Jess Woodland Offers an Emotional, Stripped-Back Performance in Episode Nine of The Bonfire Sessions
Mt. Juliet, TN — August 1, 2025 — Sauce Music LLC and our country/folk imprint The Sticks Music are proud to present Episode Nine of The Bonfire Sessions, our signature live performance series filmed under the stars and beside a real bonfire in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.
This week’s episode features the enchanting Jess Woodland, delivering a rich, soul-stirring performance of two songs: her original single “The Show” and an emotional, stripped-back cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rhiannon.” Both pieces highlight Woodland’s dynamic range as a vocalist and storyteller, blending contemporary folk with timeless mystique.
Backed by an outstanding acoustic ensemble featuring Julia DiGrazia on fiddle, Wes Thompson on mandolin, and Jordan Di Donato on guitar, Woodland’s performance feels intimate yet expansive. “The Show” offers an honest look inward, navigating themes of vulnerability and self-discovery with poetic clarity. Her version of “Rhiannon” pays reverent homage to the classic while reimagining it with earthy textures and Americana nuance.
The chemistry among the group brings an organic magic to the moment. From DiGrazia’s expressive fiddle work to Thompson’s intricate mandolin and Di Donato’s warm guitar lines, the arrangement lifts Woodland’s voice into a space that feels both grounded and otherworldly.
The Bonfire Sessions continues to celebrate rising artists whose performances transcend genre and setting. Episode Nine captures the essence of what this series is all about: authentic voices, real musicianship, and the power of music to connect us around the fire.
Watch Episode Nine featuring Jess Woodland performing “The Show” and “Rhiannon” here: