{"id":5326,"date":"2026-07-07T11:27:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musomadison.com\/home\/?p=5326"},"modified":"2026-07-07T11:37:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:37:20","slug":"artist-spotlight-sims-delaney-potthoff-chris-wagoner-sittin-in-for-40-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musomadison.com\/home\/artist-spotlight-sims-delaney-potthoff-chris-wagoner-sittin-in-for-40-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Spotlight: Sims Delaney-Potthoff & Chris Wagoner – sittin\u2019 in for 40 years!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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8\/23\/26, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: <\/strong><\/p>

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: SIMS DELANEY-POTTHOFF W\/ CHRIS WAGONER \u00a0– SITTIN\u2019 IN FOR 40 YEARS!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>Join <\/span>Madison string legends Sims Delaney-Potthoff<\/span><\/span> (mandolin, tenor guitar, guitar, vocals of <\/span>Harmonious Wail<\/a><\/span>) and Chris Wagoner<\/span><\/span> <\/span>(violin, mandolin, lapsteel, ukulele, guitar, accordion, vocals\u00a0of <\/span>Gaines & Wagoner<\/a><\/span>) for an unforgettable, up-close-and-personal musical experience at Muso. This exclusive, interactive event peels back the curtain on decades of musical mastery, blending a live acoustic performance with a candid Q&A session. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Enjoy a rich tapestry of Americana, gypsy jazz, bluegrass, and acoustic swing rooted in the Madison music scene.<\/span>\u00a0Learn the history behind the music, their decades of collaboration, and their songwriting processes.<\/span> Ask your burning questions about technique, gear, and life on the road as independent musicians.\u00a0<\/span>Whether you are a fellow musician, a long-time fan of the <\/span>Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest<\/span><\/span>, or simply a lover of raw, acoustic music, this evening promises exceptional artistry, wit, and community connection. Space is limited to preserve the intimate atmosphere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Generous free will donation requested at the door for <\/span><\/span>the\u00a0musicians.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

8\/23\/26, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: SIMS DELANEY-POTTHOFF W\/ CHRIS WAGONER \u00a0– SITTIN\u2019 IN FOR 40 YEARS!\u00a0 \u00a0Join Madison string legends Sims Delaney-Potthoff (mandolin, tenor guitar, guitar, vocals of Harmonious Wail) and Chris Wagoner (violin, mandolin, lapsteel, ukulele, guitar, accordion, vocals\u00a0of Gaines & Wagoner) for an unforgettable, up-close-and-personal 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