Wailin Jennys come to Jim Thorpe

Kate and I headed to Jim Thorpe on Friday, July 30, 2010 to see the Wailin' Jennys at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. I had first heard the Jennys on a Prairie Home Companion broadcast a few years ago. I was attracted by their hauntingly beautiful three-part vocal harmonies. When we heard they were coming to Jim Thorpe and tickets were reasonably priced, it was a no-brainer.

The opening act was Mike and Ruthy, a folk-rock group from Woodstock, NY. They were talented musicians and a fitting act to share the stage with the Jennys.

After about four songs by Mike and Ruthy, the Jennys took the stage. The venue was small enough that the performance felt intimate. The Jennys were familiar with the Opera House from a concert they had recorded there in August 2008.

Towards the end of the concert, I was able to snap this picture of the Jennys. From left to right are Heather Masse, Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody, and Jeremy Penner.