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Nick Berard

Harmonious Wail members Maggie Delaney-Potthoff and Sims Delaney-Potthoff.

Harmonious Wail members Maggie Delaney-Potthoff and Sims Delaney-Potthoff.

media release: Harmonious Wail, America’s foremost purveyor of Americana-infused Gypsy Jazz, is heading to The North Street Cabaret in Madison for a hometown show on Saturday, February 21.

Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, Harmonious Wail for over 30 years have taken their listeners on a ride via the music of the Hot Club sounds of Parisian cafes, to the deepest blues of the Memphis Delta, to the heartfelt folk scenes across every-town America lifting spirits all along the journey.  This is what experience looks like - what honing your music for decades together looks like. This is skill perfectly balanced with artful joy, brought to new heights upon a foundation of brilliant writing. This is award-winning music to bring a smile to your face and sunshine to your soul. You'll be tapping your feet and staring in wonder that they can bring it all together so well.

The heart of the Wail is Sims Delaney-Potthoff, a mandolin virtuoso, and vocalist, Maggie Delaney-Potthoff, vocalist extraordinaire, whose percussive instrument of choice is a cardboard box (but who can also rock almost any household object.) Rounding out the ensemble for the night is wizard bassist, Forrest Evans, and guitar magician, Scott Hlavenka.

As American stewards of the Gypsy jazz genre, they have established the Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest, held twice a year in Madison; they work with local organizations to present musical education outreach programs; and the philanthropic trio has also established The Henry Mac Fund where funds are awarded annually to a young, upcoming musician who is looking for support to move her/his musical career forward.

This show promises to showcase the newest material from their most recent releases but also will dig deep into their back catalog of originals as well as classics from the Gypsy jazz tradition and American songbook. Join Harmonious Wail as they lift spirits and enchant with Americana-infused Gypsy jazz.