Munford & Cohen
5:00pm • No Cover • Happy Hour ‘til 8pm
They don’t just play classic rock. They are classic rock. In the Summer of Love, 1967, Munford sang the million-selling psychedelic record "Incense and Peppermints" by the Strawberry Alarm Clock (who toured with the Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield and the Who among others). But while they play the fun, familiar songs of the Stones, the Meters, the Ronettes and others, Munford and Cohen is no cover band. With a guitar, a bass, 2 voices and a rhythm machine of loops, delays and programmed drums they breathe new life into old (and some current and original) tunes with a fresh sound that favors deep grooves over high volume for a new take on an old school vibe. Call it fresh classic rock.
Soul Crackers
9:00pm - $20 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if available
Take some of the greatest party music ever made, make sure it’s sung & played by a band that has made a career out of belting out those sweet soul sounds - and you've got yourself a REAL good time — meet the SOUL CRACKERS!
Their music encompasses Memphis & Motown soul, and features timeless songs by artists like Otis Redding, Average White Band, Martha & The Vandellas & Stevie Wonder among many others. This is the music that brings all ages and personalities together to a dance party. The SOUL CRACKERS grew up with this music and honor it with the legitimacy of a crackerjack soul horn band from the 60's.
Lead vocalist Tommy Lepson has won numerous "BEST VOCALIST" awards (WAMMIES) from the Washington Area Music Association and is considered a singer's singer. Possessing a stunning and powerful voice, Tommy conveys all the joy and passion that makes this music come alive. His blue-eyed soulful voice is world class. He is joined by The Too Much Sisters — two stellar vocalists Anita King and Caz Gardiner, and together they pull off those beautiful Motown harmonies.
On guitar is Paul Bell, who played with Nils Lofgren and The Nighthawks. The horn section includes Chris Hutton (trumpet) and Wayne Sulc (sax), and completing the band are Spencer Hoopes (keyboards); Chuck Sullivan (drums); and Ronnie Newmyer (bass) who have been a solid rhythm section for decades. This is a tight soulful 9-piece band that will literally drive you to the dance floor with their signature medleys and inspire you with three-part harmonies and amazing solos.
This band is the real deal.
Formed in 1982, the SOUL CRACKERS were a full time performing powerhouse on the East Coast bar circuit for many years. Headlining shows such as the Adams Morgan Day Festival and clubs like the Bayou and the Wax Museum led to a command performance at the White House in 1994.
They have played every type of function possible and specialize in clubs, parties, anniversaries, corporate events, weddings and festivals. Soul Crackers has recorded several CDs, including: LIVE at the Barns of Wolf Trap (2003); Soul Crackers, 30 Years of Soul (2011); Soul Crackers, 30 Years of Soul, Volume 2 (2015); and A Soulful Christmas released in December 2018 — all available on ITunes and CD Baby.
School of Musical Traditions Showcase
1:00pm • No Cover
School of Musical Traditions Showcase
School of Musical Traditions is proud to present a few of our adult ensembles in a benefit concert raising funds for the Justice Arts Coalition. This eclectic showcase will include sets from our Traditional Bluegrass Ensemble, our Folk Americana Band, and the SMT Jazz ensemble and all proceeds from donations will go to the Justice Arts Coalition.
Justice Arts Coalition, transforming art into a tool for advocacy, empowerment, and community building.
Justice Arts Coalition unites artists impacted by the criminal legal system and creatives everywhere to harness art's transformative power and reimagine justice. Through the sharing of resources, stories, and learning opportunities, JAC is building a nationwide collective of people who are committed to increasing opportunities for creative expression in carceral settings, amplifying the voices of those most impacted by mass incarceration, and shaping public dialogue around the intersection of the arts and justice.
JAC has remained a grassroots project throughout its recent transformation into a national 501c3 nonprofit organization.
