All music and lyrics copyright protected with the Library of Congress, Yzkanin, Beckage 2007, 2008
All recording done by Chris Hludzik
What People Have to Say About Us:
"I like to be careful with hype but no hype here. I've never heard anyone so soulful as you two, the incongruity being your ages. Your sound is beyond your years. Beyond and a little bit so I can only imagine what it will become! Enjoyed your performance immensely tonight." - John Webster, DJ and radio personality from Rock 107's Daniels & Webster radio show
“Yzkanin's moody, sensual delivery sounds with a wisdom well beyond her years...â€
- Alicia Grega Pikul, Staff Writer, Electric City Weekly
"With the powerful lyrics and often-haunting voice of lead singer Sarah Yzkanin, Dealer in Wares could be described as Janis Joplin singing a Fleetwood Mac-influenced song with Jimmy Page on guitar“
-Randy Shemanski, Editor, Electric City Weekly
"The surprise of the day - no the shock of the day, was the opening band, Dealer in Wares. These people had such a tight sound, such a full sound, and such a laid back vibe on stage. I expect great things from them very, very soon."
Plain Sam" radio personality and DJ - 99.5 FM
""Beautiful. That was by Dealer in Wares. They are the featured band tonight. They have been the last couple of weeks. They’re a breath of fresh air. They’re just obviously awesome performers...†- Paul Martin, DJ and solo artist, KCTV King's College Radio
"Did Dealer In Wares have to sell their souls on the Olyphant By-Pass to play so well at such a young age? It just wouldn’t be the blues if we knew for sure" - Rob Cee, Staff Writer for Electric City Renaissance
"The prolific band boasts haunting melodies, grinding guitars, restless energy and libertine longing impossible to ignore. Early acclaim has only made it more determined to earn the success authorities assure is certain." - Alicia Grega Pikul, Staff Writer, Electric City Weekly
"'The kids are alright' is an understatement when it comes to Dealer in Wares, a Blues/Rock trio out of Olyphant Pennsylvania. I was fortunate and very pleased to make their performance at Borders in Stroudsburg PA the evening of March 1st..." - Michael Meade: CEO, Editor-in-chief, journalist, photographer, Tastes Like Rock! Music Magazine
"You guys played soulfully from the heart. Thats a rare gift.†- Long Island Street Survivors, after opening for them and Artimus Pyle, famed Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer
"That last band was Dealer in Wares. Wow! They have alot of rave reviews - Daniels & Webster, Electric City Weekly, King’s College Radio - and I’ll tell you what, they’re worth every one of them because they’re a really good band." Joe Craig, musician and host of NEPA Rebellion radio show
"Finally a female vocalist! Awesome and on pitch...Rock that harmonica!" -Manic Marc, DJ and Radio Personality from 98.5 FM KRZ after judging the Keystone College Battle of the Bands
"I love the bluesy feel ... Solid, soulful performance. Can't find a thing wrong or off..." - Judge from Keystone College Battle of the Bands
"Hey Janis, nice job...shocking soul, sweet harmonica, nice blend of sounds. I'm impressed. Sarah has a good stage presence." -Judge from Keystone College Battle of the Bands
BOOK DEALER IN WARES through this site or by contacting us at [email protected]
Dealer in Wares is an award winning original blues/rock band which began in February, 2007. Music critics agree they combine grinding guitars, smooth backbeats, haunting lyrics, and soulful vocals to produce a sound reminiscent of their classic rock influences without replicating them. They have managed to win the hearts of blues/rock fans throughout the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Mount Pocono area in the short time they have been together. Read on for a summary of their accomplishments:
In September of 2007, their original tune, “Willow Song†placed number 14 in American Idol Underground’s top 50 rock songs. They made the same rock charts again when "Pretense", another original, placed number 43 the next month and number 48 in January of 2008.
In November of 2007, Dealer took second place in the Kiwanis Club Annual Talent Show and was awarded $500 for performing a third original tune, "This Dream." The band was awarded First Runner Up in the 2007 First Night Scranton Battle of the Bands.
A few days later, they opened for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer of the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle & The Long Island Street Survivors at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. In April of 2008 they were awarded First Place in the Keystone College Commuter Council's Battle of the Bands. They were also voted NEPa Rebellion Internet Radio's No. 1 artist for the week of April 7, 2008.
In July of 2008, Dealer in Wares won the Electric City/Diamond City Weekly "Get Your Vote On" contest which allowed readers to vote for the band that would represent the 570 area at the Dewey Beach Music Conference in Delaware. They will perform at the conference as a result of that contest, in September of 2008.
In their first 9 months as a band they played at over 21 venues, appeared on local television, and received radio play from 102.3 FM - The Mountain, KCTV - King's College Radio, and IBIMW internet radio. Experts in the industry agree that the band is a force to be reckoned with and they are determined to take this project as far as it can go. Watch this site for re-recorded and new originals that we think you’ll truly enjoy.
Please enjoy these songs, take advantage of the free downloads and check back from time to time for updates. We'd love to play for you anywhere at anytime so please contact us. Bookings can be made through this site or by contacting us at [email protected]
Original Tune "Soot", with former guitarist, Tim Beckage, played at the Sherman Theater where we opened for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Drummer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle & the Long Island Street Survivors!
Original Tune "Desert Flower" as performed at Rock 107's celebration of legendary DJ's, Daniels & Webster's 5000th Show
Introducing our new guitarist, Mr. Royce Vaughn, performing the Hendrix tune, "Hey Joe"
Original tune "This Dream" with guest guitarist, Paul Martin at the Dewey Beach Music Conference in Delaware
Original tune "The Creep" with former guitarist, Tim Beckage, played as part of the Lackawanna County Summer Concert Series
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