🎙️ East Coast DNA Podcast presents: Preeper Rhaye MacKay 🎶
In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Rhaye and Bill Preeper from the folk trio Preeper Rhaye MacKay. Joined by multi-instrumentalist Sandy MacKay, they’ve crafted a "Maritime Appalachian Music" sound that blends acoustic and electric instruments with lush 3-part harmonies. Inspired by legends like Woody Guthrie, Ian Tyson, and Bob Dylan, their music is described as a modern Peter, Paul & Mary.
The trio’s upcoming album, Wood & Wire (set for release in 2024), features new original songs and a special cover from the Kate and Anna McGarrigle catalogue. This album follows the success of Just Like a Woman: Songs of Bob Dylan (2019) and Sunshine Baby (2023), recorded with their band, The Ramshackle Parade.
🎶 Bill Preeper: Known for his intricate finger-picking and harmonies, Bill's journey began in the ‘80s with folk music while balancing a career at CBC. After retirement, he fully embraced his musical passion, joining The Ramshackle Parade in 2018.
🎶 Jessica Rhaye: An accomplished singer-songwriter with 7 albums to her name, Jessica has performed on prestigious stages across Canada. Her crystal-clear vocals and acoustic guitar playing are the heart of the trio’s sound, and she’s also responsible for their album artwork and promo material.
https://www.jessicarhaye.com/
Catch the full conversation to dive deeper into their music, songwriting, and upcoming projects!
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See Preeper Rhaye MacKay live at a venue near you:
Oct 24, Thu – The Carleton @ 7:30pm, Halifax, NS, Canada
Oct 26, Sat – BMO Theatre @ 7:30pm, Saint John, NB, Canada (Sold Out)
Nov 1, Fri – Cove Inn @ 7:00pm, Westport, ON, Canada
Nov 2, Sat – Red Bird @ 8:00pm, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Nov 5, Tue – Stonecroft Folk @ 8:00pm, Ingersoll, ON, Canada
Nov 6, Wed – Silence Sounds @ 8:00pm, Guelph, ON, Canada
Nov 7, Thu – Cameron House @ 9:00pm, Toronto, ON, Canada
Nov 17, Sun – Second Wind Music Centre @ 3:00pm, Florenceville-Bristol, NB, Canada
Nov 22, Fri – NERFA Music Conference @ 7:00pm, Portland, ME, United States
Nov 23, Sat – NERFA Music Conference @ 7:00pm, Portland, ME, United States
Dec 14, Sat – Dunn Theatre @ 7:30pm, St. Andrews, NB, Canada
