THE BAND
The Oddibles are an electrifying wedding and party band based in Edmonton, AB delivering high-energy performances that get every crowd moving. With a setlist spanning decades and genres—rock, pop, country, disco, Motown, and R&B, this four-piece group knows how to tailor their show to any event. Whether it’s a packed rock bar, a 400-person wedding, or a barn dance under the stars, they bring top-tier musicianship, dynamic three-part harmonies, and an undeniable passion for live music.
Led by powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mandy Reider, The Oddibles feature Paul van Ramshorst on co-lead vocals and lead guitar, Colin Shaw on drums and vocals, and Brant Pylypa on bass and vocals. Together, they create an unforgettable live experience, complete with tight grooves, vibrant energy, and the perfect mix of classic and modern hits. Whether you’re looking for a night of non-stop dancing or an elevated live music experience, The Oddibles deliver.
MANDY REIDER (Harmonatrix/Li'l Lugger)
// vocals // keyboards // rhythm guitar // boss lady
Mandy is a versatile vocalist, keyboardist, rhythm guitarist and bandleader based out of Edmonton, AB. She is an honours grad of the MacEwan Music Program and currently works as a full time musician. In addition to her busy schedule with The Oddibles and The Oddibles Duo, she has also worked as a backing vocalist and rhythm guitarist for country artists such as Amber Haydey, Renee Malo, Erin Haley, Tiffany Dowhan and Livy Jeanne, and with her own country act, "The Mandy Reider Band." She also has worked as a keyboardist and backing vocalist for groups including Mercy Funk and Carling Undercover, as well as the 2018 Project Wild winner, The Prairie States.
Despite her busy gigging schedule, Mandy considers herself to be just a choirgirl at heart,with an ear for complicated harmonies and a flair for rock, blues, jazz, country and pop.
COLIN SHAW (Crusty/Dingus/Crankleschnitz)
// drums // vocals
In October of 1967, a particularly bashy and obnoxious boy was born.
Ten years later, this same boy would be out for dinner with his parents, and he would see a fellow human being, that surely must've been just as bashy and annoying, as himself. Only it was a lady, and she was drumming for a band in the restaurant. He was hooked!
Two years later, he would hear Cheap Tricks, "Ain't That a Shame", and would be forever altered by the drum solo at the start of the song.
Around 1988, he decided to play professionally and toured western Canada. He figured he may as well get paid for being bashy!!!
He still bashes away, for this band here, The Oddibles!!
PAUL VAN RAMSHORST (PVR)
// guitar // bass // vocals
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Paul's been (almost) everywhere ... man! From Big Valley Jamboree to The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to The Stardust in Las Vegas (and High Level) to cruise ships all around the world, Paul has played in a lot of great venues, stayed in a lot of crappy hotels and successfully fought off many erroneous paternity suits.
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When not headlining on the Mongolian Throat Singing circuit, he can be found lending his guitar talents to many local acts including: The Shivers, Danita, The Dirt Road Angels, Trigger Finger and the Beat Generation. In his spare time Paul enjoys gardening, baking and practicing minor surgery
BRANT PYLYPA (Nona)
// bass // vocals
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Brant has been active in the music scene for many years with experience playing live shows (covering multiple genres) and in the recording studio.
Some of his work has been captured by legendary producer Gggarth Richardson (Alice Cooper, Kiss, Rage Against the Machine, RHCP and Taylor Swift)) at the famed The Farm Studios.
As the newest member of the Oddibles he is thrilled to join this dynamic group (and we're thrilled to have you, Brant!!)