Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Karly Hartzman of @wednesday-band talks about the first time music really impacted her.
Featuring the song “Elderberry Wine.”

Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/WYwGm9lFLwg
Listen to Wednesday perform live: youtu.be/QE2NFJDZKHQ

In the band:
Lead Vocals & Guitar - Karly Hartzman
Pedal Steel & Lap Steel - Xandy Chelmis
Guitar - Spyder Pugh
Bass & Piano - Ethan Baechtold
Drums - Alan Miller

Shaped by Sound
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