The Cedar Presents
THE WILDWOODS with Emmy Woods
Thursday, October 23 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM
All Ages
Seated
$20 Advance, $25 Day of Show
*For Cedar Presented shows, a $4 facility fee is included in the ticket price (Ticket fee info here).
This is a seated show with general admission, first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our Access page.
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LISTEN
The Wildwoods / "Sweet Niobrara", video courtesy of The Wildwoods
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Wildwoods are a folk/Americana trio crafting rich harmonies & heartfelt tales. Dear Meadowlark (2025) honors their Nebraska roots.
The Wildwoods
Photo credit Emma Petersen
“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.” 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). On stage, The Wildwoods have shared lineups with artists like Mighty Poplar, Sierra Ferrell, Aoife O’Donovan, Melissa Carper, Jaime Wyatt, and Joe Nichols, with appearances at renowned festivals including Summerfest, FreshGrass, and the Oyster Ridge Music Festival. Their songwriting continues to gain national attention—earning 2nd place in the 2024 Rocky Mountain Songwriting Contest for their song “Sweet Niobrara,” and securing semi-final spots in the International Songwriting Competition with “Untitled” and “Way of Train.” 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. Whether weaving tales from their rural upbringing or capturing fleeting moments from life on tour, The Wildwoods create a sound that feels like home...wherever you are.
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Emmy Woods
Emmy Woods (she/they) was born and raised on an old dirt road in rural North Dakota and currently resides in Saint Paul, MN. With hints of country, folk, and blues, Emmy’s songs showcase her knack for storytelling, her strengths in musical artistry, and her ethereal voice. Drawing on a range of influences including Billie Holiday, Emmylou Harris, & Against Me, Emmy has shared stages with such talents as Melissa Carper, Sarah Morris, Ryan Young of Trampled by Turtles, and Cam Whitcomb, to name a few. Emmy began writing at 13, however, her music remained unreleased and rarely performed until 2023, when she burst out of her living room and onto the Minnesota music scene with the release of 3 recorded collections. Undeniably prolific, she has since released several singles and an EP. Performing anywhere that’ll have her, from dive bars and markets to ballrooms and festivals, Woods continues to gain momentum with her witty & captivating repertoire, her disarmingly down to earth charm, and her genre-bending sound.
Awards & Honors
Record of the Year Nominee, Loring Awards, 2025
Blue Ox Music Festival’s Band Contest Winner, 2024
Trampled By Turtles Red Rocks Contest top 3 Finalist, 2024
Great River Folk Fest Songwriter Contest Finalist & Runner Up, 2024
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