Co-written by Jessica Rhaye and Bill Preeper

Jessica Rhaye: vocals & acoustic guitar
Bill Preeper: vocals, acoustic guitar & accordion
Sandy MacKay: upright bass, piano & backing vocals
Chris Braydon: electric guitar
Jordi Comstock: drums & percussion
Dale Murray: chimes

Produced by Dale Murray
Mixed by Dale Murray with Jessica Rhaye and The Ramshackle Parade
Mastered by John McLaggan (Parachute Mastering)
Artwork by Jud Haynes

“Catchy and upbeat, Jessica’s scintillating vocals in duet with Bill creates a superlatively enjoyable holiday song, even if you don’t normally like holiday music.” - Americana Highways

"Working two separate (yet uniquely distinct) music projects this year, New Brunswick’s Jessica Rhaye finds time to add a holiday tune to her ever-growing repertoire. Bliss." - Great Dark Wonder

“Rocky Hills” written By Jessica Rhaye, “Jared’s Mountain” written by Jessica Rhaye & Bill Preeper, “Waltzing To Paradise” & “Stealing Time” written by Sandy MacKay, “Red Rocks and Timothy” written by Bill Preeper, “Sweet Night” written by Bill Preeper & Sandy MacKay, Goin’ Back To Harlan” written by Anna McgGarrigle

Bill Preeper: singing, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, 12 string & high strung acoustic guitars
Jessica Rhaye: singing, acoustic & high strung acoustic guitars
Sandy MacKay: singing, electric & upright bass, upright bowed bass, mandolin, banjo
Dale Murray: dobro, banjo

Produced by Dale Murray with Bill Preeper, Jessica Rhaye and Sandy MacKay 
Recorded on the Capitol Theatre stage Oxford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recorded & Mixed by Dale Murray
Mastered by John McLaggan at Parachute Mastering
Photography by Jordan Mattie
Design & Layout by Jessica Rhaye

We recognize the support of the government of New Brunswick and Music·Musique NB. Nous reconnaissons l’appui du gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick et de Music·Musique NB.

“Wood and Wire is a gorgeous album from start to finish.” - David Reed, the Belleville Intelligencer

"This is traditional music at a very high standard." - Americana UK

“Rocky Hills is a lilting original that feels timeless.” - David Reed, the Belleville Intelligencer

"an album that fans of folk music would very much enjoy" - Americana UK (Wood & Wire)

"Goin' Back to Harlan" (Anna McGarrigle) opens the record and immediately transfixes the listener." - David Reed, the Belleville Intelligencer

“Stunning tune” - Great Dark Wonder (“Rocky Hills”)

"Rhaye’s vocals are beautifully clear and her singing throughout is a highlight of the album." - Americana UK

“Opening track ‘Goin’ Back To Harlan’ written by the mighty Anna McGarrigle is the only cover on the album and serves as a fine introduction of what’s to come, beautifully judged playing, bell like recording qualities and pinpoint harmonies.

’Rocky Hills’ showcases the timeless, ageless quality of Jessica Rhaye’s marvellous voice, the deceptively melancholic ‘Waltzing To Paradise’ has subtle vocal nods in the direction of Townes Van Zandt to my ears, before the understated, yet quietly expansive tones of ‘Red Rocks & Timothy’ completes the opening quartet of songs.

The remainder of the album maintains these lofty standards with standouts for me being the lovely acoustic guitar figure and warm vocal of ‘Jared’s Mountain’ which leads nicely into the heavily reverbed electric guitar and rhythmic swagger of ‘I Feel More Like I Do Now’, before the courtly elegance of instrumental last track ‘Sweet Night’ brings the record to a close.

