The Wiley One

Artist Information

Biography

The Wiley One released their first Album in early 2008 entitled The No. 7 Kid

Releasing sophmore Album "Kill it with Love" with multi-platinum producer Gardener Cole on Feb 14th 2012.

Emerging onto the Southwest music scene arrives an acoustic hip hop groove band with music as original as the band members themselves, THE WILEY ONE , blend of Acoustic, Hip Hop, Reggae, Blues and many other styles that fill the soul with a fun and relaxed vibe.

Established in 2007 and rooted in Arizona, The Wiley One's music is rapidly gaining recognition and has now evolved into one of the most impressive up and coming bands in the Southwest. Their unique bouncy-bluesy string style riffs combined with creative lyrical poetry have attracted audiences far and wide from Los Angeles to New York - Seattle to Miami.

The Wiley One have been featured in many ad campaigns, tv shows, theme music for featured projects, as well several local and national publications including Billboard Magazine's Green Issue in 2010. The band is well known for taking a powerful stance on spreading environmental awareness, working with many prestigious environmental companies and organizations such as Zero Hero, ACE Alliance for Climate Education and Disney's Planet Challenge. Their music can be heard through numerous platforms around the world including a variety of College and West Coast Radio broadcasts, television networks and Web Sites. The Wiley One's first album "No 7 Kid" as well their new single "Never Bored on a Board" have recently attracted the world of entertainment and many of their songs have been featured on Television channels such as Fuel TV and ESPN.

The band has worked long hours to polish their material and further develop their style. Their highly-anticipated full-length album entitled "Kill it with Love" (Produced by Multi-Platinum Producer Gardner Cole - Madonna, Peter Murphy, Tina Turner to name a few) features 14 tracks that evoke positive perseverance through the struggles of life.

With the creation of a tight knit band and new solid material, The Wiley One were motivated to take their craft to the next level, so they began building a loyal fan base and promoting positive music through out the west coast. Whether they are performing on top of a Bio Diesel Bus, playing acoustically at local bars, small music venues, big theatres or Major Festivals, The Wiley One performances are exciting, fun and interactive.

Vocalist/guitarist Sam Wiley (No. 7. Kid) sums it up in a few words, "As a band, all we want is to be inspired and really inspire those around us.

"The Wiley One is a great band with real talent and something to say. They give me hope and faith in the new generation of music." - Gardner Cole - Multi Platinum Producer (Madonna, Glee, Brittany Spears,)

"Wiley's guitar-playing harks back to the hard pick-and-pluck style of players like Nick Drake (minus the morose vibes), but all the songs here are driven by springy reggae beats and positive panache" -Niki D'Andrea - Phoenix Newtimes

Meet the band:

No. 7 Kid - Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Piano
Jay of the Funk - Slap Funk Master Bass Guitar / Vocalist
Mc Criterion - Vocal Turntablist / Percussion / Vocalist
Josh Montag - Drums/Percussion

For more information, go to the following Websites below:
www.thewileyone.com/pk

MUSIC VIDEO LINKS:

Thank you New York:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqMHue-JnzQ

NAKED:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3kPfHO5wF8

Instrumentation

The WILEY One - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Key Boards,

Jay of the Funk - Bass

CTX - Drums

Discography

The Wiley One released their first Album in early 2008 entitled The No. 7 Kid

Releasing sophmore Album "Kill it with Love" with multi-platinum producer Gardener Cole on Feb 14th 2012.

Official Website

http://www.thewileyone.com

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter
• Wiley Tube

Audio

• Never Bored on a Board
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• Shallow Water
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• Naked
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• Move On
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• Thank You New York
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• UFO Man
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• Seize the Day
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• Acoustic Hip Hop Groove
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• Control
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• Sieze The Day
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Video

Kill It With Love (Oficial Music Video).wmv

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Press

• The WIley One "Go Green" in Billboard Magazine 2010 Green Issue [+ Show ]
  

  The Wiley One's "Fresh Greens for Fresh Artists" campaign stemming from their single "Go Green" made...The Wiley One's "Fresh Greens for Fresh Artists" campaign stemming from their single "Go Green" made it all the way into 2010's Billboard Green Issue as one of the top 20 green ideas in the music industry.

