Sometimes, good things really do come in threes WHERE YOU’LL FIND THEM: Living in harmony. FILE UNDER: Women on the verge. LOWDOWN: Sometimes, good things really do come in threes. Case in point: Singers Cara Luft, Nicky Mehta and Ruth … Continued
An exceptionally auspicious debut album, this Winnipeg threesome’s folk/roots maiden voyage is chock-a-block with sweet lead and sweeter harmony vocals, low-key, mostly acoustic instrumentation, and a smart mix of original and cover tunes including John Hiatt’s Take It Down and … Continued
The Wailin’ Jennys knew they had a good thing going from the start The Wailin’ Jennys knew they had a good thing going from the start Destiny, fate, karma, kismet – call it what you will. When the Wailin’ Jennys … Continued
Tantalizing trio stands legitimate chance at international success Tantalizing trio stands legitimate chance at international success After wowing crowds at the recent Folk Alliance conference in San Diego and the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas, the … Continued
Chemistry is a science. So why then is it impossible to know or predict how the chemistry between people will work out Chemistry is a science. So why then is it impossible to know or predict how the chemistry between … Continued
Stunning harmonies are the key to Winnipeg’s Wailin’ Jennys, a roots trio too acoustic to qualify as contemporary folk but too poppy to get tagged as a dusty trad act The Wailin’ Jennys40 DaysJericho Beach/Festival*** 1/2 Stunning harmonies are the … Continued
The Wailin’ Jennys go from one-off folk concert to full-time job A one-night stand featuring three women named Jenny The Wailin’ Jennys go from one-off folk concert to full-time job A one-night stand featuring three women named Jenny. Sure it … Continued
Distinct voices meshed into folk-roots stew. Many groups spend years together before they realize their potential. The Wailin’ Jennys hit their stride a little earlier – like, at their very first gig Distinct voices meshed into folk-roots stew Many groups … Continued
Wailin’ on a whirlwind, these three women are at the beginning of a promising career Wailin’ on a whirlwind, these three women are at the beginning of a promising career. After just releasing their first full-length album 40 Days, the … Continued
Winnipeg’s Wailin’ Jennys – singer/songwriters Cara Luft, Nicky Mehta and Ruth Moody – apparently proved greater than the sum of their parts with an ad hoc gathering in a hometown music store a couple of years back RootsThe Wailin’ Jennys40 … Continued