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
"...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
Just letting you know, my EP "Imaginary Mind" has finally arrived! It can be bought from my website for $10, which is found on my page, and along with that i have also uploaded two songs from it! So please have a listen if you have time, would be great to hear what you think!
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
The Dana Wylie Band have been played on the It's A Frog's Life Acoustic Podcast Show 87 - 3rd Anniversary part 1 - containing 10 of my favourite tracks from the last 12 months of podcasting. Lots of music and little talking from me means I can fit in more great tunes from the past year. Part 2 follows next week! ..
Follow the link above to this specific show or the link below to the general shownotes page. The show is free to listen to, and you can get it either by using the online player or by downloading the mp3 file. And why not subscribe and get each new episode automatically?
I've uploaded a new track. Originally written and recorded in 1994 on a porta studio this is the 15th anniversary digital mix.
is about a memorable summer. To sum up what it was
really about; sunshine and concerts, a carefree lifestyle and far too
many illicit chemicals. The biggest selling album at the time was Dark
Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd and this song is a kind of pastiche of
that.
Blimey you're a busy bunch. I had a conversation about you with the bloke who runs The David Hall in South Petherton in Somerset. You should play there, he's a big fan of yours.
Hey, lovely shows over the weekend at the welshpool festival. Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed them all =D. Nice work on the albums too, they are both great pieces of work :). Its really nice to hear a band doing something different to all the other mainstream music. I love it :).
Anyway Hope all is well with you guys. Good luck with the rest of your "uk tour" And all future shows you do round the world. Keep In Touch Jack xx
Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta (weather subject to change on the 1/2 hour with out notification) Wonderful music in your space.Many discoveries made at your space, very nice indeed to be m8s.Cheers ! (mO:) moreno
In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.
"do not seek happiness .. but .. do rid your self of unhappiness = Zero Negative thoughts"
"Share knowledge ,it is a way to achieve immortality"
Hey up. Thanks for getting in touch. If you ever play Thunder Bay, let me know as my brother lives out there and am sure he'd live your music.I'm looking forward to you return to Leeds. JM
