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Barley Wik
Folk / Country / Roots Music

"PRAIRIE SUNSETS WITH A TENNESSEE SHUFFLE"


Canada

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Last Login:  7/4/2008
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   Barley Wik: General Info
Member Since11/5/2006
Band Websitebarleywik.com
Band MembersLIZA HOLDER, MICHELLE VOISIN, AUTO JANSZ, PAULA MCGUIGAN
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Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 12 2008 8:00P
General Store Twin Butte, Alberta
Jun 13 2008 8:00P
Cowboy Poetry Gathering Pincher Creek, Alberta
Jun 15 2008 7:30P
Prairie Sky House Concert Calgary, Alberta
Jun 16 2008 6:00P
Embarcadero Wine and Oyster Bar Calgary, Alberta
Jun 19 2008 8:00P
Communitea Canmore, Alberta
Jun 20 2008 8:00P
Early Stage Saloon Stony Plain, Alberta
Jun 21 2008 8:00P
Prism Bar and Grill Edmonton, Alberta
Jun 27 2008 9:00P
Wild Oats and Notes Festival Toefield, Alberta
Jun 28 2008 8:00P
Wild Oats and Notes Festival Toefield, Alberta
Jul 3 2008 8:00P
The Club Regina, Saskatchewan
Jul 4 2008 9:00P
Cabri Hotel Cabri, Saskatchewan
Jul 5 2008 8:00P
100 Year Anniversary Cabri, Saskatchewan
Jul 7 2008 8:00P
Private Function Calgary, Alberta
Jul 8 2008 7:00P
The Coaldale Motor Inn Coaldale, Alberta
Jul 10 2008 10:00P
The Canmore Hotel Canmore, Alberta
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
The Stop Black Diamond, Alberta
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
Grandview Stage Music Fest Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
Jul 13 2008 8:00P
Grandview stage music fest Black Diamond, Alberta
Jul 18 2008 7:00P
Cypress On Stage Cypress Hills Park, Saskatchewan
Jul 19 2008 8:00P
Outlaw Days Coronach, Saskatchewan
Jul 20 2008 8:00P
Mossbank Legion Mossbank, Saskatchewan
Jul 23 2008 12:00A
Coffee Encounters Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Jul 25 2008 8:00P
Private Party Kisitino, Saskatchewan
Aug 8 2008 12:00A
Trout Forest Music Festival Ear Falls, Ontario
Aug 9 2008 12:00A
Trout Forest Music Festival Ear Falls, Ontario
Aug 10 2008 12:00A
Trout Forest Music Festival Ear Falls, Ontario
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival Ness Creek, Saskatchewan
Aug 17 2008 8:00P
Northern Lights Bluegrass festival Ness Creek, Saskatchewan
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
Music In The Meadow Mount Engadine Lodge-Kanaskis Country, Alberta
Aug 24 2008 8:00P
Music In The Meadow Mount Engadine- Kanaskis Country, Alberta
Aug 31 2008 8:00P
Creston Valley Fest Creston, British Columbia

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   About Barley Wik
Barley Wik sing like angels and play an array of acoustic instruments like they sold their souls to the devil. The all-female band reinvents old-time music with an impressive collection of well-crafted original songs that reshape folk and country with a little twist of bluegrass. The band’s name comes from the 15th century term bailiwick, a reference to someone’s area of authority. It’s a place where someone can have their say, and Barley Wik’s members have their say as a collection of individuals with wildly eclectic musical influences. Barley Wik’s sound reflects a musical style as diverse as their individual histories. The groups’ roots in the Saskatchewan prairie, small town Ontario, 1960s British styles, and a strong tie to the land merge to create a singular sound that incorporates a range of musical forms. Old-time country, folk, blues, bluegrass and spirituals inspire Barley Wik’s songs. All members are songwriters, and each brings a creativity and honesty to their music-making which keeps it real. Since forming in 2002, the Victoria-based band has produced three independently recorded, critically acclaimed CDs. Monday Magazine chose Triangle Mountain the “most listenable CD” in 2004, while Barley Wik’s second CD, Dusty Lullaby, was chosen album of the year in 2005 at the Vancouver Island Music Awards. Barley Wik's newest release, Beyond The Down, has already reached CBC airwaves. Barley Wik have made two successful cross-Canada tours and are a fixture on Victoria’s vibrant music scene. The band’s music was featured on Village 900’s World Music Vol. 2 and Grrrls With Guitars, a Vancouver-based independent label showcasing west coast women singer songwriters. Last spring, Barley Wik was one of 15 bands chosen in a cross-Canada competition to appear on the Dig Your Roots compilation CD, a Canadian talent development initiative of the National Campus and Community Radio Association. Jane Siberry recently chose the band for IndiEclectic.com, the artist-run on-line music showcase. Siberry describes Barley Wik’s music as “heart, spirit, wide, dusty (but clear), great energy.” “heart, spirit, wide, dusty (but clear), great energy.” - Jane Siberry - For bookings please contact GRELIN Entertainment Inc. greg@grelin.com or email us barleywik@yahoo.com. ..Myspace Layout Generator-Layoutgen.com
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Barley Wik's Friends Comments
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.::Shelli::.





