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"Every note we play is a chapter in our story, a journey through the heart of American roots music. We're The Wildwoods, where each lyric is a leaf in the vast forest of our sound."

In the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, The Wildwoods emerge as a folk/Americana trio, a musical tapestry woven by husband-and-wife, Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), alongside bassist Andrew Vaggalis. Their story is a symphony of exploration and connection, a journey that has taken them from the Midwest to international stages, carving out a unique place in the folk landscape. Their presence has graced stages alongside artists such as Mighty Poplar, Sierra Ferrell, Aiofe O’ Donovan, Melissa Carper, Jamie Wyatt and Joe Nichols at concerts and festivals like Summerfest, FreshGrass and the Oyster Ridge Music Festival.

The Wildwoods have become a force in the folk scene, boasting accolades like being finalists at the FreshGrass Music Festival Band competition and Gems on VHS "Gems in the Rough" competition in 2023. Their songwriting prowess is underscored by semi-final placements in the International Songwriting competition, with tracks like "Untitled" and "Way of Train." Recognized consistently at the Omaha Arts and Entertainment Awards, they were crowned "Best Band" by the Lincoln Journal Star’s Lincoln Choice Awards in 2022.

Their sonic journey unfolds through albums like the debut "Sweet Nostalgia" (2017), followed by "Birdie & Goose" (2017), "Across A Midwest Sky" (2019), and their latest masterpiece, "Foxfield Saint John" (2023). The band's evolution is evident in each track, a testament to their commitment to pushing musical boundaries.

United by a passion for folk/Americana, the trio’s influences range from Watchhouse and Nickel Creek, to Gillian Welch & David Rawlings. Their music, though comfortably under the folk/Americana umbrella, weaves intricate chord structures and emotional textures that defy genre boundaries. Together, their harmonies resonate with artful sincerity, drawing inspiration from nature, their shared experiences of growing up in Nebraska and life on the road.

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In the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, The Wildwoods, a folk/Americana trio led by Noah and Chloe Gose, alongside bassist Andrew Vaggalis, deliver a musical journey through the soul of American roots. With accolades ranging from international songwriting competitions to standing ovations at festivals like Summerfest and FreshGrass, their latest release, "Foxfield Saint John" (2023), solidifies them as a force in the folk scene.

Press

“The Wildwoods excel in transcending seemingly normal experiences into something poetic and beautiful”
— Isabelle Turner, Tongue Tied Magazine
“The effect that their (The Wildwoods) outburst of harmony has on you is profound, it isolates you, it makes you look inward and find the good things about yourself. With help from the acoustic stylings of The Wildwoods, we can all become a little brighter.”
— Freddie McKee, TJPL News
The Wildwoods-”West Virginia Rain “If you’ve ever spent time in the woods when you’re feeling upset, this song will resonate; there’s definitely healing in the wild if you give it time to step away from your routine. It’s a great, old fashioned style song with some relevant advice for our modern day.”
— Greg Jones, Ear To The Ground Music
“The Wildwoods’ song, ‘West Virginia Rain’ contains a soundscape that is designed to replicate the elements of tranquility and rhythm within rainfall, and combined with the melancholic feelings within the lyrics, the effect is a powerful, emotive work of musical art.”
— Karen Harding, Couch Mag (Sounds on The Couch)
“The Wildwoods has been releasing incredibly attractive music saturated with fabulous folk and country motifs. Their ability to combine charming vocal lines with acoustic instruments make them true masters of their craft.”
— Indie Dock Music Blog
“The Wildwoods I think inhabit their own unique shapeshifting genre. Their timeless Western sound somehow strikes a special musical place within a lot of us folks. That kind of music connects us through time & space.”
— Cole Mitchek (Smallsongs), Americana Highways
“The Wildwoods know exactly what kind of music they want to make. It's not often we hear a sound this focused. Their singular brand of folk-pop riles up images of young love, innocence, unbridled joy, and the occasional heartbreak. But even the heartbreaks are lined in a comfy flannel of bright, braided colors and cast out upon the backdrop some might call "the bright side of things." Take your car out to the longest, loneliest country road you can find and put this band on. Bring a friend or go alone; either way, you'll find yourself reminiscing on the good times and finding peace with the bad ones.”
— Landon Kuhlmann , Paste Magazine & Daytrotter
“While folk / Americana is a nice umbrella term it doesn't begin to fully flush out the genre blending that Chloe and Noah achieve. The chord shapes may feel easy and comforting with stair stepping passages but there are intricate things happening almost surreptitiously. A veiled flat or sharp tinged with dark tension might make you turn your head and look back twice to notice it.” “Noah as guitarist / vocalist and Chloe as violinist / vocalist share a wide range of influences as divergent as Watchhouse, The Decemberists, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Joni Mitchell, and Gregory Alan Isakov and while that might explain the way they paint their words and music, their essence might better be explained by who they are as a couple. Their different vocal aesthetics work so well as counterpoised emotional textures and as beautiful as those textures are, both possess vocal styles that feel artful but natural and down to earth.”
— Robb Donker Curtius, American Pancake