Ruth Moody plays yoga center show
Published 10:24 am Saturday, May 7, 2016
Ruth Moody, a Juno Award-winning songwriter and member of the folk trio The Wailin’ Jennys, will perform at The Dayaalou Center (159 Wyatt Way NE) at 8 p.m. Friday, May 20.
Moody’s most recent solo album, “These Wilder Things,” showcased a variety of styles, including the haunting gospel sounds of “Trouble and Woe” and the bluegrass-flavored “One Light Shining,” as well as the Celtic feel of “Life Is Long.”
She has also delved into darker indie-pop sounds, especially on the title track and “Pockets,” which features Mark Knopfler on guitar and vocals. In addition to her originals, she included a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” and made it her own with a stripped-down, folk arrangement that transcends genre.
Critics have lauded her ethereal vocals, impressive multi-instrumentalism and her talent as a songwriter. Written with a maturity and wisdom that belies her age, her songs are timeless, universal, and carefully crafted, all sung with an intimacy and honesty that is unmistakably her own.
Visit www.redhouserecords.com for more information and also videos of Moody’s work.
Tickets for the Dayaalou Center show — $20 in advance, $25 at the door — can be purchased at www.dayaalucenter.com/community-events.