Jul 4 2008 3:57 PM

GREAT job last night in regina. i really enjoyed the show. also, thanks so much for signing my cd. hope you come back soon...have a great summer and travel safe :)
Jennifer Louise Taylor





Jun 25 2008 9:32 PM

where the wee wiks now?
sending love from the west... or wester that is...
JOEY ONLY - OUTLAW BAND





Jun 4 2008 1:12 PM

I never got that CD off ya, and we could use all the womyn voices on co-op radio we can muster...good luck out there..love and rage..joey
Rae Spoon (Booking Fall CD RELEASE TOUR now!!)





Jun 4 2008 12:41 AM

I fly into Calgary on June 15! I am going to try to come to your show on the 16! Drop me a line if you guys are going to be around for a couple of days.
It would be great to see you!
Le-le-le-leah





May 19 2008 2:59 PM

I just wanted to tell yall how awesome I thought you were at the Florida Federation of Fairs convention....I really enjoyed it.....I hope I get to see you perform in the future!
anne





Apr 27 2008 12:09 AM

Don't know if they noticed, but I enjoyed tonight's show in Oliver immensely! You just have to see them if ever they are in your vicinity. We found it well worth our drive.
Great show, Gals!
Jess





Apr 25 2008 6:31 AM

I see you are playing "Outlaw Days" to celebrate my birthday.
Have fun!
Rambles.NET Reviews





Apr 5 2008 5:15 PM

Thanks for adding Rambles. NET to your friends' list!

Hey, if you would like your music to be considered for a feature on our site, be sure to send a couple of review CDs our way. (You can find the mailing address on our page.) We love to share new music with our readers!

Cheers,
Tom Knapp, Rambles. NET editor
JOEY ONLY - OUTLAW BAND





Feb 16 2008 12:59 PM

Sarah plays those two damn songs on the jukebox over and over and over again...they are good songs...but a live show would be better...We'll still be in Nanton till April and we are eagerly awaiting that showing of yours! We just had Little Miss Higgins here on Valentines Day, what a great night that was...

love and rage..joey
Hidden Treazure





Feb 1 2008 7:52 PM

yippee
May 4!
isn't that like an anniversary date or something?
marina delWray





Jan 1 2008 7:41 PM

Heya Ladies, Happy New Years!

I finished writing this Song "Train of Circumstance" right before new year's and couldn't stop thinking about how it would be rad to hear Barley Wik playing it was hoping you would listen to it...and if you like it maybe even play it someday maybe you might want to jam it.

love to you and yours
Jennifer Louise Taylor





Dec 5 2007 2:49 PM

who rocked CAFE? you all deserve a thousand comp meals and a first-class suite at the sheraton.
Northwest Folklife Festival





Nov 26 2007 3:39 PM

Hi Barley Wik and friends,
CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST SERIES, "FOLKLIVES".

www.nwfolklifeaudio.org









Hidden Treazure





Nov 18 2007 12:47 PM

hey everybody, you probably already own a copy, but given how hard they are to find and how they make great gifts, check out
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2340847387
(become a member of facebook and copy the link)
become a Barley Wik fans group member and enter the contest to win a free copy of Beyond the Down. Contest ends 7PM Nov 25, 2007.
marina delWray





Oct 24 2007 6:29 PM

i think i crippled a rubber tree today...
nicksa





Jul 14 2007 6:01 PM

So lovely to see you all in Calgary the other day!
Erin





Jun 21 2007 10:22 PM

Happy Summer!
Aimee Gentile





Jun 18 2007 3:22 PM

Hey thanks for adding me as yer friend.
and yeah you can be in my band. (I mean I can only ride on my looks for so long….I do need some talent)
Hidden Treazure





May 24 2007 10:02 PM

you're worth wayyyyyyyy more than $10,000 anyway
besides you are the best and you don't need the money to prove it
Cindy Crawford Fans





May 21 2007 1:56 PM

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