Lincoln Community Foundation Performance Series

What: Lincoln Community Foundation Performance Series presents The Midnight Wanderers
When: Wednesday, August 21st from 12p to 1p
Where: Lincoln Community Foundation Garden,1415 N St., Lincoln, Ne

The Midnight Wanderers started over a decade ago when husband and wife, Matt and Jenny Richardson, delved deeper into the folk tradition. Matt picked up the banjo and Jenny gravitated to upright bass. From here they shaped their band and the old time goodness of their setlists. Drawing from bluegrass to old time, to folk and blues, their music covers the gamut of americana. Matt, who grew up the son of a Texas Western Swing fiddle player, has started bringing more Bob Wills tunes into the group. Jenny, one of the main songwriters in the band, has been adding in original tunes that blend well into the mix.



Although the lineup has moved around over the years, the current lineup lets them explore their full potential. Thad Miller, fiddler extraordinaire, joined the band in 2019. He has become an integral part of their sound, with his fiery fast fiddle runs and high lonesome harmonies and vocal leads. Joel Greenemeir, a bluegrass veteran of the Lincoln scene, brought his dulcet tenor and mandolin to the Wanderers in early 2022. Rounding out the sound is Colten Welch on those lightning fast guitar licks and rhythm, bringing a fun energy to the group.