Artist's Biography - Jennifer Clarke, WMT

The Voice

The words ‘impressive’, ‘mesmerizing’ and ‘amazing’ are just some of comments you hear from critics and audience alike when this Prairie Canadian Celtic folk singer takes the stage. Jennifer Clarke is one of the most engaging acts on the Celtic scene, whether performing solo or with her band, ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’. She's especially known for her ability to enchant with only a single instrument: her unforgettable voice.

The Band - 'Wild Mountain Thyme'

Sandy Thacker - shuttle pipes, whistle
Eduardo Vaz & Scott Senior - world percussion
Dale Brown - fiddle, mandolin
Jennifer - vocals, bodhran, guitar

A second generation Scottish Canadian, Jennifer’s connection to her heritage has given her an intuitive sense for traditional Celtic music. To this she adds the flavours of more modern folk instrumentation and contemporary world beat rhythms, relying on her unerring sense of what’s needed to bring out the story behind the song. The end result is a sound, rich in texture and variety.

In Concert

Jennifer's flexible performance style makes her a natural for everything from intimate house concert or folk club to the main stages of Celtic and folk festivals. Her soulful laments, whimsical humour, relaxed stage presence and gift for storytelling combine to make Jennifer's concerts ‘must see’ events.

Performance Highlights

Lyric Theatre - Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg ~ Celtic Christmas - Franco MB Cultural Centre, Winnipeg ~ Aberdour Festival, Scotland ~ Butterfly Pavilion Concert, Elkton Oregon ~ The Bookstore Cafe, Kingston ON ~ Kipawo Arts Centre, Wolfville NS ~ McPherson (Kansas) Scottish Festival ~ The Winnipeg Folk Festival ~ West End Cultural Centre, Winnipeg

Jennifer has shared stages with the likes of Shooglenifty, Vance Gilbert, The Wyrd Sisters and Buddy MacMaster.

Workshops

In addition to performing Celtic repertoire, Jennifer delivers workshops that give a hands-on taste of the history, language, music and dance of the Celtic people. Her dynamic and interactive facilitation style has engaged and entertained participants at Celtic festivals and in schools and colleges both in Canada and the U.S.

Recordings

Jennifer is currently working on a new recording to be released the late spring 2004. Pierre Guerin is producing the album which will be recorded at Winnipeg's Private Ear Studio by Lloyd Peterson.

‘The Great Silkie - Tales of the Celts’ (2001) ~ CBC Manitoba produced a full length interview featuring Jennifer and Silkie, which aired on ‘Arts Encounters’, ‘Culture Shock’ and ‘The Weekend Morning Show’

'A Song of Lewis' (2000) ~ Jennifer was interviewed by both BBC Scotland and Isles FM in the Hebrides in when she was there to release this CD single. It was written by her mother about her parents' birthplace and arranged and recorded by Jennifer.

‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ (1998) was recorded live at the West End Cultural Centre by CBC Manitoba.

Jennifer's recordings receive regular airplay on local, regional, national and internet radio as well as in Scotland on Isles FM and the BBC and in the U.S.

The Experience

Captivating her listeners, drawing them into the stories she sings, giving them the feeling that they’re sharing the warmth of the moment by her fireside: these are Jennifer’s strengths. Young or old, it’s impossible to resist as she spins tales of the human spirit.

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	The *Voice* The words ‘impressive’, ‘mesmerizing’ and ‘amazing’ are just some of comments you hear from critics and audience alike when this Prairie Canadian Celtic folk singer takes the stage. *Jennifer Clarke* is one of the most engaging acts on the Celtic scene, whether performing solo or with her band, ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’. She's especially known for her ability to enchant with only a single instrument: her unforgettable voice. *The Band - 'Wild Mountain Thyme'* Sandy Thacker - shuttle pipes, whistle Eduardo Vaz & Scott Senior - world percussion Dale Brown - fiddle, mandolin Jennifer - vocals, bodhran, guitar A second generation Scottish Canadian, Jennifer’s connection to her heritage has given her an intuitive sense for traditional Celtic music. To this she adds the flavours of more modern folk instrumentation and contemporary world beat rhythms, relying on her unerring sense of what’s needed to bring out the story behind the song. The end result is a sound, rich in texture and variety. *In Concert* Jennifer's flexible performance style makes her a natural for everything from intimate house concert or folk club to the main stages of Celtic and folk festivals. Her soulful laments, whimsical humour, relaxed stage presence and gift for storytelling combine to make Jennifer's concerts ‘must see’ events. *Performance Highlights* Lyric Theatre - Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg ~ Celtic Christmas - Franco MB Cultural Centre, Winnipeg ~ Aberdour Festival, Scotland ~ Butterfly Pavilion Concert, Elkton Oregon ~ The Bookstore Cafe, Kingston ON ~ Kipawo Arts Centre, Wolfville NS ~ McPherson (Kansas) Scottish Festival ~ The Winnipeg Folk Festival ~ West End Cultural Centre, Winnipeg Jennifer has shared stages with the likes of Shooglenifty, Vance Gilbert, The Wyrd Sisters and Buddy MacMaster. *Workshops* In addition to performing Celtic repertoire, Jennifer delivers workshops that give a hands-on taste of the history, language, music and dance of the Celtic people. Her dynamic and interactive facilitation style has engaged and entertained participants at Celtic festivals and in schools and colleges both in Canada and the U.S. *Recordings* Jennifer is currently working on a new recording to be released the late spring 2004. Pierre Guerin is producing the album which will be recorded at Winnipeg's Private Ear Studio by Lloyd Peterson. ‘The Great Silkie - Tales of the Celts’ (2001) ~ *CBC Manitoba* produced a full length interview featuring Jennifer and Silkie, which aired on ‘Arts Encounters’, ‘Culture Shock’ and ‘The Weekend Morning Show’ 'A Song of Lewis' (2000) ~ Jennifer was interviewed by both BBC Scotland and Isles FM in the Hebrides in when she was there to release this CD single. It was written by her mother about her parents' birthplace and arranged and recorded by Jennifer. ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ (1998) was recorded live at the West End Cultural Centre by CBC Manitoba. Jennifer's recordings receive regular airplay on local, regional, national and internet radio as well as in Scotland on Isles FM and the BBC and in the U.S. *The Experience* Captivating her listeners, drawing them into the stories she sings, giving them the feeling that they’re sharing the warmth of the moment by her fireside: these are Jennifer’s strengths. Young or old, it’s impossible to resist as she spins tales of the human spirit. \| Home \| Artist's Bio \| Discography \| Lyrics \| Upcoming Events \| Past Performances \| Quotes & Reviews ] [ Contact Info \| Favourite Links \| E-mail Jennifer \| Web site by Wild Mountain Thyme Productions &