Hy80

About Hy80

From the town of Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey came the drummer/bass duo of Kevin and Dan Hyland- who with their sister Ellen, took their music downtown to Jersey City where they met up with guitarist Gary Townsley and Hy80 was born.Hy80's music draws from a variety of rock, folk, and blues influences with a wide thematic variation. They're also a noteworthy "jam band" on the local scene- their live performances are always different and always a great time. The group can currently be found playing their original music at many New Jersey/ New York venues.

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By Ellen Willwerth, 2007-04-23

<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">Hy80 is a Jersey City based band of three siblings and a guy named Gary. We specialize in a sound based not only on energy, but also on vocal harmonies and a dynamism not seen by todays standards. Not afraid to call ourselves fans of 60s and 70s groups ranging from The Who and Kinks to Neil Young, we also get into the less mentionable Humble Pie and Fairport Convention. Yeah, we like Nazareth and Thin Lizzy and Free. We like more cowbell. We can be quite jam-oriented and free to experimentation. Were also folkie in substance and high energy in execution.</font>

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By Ellen Willwerth, 2007-04-23

Dan Hyland- Youngest member and the frontman of the band. Likes to play his SG Gibson bass with the authority afforded the most prodigious players. Has an affable self-effacing nature not afforded the most prodigious players. Shares the vocals with two other members of the band. Kevin Hyland- Drummer of the band. Has been in groups with consumer-tested names such as Smiling Potatoes, Dead Squash and The Ferguson 5. Has been continually playing since he was 16, when he saw old Who footage and Keith Moon, after which he went out and got two bass drums. Later he acquired a snare drum and some cymbals. Pioneered the technique of the stick toss used in blinding oneself. Gary Townsley- Newest member joined in June 03. A very versatile guitarist who has in the past gained considerable knowledge due to his role as Engineer at Coyote studios in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Understands the subtlety of the band as well as finding 11 when need be. Usually seen with a Miller Lite. Ellen Willwerth- The essential part that gives Hy80 its distinction from others due to her ability on a variety of instruments including guitar, mandolin, flute and harmonica.

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