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Doors 6PM / Show 7PM$15ADV / $20DOS
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The Wildwoods are an enchanting Folk/Americana trio based in Lincoln, Nebraska whose flowing songwriting tandem has been praised by Paste Magazine as "focused and charmingly human". The Wildwoods' delicate melodies and descriptive lyrics come from nature, love, experiences from the road, and growing up in Nebraska.
Composed of husband and wife team Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), as well as Andrew Vaggalis (bass),the musicians are no strangers to life on the road and have performed at many festivals and venues alongside artists such as: Mighty Polar, Sierra Ferrell, Aiofe O’Donovan, Melissa Carper, Jamie Wyatt, Joe Nichols, and others. The folk/Americana trio work to harmoniously and delicately blend their voices to create a sound so nostalgic that you may find yourself dreaming and longing for those sweet memories from your former days.
The Wildwoods were recent finalists in the 2023 FreshGrass Music Festival Band Competition as well as GemsOnVHS’s 2023 ‘Gems In The Rough’ contest. They draw inspiration from a wide range of influences including the styles of: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Peter, Paul, & Mary, Nickel Creek, Joni Mitchell, and Gregory Alan Isakov. From 2016 until 2022 The Wildwoods were nominated by the Omaha Arts and Entertainment Awards as a top Americana/Folk artist in Nebraska, and in 2022 they were named “Best Band” by the Lincoln Journal Star’s ‘Lincoln’s Choice Awards’. With over 254,000 social media followers the band’s most recent release, Foxfield St. John (February 2023), has cultivated a sophisticated and captivating sound to their well crafted songs and musicianship.
Kiernan is the project of Minneapolis-based, Madison-native musician Laura Kiernan (she/her). Drawing sound inspirations from the likes of Big Thief, Waxahatchee, and John Prine, her songwriting mixes folk with indie rock and a hint of country. In May 2021, Laura released her first song entitled “Genie,” which she recorded in her bedroom and sent to Jared Johnson, guitarist and sound engineer, to mix and master. The single was inspired by the story of Genie Chance, a radio producer in Anchorage during the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964 - which Laura first heard while listening to the radio. It drew the attention of New York Times’ Daily producers, who featured it in their newsletter.
Kiernan is the project of Minneapolis-based, Madison-native musician Laura Kiernan (she/her). Drawing sound inspirations from the likes of Big Thief, Waxahatchee, and John Prine, her songwriting mixes folk with indie rock and a hint of country. In May 2021, Laura released her first song entitled “Genie,” which she recorded in her bedroom and sent to Jared Johnson, guitarist and sound engineer, to mix and master. The single was inspired by the story of Genie Chance, a radio producer in Anchorage during the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964 - which Laura first heard while listening to the radio. It drew the attention of New York Times’ Daily producers, who featured itin their newsletter.
After many many voice memos, in 2023 Kiernan (the band) came together. Laura is joined by Jared (he/him) on guitar, Nate LeBrun (he/him) on drums, and Maddie Thies (she/they/he) on bass. They played their biggest headlining show yet in June 2024, drawing a nearly sold-out crowd at Minneapolis' First Avenue - 7th Street Entry for the release of their first EP,Magnetic North. They're excited to take it on the road for their first midwest tour in September. Laura and the band hope their music nourishes your ears like a nice hunk of bread. It’s just like when you're feeding the pigeons: soft, silly, spacious and best done with friends.
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The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704-5321, United States,Madison, Wisconsin
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