THE VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENTS THE HEART-STOPPING HARMONIES OF THE WAILIN’ JENNYS
The Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC) welcomes the honky-tonk heartbreakers The Wailin’ Jennys on Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 PM. Nicky Mehta (vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums, ukulele), Ruth Moody (vocals, guitar, accordion, banjo, bodhran), and Heather Masse (vocals, upright bass) together make the heart-stopping harmonies of The Wailin’ Jennys. Their live performances bottle the lightning of their vocal prowess, impressive instrumental ability, breathtaking songs and, of course, witty stage banter. Tickets to The Wailin’ Jennys are $48 and are on sale now at the VPAC Box Office (970.845.8497/www.vilarpac.org). The VPAC is located under the ice rink in Beaver Creek Village (68 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek, Colorado).
Excited about their stop in Beaver Creek, VPAC Executive Director Kris Sabel states “I have been a fan of the Wailin Jenny’s since I first heard them on A Prairie Home Companion. I was immediately captivated by their beautiful voices and lovely harmonies and knew they would be a perfect fit for the intimacy and acoustics of our venue. I encourage anyone who loves great singing and musicianship to not miss this concert”.
The Wailin’ Jennys are three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer-songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over the years into one of today’s most beloved international folk acts. Founding members Moody and Mehta along with New York-based Masse continue to create some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene, stepping up their musical game with each critically lauded recording and thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances.
In 2004, The Wailin’ Jennys released their first full-length album 40 Days to great critical acclaim, netting a 2005 Juno Award (Canadian Grammy) for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year. Bolstered by their frequent appearances on Garrison Keillor’s public radio show A Prairie Home Companion, The Jennys exploded onto the roots music scene, performing at packed venues across Canada, the U.S. and throughout the world.
Tickets to The Wailin’ Jennys are $48 and are on sale now at the VPAC Box Office (970.845.8497/www.vilarpac.org). The VPAC is located under the ice rink in Beaver Creek Village (68 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek, Colorado).