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The Willys
Alternative / Powerpop / Acoustic

Willys Willys Willys



GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  11/25/2009
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   The Willys: General Info
Member Since2/17/2006
Band Websitewww.thewillys.com
Band MembersBill Serfass: songwriter, guitars, harmonica and vocals Neil Ecker: songwriter, drums and vocals Dean Vaccher: songwriter and bass Bill Mitchell: songwriter, guitar, slide, mandolin and vocals Dan Chase: Keyboards

Influences(In no particular order) Judybats, Aztec Camera, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Richard Thompson, The Jam, Raspberries, R.E.M., Michael Penn, Pixies, Beatles, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Ramones, La's, Smiths, Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Jethro Tull, Wilco, Son Volt, Indigo Girls, Midnight Oil, Neil Young, Robert Johnson, Bill Broozny, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Dan Chase, Lewis Black (yeah, that's right), Walter Linniger, and the best Mexican band from León, Guanajuato Mexico, a huge influence on the willys drummer www.myspace.com/ecker1
Sounds LikeRead the blog post - Willys catalog of CDs for more information about each of the following titles: ALL OF THE ABOVE CDS ARE AVAILABLE AT . . www.cdbaby.com/cd/thewillys
Record LabelType of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 6 2009 8:00P
Republican Club Hanover, Pennsylvania
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
Tailgators York
Nov 14 2009 7:00P
Underside Lounge Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Biglerville American Legion Biglerville, Pennsylvania
Nov 28 2009 10:00P
Klinger’s Tavern Hanover, Pennsylvania
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
Market Cross Pub Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Dec 31 2009 9:00P
The Underside Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
Jan 16 2010 8:00P
Republican Club of Hanover Hanover, Pennsylvania
Feb 5 2010 7:00P
Underside Lounge Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
Feb 6 2010 7:00P
Underside Lounge Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
Market Cross Pub Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Mar 26 2010 7:00P
Underside Lounge Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
Mar 27 2010 7:00P
Underside Lounge Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
Apr 3 2010 8:00P
Market Cross Pub Carlisle, Pennsylvania
May 7 2010 7:00P
Underside Lounge Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
May 28 2010 8:00P
Dillsburg American Legion Dillsburg, Pennsylvania
May 30 2010 8:00P
Gettysburg KOA Campground Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Jun 5 2010 7:00P
Underside Lounge Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
Jun 12 2010 8:00P
Market Cross Pub Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Jul 3 2010 8:00P
Gettysburg Battlefield Resort Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Jul 4 2010 8:00P
Gettysburg KOA Campground Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Jul 10 2010 1:00P
Adam’s County Winery near Cashtown, Pennsylvania
Aug 20 2010 6:00P
Hauser Estate Winery Arentsville, Pennsylvania
Aug 21 2010 1:00P
Adam’s County Winery near Cashtown, Pennsylvania
Oct 1 2010 8:00P
Dillsburg American Legion Dillsburg, Pennsylvania

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   About The Willys
The Willys hail from South Central Pennsylvania where most folks come as tourists to take in a famous Civil War battlefield and search for ghosts. But if you look a little closer you will find under the veneer of a tourist town a most prolific little rock and roll band that has opened for national acts and have written four full length discs (that play to England, Russia, Africa, Iceland, Sweden, Australia and Japan). They continue to be the most booked band in the area. The Willys are a real band in the sense that no one member is a front man. Jumping around on tables is not their style. They consistenly serve up 3 part harmonies and fabulous guitar work on top of one of the hotest rhythm sections around. If you like satelite radio you will enjoy the Willys eclectic list of cover songs. We invite you to try out our own compositions by listening to what's newly posted here or checking out previous recordings at www.cdbaby.com and searching for Willys recordings. Thanks for getting the Willys!

   


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Richard Harris

Richard Harris



Nov 20 2009 4:24 AM

Hi!

Just checking in on you my friend and hoping you are doing well!

THANKS FOR BEING SUCH A GOOD FRIEND!

Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!

Your friend,

Richard

BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST!

CDs @ http://www.RichardHarrisLive.com

OR

CDBaby.com / ITunes
Richard Harris

Richard Harris



Nov 17 2009 1:22 AM

Hi!

Just checking in with you my friend, and hoping you are well!

THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT OF YOUR FRIENDSHIP!

Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!

Your friend,

Richard

BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST!

CDs @ http://www.RichardHarrisLive.com

OR

CDBaby.com / ITunes
Chris Morrison (Twitter.com/CMorrisonMusic)

Chris Morrison (Twitter.com/CMorrisonMusic)
Online Now!


Nov 13 2009 12:03 AM

Come on over and check out the new songs!
'Who we Are' and '21st century'
Let me know what you think.

-chris
Bits and Watts

Bits and Watts



Nov 13 2009 12:03 AM

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Sara (promoting for Capacity now and lovin it!)

Sara Smith



Oct 13 2009 12:41 AM

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Oct 3 2009 10:28 PM

Hi The Willys,



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Useless Brother

Useless Brother



Sep 19 2009 3:01 AM

Hey!! Thanx for listening and being in our circle of friends!! We REALLY do appreciate your interest in our music and the band!!
MySpace Design & Marketing- OutLoud MySpace Design

MySpace Design & Marketing- OutLoud MySpace Design



Sep 10 2009 3:20 AM

Hi there, The Willys! We'd love to design a custom MySpace profile for you! We also offer full website design, flyer/poster design, and more. Check out our portfolio on our MySpace page.

You can also visit a few of our most recent MySpace Designs:

* myspace.com/thedeadenddropouts
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We'd really would love to work with you, The Willys!

-Dana
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Rhythm Festival

Rhythm Festival



Aug 11 2009 12:22 AM

Thanks for being our friend!

..Rhythm Festival 2009
Hope to see you there:
Friday 21st August to Sunday 23rdl
www.rhythmfestival.net

Dawn

Dawn



Jul 22 2009 3:06 AM

Maybe August 28 in Hanover!
Dawn

Dawn



Jul 21 2009 2:19 AM

It has been wayyyy too long. I miss you guys!!!
JEKYL - Ireland

JEKYL - Ireland



Jun 21 2009 12:30 AM

Have a kick ass weekend!!!
Centascope

Centascope



Jun 17 2009 5:46 PM

Hi The Willys

Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website.
You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.

Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



Jun 17 2009 1:29 AM

Hey there,

Here's one from left field...

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A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:

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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:
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Help to raise awareness.

Say have you checked out my web site recently?

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."

Flynn Amps

Flynn Amps
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Jun 9 2009 4:06 AM

Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
Andrea Nardello

Andrea Nardello



May 29 2009 1:55 AM

great stuff guys...keep me posted on shows and updates!
Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



May 22 2009 2:07 AM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Good to have you as a friend!
So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.

I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site some time.

For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!).

You might enjoy watching some of my films (use the on screen controls to skip between them):

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Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."

The Molas

The Molas



May 11 2009 2:50 AM

Check out our new music video "I Hate the News" on our page.
Pour a bowl of cereal and join us for a montage through a typical day of TV journalism.

Gongs of Violence

Gongs of Violence



May 11 2009 2:49 AM

yeah I caught a good chunk of your set last night it was good to finally see you live. I got Turn Inward I don't know when it came out but it had to have been 04 or 05.

Good show
MATT OTIS

MATT OTIS



Apr 12 2009 5:45 PM

Thanks for the add, I think you will appreciate the meaning behind my music. Let me know what you think if you get a chance.
Peace :)

Matt-
Your Local SKA BOSS

spencer shirk



Apr 12 2009 9:07 PM

No Prob, keep on Rockin, I'll see you at market cross
The Molas

The Molas



Feb 28 2009 7:23 PM

Thanks for listening. More tunes on the way.


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Feb 26 2009 1:51 PM

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Rock Hollow Records

Rock Hollow Records



Feb 24 2009 7:22 PM


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The Cringe

The Cringe



Feb 13 2009 6:29 AM

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