Dan Hyland- Frontman of the band. Likes to play on his SG Gibson bass with the authority afforded the most prodigious players. Has an affable self-effacing nature not afforded the most prodigious players. Shares the vocals with two other members of the band.
Kevin Hyland- Drummer of the band. Has been in groups with consumer-tested names such as Smiling Potatoes, Dead Squash and The Ferguson 5. Has been continually playing since he was 16, when he saw old Who footage and Keith Moon, after which he went out and got two bass drums. Later he acquired a snare drum and some cymbals. Pioneered the technique of the stick toss used in blinding oneself.
Gary Townsley- A very versatile guitarist who has in the past gained considerable knowledge due to his role as Engineer at Coyote studios in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Understands the subtlety of the band as well as finding 11 when need be. Usually seen with a Miller Lite.
Ellen Willwerth- The essential part that gives Hy80 its distinction from others due to her ability on a variety of instruments including guitar, flute and harmonica as well as the sole dispatcher of the Hy80 secret weapon- Mr. Walter J Willwerth
Influences
The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Fairport Convention, The Beatles, CCR, Neil Young, many more...
website: www.hy80.com
Hy80 is a Jersey City based band of three siblings and a guy named Gary. We specialize in a sound based not only on energy, but also on vocal harmonies and a dynamism. Not afraid to call ourselves fans of 60's and 70's groups ranging from The Who and Kinks to Neil Young, we also get into the less mentionable Humble Pie and Fairport Convention. Yeah, we like Nazareth and Thin Lizzy and Free. We like more cowbell. We can be quite jam-oriented and free to experimentation. We're also folkie in substance and high energy in execution.
Outside Influence Live this Friday the 27 at the Pioneer Bar in Upper Greenwood Lake. Come get your OI on. Music starts at 10 pm. All Original Rock N Roll.