Apparently the album was recorded ‘live off the floor’ on the Capitol Theatre Stage in Oxford, Nova Scotia, Canada, which makes the quality of the recording and musical virtuosity on display here even more impressive.” - Fatea Records UK Magazine

All songs written by Jessica Rhaye *except “Snakes & Ladders” co-write with Bill Preeper, Sandy MacKay & Clinton Charlton, “Cold Love”, “Come A Little Closer” co-writes with Brent Mason, “Sunshine Baby” co-write with Preeper & MacKay, “I Won’t Break” co-write with Preeper, MacKay, Charlton & Chris Braydon, “An Apology” cowrite with Preeper, MacKay & Mason, “Breathing In Breathing Out” co-write with Preeper & MacKay, “Leave Me Wanting More” co-write with Preeper.

Jessica Rhaye: singing, acoustic guitar (tracks 3, 11), piano (tracks 1, 6) electric guitar (track 7)
Bill Preeper: singing, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar (tracks 4, 8, 10, 11), accordion, mandolin (track 3), banjo (track 3), auto harp
Sandy MacKay: singing, electric bass, upright bass, upright bowed bass, piano (tracks 4, 8, 9), banjo (track 11), mandolin (tracks 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11)
Chris Braydon: electric baritone guitar, electric guitar (tracks 3, 9), guitar loop, singing (track 7)
Jordi Comstock: drums & percussion
Dale Murray: 12 string electric guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar (track 5), electric guitar (track 5), nylon string acoustic guitar, banjo (track 11), piano (tracks 2, 5), organ (tracks 5, 10), synth
Jon & Liz Estes: strings

Produced by Dale Murray with Jessica Rhaye and The Ramshackle Parade
Recorded, engineered & mixed by Dale Murray at Farmhouse Studio (Port Howe, NS, Canada)
Bed tracks recorded at the Capitol Theatre (Oxford, NS, Canada)
Additional recording at Blackberry Studio (Hampton, NB, Canada)
Strings arranged & recorded by Jon Estes. Performed by Jon & Liz Estes (Nashville, TN, USA)
*Pre production drums percussion arrangements (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11); *synth on “I Feel Fine” by Clinton Charlton
“Cold Love” demoed with Jamie Foulds at Soundpark Studios (Sydney, NS, Canada)
“I Feel Fine” group singing - Dale Murray & Christina Martin

Mastered by John McLaggan at Parachute Mastering
Illustration by Jud Haynes
Art Direction & Layout by Jessica Rhaye

THANK YOU, Chris Braydon, Sandy MacKay, Bill Preeper, Clinton Charlton, Jordi Comstock, and Dale Murray, from the bottom of my heart for sticking with this project through all the stops and starts, and for contributing your talent to bring these songs to life. Special thanks to Dale Murray for your unwavering patience and guiding hand; John McLaggan for having us at your studio to watch you work your mastering magic; my friend and writing partner Brent Mason; Jud Haynes for collaborating with me on this album artwork; Jon & Liz Estes for your brilliant string arrangements and performance; Jordan Mattie, Christina Martin, Jamie Foulds, Scout Music Group, Mark Marshall, Ryder & Harlow, our families & friends for your love and support and inspiration. I LOVE YOU ALL BIG IN THE HEART!

WE RECOGNIZE THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND MUSIC·MUSIQUE NB. NOUS RECONNAISSONS L’APPUI DU GOUVERNEMENT DU NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK ET DE MUSIC·MUSIQUE NB.

THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY FACTOR, THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, AND CANADA’S PRIVATE RADIO BROADCASTERS. CE PROJET A ÉTÉ RENDU POSSIBLE EN PARTIE GRÂCE À FACTOR, LE GOUVERNEMENT DU CANADA, ET LES RADIODIFFUSEURS PRIVÉS DU CANADA.

“This album is not what I expected. I was prepared for a more acoustic Americana-type production, but this recording veers back and forth between AOR and soft country-tinged pop, reminding me, yes, of Dolly Parton in places, but mainly of Fleetwood Mac in their Nicks/Buckingham/Perfect incarnation. It's splendidly produced, Jessica Rhaye has a strong supple voice showing off some major pitch jumps at times, and the band is great.” - Fatea Records UK Magazine

“Rhaye’s vocal performance is excellent throughout, displaying great range and carefully managed changes in pitch and pace and volume. It’s especially captivating when her voice is intertwined with the contrasting backing vocal” - Americana UK (“I Won’t Break”)

