Fare Thee Well (Dink’s Song)
Traditional (unknown author)

Jessica Rhaye: vocals, acoustic guitar
Bill Preeper: vocals, mandolin,acoustic & accordion
Sandy MacKay: vocals, upright bass, banjo

Produced by Dale Murray with Bill Preeper, Jessica Rhaye, & Sandy MacKay
Recorded, engineered & mixed by Dale Murray
Mastered by John McLaggan (Parachute Mastering)
Artwork by Jessica Rhaye

Fare Thee Well (Dink’s Song)

Verse 1
If I had wings like Noah’s dove
I’d fly up the river to the one I love
Fare thee well, my honey
Fare thee well

Verse 2
I had a man who was long and tall
He moved his body like a cannon ball
Fare thee well, my honey
Fare thee well

Verse 3
I remember one evening, in the pouring rain
In my heart was an aching pain
Fare thee well, my honey
Fare thee well

Verse 4
Bloody river muddy and wild
Can’t give a bloody for my unborn child
Fare thee well, my honey
Fare thee well

Verse 5
Sure as a bird flying high above
Life ain’t worth living without the one you love
Fare thee well, my honey
Fare thee well

SHORT BIO:

Jessica Rhaye, Bill Preeper, and Sandy MacKay, together known as Preeper Rhaye MacKay, are a New Brunswick–based folk trio known for rich three-part harmonies, thoughtful songwriting, and a sound that feels timeless yet entirely their own. The trio blends acoustic and electric instrumentation with original songs and folk favourites inspired by the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s. Often compared to a modern-day Peter, Paul and Mary, their intricate vocal blend and warm musicianship are at the heart of their sound. Their debut album, Wood & Wire (2024), earned ECMA and Music NB recognition, followed by Blackberry Lane (2026), featuring songs from all three members.

LONG BIO:  

Jessica Rhaye, Bill Preeper, and Sandy MacKay, together known as Preeper Rhaye MacKay, are a New Brunswick–based folk trio recognized for rich three-part harmonies, thoughtful songwriting, and a sound that feels timeless yet entirely their own.

Acclaimed songwriter and Canadian Folk Music Award nominee Jessica Rhaye, with more than 25 years of touring and nine albums to her name, leads on rhythm guitar, while Bill Preeper’s intricate fingerstyle guitar and mandolin add richness and depth. Sandy MacKay rounds out the trio on upright and electric bass, with touches of banjo that add warmth and colour to their sound.

The trio blends acoustic and electric instrumentation with lush three-part harmonies and shared lead vocals that take listeners back to the height of the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s. It’s new folk music at its finest, drawing on the influence of artists like Woody Guthrie, Ian Tyson, and Bob Dylan. With beautifully crafted original songs woven together with folk favourites, their intricate vocal blend is reminiscent of a modern-day Peter, Paul and Mary.

Their debut trio album, Wood & Wire (2024), earned an East Coast Music Association nomination for Roots Release of the Year, along with three Music New Brunswick nominations. The release followed years of musical collaboration as members of Jessica Rhaye and The Ramshackle Parade, including the acclaimed albums Just Like a Woman – Songs of Bob Dylan (2019) and Sunshine Baby (2023).

Their follow-up album, Blackberry Lane (2026), features original songs from each member alongside a heartfelt tribute to the late Ken Tobias and a beautiful interpretation of the traditional folk song Fare Thee Well (Dink’s Song). The record reflects the musical bond that has grown within the trio, while continuing to honour their genuine love of harmony and making music together.

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