The Blue Rhythm Boys
5:00pm • $10 Cover
The Blue Rhythm Boys bring authenticity, originality and joy to their own swinging mix of hot jazz, country blues and hokum. Their love of the great, acoustic string bands of the last century shines clear and strong. You'll hear music from the 1920's & 30's; a raucous repertoire featuring songs from Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Blake, Washington Phillips and Pink Anderson as well as the "hot club" swing of Django Reinhardt, the western swing of Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys, and the thrilling music of Slim & Slam, Hank Penny and the great Fats Waller. The Blue Rhythm Boys have played this music their entire lives, and their great delight and considerable chops will be evident pretty quick into their first set.
"Swingin’ Acoustic Guitars,southern-tinged vocals,and the best repertoire East of Bucks County all combine to float your boat up the mighty Miss-i-sip!” -Folk/Swingster Dan Hicks
Billy Coulter Band
9:00pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door
Washington D.C. singer/songwriter Billy Coulter’s distinctive style straddles the line between Roots Rock and Power Pop. Blending diverse influences from Springsteen and Petty to Lennon and Bowie he’s created a fresh, authentic sound with a nod to the classics that inspired him. Coulter quickly made a name for himself with his unique songwriting and vocals winning 20 Washington Area Music (WAMMIE) Awards including Album of the Year (Dose), Song of the Year (Party of One), Songwriter of the Year. He recently won the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Grand Prize for his composition "A Million Pieces." Billy's engaging live performances have graced the stages at some of the region’s top venues and festivals including The Birchmere, Rams Head, Strathmore, The Hamilton, and regional festivals, frequently supporting national acts.
Bingo Gigolos
2:00pm • NO COVER
A quartet leaning heavily on the distinct, soulful sound of 60's and 70's Hammond B3 organ. Think Santana, Allman Brothers, Jimmy Smith and then some hipper contemporary stuff like The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio and The New Master Sounds.
The Gigolos are:
Eric Ulreich Guitar • Ron Newmyer Bass • Brian Alpert Drums • Bobby Fagel Hammond B3
Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Hot Peppers
6:00pm • $20 • tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if available
Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers
Corey Arceneaux is a Louisiana born and bred zydeco accordionist and band leader. He learned the accordion at a young age and formed his first band while still in high school. His great-uncles, musicians Rodney Bernard and the legendary Fernest Arceneaux, were his inspirations. As he found his style, Clifton Chenier and Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural, Jr. became his favorites, and Buckwheat also became a mentor and friend.
Corey and the Zydeco Hot Peppers perform internationally and domestically – wowing dignitaries and crowds at special events, festivals, clubs and Mardi Gras balls through the years. They also recorded five studio albums. Simultaneously, Corey has been a radio DJ for about 30 years, which has allowed him to promote Zydeco and the Creole culture of Southwest Louisiana to a larger audience. Currently, he hosts “Hot Sauce Saturday” on KFXZ/Z105.9 FM/www.z1059.com on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central time.
After moving to Virginia, Corey connected with area musicians with experience in and a passion for Zydeco music. They jammed, and everything came together like a pot of gumbo. The talented Zydeco Hot Peppers are Ben Holmes (drummer), Doug Bell (guitar), Gene Monroe (bass) and Pat Clark (scubboard/frottoir).
Ben Holmes started playing Zydeco in the 1980s. He’s toured and recorded with Al Rapone and the Zydeco Express and the Grammy-winning Queen Ida and the Bon Temps Zydeco band. He’s taken Zydeco on the road from Australia to Africa. Ben plays various genres, but he has a genuine love for Louisiana music styles.Since 1995, Ben has played with DC favorites, such as The Hula Monsters, King Soul, Zydeco Crayz, Savoir Faire Cajun Band, The Canecutters, Canebrake Cajun Band and The Longtimers.
Doug Bell is a veteran musician in the DC area and has performed across the eastern U.S. for nearly 25 years. He has played in bands such as Zydeco Crayz, The Louisiana Sugar Kings, Charlie Sayles and Union Mission Blues, Savoir Faire Cajun Band and Canebreak Cajun Band. His passion is for authentic southern American roots music, especially the dance styles of south Louisiana.
