We were very blown away in our review of the last Wailin’ Jennys CD, 40 Days. But Firecracker is a faster, bigger horse of a different color. Since last we left our heroines, that horse has run and won a … Continued

Etched with a sepia hue that reflects The Wailin’ Jennys’ rustic back porch view, Firecracker sounds like it might have had its origins in Appalachia. Etched with a sepia hue that reflects The Wailin’ Jennys’ rustic back porch view, Firecracker … Continued

These three Canadian songbirds knit together their distinctive personalities, songs and voices to create a coherent harmonious whole. These three Canadian songbirds knit together their distinctive personalities, songs and voices to create a coherent harmonious whole. The songs are mostly … Continued

Winnipeg folk trio The Wailin’ Jennys are making no mistakes as they progress with grace, harmony and assurance Winnipeg folk trio The Wailin’ Jennys are making no mistakes as they progress with grace, harmony and assurance ǃ

The don’t wail and their names are Ruth, Nicky and Annabelle. Not a Jenny among them. The don’t wail and their names are Ruth, Nicky and Annabelle. Not a Jenny among them. But otherwise the Jennys are aptly named. Obviously, … Continued

I’m always excited when I get a new CD to listen to, especially if I’m going to review it. I put it in, turn it up, and wait for my very first reaction. In this case, it was, "Holy crap, … Continued

Folkin’ brilliant Canadian country with a touch of bluegrass. Folk artists walk a fine line between being original and being too pretentious and self-important. On Firecracker, Winnipeg’s The Wailin’ Jennys have walked that line with balance and grace… Folkin’ brilliant … Continued