• Alli Action Sports Blog Launches "Never Board On A Board" by The Wiley One [+ Show ]
  

  Alli Action sports blog launches a free download and great blog for the release of single "Never Bor...Alli Action sports blog launches a free download and great blog for the release of single "Never Bored on a Board"

• Absolute Punk Interview of The Wiley One
  

  Here is great interview of Sam Wiley and jay Nottingham from Absolute Punk.

• LA Times posts "Go Green" video from Holly Beck and The Wiley One
  

  LA Times blog posts "Go Green" video from Holly beck and The Wiley One.

• The Wiley One on Pure Grain Audio
  

  Free Download of the Beer Song featured on Puregrainaudio.com

• The WILEY One, Album Review [+ Show ]
  

  The Wiley One No. 7 Kid (www.thewileyone.com) By Niki D'Andrea Published on November 15, 2007 ...
  The Wiley One
  No. 7 Kid
  (www.thewileyone.com)
  By Niki D'Andrea
  Published on November 15, 2007
  
  Subject(s):
  The Wiley One, No. 7 KidSammy Wiley, a.k.a. The Wiley One, is the brother of Cristiana Cole and Marta Wiley (of local esoteric rock group W.O.M.B.), and judging by his new CD, there's some serious talent in the genes. Wiley's album opens with "Possibilities," an upbeat acoustic song reminiscent of Jack Johnson's work on Brushfire Fairytales, then moves on to bouncy folk-ska with "False Reality." Wiley's guitar-playing harks back to the hard pick-and-pluck style of players like Nick Drake (minus the morose vibes), but all the songs here are driven by springy reggae beats and positive panache. "Open the Lock" sails along on a booming dancehall beat, mixed with rap and oh-oh-ee-oo vocals not unlike those the Police used on "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," while "The Beer Song" displays the kind of funky swagger usually reserved for stumbling downstairs after a Saturday night spent drinking and doing things you don't remember on Sunday morning. Not every track is a standout ("No. 7 Kid" sounds too much like a 311 song), but tunes like "Vampire Scars" — with its lovely, languid synths, breathy vocals, and pulsing beats — more than fill the gaps.
  

• The Wiley One on NORML Radio
  

  Here was a great blog from Hempfest of The Wiley One's performance and interview.

• The WIley One, Wave Tribe Artist
  

  Wave tribe chooses The Wiley One's music to promote their eco friendly surf gear.

• The Wiley One "Clever at Blending Genres"
  

  Great blog post by writer Nicki Escudero from Amp.AZ

• World News Posts "Ban The Bags Video"
  

  Video Blog Post for Ban the Bags campaign.

• Bringing Classy Back [+ Show ]
  

  The Wiley One Bringing Classy Back Kim Milbrandt The Wiley One is a blues/hiphop in...The Wiley One
  Bringing Classy Back
  Kim Milbrandt
  
  The Wiley One is a blues/hiphop inspired band reigning from Phoenix and keeping gigs alive in New York. The band is multifaceted in the sense that the individual members bring about very interesting influences. Listening to this three-piece, there is a mix of folk from the acoustic and incredibly strong blues influence from the bass lines. The vocals provide that reggae dub feel with a straight lyrical message. The three piece consists of Sammy "Wiley One" (vocals/acoustic), Jay "Of the Funk" (bass) and James "Identity Crisis" (drums).
  
  Sammy Wiley started playing guitar at age nine when his brother gave him a hand-me-down guitar but sites that he "got serious" when he was 14. The first songs Sammy learned to play were Pink Floyd’s "Wish You Were Here" and "Nothing Else Matters" by Metalica. Sammy has definitely come into his own sound since that is reminiscent the feel good beats of Fiction Plane with a finger pick folk twist.
  
  Sammy the Wiley One himself, having went to school for international business at Northern Arizona University definitely hones that global perspective when it comes to being influenced for his music. He sites being influenced by religious figures as well as political figures all the way to Roger Waters and Steve Nash. The band also features personal poetry and writings on their website that give fans that personal connection into what is truly inspiring the artist at that particular moment.
  
  The band has released a full length album titled No. 7 Kid that has gained the band solid local reviews. Sammy Wiley is planning a 15-track follow-up tentatively titled Kill It With Love as well as a personal acoustic album and various artist hip-hop album. Even with all this hard-work and ambition the band has booked more shows in New York than at home in the near future. For more information on The Wiley One check out the band’s myspace at www.myspace.com/no7kid.
  

Setlist

We play all original works,
Written by The Wiley One

Sets can last anywhere from 1 to 4 hours.

Basic Requirements

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