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The Wailin' Jennys come to Edmonton
08 Feb, 2010
Foundation Concerts presents Winnipeg's The Wailin' Jenny's, Tuesday, May 11th at Edmonton's MacDougall United Church. This award-winning trio of ladies has taken the folk music world by storm since the release of their self-titled EP in 2003. The Wailin' Jennys are touring in support of their 2009 release, Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (Outside Music).
Three extraordinary voices, two founding singer-songwriters, one singular vision: The Wailin' Jennys continue to evolve into far more than the melodious sum of their individual talents seven years after blowing in on a fresh acoustic breeze from Canada's mid-western heartland.
"One Voice," a live staple and highlight of the Jennys' Juno-winning album, 40 Days, remains a metaphoric statement of intent that to this day underlines the group's original mandate: three individuals with unique gifts combining seamlessly into a single beatific entity. Soprano Ruth Moody (guitar, banjo, accordion, bodhran) and mezzo Nicky Mehta (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, percussion) are charter members who've anchored the Jennys since the first line-up formed in their Winnipeg hometown. The critical third voice, an alto who fills out the chordal range of the group's vibrant three-part harmonies, has been filled in turn by Cara Luft, Annabelle Chvostek and, now that the latter has returned to her own solo career, new recruit Heather Masse.
The Wailin' Jennys w/ guests
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 -MacDougall United Church, Edmonton, AB 7PM DOORS Tickets are $23.50 in advance at Ticketmaster & Blackbyrd TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH at 10 AM Presented by Foundation Concerts