Gene Monroe comes from a musical family and has been a working bassist for the past 30 years. He has performed with artists such as Billy Thompson, King Soul, The Grandsons, Skyla Burrell, Daryl Davis, Shrimp City Slim, Little Bit A’ Blues, Mike Westcott, J.B. Beverley, Deane Kern and Hard Swimming Fish, to name just a few. He has played well-known clubs and festivals both in the DC region and up and down the Atlantic Coast, Memphis, Chicago, San Diego and Japan.
Pat Clark is a professional drummer, guitarist, and private music teacher from Silver Spring, Maryland. As a kid, he went to New Orleans, Louisiana every year for Jazz Fest so Zydeco is in his bones. Pat has been influenced from artists such as Taylor Swift, Dashboard Confessional, Stanton Moore and Los Lobos.
Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers “Live @Hank Dietle’s”
Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers are ready to spice up the music scene and to bring authentic Zydeco to the DMV and beyond.
Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam
7:00pm • NO COVER! •Happy Hour 4-8
Great way to hear local blues talent, and you never know who's going to show up. Sometimes out-of-towners and touring musicians.
Even prominent national acts have stopped by to jam including Guitar Shorty, Bill Kirchen, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Jimmy Carpenter, Memphis Gold, Bruce Ewan, Bobby Radcliff, Pierre Beauregard, Johnny Sansome, Johnny Vidacovich and Grammy Nominees Tab Benoit and Steve Riley!
Show Set: Wolf's Blues Shows & Sit-in Jams start the night with the Host band playing an opening show set. The host band features a weekly rotational lineup of some of DC's top blues frontmen such as:
Linwood Taylor--International touring artist (guitar & vocals),
Matt Kelley--Albert King Award winner (guitar & vocals), and
Mike Westcott - Guitar & Vocals
Backed up by: Andy Hamburger (drums) and Wolf Crescenze (bass).
Occasionally, other special guests will join the band!
Sit-in Jam Sets
The sit-in jam portion of the evening begins at the conclusion of the show set. Throughout the rest of the night, musicians who have signed up will be invited to come up 1 or 2 at a time to sit in and jam with the band.
Dan Hovey
5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!
Dan Hovey
The former Nighthawks guitarist plays finger-style in the tradition of Takoma Park legend John Fahey.
Buffalo Nickel Band
8:00pm • $10-$20 suggested donation
Is a driving swing band with a new twist on the old with a great mix of strings and reeds. Lively vocal and instrumental harmonies float above the irresistible dance rhythms. Tom Mindte—mandolin, accordion; Marv Reitz—reeds; Pete Hinz—violin; Tom McLaughlin—guitar; Kathy Reitz—double bass.
Jay Byrd
5:30pm • Happy Hour • No Cover
Jason (Jay) Byrd has been a professional guitarist, singer, and songwriter since his late teens. In his early twenties, he co-founded the blues-rock trio The Groov with Kerry Brooks, and in 1996 joined the then-Grateful Dead cover band Wavy Train. Byrd's original songs and guitar work helped Wavy Train to forge a sound that combined pop-oriented melodies with extended improvisation. After moving to the Washington, DC area in 2001, Jason began crafting songs with a decidedly Americana bent. An award-winning songwriter (NewSong, Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest, Bernard-Ebb Finalist), Jason continues to write and perform original roots-influenced music. Jay’s new album, At Home Again, is set for release in 2022. His previous band, South Rail, has released three EPs, a self-titled debut in 2012, "Stars" (2014), produced by Don Was, and most recently, “Take The Wheel” (2018).
Throughout the years with Wavy Train, South Rail and as a solo artist, Jay has opened for Little Feat, Chely Wright, Cary Morin, Don Dixon & Marti Jones, Kevin Gordon, Caroline Rose, Yarn, etc. and has shared stages with String Cheese Incident, Tom Constanten, Col. Bruce Hampton, Ratdog and Steve Winwood, among many others.
Jay’s song, Daydream Daze was recently featured on the ABC show 911
Summer Dean-solo
8pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Summer struts onto every stage with the confidence and vulnerability of a songstress that has cemented her place among the top rank Texas tunesmiths. Her live show takes the concert goer on a ride of original songs blending bravado, vulnerability, and a novelist’s eye for detail. Whether with her full band or all by herself, listeners and watchers are treated to an authentic, funny, and honest storyteller performing her way into legendary status. Recently named Texas Country Music Awards Female Artist of the Year, Summer has performed with an array of country aces, including Colter Wall, Marty Stuart, Asleep at the Wheel, Hayes Carll, Silverada (Mike and the Moonpies) and Charley Crockett.
Jack Bond
5:30 • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
Singer/Songwriter Jack Bond is a performing musician living in Maryland and Nashville. His voice and guitar playing echo the years he spent living in Nashville as a songwriter/performer/studio musician. Jack’s songwriting career includes the title cut on Polydor artist Roy Buchanan’s album “That’s What I Am Here For.” He has performed dozens of times at the world famous “Bluebird Café” in Nashville. Jack is an accomplished guitarist playing on major artist records as well as producing his own recordings.
Jack has a myriad of styles including Nashville Country, Americana, Pop, Rock, and Christian. He continues to write with some of the best in Nashville, producing guitar tracks and collaborating with them. In November of 2018, Jack was selected to join the ranks of Jason Mraz, Black-eyed Peas and David Lee Roth as a composer for Songs of Love Foundation, producing original songs for children with very serious medical issues.
Jack’s latest venture is composing original songs for TV & Film and he is proud to announce that his song “Blue Memories” written with Jim Pasquale (cuts with Ray Charles, to name a few,) is to be featured in the Hollywood indie-film Turnover. He is “in it for the love of music, and people”.
And who can forget the classic! “Thank God It’s Friday” by Harbison, Bond, and Goddard
The Longtimers
8:00PM • $10 Cover
Ben Holmes, Tom Clifford, Moe Nelson, and Pete Rose are DC's newest old-school band: expect high energy Americana roots rock inspired by New Orleans, soul and more.
Swamp Grass
5:30pm • $10 Suggested donation
Swamp Grass is a bluegrass band that grew out of weekly jam sessions in Capitol Hill(extra Swampy). Playing Classic tunes with modern arrangements as well as plenty of originals and probably too much improvisation.
Wild Anacostias
9pm • $17 in advance on Eventbrite • $20 at the door if available
The Wild Anacostias! Hyattsville's preeminent New Orleans/Blues style, funky, raucous, merry-making, multi-morphous Zydeco party band!!
Hank Dietle's Tavern's First Guitar Mini-Camp w/Armin Hadamer • Dan Hovey • Tom McLaughlin
1:00PM • $10-$20 suggested donation collected at the event • Limited Reservations on Eventbrite
Armin Hadamer • Tom McLaughlin • Dan Hovey
Hank Dietle's Tavern's First Guitar Mini-Camp!
Featured Master Guitarist: Dan Hovey (whose career highlights include playing with The Nighthawks, Root Boy Slim's Sex Change Band, Broadway shows, and Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues)
Hosts: Armin Hadamer (The Poor Ellen Smith Band) and Tom McLaughlin (Big Howdy, The Oklahoma Twisters, Buffalo Nickel Band)
Bring your acoustic guitar and learn from the masters at Hank Dietle's Tavern's Guitar Minicamp series. Get insights, tips, tricks and inspiration from the best guitarists in the region while you listen, play along, and ask all your burning questions.
Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: Danny Knicely
5:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
The first Saturday of each month Big Howdy hosts a showcase featuring a special guest!
Special Guest: Danny Knicely
Danny Knicely comes from a musical family steeped in a mountain music tradition for generations.
He first learned music from his grandfather, A.O. Knicely, who played dances and social events in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia beginning in the 1930’s. Danny has used his roots in old-time and bluegrass to explore various types of music from around the world. He has shared his music and collaborated with musicians in over a dozen countries spanning four continents, including U.S. State Department tours in Tunisia, Morocco, Russia and Cabo Verde.
