Cap Folk 'n' Roots Series

In what can only be described as a coup, Capilano College brings together a double-bill of two of the most in-demand acts on the folk/roots circuit today. The Wailin’ Jennys are a sublimely talented trio from Winnipeg that has set a standard for beautiful harmonies and instantly hummable tunes. Soprano Ruth Moody and mezzo Nicky Mehta are founding members who have anchored this Juno Award-winning group since the first line-up. The critical third alto voice was filled in turn by Cara Luft, Annabelle Chvostek and now, new recruit Heather Masse. 

Complimenting the Jennys in artistry, singer/songwriter Kelly Joe Phelps’s creative muse is continuously evolving and developing. While his music is strongly rooted in the blues, his style is uniquely his own. His improvisational skills and finger-picking guitar style is always masterful and fresh. However, it is his voice that is coming into its own of late. His songwriting – the lyrics and strongly- crafted melodies – demonstrates that Kelly Joe Phelps is an artist firmly at the top of his game.