“Jessica Rhaye and her band of musical collaborators, the Ramshackle Parade, have struck gold. Not just through the success of their debut album, but as a group of players who compliment and elevate each other on stage.” - Grid City Magazine

“Jessica Rhaye creates an intriguing, compelling performance much the same as the most dramatic moments of Kate Bush.” - Americana Highways

“Sunshine Baby is just a wonderful album. Jessica's music is beautiful and she is an artist you will definitely hear much more of on the late show.” - The Late Show with Eve Blair on BBC Radio (“Artist of the Week” May 22-26, 2023 – BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Sounds)

“An Apology,” & “Breathing In, Breathing Out,” is Jessica Rhaye as Jessica Rhaye...exceptional ballads that establish Ms. Rhaye’s true style compared to no one. The arrow is in the center of the bullseye with these.” - Americana Highways

“Rhaye has embraced that hybrid acoustic-electric sound…the rich instrumentation has potent and explosive moments throughout.” - Top 100 Canadian (Sunshine Baby LP)

• ECMA 2024 Nomination - Group Recording of the Year
• ECMA 2024 Nomination - Fans’ Choice Video of the Year (Come A Little Closer)
• ECMA 2024 Nomination - Visual Artist of the Year
• Music NB 2024 Nomination - Recording of the Year
• Music NB 2024 WINNER - Video of the Year (Reaching Out To You)
• Music NB 2024 Nomination - Song of the Year (I Feel Fine)

*All songs written by Bob Dylan

Jessica Rhaye: Lead vocals, acoustic guitar (tracks 3, 4, 7, 8, 9)
Chris Braydon: electric guitar, vocals (track 3), group vocals (track 9), effects manipulation (tracks *intro 1 & 3)
Sandy MacKay: upright bass, electric bass, mandolin (track 8), vocals (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Clinton Charlton: drums and percussion, synthesizer (track 3), group vocals (track 9)
Bill Preeper: electric guitar (tracks *intro 1 & 2), acoustic guitar (track 4), 12 string acoustic guitar (tracks 5 & 8), accordion, vocals (tracks 1, 7, 8, 9)
Dale Murray: 12 string electric guitar (track 5), 12 string acoustic guitar (tracks 5 & 8), pedal streel, piano, organ, synthesizer (tracks 4 & 6), radio intro (track 8), group vocal (track 9)

Produced & Mixed By Dale Murray with Jessica Rhaye & the Ramshackle Parade
Engineered by Dale Murray
Mastered by Joao Carvalho
Illustration by Jud Haynes
Photography by Mark Hemmings
Design & Layout by Jessica Rhaye

"Jessica Rhaye's got a new collection of Bob Dylan reinterpretations coming out this fall, one of the best I've heard since Tim O'Brien's excellent collection from back in the 90's. I especially love to hear women's voices singing Bob's music---there's something about the female perspective that seems to complete the Dylan message, as if his songs are notes left in a bottle needing to crash on the siren's rock before they can be fully released. Mavis Staples is one of those sirens, as is Joan Armatrading, and now, thankfully, Jessica Rhaye." - Ketch Secor - Old Crow Medicine Show

“The modern folk trio offered their skills to the famed Dylan track (Blowin’ in the Wind) in this string-laden rendition. Rich with golden vocals, acoustics, and even a mandolin, Rhaye, and her group would make Baez and the rest of the ’60s decade proud with this heartfelt version.” - American Songwriter Magazine

“In a Stan-worthy move only the biggest Dylan diehard could pull, New Brunswick folk queen Rhaye has spliced, examined and re-assembled ol’ Bob’s songbook. The result? A collection of covers that attempts to emulate the legend’s Basement Tapes-era energy while seeing some of the best songs about women ever written showcased through a woman’s gaze.” - The Coast

"Love what you did on the album. Especially love that you and the band did not simply recite the songs but interpreted them and made them your own" - Michael Tearson, DJ, - Sound Museum | World Wide Dylan www.rtds.ca