A DC-based progressive bluegrass band featuring the duet singing of Dede Wyland and Randy Barrett. The group offers a mix of original songs plus reinterpretations of classic country, bluegrass and roots material. Dede is a nationally recognized vocalist while Randy is a well-established singer songwriter and banjoist. Together with Ira Gitlin on bass and Tom McLaughlin on mandolin, Big Howdy sounds unlike any other band. And that's the way they like it.
Dede Wyland - Vocals Guitar
Randy Barrett - Vocals, Banjo, Guitar
Ira Gitlin - Vocal, Bass
Tom McLaughlin - Vocals, Mandolin, Guitar
16th & T Band
9:00pm • $15Cover • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available.
Born out of the Dupont Circle - Adams Morgan house band party scene of the early 90's, 16th & T is nothing if not the most coveted, crowd-pleasing cover ensemble this side of the Potomac. From classic R&B to pop, southern shuffle to sizzle, this sextet brings the songs to life that everyone knows but forgets they love, until it's served up 16th and T-style. Fronted by De Blumberg's enchanting and soulful vocals, the gritty guitar grooves and rhythm nation back beats will leave you shouting Encore!
Dan Haas Band
2PM • $10-$20 suggested donation
The Annapolis-based singer, songwriter, & guitarist Dan has been performing in and around the DMV for over three decades, as a soloist, or with his bands, The Dan Haas Band, Ben’s Bones, and Dietle alums, The House of Finn, a Crowded House tribute band. Dan writes and released his own songs, and performs hundreds of well-known hits than span the decades.
Djangolaya
6:00pm • $10 Cover
An acoustic jazz group with a international flair. Part French cafe, part New Orleans jazz, part Latin nightclub, Djangolaya draws on a wide range of musical influences to present a unique blend of old and new sounds
Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam
7:00pm • NO COVER! •Happy Hour 4-8
Great way to hear local blues talent, and you never know who's going to show up. Sometimes out-of-towners and touring musicians.
Even prominent national acts have stopped by to jam including Guitar Shorty, Bill Kirchen, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Jimmy Carpenter, Memphis Gold, Bruce Ewan, Bobby Radcliff, Pierre Beauregard, Johnny Sansome, Johnny Vidacovich and Grammy Nominees Tab Benoit and Steve Riley!
Show Set: Wolf's Blues Shows & Sit-in Jams start the night with the Host band playing an opening show set. The host band features a weekly rotational lineup of some of DC's top blues frontmen such as:
Linwood Taylor--International touring artist (guitar & vocals),
Matt Kelley--Albert King Award winner (guitar & vocals), and
Backed up by: Andy Hamburger (drums) and Wolf Crescenze (bass).
Occasionally, other special guests will join the band!
Sit-in Jam Sets
The sit-in jam portion of the evening begins at the conclusion of the show set. Throughout the rest of the night, musicians who have signed up will be invited to come up 1 or 2 at a time to sit in and jam with the band.
Dan Hovey
5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!
Dan Hovey
The former Nighthawks guitarist plays finger-style in the tradition of Takoma Park legend John Fahey.
Brother Bill Quintet
8:00pm • $10-$20 suggested donation
CLASSIC 50’s and 60’s BLUE NOTE JAZZ
• Dan Gutwein - Saxophone
• Nick Ruggieri - Drums
• Hart Pettit - Trumpet
• Alec Petkoff - Bass
• Tam Sullivan - Keyboard
David Goodfriend
5:30pm • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
David Goodfriend has played in Goin' Goin' Gone for more than 40 years. What you might not know is that he and Russ Beeker had a duo called The Beverly Brothers that played at Kramerbooks for more than a decade. David's solo act includes a few GGG tunes but mostly it's songs that he wrote that the band never played, songs that move inside his soul, songs he sings to his living room walls.
"Local Cream" songwriter showcase
8:00pm - $10-$20 Suggested donation for the artists.
