Multi-Percussionist, Drummer & Musician
Hoagy Wing has been performing as a professional percussionist for over 25 years. Based in Philadelphia, Hoagy specializes in Middle Eastern Percussion, Popular Percussion, Rudimental Drumming, as well as dumbek, drum set, and banjo. Hoagy Wing has appeared locally with several regional and national artists/groups including Paul Winter, Donna DeLory, Marah, Bhagavan Das, Matt Santry on NBC's 10! Show, John Eddie, Julia Othmer, Wah!, Slo-Mo, Phil Roy, Gypsophilia and Lauren Hart. Touring has taken him to just over half of the US, 26 states so far. The Current Projects page has more details and links.
Hoagy Wing is also available for studio and live recordings. He has appeared on recordings by Marah, Ben Arnold, Pepper's Ghost, Mary Kay Mann, Julia Othmer, and Starlazer Gilly among others. See the Discography page for details.
Hoagy is the co-chair of the music program at Crefeld School, a private alternative educational institution for middle and upper school students in Chestnut Hill, PA. This complements his over 16 years of experience as an artist-in-residence and teaching workshops in a variety of private and public settings.
Hoagy currently serves as the Drum Master for the Philadelphia Fife & Drum making appearances on both the Today Show and the Jay Leno show. He has, since 1995, been a regular performer at Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia, and Valley Forge National Historic Battlefield. Hoagy also performs regularly with the Valley Forge Fife & Drum (click the link for new music & photos).
"Levitate" featuring Hoagy Wing, courtesy of SLO-MO, ©2005
For bookings and more information, please contact Hoagy at 610.583.9835
or hoagy@aol.com.