A talented singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Columbus, OH, Harold "Happy" Chichester has taken the long road to national recognition through a confusing zigzag of bands, collaborations, and guest appearances. Perhaps best known as the whirlwind leader behind Howlin' Maggie and for his wild bass playing in Royal Crescent Mob, Chichester has served as an honorary member of the Afghan Whigs, contributed to the Twilight Singers, and recorded with the enigmatic Shawn Smith. He's toured solo as Happy Chichester, moonlighted as a guest drummer for Umar Bin Hassan, played keyboards for the New Bomb Turks, and handled jazz drums for BalletMet in Columbus, OH.