Basic Information
Label: self-produced indie
Members: Barry Wahrhaftig-lead guitar & vocals, Mark Campiglia- violin & vocals, Jim Stager-Bass, Joe Ellis-rhythm guitar. Dallas Vietty, accordion
Hot Club Philly
Jenkintown, PA
Jazz / World / Gypsy Jazz, Western Swing
Bio
The Hot Club of Philadelphia was founded in 2001 by guitarist Barry Wahrhaftig, and violinist Mark Campiglia. We are an acoustic jazz quartet, dedicated to playing and preserving the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, adding our own style and arrangements.
The quartet includes Jim Stager on acoustic bass, Joe Ellis and Alex Siniavski on Rhythm guitar. Rich Yescalis, Rhythm guitar, still performs with the group from time to time, especially if there is BBQ or similar food a...
Comments
Charles Hoernemann:
"Nature boy" - great, guys, wonderful! Love it..!
Jul 10
gary grisafi:
hi, Barry, I met you in Chestnut Hill last year in the park (concert)
great job, Love your CD
Gary
Jun 30
Judith Miller Band:
"La Gitane"...such a treat, wonderful guitar picking over solid
orchestration with lots of energy ....too way fun..thanks
Jan 26
Tony "Stickman" Wyatt:
Swing Swing Swing!!!!! Much Respect!!!!!
May 21
Press
“Philadelphia can claim another Hot Swing act besides the great Joe Venuti.
Saw the Hot Club of Philadelphia last night at the World Cafe, and their show was a killer!
The warmed up for John Jorgenson, but could have easily passed for the headliners.
Picked up there latest CD: "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams", which puts them right up there.
There is a good article on them and the Django Centenial at:
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/88549292.html ”
Artist Stats
Fans: 1,181
Song Plays: 4,066
Visits: 3,052
Video Plays: 284
Widget Hits: 5,907
Status
Status:
HCPhilly Jan 26 & 28! http://www.reverbnation.com/c/fr5/artist_384849?eid=A384849_10963733_
