The Whomping Willows (known in human form as Matt Maggiacomo) began playing wizard rock in 2004 at a house party with Harry and the Potters and Draco and the Malfoy. Several years later, he began pursuing wizard rock full-time and has never looked back. He has played over 700 shows as the Whomping Willows and sold 10,000 albums. He also serves as Executive Director of The Harry Potter Alliance and is on the Board of Directors of Uplift.
Sessions in which Matt Maggiacomo participates
9:00 PM
9:00 PM
- Wizard Rock Night 1: The Deathly Hallows After party! Loews Royal Pacific Resort - Pacifica Ballroom 6-7
- 9:00 PM EDT - 12:00 AM EDT | 3 hours
- So you've seen the movie. Now come dance and celebrate with our stellar lineup of bands:MC KreacherHouse of BlackJustin Finch...
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
- Wizard Rock Night II: The Final Guitar Battle Loews Royal Pacific Resort - Pacifica Ballroom 6-7
- 8:00 PM EDT - 1:00 AM EDT | 5 hours
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
- Wizard Rock Meet and Greet Loews Royal Pacific Resort - Pacifica Ballroom 1
- 11:00 AM EDT - 12:50 PM EDT | 1 hour 50 minutes
- Autograph Session