The well-educated, classically trained members of the Canadian trio, The Wailin’ Jennys, have meshed their diverse talents to create a sound that has found its way into the pantheon of Americana music.
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Winnipeg’s Wailin’ Jennys are still relative folk-scene newcomers, but with a critically acclaimed debut disc and a Juno already under their belts, they’re more accomplished than some veterans. Winnipeg’s Wailin’ Jennys are still relative folk-scene newcomers, but with a critically … Continued
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It’s always nice when Winnipeg is included on a band’s world tour schedule. But it’s even better when the group playing town is one of our own returning home after touring the world. Home’s worth Wailin’ about for sweet-sounding Jennys … Continued
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Everyone knows Winnipeg has an embarrassment of riches, at least where homemade folk and roots music is concerned. But leave it to the ladies to raise the bar even higher. Everyone knows Winnipeg has an embarrassment of riches, at least … Continued
Rant ‘n’ Roll column
The Wailin’ Jennys new album, Firecracker, was officially released on June 6 but – although the folk/pop trio played a mainstage show at the Winnipeg Folk Festival in early July the record has yet to be officially "launched" in Winnipeg. … Continued
It’s a slow burn to success for folk trio
With their new album Firecracker, the Wailin’ Jennys’ career is exploding. Four years of hard work and lengthy tours by the local folk trio are paying off. They’ve earned attention and acclaim in folk circles around the world. It’s a … Continued
Lighting the Fuse
Have just found Canada’s female answer to Crosby, Stills and Nash. Would love to go into more detail, but that would prevent me from listening to them. Dear Wears The Trousers Reader, Have just found Canada’s female answer to Crosby, … Continued
WJs Turn Famous Canadian Troll Into a Fan
A few years ago, singer/songwriter Ruth Moody gathered a trio of female musicians together for a one-night gig at the back of a Winnipeg guitar shop called Sled Dog Music. A few years ago, singer/songwriter Ruth Moody gathered a trio … Continued
The Wick is Burning
Seems like Winnipeg’s Wailin’ Jennys are playing in town every time I look at a gig-poster plastered pole. The Wick is Burning And The Wailin’ Jennys are And The Wailin’ Jennys are ready to explode Seems like Winnipeg’s Wailin’ Jennys … Continued
The Wailin’ Jennys set off a “firecracker”
From meeting Meryl Streep while on tour with Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion to headlining the venerable Winnipeg Folk Festival, it’s been quite a summer for The Wailin’ Jennys From meeting Meryl Streep while on tour with Garrison Keillor’s … Continued