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Performance Videos
Music Videos
-The first single from our new album, Strange Flight!
Music Videos
-The first single from our upcoming album, Strange Flight!
—Live from the floor
—A way cool promo
Short Bio
The Wanted reconstruct an eclectic mix of original and vintage songs infused with a spirit that is darkly haunting, incisively witty, or just plain fun. This is full-throated full-throttle entertainment with edgy licks and infectious rhythms, combining soaring harmonies and traditional instrumentation with unique elements such as washboard, bodhran, and lap steel guitar.
Long Bio
The Wanted reconstruct an eclectic mix of original and vintage songs infused with a spirit that is darkly haunting, incisively witty, or just plain fun. AltCountryForum (Europe’s leading roots music publication) describes the band's performances as: “...full of contagious, raucous, hip swaying music...Simply irresistible!” The Wanted have performed at festivals and concerts from Vancouver Island to PEI, including critically acclaimed performances at the iconic Mariposa Folk Festival and to a sold-out house at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. This is full-throated, full-throttle entertainment, filled with edgy licks, infectious rhythms and soaring harmonies, combining traditional instrumentation with unique elements such as washboard, bodhran, and acoustic lap steel guitar. There’s a small orchestra of instruments here that the band deploys with great skill—forging a fresh sound by finding common ground in diverse material. Tracks from the first Wanted CD have aired on CBC Radio 1 and many other roots music programs throughout North America and around the world, and have tallied close to a half-million streams on Spotify. Recording is underway at The Hangar, the Cowboy Junkies’ studio, for The Wanted soon-to-be-released second album, produced by Michael Timmins, the Junkies’ award-winning producer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Download a PDF of the Long Bio for The Wanted: HERE
Press and Quotes
“Contagious, raucous, hip swaying music…Simply irresistible!”
“Timeless songs performed by an excellent set of Canadian musicians with a passion for music and collaboration.”
(Download a PDF of the full review: HERE)
“The Wanted embrace country music, blues, bluegrass and rockabilly, combining vocal harmonies, great musicianship and original material for a fresh take on a genre that’s long overdue for a revival. Think of them as the Carter Family meets Chuck Berry. Their show will transport you to another era, so hop on board for a great ride.”
“The Wanted delivered a solid wave of sound fusion combining folk, bluegrass, blues, country and rock, leading to a standing ovation and encores. The concert had a beautiful flow between the songwriting, singing and playing, which led to many of the audience members requesting the Oakville Centre to bring them back…soon!”
“If you want to know about roots, and some blues and rock and country and bluegrass, all rolled into one, an incredible mix, this is the band for you!”
“The Wanted performances at Mariposa Folk Festival were vibrant, engaging and fun. They collaborated in the workshop spirit and their own concerts were well-received by our audience. The Wanted embraced the spirit of Mariposa with a warm, engaging presence throughout the weekend, both on stage and off. It was really fun having them at the festival!”
“...an amazing band!”
“The Wanted performed at Toronto Botanical Garden on July 18 – back by popular demand after appearing two years ago at our “Edwards Summer Music Series”. Our audience (usually numbering around 500) appreciate the varied programming that brings them live music played by real musicians on real instruments. Playing on a gorgeous evening in a beautiful setting, The Wanted satisfied a yearning for rootsy and real. We hope to have them back again.”
“This talented band entertained our audience with their mix of musical genres and styles with both covers and originals. There was toe-tapping, dancing, and many smiling faces. The crowd wanted to hear more at the end, and The Wanted was only too happy to deliver. Beautiful voices, accomplished instrumentalists, and top-notch musicianship. We’re so glad they came to our Concerts in the Park in Bobcaygeon.”
“We had the wonderful opportunity to host THE WANTED here at a House Concert on April 6th 2019. These folks shared their stories, original tunes, harmonies and some very cleverly re-worked favourite covers, and great humour. Our audience all went home with lighter hearts and toes still tapping.
You don’t want to miss the opportunity to share an evening with The Wanted. I can’t wait to see them again.”
“From the first time I saw this band I thought, wow, these guys are so good at what they do that I knew I “wanted” them!”
“The Wanted are my favourite band! I met my then future husband at their Hugh’s Room CD launch!”
“The harmonies are fucking awesome and they touched me in places my mother has never seen and no girlfriend has ever found!!”
Photos
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Selected CD Tracks
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Past Performances
Mariposa Folk Festival Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
Canadian Country Music Awards Folk Alliance International
Hudson Music Festival, PQ 39 Days of July Festival, BC
Carmel Music Festival Boot Hill Country Jamboree
Roots North Festival Winterfolk Festival
Bread and Honey Festival Marshville Heritage Festival
Hops & Harvest Festival Brock Big Bite Festival
Hugh’s Room Duncan Showroom, BC
Cameron House Gladstone Hotel
The Dakota The Moonshine Cafe
Fieldcote Music Series Lincoln Sunset Music Series
Campbell House Museum Listening Room Oshawa Summer Concert Series
Edwards Summer Music Series Thorold Canada Day Celebrations - Toronto Botanical Gardens
Richmond Hill Canada Day Celebrations Guelph Canada Day Celebrations
Bobcaygeon Music Council Pickering Summer Concert Series - Concerts in the Park Series
Port Perry Summer Concert Series RBC Concert Series- Guelph
Mapleview Studio Lindsay Exhibition
Erin Fair Shannonville Fair
Blackstock Fair Port Perry Fair
Brampton Ribfest Port Perry Ribfest
Pickering Ribfest Peterborough Ribfest
Toronto Ribfest Innisfil Live Music
Contact
Booking:
Marion Meyers, Creative Infusion
Marion@creativeinfusion.ca
905-985-1335