"Nice work with the Dylan tunes, especially liked hearing Lay Down Your Weary Tune" - Ron Sexsmith

"I like it a lot. Very cool project." - Dr. Rob Bowman, Grammy-Award-Winning Professor of Ethnomusicology

• ECMA 2021 Nomination - Group Recording of the Year
• Music NB 2020 Nomination - Recording of the Year
• Music NB 2020 Nomination - Live Act of the Year
• Music NB 2020 Nomination - Fans’ Choice of the Year
• Music NB 2020 Nomination - Video of the Year (Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands)
• Music NB 2020 WINNER - Visual Identity of the Year
*Their version of Bob Dylan’s Blowin’ in the Wind has generated millions of views on YouTube!

All songs written by Jessica Rhaye *except “Crash and Burn”, “Sun Will Shine For You”, “Song In Me” co-writes with Brent Mason, “Lovely Lady” co-write with Matt Andersen, “time Will Only Heal Your Borken Heart” co-write with Matt Epp, “Little You Little Me” co-write with Bill Preeper & Hilary Ladd, “Good To Be Alive In The Country” written by Ken Tobias

Jessica Rhaye: lead vocals
Dale Murray: electric & acoustic guitars, 12 string electric & acoustic guitars, pedal steel, percussion, piano, keyboard, pump organ, backing vocals
Mark Geddes: upright & electric bass, mandolin (track 8)
Mike Carroll: drums & percussion
Leith Fleming-Smith: hammond organ (tracks 3,5,7)
Matt Andersen: electric guitar solo (track 5)
Matt Epp: vocals (track 6)
Christina Martin: backing vocals (track 8)

Produced, engineered & mixed by Dale Murray at Farmhouse Studio, NS
Mastered by J. Lapointe
Design & layout by Jessica Rhaye
Photography by Mark Hemmings

This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters. Ce projet est financé en partie par FACTOR, le gouvernement du Canada et les radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada.

"More than a collection of country love songs, the lyrics on 'Song In Me' take a turn towards social conscience and an awareness of what is going on in the world. Highly listenable, highlighting Rhaye's pure voice, this album should garner some deserved attention." - Penguin Eggs Magazine

“Imagine wild camping, waking on a dewy morning, washing your face in a stream - that’s how this record makes you feel.” - Americana UK

“The eight track album is downright amazing. From narrative love songs to songs about breakups and how to get through them, Rhaye has a song for everyone.” - The East

“With five beautiful releases now under her belt, Jessica Rhaye has certainly earned her place as one of New Brunswick's finest contemporary songwriters. And as a champion for the sweet sounds of country influenced folk music that are all too often overlooked in this province, her work holds an important place within our shared music ecology." - Grid City Magazine

• Music NB 2017 WINNER - Solo Recording of the Year 
• Music NB 2017 Nomination - Folk Recording of the Year 
• Music NB 2017 Nomination - Album of the Year 
• Music NB 2017 Nomination - SOCAN Song of the Year (Song In Me)

All songs written by Jessica Rhaye *except “It Is Alright” co-write with Royal Wood, “On My Mind For Awhile” co-write with Steve Poltz, “You Know Me Better” co-write with Ron Sexsmith, “Ice Flow” written by Brent Mason, “Waste A Little Time” co-write with Edwoodsworth, “Sleepwalk” co-write with Kevin Fox, “Four Strong Winds” written by Ian Tyson.

Jessica Rhaye - Lead Vocals
Ed Woodsworth - Bass, Electric Guitar, Organ
Brian Talbot - Drums
Gordie Sampson - Accordion, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar & 12 String Acoustic Monster
Saint John String Quartet - David Adams, Sonya Adams, Chris Buckley, Laura Chitty
Jamie Robinson - Electric Guitar (Track 3)
Bruce Bouton - Pedal Steel Guitar (Track 2)
Royal Wood - Vocal Harmony (Track 1)
Steve Poltz - Vocal Harmony (Track 2)
Jamie Foulds - Vocal Harmony (Tracks 2, 5 & 7)
Ron Sexsmith - Vocals Harmony (Track 3)
Dennis Ellsworth - Vocal Harmony (Track 5)
Steven MacDougall - Vocal Harmony (Track 6 & 9)

