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YVR Band
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The YVR Band based out of Vancouver, BC Canada consists of four seasoned Vancouver music business veterans with over 30 years experience touring and performing live music across Canada and the US.

Frank Dato – Drums/Percussion
David Skinner – Guitar/Vocals
Paul Minshall – Bass Guitar/Lead Vocalist
Jillian Mandy Hart - Lead Vocalist



In 1999 David teamed up with Frank in “Small Mercies”, a Blues Rock Recording Act who were the CFOX 99.3 Radio Station 1998 Vancouver Seeds winners. Playing the local club circuit they eventually formed the YVR Band in 2000.

YVR Band members have vast experience playing the Canadian nightclub circuit and concert halls. Dave and Frank worked alongside Keith Scott (Bryan Adams Guitarist) for six years, performing across Canada and the US. They toured extensively with many recording artists including the Beach Boys, Canned Heat Blues Band, Brownsville Station, and John Lee Hooker to name a few

Paul Minshall on Bass and Lead Vocals has toured Canada multiple times playing keyboards with bands including Canadian Classic Rock Recording Artist “Darby Mills”, from HEADPINS, and more recently was a member of highly popular Vancouver band Dance Mob on the local club circuit.. Paul also produces podcast themes which can be heard on Leo Laporte's TWiT Netcast Network for: Net@Night, The Daily Giz Wiz, Abby's Road, This Week In Fun, Jumping Monkeys,
and Roz Rows The Pacific. Also for The Detroit Tigers Podcast with Mike McClary

The most recent edition to “YVR Band” is the stunning and talented “Jillian Mandy Hart”. A highly entertaining performer with a powerful and soulful voice. Jillian's dynamic charisma, energy and stage presence make her the perfect complement to YVR Band Live Performances
Collectively on the live stage, YVR Band members have performed and shared the spotlight with a number of recording artists including the likes of: Bryan Adams, Tom Cochrane, Doucette The Supremes, The Mamas and Papas, The Beach Boys, Canned Heat, Powder Blues, John Lee Hooker, Gaye Delorme, Holly Woods & Toronto, Brownsville Station, Nick Gilder, Prism, Trooper, and the list goes on.



YVR Band is one of Vancouver's most sought after party bands designed to make your function a highly exciting, enjoyable and memorable experience. With stunning female vocalist Jillian Mandy Hart fronting the Band and three other lead vocalists their repertoire is extensive covering a FIFTY-YEAR-SPAN of top music hits from the most current Pop, Rock, Dance tunes to Classic Rock, Motown, and Funk. Adele, Rhianna, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Joan Jett, the Supremes, Aretha Franklin, to AC/DC, Journey, Def Leppard and Guns & Roses, YVR Band covers all the bases.

Always having a great time while on stage performing for the audience their main goal is to provide an entertaining and interactive soundtrack for your party or event. YVR Band is available for Casinos, Weddings, Private Functions, or Corporate Events and welcomes all your booking enquiries.



YVR Band – Song List

Rollin In the Deep – Adele
Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
All Summer Long – Kid Rock
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Sweet Child of Mine – Guns & Roses
Let's Dance – David Bowie
Billy Jean – Michael Jackson
Cowboy Casanova - Carrie Underwood
Crazy – Gnarles Barkley
Last Friday Night - Katy Perry
That's Just The Woman In Me–Celine Dion
You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
Don't Stop Believing – Journey
Still got this thing for you – Allanah Myles
Stompa Your Feet – Serena Ryder
I Kissed a Girl – Katie Perry
Paris – Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
You Give Love a Band Name – Bon Jovi
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Nothin' Better to do – Leann Rimes
Baby Love - Mother's Finest (Chaka Khan)
Dynamite – Tao Cruz
Moves like Jagger - Maroon 5
Bring Me Water – Melissa Etheridge
Howling For You – Black Keys
Price Tag – Jessie J
Treat Her Lady - Celine Dion
Closer – Nine Inch Nails
Shut up and Drive – Rihanna
Pour Some Sugar on Me – Def Leppard
Patio Lanterns – Kim Mitchell
Hurt So Good – John Cougar
Personal Jesus – Depeche Mode
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
Honky Tonk Woman – Stones
Heart of Glass – Blondie
Wouldn't Want To Be Me – Keith Urban
Red Wine – UB40
Green River - CCR
Back in the U.S.S.R – The Beatles
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Feel Like Making Love – Bad Company

Hot & Cold – Katy Perry
Save a Horse – Big & Rich
Pumped Up Kicks – Foster the People
Call Me - Blondie
I Love Rock & Roll – Joan Jett
In Cars – Gary Numan
Rock & Roll – Led Zeppelin
Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams
Jessie's Girl – Rick Springfield
Beds Are Burning – Midnight Oil
Don't Stop – Fleetwood Mac
Everybody – Backstreet Boys Back
Make You a Believer – Sass Jordan
Jump – Van Halen
Get Down Tonight - KC & Sunshine Band
That's The Way – KC & Sunshine Band
White Wedding – Billy Idol
Long Way to the Top – AC/DC
Dancing with Myself – Billy Idol
Hysteria - Def Leppard
Hit Me with Best Shot – Pat Benatar
Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Pride & Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughn
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Should I Stay or Go – Clash
Enter Sandman – Metallica
Sanctuary – The Cult
Nutbush City Limits – Tina Turner
All Right Now – Free
Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
Pretty Vegas - INXS
Give A Little Bit – Goo Goo Dolls
Tube Snake Boogie – ZZ Top
Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top
The Ocean – Led Zeppelin
Every Breath You Take – The Police
Rocket Man – Elton John
Tell Mama – Etta James
Hands to Your Self – Georgia Satellites
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Two Tickets to Paradise – Eddie Money
Squeezebox – The Who