Artist description Explosive RocknRoll trio with soaring vocals & greasy fills

Music Style ROCK

Musical Influences BREEDERS, PIXIES, LED ZEPPELIN, ZZTOP, QUEEN, B-52S

Similar Artists BREEDERS, PIXIES, LED ZEPPELIN, ZZTOP, QUEEN, B-52S

Artist History Originating in Dallas, Texas in 1993, the New York City-based female-fronted rock band Wilma "has the material that could land them a major deal" Musician’s Exchange, 5/98). Frontperson singer/songwriter/bassist Wilma hails from Fort Worth. Orphaned at the age of nine, Wilma sought solace in learning classical piano and composing her own music. In high school, she sang a cappella competitively. Eventually, she picked up the bass guitar and formed a band with songwriter/guitarist Johnny Marshall. Since then, much recognition has followed. Both Wilma and Johnny recently won ASCAP writer's awards for a second year in a row. Bass Player Magazine noted how the band's "laid back lines and greasy fills blend perfectly with her soaring vocals" (4/98). Oculus Magazine commented on the band's "exquisite B-52's simplicity" (1/98). While Musician’s Exchange calls Wilma "one fine front person" (5/98). Guitarist/songwriter Johnny Marshall began writing and performing music while attending high school on an American Army base in Munich, Germany, where he became a commissioned songwriter. Marshall's music has been called "melodic and memorable" by Musician’s Exchange (6/97) with "dynamic arrangements" (Oculus Magazine, 1/98). Circus Magazine said they "still can't get over the guitarist's frantic, exciting lines..." (12/97). Oculus Magazine noted his "undeniably enthusiastic guitar work" (1/98). Bronx native Paul Lobel, who began playing drums at the age of three, provides the solid beat to round out WILMA's hard rockin' sound. Dallas Beginnings In 1993, Wilma and Johnny formed the band "Butch" in Dallas, which featured Johnny on lead vocals, Wilma on bass and Ric Conlon on drums. After winning a battle of the bands competition at Club DaDa, recording at Planet Dallas Studios, and garnering rave reviews in the Dallas Observer, the band began to gig regularly in Dallas's Deep Ellum music scene, performing at clubs such as Trees, Club Clearview, Galaxy Club, and Bar of Soap. In 1995, the band's song "As Deep As My Soul" was featured in a motion picture soundtrack. On to New York City To further their musical career, the band moved to New York City in the summer of 1995. Wilma began singing lead and Johnny backup vocals. Since then, along with drummer Paul Lobel, the band has been performing regularly at downtown NYC clubs such as Arlene Grocery, Luna Lounge, Meow Mix, Don Hill's, Coney Island High and CBGB's. The band's 1998 demo CD received critical acclaim from national press and garnered area commercial and college airplay. The record attracted major labels and sold consistently at major store chains such as Virgin Megastore, HMV, and Tower Records. WILMA's latest CD (15), A Piece of Work, will be released July 15, 1999 on the band's self-owned label, Circling Buzzard Records. In addition to owning their own record label, WILMA operate their own publishing company whose catalog includes more than 100 copyrighted songs registered with ASCAP.

Group Members Wilma: lead vocals & bass guitar Johnny Marshall: guitar & vocals Paul Lobel: drums & vocals

Instruments Guitar, Bass, & Drums

Albums CD(15)- A Piece of Work

Press Reviews "Soaring vocals and greasy fills"-Bass Player Magazine "Top Ten Pick"- High Times Magazine "Explosive" - Circus Magazine

Location NEW YORK, NEW YORK - USA

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