Produced by Ed Woodsworth
Engineered by Jamie Foulds
Additional Recording by Dean Drouillard, Mathieu Benoit, Chris Modl and Jon Matthews
Executive Producer - Mark Marshall
Recorded & mixed by Jamie Foulds and Ed Woodsworth at Soundpark Studios, Sydney, NS
Saint John String Quartet Recorded at Fluid Audio Group, Saint John, NB
String Arrangements by Jamie Foulds and Ed Woodsworth
Additional Recording at Gordie Sampson's place, Nashville, Dean Drouillard's Loft, Toronto, Big Grey Sound Studio, PE, Chris Modl's place, California
Mastered by Joao Carvalho, Toronto, ON

Design & layout by Jessica Rhaye
Photography by Kâté Braydon
Illustration by Pamela Marie Pierce

We acknowledge the financial support provided by the Government of New Brunswick.

“The new album FAR GONE LULLABIES is simply beautiful; a captivating mix of acoustic country pop, thoughtfully arranged and intimately written.” - Maverick Magazine UK (*****5 Star Review)

“Four Strong Winds is a song I wrote back in the early 60s… and it lives on today, all these years later. Jessica's version of the song is sweet and she rocks it pretty good. She makes the song her own. I wish her much success..." - Ian Tyson

“Jessica Rhaye works the fertile folk/pop/country ground somewhere west of The Waifs and east of a young Cindy Church.” - Penguin Eggs Magazine

• Music NB 2014 Nomination - SOCAN Song of the Year (You Know Me Better) 
• Music NB 2014 Nomination - SOCAN Song of the Year (Little Folk Song) 
• Music NB 2014 Nomination - Recording of the Year

All songs written by Jessica Rhaye *except “Good Things” co-write with Ron Sexsmith, “Rose Coloured Glasses” co-write with Asif Illyas, “Maybe” co-write with Ed Woodsworth, “Weather Man”, “Holding Out”, “Where’s An Angel” co-writes with Ken Tobias, “Everything For Love” co-write with Dave Gunning, “Wild Horses” written by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards.

Jessica Rhaye: vocals & acoustic guitar
Ed Woodsworth: double bass, pedal steel, acoustic & electric guitars, keys & backing vocals
JP Cormier: mandolin, banjo, violin & acoustic guitar
Dave McKeough: acoustic guitar & dobro guitar
Kim Dunn: piano, organ & wurlitzer
Brian Talbot: drums & percussion
Dave Gunning: acoustic guitar & backing vocals
Jamie Foulds: organ & backing vocals
Ian Aker: saxophone
Albert Lionals: trumpet

Produced by Ed Woodworth
Executive Producer Mark Marshall
Engineered & recorded by Jamie Foulds at Soundpark Studios, Sydney, NS
Additional recording by Dave Gunning at Wee House of Music Co., Pictou, NS
Mixed by Jamie Foulds and Ed Woodsworth
Mastered by Joao Carvalho, Toronto, ON

Design & layout by Jessica Rhaye
Photography by Mark Hemmings

We acknowledge the financial support provided by the Government of New Brunswick and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.

“Singer-songwriter Jessica Rhaye strikes gold with collaborations on Good Things.” - Stephen Cooke, The Chronicle Herald

"It's a strong, confident and simply that much better Jessica Rhaye on her new disc, Good Things." - Bob Mersereau, CBC Radio

• SYNC PLACEMENT in Episode 306 of CBC TV’s Heartland - “Good Things”
• SYNC PLACEMENT in CMT’s reality TV series Unstable:
“Shadow Man”, “Time Out”, “Shining Star”, “Weather Man” & “Where’s An Angel”. 
• Canadian Folk Music Award 2009 Nomination - Contemporary Singer of the Year
• ECMA 2010 Nomination - Female Recording of the Year 
• ECMA 2010 Nomination- Folk Recording of the Year 
• Music NB 2010 WINNER - Folk Recording of the Year 
• Music NB 2010 WINNER - Female Artist of the Year 
• Music NB 2010 WINNER - DVD of the Year
• Music NB 2010 WINNER - Visual Artist of the Year

All songs written by Jessica Rhaye *except “Forgotten” by Asif Illyas, “Crazy Jayne”, “Beautiful” & “Where it All Begins” co-written with Ed Woodsworth, “Starting Today” co-written with Jamie Robinson, “Holding Out” co-written with Ken Tobias.

