The Willeys were a Grand Rapids Celtic-inspired "folk wave" band active beginning in the late 1980s.
Band Members
Andy Willey - lead guitar, lead vocals
Fred Story - bass, vocals (no longer with band by 1997)
Janet Shelby - synth, vocals (no longer with band by 1997)
Jim Saltsman - drums, percussion
Rick Willey - guitar, electric mandolin, vocals
Mark Svekric - bass (new member as of 1997)
Chris Olsen - guitar (joined band c.1995)
Diane Ianelli - accordion, flute (new member as of 1999)
Releases
1989 - The Willeys (7" EP)
1990 - Lifeline (Cassette) (Willbilly Music)
1992 - Face of Change (Willbilly Music)
1998 - Glass of Beer
2002 - Found a Way (Willbilly Music, WIL5329)
Select Local Performances
1989-01-29 | Club Eastbrook | Showcase '89
1989-02-07 | Club Eastbrook (opened for the Marshall Tucker Band with The Hal Beverege Band)
1989-05-24 | Intersection Lounge
1989-06-02 | Festival '89
1989-07-21 | Intersection Lounge
1989-07-22 | Intersection Lounge
1989-08-24 | Club Eastbrook | Showcase '89 II
1989-09-02 | Intersection Lounge
Links and Resources
- From rock to Celtic-oriented folk, the Willeys work their musical niche, Grand Rapids Press, 1997-05-02, Page 18 (B4)
