Gypsy Jazz
Straight out of Madison, Wisc., Harmonious Wail is set to perform at 9 p.m. March 19 at Jeremiah’s above the Bullfrog Brewery, 229 W. Fourth St. Catching the ears of jazz admirers for more than 17 years, Harmonious Wail has been a mainstay on the jazz circuit by producing a variety of top-shelf gypsy, bebop, contemporary and classical jazz music. According to band manager Todd R. Weiss, Harmonious Wail is a mix between The Manhattan Transfer, Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks and Norah Jones. Due to past successes and fresh off the heels of their new release, “The Vegan Zombies Lament,” the band will make their fifth appearance in town. The showing is a Harmonious Wail CD release party and copies of the new album will be on sale at the event. The band’s previous release, “Resist Temptation,” contains new music plus a gypsy take on songs by Steely Dan, Velvet Underground, The Band and Tom Waits.
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