Although the members of the Dana Wylie Band hail from rural areas on opposite sides of the Atlantic, it was in a bustling Asian metropolis where it had its first incarnation. The band's music fully embraces both rural and urban influences, stretching from blues and soul, through jazz and cabaret, to roots and folk. Their unique style, featuring Dana's powerful vocals and sparkling wit, accompanied by a variety of instruments, never fails to turn head.

After several years of singing "other people's words" as a music theatre actress, Dana turned her focus to writing and performing original material, moving to Asia for a quiet respite from Canada's theatrical scene. In Taiwan, she was instead plunged into a lively music scene, playing solo at corporate functions, with David Chen's Muddy Basin Ramblers, leading her own bluegrass outfit The Wylie Brothers, and forming the Dana Wylie Duo with Englishman Jeremy Hellard.

Asked to comment on Dana's demo, Jeremy had replied, "I'd like it better if I had played on it", and the duo was born. A gifted drummer, guitarist, singer, and virtuosic harmonica player, Jeremy has a versatility and sensitivity that perfectly complements Dana's piano and songwriting style.

Dana and Jeremy moved to the U.K. in 2005, and had a promising start as a duo, playing venues such as London's legendary Jazz Cafénd The Horns in Watford, before finding the perfect bass player in Corin Wright, Jeremy's childhood friend and bandmate.

Corin's sound has given even more warmth and depth to Dana's songs, and the newly formed band has been gigging like mad, and has been featured on various local BBC Radio stations. They plan to release their first album in 2006.

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