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Yael Wand
Folk / Roots Music / Acoustic

"Yael Wand - urban folk from the wild mountains "

Wells,
Canada

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Member Since4/10/2006
Band Websiteyaelwand.com
Band Membersi am always there and then there are the moments when strangers and friends join me and quite likely Christina Zaenker will join me in voice and cello
Influencesdark chocolate, fresh ground coffee beans, holes in songs/socks that let your toes slip out, Bob Dylan, all the things i am and some of those things which i am not, tall trees, little trees, interior bush huckleberries but also the tiny coastal red ones that are so tart and juicy, standing on the subway platform wondering about all the lives that briefly cross paths, one sentence-long emails, solitary drives in the mountains, the prairies, the mountains, weather and whether, to-MA-to and to-MAY-to, rhyme and rhythm and also Sharlene Wallace, Joni Mitchel, Blue Rodeo, singing, songs, the rush of a song taking over the mind and the body, watching any musician gripped by the passion of playing or performing, staying away from crowds, lavender, corriander and marjoram but certainly not all together, Indigo Girls, my lovely friends who may be far but are always near, friends that have passed but leave their spirit and wisdom, conversing with strangers in elevators and in grocery store lines, familiar faces in odd places, Neil Young, roots: hidden bare old and gnarly covered in little bugs brand new taking to black soil heritage stories and pasts i have no say in like water we have all drunk of history of family and courage of generations and surviving and flourishing against all odds, growing food in my garden and especially deciding to have salad and picking only the best leaves, taking care of things, hosting visitors, having beer in the fridge, Sarah Harmer, Beatles, ABBA, baking, dancing, Simon & Garfunkle, Grapes of Wrath, and of course singing in harmony, old folk tunes, new folk sounds, the different sounds of the wind in early spring and late fall, the contrast of bare tree branches against the background of sky... at least for today
Sounds Likesee influences. also, see any weaving; fusion food; yes, there is a little bit of magic.
Record LabelReduction Road Music
Type of LabelNone




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Yael Wand - Biography True to her divergent roots and wanderings, Yael Wand (pronounced “Yah-elle”) delivers songs with the sensibility of folk and allusions to jazz, all set in the landscape of a wild country. Born in Israel and raised in Vancouver, Yael now makes her home with foxes, bears and miners, deep in the interior mountains of British Columbia. Her shift from big city to small town plays out in her music. Yael sings urban lullabies along side tales from the rustic cabins of the backwoods. She navigates the political terrain of the middle-east with the same ease and passion as she does the wilderness of the Canadian west. Her classical vocal training and 17 years of live performance make her a powerful performer. She draws in an audience with the sound of her voice, clear and passionate, and captivates with the colour and substance of her songwriting. Yael released her solo debut, Antinomy in 2004, and hit the Canadian highways. She’s gathered fans and received airplay across the country. Tracks from the album are featured on several national compilations, including Canoesongs II (2006), and Let It Snow Too (2006) and Grrrls with Guitars Vol 3 (Maximum/Universal 2005). At Your Door (official release: Feb 2007) is Yael’s sophomore release and showcases her growing artistry as songwriter and performer. This optimistic acoustic-roots collection is jazzed-up and world-informed, flowing from folk-rock rhythms to winter-night ballads. The album starts in Yael’s northern garden, meandering to the backdoor of a moonshine maker, to a mid-eastern market, to mountains peaks and ending with a lullaby somewhere on a dusty road. At Your Door is full of spirited string arrangements and acoustic instruments all wrapped around Yael’s voice – warm and comforting like the glow of a wood stove. Yael has performed in venues from Haida Gwai to Charlottetown and tours regularly throughout Canada. She’s taken the stage at numerous festivals including the Prince George Folk Festival, Brandon Folk Music Festival, Smithers' Midsummers Festival, Edge of the World, and Ottawa Ladyfest. This self-propelled will be on the road throughout 2007.

