Sometimes to define a musical vision it can all come down to a live performance. For Canada’s roots/folk trio The Wailin’ Jennys, any doubt that they have what it takes to deliver a stunning concert set is forever erased with … Continued
Run the name of Nicky Mehta’s three-piece band through the influential blog aggregator Hype Machine, and among the entries you’ll find this title: "Why The F— Is No On In America Blogging About The Wailin’ Jennys." Now in their third … Continued
Somehow The Folk Vixens didn’t have the same ring as The Wailin’ Jennys. Six years ago when three singer-songwriters got together for a show in Winnipeg, Manitoba at a guitar shop, the owner insisted the temporarily formed trio have a … Continued
Heather Masse, left, Ruth Moody and Nicky Mehta play their first gig in the city tonight. Ruth Moody is pretty sure the Wailin’ Jennys are playing London for the first time tonight — and that’s not the only reason the … Continued
Last Sunday, after almost a year away from Winnipeg stages, The Wailin’ Jennys finally came home – and they brought a new friend with them. The Wailin’ Jennys play first hometown show with newest member, Heather Masse (The Wailin’ Jennys … Continued
As job interviews go, this one sounds pretty daunting: A tryout for acclaimed roots-trio Wailin’ Jennys, conducted in a backstage bathroom, of all places. Wailin’ Jennys add a new member to the sisterhood As job interviews go, this one sounds … Continued
For many Vancouver Folk Music Festival veterans, the 2004 debut of the Wailin’ Jennys remains a vivid memoryǃ
Imagine if the crazy scientists from Jurassic Park put Gillian Welch, EmmyLou Harris, and the Dixie Chicks in a blender, and then formed a musical trio from the resulting puddle of DNA. Imagine if the crazy scientists from Jurassic Park … Continued
The Wailin’ Jennys are Canada’s latest export to the rest of the music world. The group first performed in a Winnipeg guitar shop in 2002. This year’s release of their newest CD, Firecracker, is introducing them to a wider audience … Continued
The Wailin’ Jennys have a great name and a great sound, as demonstrated in concert last night at the Fawcett Center. The Wailin’ Jennys have a great name and a great sound, as demonstrated in concert last night at the … Continued