A punster might call this Canadian trio the Mason Chicks; comparisons to their Texas counterparts are inevitable. But the Wailin’ Jennys–Annabelle Chvostek, Nicky Mehta and Ruth Moody–put a folk spin on north-of-the border harmonizing that crosses genres A punster might … Continued
Holy toledo, a lot has happened in the last 3 weeks. An amazing rhubarb tour, Television pushing us into the public eye, affirmations from famous people who like our stuff… and for me, guitars, guitars, guitars. It started at Kate … Continued
Regardless of their clever name, The Wailin’ Jennys don’t wail at all Regardless of their clever name, The Wailin’ Jennys don’t wail at all. Their vocals’ country element calls to mind The Cox Family or Alison Krauss more than The … Continued
Firecracker is the third record from Winnipeg songbird trio The Wailin’ Jennys. To their credit, they avoid the shiny commercial trappings of the Dixie Chicks and instead present honest, lyrically solid songs that are given a lightly-buffed roots-music treatment Firecracker … Continued
Take the polished pop safety pins out of the Dixie Chicks shtick and you’re left with something more organic like Canadian songbirds, The Wailin’ Jennys Take the polished pop safety pins out of the Dixie Chicks shtick and you’re left … Continued
Hi everyone, Thank you so much for all of your kind comments regarding the Tanglewood show. We had a wonderful time and your feedback makes the experience sweeter still. Just to let everyone know, “Calling All Angels” is a Jane … Continued
Heavenly vocals from sublime female singer-songwriting team. This Canadian trio of Ruth Moody, Nicky Mehta and Annabelle Chvostek are almost too good to be true. Heavenly vocals from sublime female singer-songwriting. This Canadian trio of Ruth Moody, Nicky Mehta and … Continued
Award-winning folk trio The Wailin’ Jennys will make its American television debut this weekend performing in a special Independence Day edition of Garrison Keillor’s famed A Prairie Home Companion along with the regular cast and guest star, Oscar-winning actress Meryl … Continued
Catch lightning in a bottle once you’re lucky. Catch it twice and magic comes into play. The Wailin’ Jennys new album is a case in point Catch lightning in a bottle once you’re lucky. Catch it twice and magic comes … Continued
Three fine singer-songwriters from Winnipeg, the Jennys tap a breezy vein of folk-country tradition on their faultless second album Three fine singer-songwriters from Winnipeg, the Jennys tap a breezy vein of folk-country tradition on their faultless second album. Acoustic guitars, … Continued