Dana Wylie Band

Bio:

"...while I was expecting good things, I wasn't expecting anything quite so ridiculously good as this." - Moles, Bath, UK “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

Member Since:

May 28, 2007

Members:

Dana Wylie - vocals, guitar, piano Matthew Ord - guitars, vocals Nye Parsons - double bass

Influences:

Aretha Franklin, Asylum Street Spankers, The Band, The Beatles, Ben Folds, Bill Withers, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Christy Moore, Dan Bern, David Chen, Duke Ellington, Fairport Convention, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Keith Jarrett, Martin Carthy, Martin Simpson, Marvin Gaye, Matthew Ord, Michelle Shocked, Nina Simone, Paul Simon, Planxty, Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny, Sarah Harmer, Steeleye Span, Stevie Wonder, Thelonius Monk, Townes Van Zandt, Wynton Marsalis, Harry Nilsson, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Aly Bain, Dick Gaughan, Brett Dennen, Nic Jones, June Tabor...

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