Beyond The Dover Recording Musicians:
Susan - vocals, acoustic guitar.
Dan Walsh (Romi Mayes, Fred Eaglesmith) - electric, baritone and dobro guitars.
Charlie Hase (Ronnnie Hayward, Gary Fjellgarrd) - pedal steel guitar.
Jody Johnson (The Swiftys) - bass guitar and bowed upright bass.
Grant Stovel (The Swiftys)- Drums.
Produced by Susan Wheatley and Scott Franchuk. Recorded and mixed by Scott Franchuk at Riverdale Recorders, Edmonton, Alberta. Mastered by Richard Harrow, audiomastering.com
It Was A Train Thing Musicians:
Susan - vocals, acoustic guitar.
Brett Allen - slide guitar.
Eric Allen - upright bass.
Produced by Susan Wheatley and Brett Allen. Recorded live off the floor and mixed by Brett Allen at Snowghost Music, Whitefish, Montana. Mastered by Richard Harrow, audiomastering.com
Influences
Joan Armatrading, Steve Forbert, Lucinda Williams, Mary Gauthier, Tom Wilson & BARK, Ramblin' Jack, Willie P. Bennett, Fred Eaglesmith, Tom Russell, Jenny Whiteley, Sarah Harmer, Kathleen Edwards, Eliza Gilkyson, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Shelby Lynn, The Swiftys, Shuyler Jansen, Old Reliable, Steve Coffey, Ron Sexsmith, Blue Rodeo, Cowboy Junkies, Junkhouse, Pearl Jam, The Cranberries, Nirvana, The Cure, Echo & The Bunnymen, Talk Talk, Crash Vegas, Sinead O'Connor, Eurythmics, The Police, The Clash, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, KD Lang, Frank Sinatra, Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, Carly Simon, Carol King, Fleetwood Mac, Simon & Garfunkel, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Stones, Beatles, Elvis, The Animals, Beethoven, etc....
Singer/Songwriter, Susan Wheatley takes her place in the Canadian Roots rock scene with her debut album, “Beyond the Dover”.
Hailing from Edmonton and Ottawa, Susan’s songs reveal her experiences like someone discovering their favourite pair of jeans – frayed in the right places but soft, warm and supportive. She is no songbird; rather Wheatley has a voice of a phoenix that has risen from a stormy past, a voice that resonates like a pedal steel; her range is tender; yet, strong and throaty, always honest.
Her sound is uniquely her own due to her varied collaborations that range from Blackie and The Rodeo King’s, Tom Wilson to American folk legend, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. Susan opened for Ramblin’ Jack at Kalispel, Montana after meeting him through her journey on the “Roots on the Rails” music festival train in 2005.
Susan now hangs her hat in Calgary, Alberta, where she has fixed herself in the local music scene by hosting the singer/songwriter series, “Chicks with Licks” with Heather Blush at the Ironwood Stage & Grill. She credits the Alberta independent radio station, CKUA for shifting her musical focus from alternative rock to folk/roots/country music with artists such as Blackie and The Rodeo Kings, Lucinda Williams, Mary Gauthier and Tom Russell.
Susan purges her past in “Beyond the Dover”, by first tracing her path which is rooted by the Dover Hotel. This gritty blue-collared tavern that sits on the other side of the tracks in North Edmonton, just stumbling distance from her childhood white picket fenced home, was the beacon for this album. It was her father’s drinking hole; his refuge and his downfall. When Wheatley returned to Edmonton years later to bury her alcoholic father, she released the remaining demons that had haunted her by writing “Beyond the Dover”. Her return confirmed that she had ceased to blame or feel hurt and that she felt only uplifted; thus, beyond her pain, and “Beyond the Dover”.
The listener needn’t shy from “Beyond the Dover”, as although Wheatley’s lyrics may touch some nerves as they get to the heart of the matter, they will find it cathartic as Susan discovers her strength through her vulnerability.
Sue performed 2 flawless sets at the Blue Chair Cafe in Edmonchuk to an enthusiastic sold out crowd last Saturday. I felt truly honored to not only to witness one of the brightest lights in music nowadays perform live, but also to have been sat with some of greatest folks, including Awesome Auntie Joycee, The Incomparable Cousin Johnny O'Luders, Tom the Bomb, and his trusted sidekick, the always amazing Ottawa Edie (who can really cook when she wants to), and of course RCJ. Thank-you all for cherished memories that will surely last me more than a few lifetimes...Love you all, cain't wait 'till next time...BC Kevin
Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed our tracks. The Bare Naked Ladies - strangely enough I used to be in a band that did a couple of covers from their album Gordon.
Oh hell yah I've been thinking about heading up to E-town for your cd release, but so regretfully, I can't go with you. I'll be there in spirit though:)
I have some amazing pictures from your show at the Ironwood. I'll post them as soon as my 'puter cooperates. Best of luck darlin! ~S
Thanks for the birthday wishes. It was a 2 1/2 mile walk to see the lava flow yesterday. I couldn't believe how close we were able to get. Today we are recuperating. Hope your CD release was a smashing success.
Hey Susan..I best apologize for my absence at your CD release party..got in from Lethbridge and bagged, won't be driving any further North tonight. I wish you all success with the evening! have a great show!
Hey Suz!!! Thanks so much for your kind words and for listening! Hey... you guys are playing at 2 this Sunday? Who with? Let me know when I can have the privalege of playing with you guys! I'd totally love to if it works out! Hope to see ya soon!!! :) Juanita
Have a nice Christmas, see you in Montana, been a great year. Ramblin Jack as over in Nov. after the trip with Ian and Tom. Jack said "hi Suz" when I see you. Enjoying your CD
'twas great to run into you definitely! I've had a chance to listen to your record a couple times now and it sounds great! You have a lovely voice and style.
keep in touch and keep the music going. Let me know when you're performing.
Thanks to Bill, I now have a copy of your CD. I'll be playing it as soon as the jetlag wears off a little bit and my brain is less foggy. That probably means tomorrow!