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Melisa Devost





Jul 3 2008 5:27 PM

Yael! Been thinking of you lately, how's tricks?
Near North Music





Jul 2 2008 7:00 PM

where where are are you ??
Rambles.NET Reviews





Apr 14 2008 1:50 PM

Thanks for adding Rambles. NET to your friends' list!

Hey, if you would like your music to be considered for a feature on our site, be sure to send a couple of review CDs our way. (You can find the mailing address on our page.) We love to share new music with our readers!

Cheers,
Tom Knapp, Rambles. NET editor
Fae





Apr 14 2008 6:43 AM

shine on, Yael!
lovely!!
Jeff Andrew





Apr 8 2008 11:03 AM

Hey Yael, looks like you're ready to rock the house concert scene in Manitoba - I'm in Mortlach, Saskatchewan right now with shayne avec i grec. The Prairie is great...see you in Wells!
Avital Raz (EP out now!)





Mar 12 2008 2:46 AM

Hi Yael,
Thanks for the friendship.
I'm looking forward to hearing you at Jacob's ladder. Beautiful music.
Avital
Tall Poppy Presents,





Feb 25 2008 10:43 AM

Thanks for finding us. Some lovely music here,too!
TwoTwentyTwo





Feb 17 2008 7:14 PM

Hello Yael,
Hope all is well with you...
Please stop by & have a wee listen to the clips posted from our upcoming CD!
Many Thanks & Take Care!
~Sweetgrass
Amanda & Warren

P.S. Hi to Jason & Storm!
Sora





Feb 14 2008 6:22 AM

Hello Yael and thank-you so very much for the add. Great music!

Sora
Union Circus





Jan 18 2008 6:40 AM

Lovely to stop by your site for a bit and hang around. Keep doing what you're doing and keep this happy place alive.
daniel mckell





Jan 16 2008 8:09 AM

Accordian...playing the bellows,fanning the fire of song indeed. yeehaw. things certainly tamed down after the dogs were gone. Missing the mighty west. Must be awesome upon the mountains tops in the winter snow so deep.
love the music...
Strikes like a home in the heart.
peace for now...
Bastien MAREL





Dec 9 2007 12:39 PM

Hello,…
Repassant sur ta page
Coming back here
Je te laisse un mot d’un – I let you a word from a - poor lonely songwriter.
Best wishes,… et Tchô !
Bastien


Gayle Febbo





Nov 21 2007 12:20 PM

hey i just wanted to let you know that your kispiox appearance was fantastic. i showed up last minute and didn't know you were going to be there and as soon as i heard the music from a distance i realized i knew the song... and YOU! great show - keep up the good work.
Jason Touhey





Nov 17 2007 5:21 PM

Good day

Thanks kindly for the company. Great tunes you have going on !!

All the best


Jay O'Touhey
PAT HEISERMAN





Nov 15 2007 6:28 PM

Thank you for the add. You sound good!

Cheers
straf





Nov 15 2007 4:32 PM

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Yeah Yael,

Thank you for adding us!
Really love your voice and music...
Compliments!

Cheers from Holland,

straf

Near North Music





Nov 7 2007 2:53 PM

homesick yet?
Kevin&Kenny Acoustic Blues Duo





Oct 29 2007 6:26 PM

Hi Yael,never got to tell you how much
we enjoyed your show!and we sure had fun opening up for you,
Thanks for adding us,Kenny,
Cindy Dell





Oct 27 2007 10:45 AM

Hi Yael,
I guess you're on your way back to Smithers. I just wanted to say how wonderful it was to have you play in my living room and I'm glad that we had a good group out to hear you. You are a beautiful, classy woman with some great songs and a beautiful voice. Keep on!
I hope we cross paths again. Maybe we could play together next time! And get that noseflute player in there too!
Cindy
Paul





Oct 27 2007 10:36 AM

Its always a party when you are here..... congrats on the big sale and the move back home. Take care and travel safe till next we meet .... love love and more love paul xoxox
Christina





