From the extensive Fervor Coulee archives Jenny Whiteley Jenny Whiteley Self-released (2000) Jenny Whiteley is a treasure for roots music fans. Her debut solo album is a recording of rare qualities. She successfully blends elements of traditional, hurting country with folk boldness and bluegrass virtuosity. Whiteley was recently honoured at the Juno Awards for best… Continue reading Jenny Whiteley (2000) review
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Fervor Coulee’s Favourite Roots Albums of 2016
At the end of each year, writers and broadcasters get to indulge themselves and—one hopes—their readers and listeners with their judgements on the year past. I’ve spent substantial time reviewing the roots/Americana/whatever you want to call them, if they are on the No Depression list I might have considered them, and even if they aren’t… Continue reading Fervor Coulee’s Favourite Roots Albums of 2016
The Original Jenny Whiteley review
Jenny Whiteley The Original Jenny Whiteley Black Hen Music I first encountered Ontario’s Jenny Whiteley as a member of Heartbreak Hill, a bluegrass band featuring Dottie Cormier, Christopher Quinn, Victor Bateman, and Danny Whiteley. I don’t recall too much about their performance at that Blueberry Bluegrass fest appearance outside the impact of a single Whiteley… Continue reading The Original Jenny Whiteley review
Jenny Whiteley- Forgive or Forget
Jenny has been a favourite since 2001 when I met her at Wintergrass. I had previously seen and heard her with a bluegrass band called Heartbreak Hill but it was only listening to Jenny’s debut album that she reached out and grabbed me. This one is a keeper, but very different from that largely narrative… Continue reading Jenny Whiteley- Forgive or Forget
Fairly Random Links for today
As we all are, I’ve been quite busy these last weeks. What with watching (too much) Olympic action- after vowing not to watch any, but come on- how can you not watch more skicross or snowboard cross once you see it- and trying to keep up with my real job and life, writing sometimes has to… Continue reading Fairly Random Links for today
My Favourite Albums of the Aughts- Part Two of Four
51. Wayne Scott- This Weary Way 2005 We may never hear another album from Darrell Scott’s father, but with songs like “It’s the Whiskey that Eases the Pain” and “I Wouldn’t Live In Harlan County,” I’m glad we got this collection of songs that stands beside the best of Kristofferson. 52. John Stewart- The Day… Continue reading My Favourite Albums of the Aughts- Part Two of Four
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