Hat On, Drinking Wine

Hat On, Drinking Wine first appeared on the Worcester music scene in April of 2007, performing a two-hour set of original music at a tiny coffee shop on the west side of the city. Since then, the band’s repertoire of songs has expanded exponentially, and they have appeared all over the city and region, performing at bars, music clubs, private functions and benefits, and outdoor festivals. In January of 2008, HODW contibuted the song, "Here Today," to the Paul MacCartney tribute album, Looking For Changes. The band’s lineup consists of Jarrett Conner on drums, Jim Lang on piano,accordion and tin whistle, Matt Robert on electric and acoustic guitar and harmonica, and Ed Whalen on acoustic guitar, piano and mandolin. HODW writes and plays as a true ensemble, with all members of the band contributing to the writing and arranging of the songs, and with instruments and lead vocals swapping around from song to song. The sound is American roots, with traces of blues, folk, reggae, and traditional Irish music. The band's first CD was released in May of 2009.