The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will begin its 2026-2027 season on Friday, Oct. 9, with a 7:30 p.m. concert by the Wildwoods at the Hart Public Schools auditorium. From the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, The Wildwoods have grown into a folk/Americana trio rooted in rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling. Formed by husband-and-wife duo Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), and joined by longtime friend and bassist Andrew Vaggalis, the band crafts songs that feel both intimate and expansive — tales of home, hope and the open road.
Their newest release, "Dear Meadowlark" (2025), is a love letter to the land that raised them. Inspired by seasons of touring, homesickness and rediscovery, the album weaves chamber-folk arrangements with poetic lyricism, highlighting their signature harmonies and acoustic instrumentation. It follows a growing discography that includes "Sweet Nostalgia" (2017), "Birdie & Goose" (2017), "Across a Midwest Sky" (2019) and "Foxfield Saint John" (2023).
The trio has also been recognized locally, earning the title of Best Band in the Lincoln Journal Star’s 2022 Lincoln’s Choice Awards and consistently receiving honors from the Omaha Arts and Entertainment Awards. They were finalists in both the FreshGrass Band Competition and the Gems on VHS “Gems in the Rough” contest in 2023.
Influenced by artists like Watchhouse, Nickel Creek and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, The Wildwoods blend folk, bluegrass and indie sensibilities into something uniquely their own. Their music is lush with nature imagery, layered harmonies and an emotional sincerity that captures the quiet beauty of their Midwestern roots.
Tickets for this concert are available at the series website, hartseries.org. For further information, contact Artistic Director Tom Kirk at tomkirk@hartseries.org
