SIVLE Rock Band
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Do It Loud, Do It Proud ... Whatever It Takes!!!
WINNER - GOLD - Best International Band Single - "SING IT LIKE PEARL" - 2024 International Singer Songwriters' Association Awards!!! - SIVLE
Hailing from Brantford, Ontario, SIVLE (pronounced 'Civil') is a rock and folk band with six years of captivating performances under their belt. This dynamic group, comprised of core members Joan Minnery, Bill Minnery, and Dan Taylor, has graced numerous spectacular stages and can perform as a four-piece band with drums and bass when requested.
SIVLE is recognized for their original recordings, crafted and produced in Brantford, alongside a vibrant medley of hits from legendary artists like Elvis, The Beatles, CCR, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix. The band's sound is anchored by Joan Minnery's powerhouse vocals, Bill Minnery's lightning-fast guitar work, and Dan Taylor's rhythmic guitar, backup vocals, and piano. Their dedication and passion for music are matched by their deep respect for popular music's rich history and a profound appreciation for their fans, affectionately known as "the SIVLEization." The band's name itself, SIVLE, is a clever tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis, spelled backward, embodying his showmanship and relatability.
Recent Achievements & Performances
2024 and 2025 have been landmark years for SIVLE. They were crowned Brantford's Best Band in both 2024 and 2025 in the local Community Votes. They secured a contest win through CMCTV, which led to a 30-minute feature segment showcasing their original tunes, broadcast on CityTV in November 2024.
Internationally, SIVLE achieved an extraordinary feat by winning First Place in the International Band Single Category at the prestigious ISSA Awards in Atlanta, Georgia, in August 2024. Their song "SING IT LIKE PEARL," an homage to Janis Joplin, stood out among thousands of submissions from independent artists worldwide. Their entire album, "Bless This House," along with three original tunes, made it to the finals, garnering immense online support before being judged by an international panel.
SIVLE's performances have taken them to many spectacular stages, including the Woodstock summer street festival and, most recently, headlining the indoor entertainment at the Paris Fair in August 2025. They play around the province on a regular basis at many establishments.
You can watch SIVLE's 30-minute feature segment on CityTV's talent showcase, CMCTV Talent, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXjaklt5ubA&t=588s
Explore their cover songs and videos at: https://sivle.webstarts.com
SIVLE looks forward to bringing their unique blend of rock and folk, alongside their award-winning original music, to you soon.
Joan Minnery - Community Music Solo Shows
The Hospitality of Music
Joan has a very long-standing musical legacy in Brantford and the surrounding areas. Her community music shows consist of Oldies, Country, Originals, Disney, Broadway and Rock and Roll. There is plenty of Elvis, the Beatles, Patsy Cline, Abba, Connie Francis, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, CCR and many sing-a-long favourites. All performed to instrumental background tracks and acoustic guitar.
Joan also does a LOT of shows with her students from SiNG iT. She's a powerhouse of interactive motivation and will get everybody moving and feeling good in short order.
Original Music Albums
Additional Information
• Echoes of the Ripple – Original Music Solo CD released on all music platforms, April 2021
• SiNG iT Brantford Student Compilation CD, released on all music platforms, December 2020
• SIVLE – Whatever IT Takes – Original Music Band EP released on all music platforms, July 2020
