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
“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
I would say yes, but it turns out I'll be moving a few days sooner then I thought so I won't be around town any more, however, it turns out I will be able to come to the show in Saskatoon so that solves my problem
So I see that you have nothing booked in between August 22nd and your September 3rd show in Saskatoon. Unfortunatly I won't be able to go to the Saskatoon show. Any chance of a second Saskatoon show or maybe even a Biggar show in that gap? Would love to see you guys play again
i see your playing at the assembely rooms in september thats my home town. how you doing did you like my songs one love,peace n good vibes a thousand blessings may the divine light shine in your lives from this day forth J Rokka Productions
Hey I've just seen that you have gigs in Bristol and Swindon which is not far from Bath where some of us live. We have a nice session every sunday if you have the time off. Be great if you fancy joining in.
Thank you very Much. We like your music too. Great piano playing. in fact it's all great.
The first tune in the Within a mile of Dublin set is a traditional Irish Reel the Second one is called the Thousand Mile Journey and I wrote it after a very inspiring week at the Willy Clancy festival in West Claire. The last one is written by our friend who plays the Irish Pipes. It's called Roger Philby's terrarium and is about what happens when you introduce a plastic Dinosaur into a fragile eco system.
Will be great if we bump into you when you come over these shores.
