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Dana Wylie Band

the good kind of music

About Me

“Dana Wylie has come full-circle with the release of her unruly sophomore album – and it’s damn good… ’The Unruly Ones’ is an everlasting love affair with all things badass.”- See Magazine“…critics say that Dana has, perhaps one of the finest instruments that you will hear for her generation.” – City TV – Edmonton“…a class act.” – Eric Bowling – Edmonton Journal“Wylie phrases like Demosthenes -- as if those torrents of words might never get another chance to spill out… an old fashioned singer-songwriter, Carole King screwing with the conventions or working within it…whatever else, she sounds confident enough that she can take on anything in the future. ” – Tom Murray – Edmonton Journal"…kind of like if Woody Allen wrote for Joni Mitchell.” - Chart-Attack“The album has a sense of humour, great musicianship and many moods …entertaining, solid, eclectic, kooky.” – Cornwall Seaway News“…international superstars don’t travel quite as much as this band does.” – Planet S“…they are on the verge of breaking through to the big time.” – Camrose News

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Member Since: 5/28/2007
Band Website: danawylie.net
Band Members: Dana Wylie - vocals, piano, guitar, a bit of mandolin and spoons, boss lady;Jeremy Hellard - guitar, harmonica, drums, vocals, vice-president in charge of integrity;Nye Parsons - double bass, sneaky harmony vocals, anarcho-syndicalist
Influences: In alphabetical order: Alison Krauss, Andy Irvine, Aretha Franklin, Asylum Street Spankers, Bad Livers, The Band, The Beatles, Bela Fleck, Ben Folds, Ben Sures, Bill Hicks, Bill Monroe, Bill Withers, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Charles Mingus, Christy Moore, Dan Bern, David Chen, David Murray, Dixie Chicks, Doc Watson, Duke Ellington, Edgar Meyer, Fairport Convention, George Carlin, Gilad Atzmon, Gillian Welch, Gong, Greg Brown, Guy Clark, Hawksley Workman, Incredible String Band, Jaco Pastorius, James Taylor, Jerry Douglas, Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, John Prine, John Renbourn, Joni Mitchell, Keith Jarrett, Liam O'Flynn, Liane Carroll, Luke Doucet, Mark O'Connor, Martin Carthy, Martin Simpson, Marvin Gaye, Matthew Ord, Michelle Shocked, Nina Simone, Paul Simon, Planxty, Richard Thompson, Robert Johnson, Robin Williamson, Rory McLeod, Rufus Wainwright, Sam Bush, Sandy Denny, Sarah Harmer, Sly and the Family Stone, Steeleye Span, Steve Earle, Stevie Wonder, Strength in Numbers, Sublime, Thelonius Monk, Tom Waits, Tony Rice, Townes Van Zandt, The Wailers, The Who, Wilco, Wynton Marsalis
Sounds Like: “…a series of musically diverse stories that capture you and leave you asking for more. This band’s chemistry is incredible…I am glad I had the pleasure of listening to such a great album.” - The Ontarian “Wylie sings with unrelenting passion… (an) outstanding set of performers.” - Red Deer Express “The band is tight and expressive, supporting Wylie’s honest and direct vocals.” - Belleville Intelligencer “There is no disconnect between Wylie and the listener; her music has a common you-and-me-we’re-in-this-together feel.” - Elmira Independent “Wylie carves out a space which is big enough for anyone who enjoys honest, no-frills music to come check out. This self-proclaimed “tiny white girl” has a big future ahead.” - Daily Graphic “Her clear, powerful vocals coupled with her cheeky, light-hearted lyrics shine…Wylie’s lyrical style can be described as witty and even borderline irreverent…possesses an unmistakable indie charm” - The Varsity “Solidly written and produced debut…Wylie’s stylish and entertaining delivery make each song strong.” - The Uniter “The members in the band have a keen ear in music, playing with a strong yet subtle chemistry…I’ll go as far as saying if anyone listens to this album he or she will find a track that connects with him or her. There’s that much variety in the songwriting and melodies.” - The Imprint
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None