Jessica Rhaye: lead vocals
Ed Woodsworth: upright, electric & keyboard bass, electric guitar, effects, percussion, synth, wurlitzer, backing vocals
Kim Dunn: piano, organ & rhodes
Jamie Oakes: acoustic & electric guitars & music box
Brian Talbot: drums, percussion & turntable
Jamie Foulds: backing vocals, synth, mellotron samples, vocorder & effects
Gordie Sampson: electric guitar & piano (tracks 1 & 2)
Angelo Spinazzola: harmonica (track 2)
John Spearns: cello (tracks 3, 5, 7 & 11)
Craig Mercer: electric guitar (track 6)
JP Cormier: banjo & acoustic guitar (track 6)

Produced by Ed Woodsworth
Executive Producer Mark Marshall
Recorded & engineered by Jamie Foulds at Soundpark Studios, Sydney, NS
Additional recording by Mike Shepherd at Lakewind Sound Studios, Point Aconi, NS
Mixed at Soundpark Studios by Jamie Foulds & Ed Woodsworth except
"Wild Flowers" & "Only One" mixed at Lakewind Sound Studios by Gordie Sampson, Ed Woodsworth & Mike Shepherd
Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME, USA

Design & layout by Jessica Rhaye
Photograhy by Lori Morse
Photo treatments by Mark Hemmings
Floral design by John Henry Dearle, Compton 1896

We acknowledge the financial support provided by the Government of New Brunswick through the Sounds Initiative Program and the NB Arts Board for this project.

"Mature vocal sound, with floating dynamics that leave you with a fresh organic mixture. Rhaye's in a category of her own - it's the perfect feel-good album." - Maverick Magazine - UK (****4 Stars Review)

"Jessica has a very mature, sophisticated sound, but still sounds fresh & young. Even though she has a powerhouse voice, she holds back just enough to really knock you out when she lets it go." - Performing Songwriter Magazine

"After I played Holding Out as a producer's pick, I was flooded with requests for the song. It seems to have hit a nerve with the listeners. Given the quality of the song, I'm not surprised." - Jimmie Inch - The East Coast Countdown

"Her [Jessica Rhaye] songs which hinged on emotional dramas & relationship issues were delicate constructs..." London Times, UK

• ECMA 2008 Nomination - Female Artist of the Year
• ECMA 2008 WINNER - Graphic Designer of the Year
• ECMA 2007 Nomination - Pop Recording of the Year 

All songs written by Jessica Rhaye

Jessica Rhaye: vocals
Kim Dunn: keyboard, organ, piano
Mike Bourgeois: electric & acoustic guitars
Ray Leger: mandolin & fiddle
Danny Maillet: dobro & lap steel
Danny Bourgeois: drums & percussion
George Poirier: upright bass
Andre LeBlanc: keyboards
Mike Hanlon: electric & acoustic guitars
Mike Burley: electric bass
Paul Owen: drums & percussion

Produced, engineered & mixed by Nando Speranza at CMS International, Moncton, NB
Mastering by Soundtracks Studio, Laval, PQ
Design & layout by Steve Dupuis at Big Bang Marketing, Moncton, NB

• CBC Great Canadian Music Dream 2003 Finalist - “Time Out”
• John Lennon Songwriting Contest 2003 Finalist - “Time Out”
• ECMA 2002 Nomination - Pop Artist of the Year
• ECMA 2002 Nomination - Female Artist of the Year
• ECMA 2001 Nomination - Best New Artist
• Unisong International Song Contest 2000 Finalist - “One Last Time”