..but we've (knowlton point) recorded another 11 songsand i can't wait until you hear them. they are so strong and rythmic and mesmorizing.i've been teac...
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 13:35:00 GMT

myspace.com/knowltonpoint

hi everyone, my new website at myspace.com/knowltonpoint is finally up and running! we will be at milkboy in ardmore for a fundraiser october 3rd with john from the ike band out of philly as well!&nbs...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:33:00 GMT

name change

Hey everyone!I got married in Vegas (as some might already know) and am still figuring out what to do with my name musically. Any opinions? keep with Dyana Ohlsson or change to Dyana Cannon?  
Posted by on Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:49:00 GMT

where is...

where is justin dwyer and his band? anyone know? last i saw him was at the electric co
Posted by on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:11:00 GMT

Frank McBride, Dyana Ohlsson, Rick Lewis

check out "Frank McBride Christmas Music (... with Dyana Ohlsson)" on You Tube special thanks to Rick Lewis for adding it- it was fun to watch!
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:49:00 GMT

Recording, Spell

Recorded 7 songs with the new band- can't wait for you to hear them! Check out "Spell" added to the song list for a short time, an oldie but goodie!
Posted by on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:25:00 GMT

Beautiful Strange First CD

If you never heard Beautiful Strange's first CD with "Heartless Man" on it- no problem! The remix will be out at the end of this summer! Only 50 copies were originally&nb...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:48:00 GMT

http://www.hellophiladelphia.com/music/BeautifulStrange.Cfm

don't forget to checkout my philadelphia site at: http://www.hellophiladelphia.com/music/BeautifulStrange.Cfm hope all's well with you! make lots of music!!
Posted by on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

old concert video on the web

happy easter and where's the warmth? check out the concert series for life video we did in 2005 (thank you andy) circulating on youtube.com (google/video/concert series for life/beautiful strange...)....
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:27:00 GMT

Disney

hey you's just got back from disney (and sea world). lots of fun and a bit cool (ok, and it rained on one occasion). so- sorry i missed your emails. i'll get back with you sooner then you can sa...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:59:00 GMT