THE RAYNEMAKERS INCLUDE: Jenica Rayne, guitar, vocals, James Wannamaker on sax, Patty Kenny on bass, Rob Radford on drums, Kate Unrau on violin, Julie Mylks on BG vocals and Ken Hall on keys.
Influences
Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, Ben Harper, Bruce Springsteen, Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Nina Simone, Ann Hampton Callaway, Horace Silver, Ray Lamontange, Toni Childs, Seal, Jane Sibbery, Tracy Chapman, Joan Armatrading, Kate Bush, Aretha Franklin, Shawn Colvin, Mazzy Star, John Bottomley, Indigo Girls, Angelique Kidjo, Supertramp, Annie Lennox, Muddy Waters, Natalie Merchant, Anggun, Eric Clapton, Michelle Shocked, The Wyrd Sisters, Buffy Sainte Marie, Norah Jones, Stina Nordenstam, Counting Crows, Barlow, Lyle Lovett, Lucinda Williams, Nina Gerber, Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, Elton John, Bernie Topin, John Hammond, John Prine, The Pretenders, The Clash, Steve Forbert, Ian Dury, Patty Griffin, Neil Young and many many more
Sounds Like
Unique vocals, sounds a bit like early Janis Joplin, Eartha Kitt and Marianne Faithful.
"Jenica paints perfect pictures with her words that evoke deep feelings spoken from her soul to ours. A wonderful writer, with relaxed and humorous stage presence." Linda Kidder
"The CD, ’Essential Elements’, is brilliant! Excellent writing and arranging. Love the mix of different styles and the ’fullness’ of all the instruments. It truly is a masterpiece. Bravo!"
Michael Pontbriand, Cogeco TV, Producer
"Rayne is at her most comfortable keeping musical details to a minimum . . . her adult reflection’s stand alone."
Tom Harrison, The Vancouver Province
"Jenica rocks...her songwriting is open hearted and soulful. She’s a comfortable, confident player and connects with her audience on a down to earth, human level...she truly is a Canadian jewel."
Anthony Duke
"’Essential Elements’ is a Knock-Out! Great writing and performances. I know it’s 2005 but there’s a timeless enchantment that springs from this recording . . . at times R&B, yeah, I can hear Gladys and Aretha... and others; Bob Dylan and George Harrison. Oh, you have come a long way, baby. Just Great!"
Jake Devries, The Fade Kings
Jenica’s discography includes three critically acclaimed CD releases: Hall of Memories in 1999, Essential Elements in 2005 and her newest release, Live Rayne, in 2007.
Jenica is a well-seasoned performer and has established an enthusiastic and loyal following. She has shared the stage with some of Canada’s finest entertainers, both as a headliner and a hired guitarist. She has been interviewed and featured on CBC’s Radio One, played across the country on university and college radio stations and tracked down by international fans.
Jenica is a complete performer. She is equally comfortable alone on stage or with a band, always engaging her audience with personal stories and humour.
Live from Battersea ON, Jenica and The RayneMakers ... singin’ Chunky Monkey or Call it What u like
Live from Battersea ON
thanks, jenica, for taking the time to comment on my new song. with musical role models like you around, i've had to wait a good long while before daring to hit the recording studio! have been listening to your music again recently ... so good. thanks again, cheryl
That was a great show Saturday. You and Patty were awesome. Great energy, great tunes and gorgeous singing. Have a great visit on "The Left Coast"! ;-)
I think the favourite part of your shows are when I look around and see people getting into it. Bobbin their head, snappin their fingers and takin your music in like its the rays of the sun. We all hear the same song but we all walk away with something different. The beauty of music!!!
Every time I see you perform, I appreciate your music that much more.
Thank you for making your music and touching the live of so many people.
Thanks for the friend request -- I'm gld you enjoyed the Kingston concert. I really enjoyed your songs, and I hope I get to hear you in person someday!
Hi Jenica. I wish you all the best success and happiness in life and music. Right now I am enjoying the sunshine and fresh fruit in Chile, doing a little jazz tour down here. Bye for now.
Hi Jenica, Greetings from North Vancouver. Thanks for being my friend. I listened to all of your songs and you are an excellent song writer and have a great voice. Keep having fun with your music. Best wishes, Don
