Dana Reid & Bill Simms @ Theatre Hill

Hailing from Newfoundland, singer/songwriter Dana Reid puts honesty and authenticity above all else. With a professional history spanning over 15 years, Dana has been entertaining audiences far and wide with her thoughtful lyricism and heartfelt vocals. Reminiscent of country legends of old and drawing influence from legends Lucinda Williams, Cat Stevens, and modern heroes Jason Isbell and Joel Plaskett, Dana is soulful and methodical in her music, often making people turn their heads to listen deeper.

Dana released her debut album, "Inside Out" in 2004, followed by her sophomore release, "A Good Kind of Rain" in 2011. On the strength of “A Good Kind of Rain,” she was nominated for MusicNL’s Female Artist of the Year and was afforded opportunities to perform in Ontario, England, and on the East Coast of Newfoundland.

In 2025, Dana returned with her third full-length release, “Beauty in the Darkness.” The album, produced by Juno and Academy of Country Music Award-nominated producer Peter Daniel Newman, chronicles a divorce all the way from the initial split, to the sense of directionlessness felt in the aftermath, to the eventual acceptance of the situation and the rediscovery of the self. Each song showcases Dana’s vulnerability and impressive songwriting skills in a unique way as the story evolves throughout the album. Selections from “Beauty in the Darkness” have been featured on commercial and community radio across Canada, as well as on several nationally syndicated television stations, helping Dana’s music to reach far and wide.

Instead of burrowing away, Dana chooses to face life’s struggles head on, expressing herself openly through music in hopes of connecting with listeners to help them feel a sense of belonging.

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This is a Pay-What-You-Can event. Just show up, and enjoy a drink and great live music at Theatre Hill Bar + Café!