The Wilds is led by singer/songwriters Holly Arntzen – vocals, dulcimer, piano, and Kevin Wright – vocals, cajon, congas, sax, of the Artist Response Team (ART). When Holly and Kevin sing together think Joni Mitchell meets Bon Scott. An unlikely combination, but one that bears rich sounds, energy and a unique perspective. They mix up heart and soul with edge, serious issues with humour.

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The Wilds comes in many shapes and forms... from the duet version with just Holly and Kevin to 3-piece, 4-piece, 5-piece, 6-piece... even up to 8-piece... depending on the ebb and flow of the tides and of course... budget.

 

The sound of The Wilds is Folk Pop to Rock Your World – the folk/blues of Holly’s slide dulcimer, mixed with Kevin’s hard hitting cajon and congas, anchored by a guitar/bass combo and lit up by rich vocal harmonies. The Wilds’ songs take you on a cultural, ecological journey, from the soaring mountain tops of Roses in October and the pounding downpour of Pennies From Heaven to the spawning rivers of Up Your Watershed! and the old-growth forests of Mr. Douglas.

 

The Wilds is a project for band mates who have played together for many years in different forms. 

The Wilds collective of musicians have included (in no particular order): David Sinclair – guitar,  Shawn Soucy – drums, Bill Sample – keyboards, Karel Roessingh – keyboards, Andreas Schuld – guitar, Steve Moyer – bass, 

Mike Lent – bass, owen Owen, OWEN – bass, Robert Walsh – guitar, Brian Newcombe – bass,

Arnt Arntzen - guitar, Joani Bye - BG vocals, Kirsten Wood - BG vocals, Andrew Glover - keyboards.