Hot Club of Philadelphia

03/29/2026

One of the pieces that we'll be doing today at the Philadelphia Klezmer All Stars show at Beth Sholom this afternoon! [BTW, there are tickets available at the door].

Ziggy’s first recording of the famous Russian and Yiddish song was presented on this Bluebird release; and ‘his Orchestra’ consisted primarily of musicians f...

03/25/2026

I gave one of my band Tees to my friend the amazing Joscho Stephan at his merch table after his show last night. Being the good sport that he is, he doffed his jacket and donned it immediately! (I asked if he would consider wearing it as his shows)! (Full disclosure; I hosted his 1st 2 shows in Philly and played rhythm guitar as well). Kick ass show, BTW!

03/21/2026

SATURDAY MARCH 21ST - GYPSY JAZZ BRUNCH - HUMAN ROBOT 12-3:00
We're back Human Robot Brewery for Brunch, stop on by! With Tim Wolfe - bass, Bob Butryn - clarinet & Barry Wahrhaftig guitar & vocals. Folks are invited to sit in. The beer is excellent, and so is the Mexican food, by La Cantina! No cover!

01/17/2026

We had a blast at Wild Fern Brewing in Frenchtown last night! HCPhilly Duo, Chris Sandor & moi!

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from me and the Hot Club of Philadelphia! Here's a solo guitar arrangement that I did a while ago of 'The 1st Noel,' for my fellow guitar picker friends! Enjoy! https://www.soundslice.com/slices/WXC4c/
[I also have a PDF version. Message me if you want me to send it]. Cheers! -B

Finger style guitar arrangement by Barry Wahrhaftig

11/27/2025

Always feeling thankful to play Django's music with these mazing friends!

Hey folks, we're back at City Winery - Phila on Nov 29 for Gypsy Jazz Brunch! Come join us, yo'! All-star crew; Dave Hartl, Jim Stager, Phyllis Chapell, Chris Sandor & Barry Wahrhaftig! Book now! https://citywinery.com/.../hot-club-gypsy-jazz-brunch-fij9e2

11/22/2025

'Once again I find, that it's November...' Still one of my favorite songs that we've recorded. Music by the late-great Larry McKenna, lyrics by Melissa Gilstrap. Featuring Denise King on vocals;

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11/21/2025

HCPhilly Upcoming Nov-Dec - Jan Shows! - https://www.facebook.com/HCPhilly

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10/19/2025

Hey folks, we're back at City Winery - Phila on Nov 29 for Gypsy Jazz Brunch! Come join us, yo'! All-star crew; Dave Hartl, Jim Stager, Phyllis Chapell, Chris Sandor & Barry Wahrhaftig! Book now! https://citywinery.com/.../hot-club-gypsy-jazz-brunch-fij9e2

10/10/2025

Oct - Nov HCPhilly Shows - https://www.facebook.com/HCPhilly

Official page for the Hot Club of Philadelphia Gypsy Jazz band. Django Forever!

10/04/2025

So very nice to hear Chuck Elliott back on the air! Wonderful show, great selections, and especially nice hearing our version of Autumn Leaves, with Claudia Beechman - vocals, Jim Stager - bass, Mark Campiglia - violin & myself on guitar, recorded live at Sellersville Theater around 2003 or 04'. [possibly Rich Yescalis on rhythm guitar, not sure]! Thanks Chuck!!!

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09/08/2025

What a day! Had an amazing show at City Winery with the HCPhilly All-stars! Great seeing Kate & Greg Simpson, Piruz Partow, Bruce Klauber, Bob Kelly, et al!!

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