Ruth Moody

Ruth Moody (The Wailin’ Jennys), internationally renowned award winning folk singer/songwriter will perform songs from her solo album, ‘These Wilder Things’, accompanied by her all-star band.

Although best known for as founder of Canadian folk trio The Waillin’ Jennys, Australian born Ruth Moody is an artist of exceptional depth and grace in her own right. Critics have lauded her ethereal vocals, impressive multi-instrumentalism, and insightful songwriting. 

 

In 2010, Ruth released her first solo album, The Garden, which was nominated for two Juno Awards, a Western Canadian Music Award and three Canadian Folk Music Awards. Its title track was the fourth most played song of 2010 on North American Folk Radio.

These Wilder Things, the highly anticipated follow-up to The Garden, was released in 2013 to rave reviews. It features guest appearances by Mark Knopfler, Jerry Douglas, Aoife O’Donovan, Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker, and The Wailin’ Jennys. It was nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards and a Western Canadian Music Award, and her cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Dancing in the Dark’ was one of CBC Radio 2′s most played played songs of 2013. Highlights of the release tour included official showcases at South By Southwest, in Austin, Texas, a live performance on Q with Jian Ghomeshi, in Toronto, Ontario, and 12 dates opening for Mark Knopfler in England, France, and the Netherlands. Ruth continues to tour worldwide with her all-star band in support of the new record.

 

Ruth has been recognized by the USA Songwriting Competition and the International Songwriting Competition for several of her compositions, including ‘One Voice’, which has gone on to be a signature song for The Wailin’ Jennys. It has been covered by countless artists and sung in concert halls, churches and schools around the world. Her song ‘Storm Comin’, from the Jennys’ latest album Bright Morning Stars, recently won first place in the gospel category at the International Songwriting Competition.

 

2013 saw Ruth embark on a world tour in support of her sophomore solo album, These Wilder Things, which included 12 European shows opening for Mark Knopfler.

 

The Ruth Mood Band is Adrian Dolan on fiddle, mandolin, viola, mandola, accordion, vocals; Adam Dobres on acoustic and electric guitars, ukulele, vocals; and Sam Howard on upright bass and vocals.