Oct 26 2007 2:37 AM

I love you too :) Hope all is wellsy in Ontario. We'll talk soon. Theres a possssibility I might be able to join you for your thursday night in White Rock.. provided no cellos or cars break down after a 2 week Outlaw tour.. We're supposed to return from Fernie Weds eve & then thurs I already have a rehearsal booked for the early afternoon bc I am flying to Edmonton on the friday morning to play a show with Wayne L - flying back the next day.. Bizzy bizzy :) But we can chat more later about it.. Enjoy the autumn colours- they are lovely here too, but just not the same.. get some syrup too if you can. C-ya later! XOZ
Michael Liston





Oct 23 2007 1:47 PM


love, mike

Kim Fontaine





Oct 23 2007 1:04 PM

Hello Yael,
Had a good listen to your music today. Very wonderful. Take care.
marco messineo





Oct 17 2007 11:44 AM

Hey Yael,thanks thousands for the add and compliments for your music!
Allison Barkley





Oct 17 2007 10:16 AM

hi yael...lovely music...hope you stay in touch,
take care,
a.
trevor caswell





Oct 17 2007 10:14 AM

Hi Yael,

Just happened to notice you're on-line so thought I'd say hi... Your name keeps popping up everywhere these days. Glad things are going so well for you. Look forward to seeing/hearing you again... Cheers!
Anna





Oct 5 2007 9:50 AM

Thanks for the add. Looking forward to your show at the Moonshine on Saturday!
TwoTwentyTwo





Sep 28 2007 11:11 AM

What a beautiful photo! Can't wait to see you at the conference. Hi to Jason & Storm.
~A&W
JOEY ONLY - OUTLAW BAND





Sep 26 2007 4:23 PM

Howdy Yael..are you going to be in Smithers this November? We're playing...want to open with a few songs? Keep in touch.joe
Katrina





Sep 23 2007 10:44 PM

hi Yael,
you look and sound beautiful.. glad to see you're showcasing at ocff, that should be a blast...

cheers,
Katrina
Rad Juli





Aug 24 2007 3:50 PM

ohmygawd! i can't wait to hear the new metal you! you are so rad too! can't wait to see you again...i am making you a very pretty bracelet..send me your address so i can mail it to one of your homes!
JOEY ONLY - OUTLAW BAND





Aug 8 2007 6:39 PM

Yael...you are soooo cool....
rob thoms





Jul 9 2007 9:22 AM

and thank you, too... enjoying the songs, Restlessness. Saw you with Melissa at Word's End in Ukee and really enjoyed the show. Played there several times myself, it's a comfortable room to play, warm receptions, good luck and keep songs coming!
张松涛





Jul 7 2007 11:40 AM

Hi,Yael:

Thx 4 add:-)
beautiful music and voice

Greetings from China;-)
Two Roads Home





Jun 30 2007 10:32 AM

Hey Yael! Just a quick shout at the top of summertime. Said “Hi” from you to John et al at Moonshine Café - we were in there this past Thurs., going back for a repeat on July 14th. Let me know if you’re back to Ontario anytime soon. Enjoy your summer! -Bryan/TRH
Near North Music





Jun 28 2007 1:03 PM

nice review in the Penguin!
fh
TwoTwentyTwo





May 16 2007 10:28 AM

Hello Yael, Just dropping by to say hello...we were just listening to your CD thinking about you & hoping the rest of the tour was a success and that you are well. Best to all out your way.
~A&W
Robert Whalen





May 15 2007 11:27 PM

Fantastic music. I love your voice, very soulful. I'd love to know what you think of my new tune.
Two Roads Home





May 15 2007 8:17 PM

Thanks for the add, Yael! - Bryan/ Two Roads Home
Don Pardy





May 15 2007 6:53 PM

Thanks for visiting and also for making such beautiful music!