Every first Wednesday of the month, Annette Wasilik curates and hosts this showcase of the area's finest singer/songwriters at Hank Dietle's Tavern in Rockville, which has literally risen from the ashes and it looks, sounds and feels fabulous! $10-$20 Suggested donation for the artists.
This month features:
Bill Starks w/ Greg Hardin
5:30 Happy Hour Show • NO COVER!
is an award winning songwriter and keyboard player with a rockin' piano style and a tendency to defy genres, blending rock n roll, honky tonk, boogie woogie and blues into a kind of Americana musical gumbo.
As a member of DC's longtime favorite Americana group Ruthie and the Wranglers, as well NRBQ tribute band Me & the Boys, and a BandHouse Gigs regular, Bill is a favorite for DC audiences, with a lovable lived-in voice, amazing piano chops, and a distinctive songwriting style. His tune "300 Miles from Memphis To New Orleans" won WAMA's song-of-the-year award. In addition to recording with Ruthie and the Wranglers, Bill has released two solo CD's, "I See Trouble" and "Do You Hear Me Now?" on Azalea City Recordings. In 2015 Bill received the WAMA Songwriter of the Year award.
New Release! “Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie”
Greg Hardin
Greg has been a fixture in the DC-area music scene for over four decades. As a bassist, singer, and songwriter, Greg has been a member of many area bands including Jr. Cline and the Recliners, Ruthie and the Wranglers, and, currently, The 19th Street Band; and was also one of the producers of the popular BandHouse Gigs tribute shows. Greg has many recording projects to his credit, including his solo release “Meet Mr. Knuckles.” He was awarded WAMA's Song of the Year in 2007 for “Babe Ruth’s Piano.”
The Grandsons
8:00pm • $10 Cover
A fan aptly described The Grandsons exuberant sound as “American music in a blender with the lid off.” The more prominent elements in this eclectic whirlpool are New Orleans rhythm and blues, rockabilly, swing, and country two-steps. The Grandsons bring with them a pawn shop of instruments. Vocalist-guitarist-trumpeter Alan MacEwen charms audiences with his sly wit and winsome original songs. DC blues veteran Matthew Sedgley locks in the groove on drums and percussion. Saxophonist Chris Watling puts out a sound so meaty and memorable that he is in demand all over as a guest artist and session player. Moe Nelson holds down the low end on upright bass but has been known to break out the ukulele. Join The Grandsons as they move and shake into their 3rd decade in the world of rock and roll!
Gina DeSimone and the Moaners
5:30pm • NO COVER!
Swing, Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, R&B with a Twist —
Gina DeSimone & The Moaners are a DC-based blues and swing foursome that are sure to liven up any event with an eclectic mix of music from all eras! Since 2007, The Moaners have made their mark on the D.C. music scene with unrelentingly danceable tunes and fun-loving humor. The group's musically diverse backgrounds come together to deliver a night of enthusiastic fun, foot tappin' rhythm, and killer harmonies
Cravin' Dogs
9:00pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
They began as a “gonzo-folk” trio in 1986. Founding members Caldwell Gray, Lisa “Weezy” Venable Gray, and Tom Helf crafted a sparse brand of rock & roll that used acoustic guitar, drums and harmony-driven vocals to create a unique blend of folk, classic rock, ’80s new wave and bluegrass.
“Joining Caldwell and Tom in the current line-up are John Penovich (lead guitar and vocals), Todd Baker (fiddle and vocals), and Arch Alcantara (bass and vocals).”
Cravin’ Dogs has since evolved into an all-original, eclectic, roots-rock quintet that has played over 1000 shows and released ten full-length albums, one EP and two compilation retrospectives.
Danger Bird • Special Saturday Matinee
1:00pm • suggested donation $15
Danger Bird brings you the music of Neil Young in a reverent, faithful and creative tribute
Danger Bird is the Mid-Atlantic’s premier Neil Young tribute band. Launched in 2016, Danger Bird has been packing venues and thrilling audiences ever since their very first performance. Comprising five seasoned veterans of the DMV (DC, MD, VA) live music scene, their experience and professionalism ensure consistently excellent and entertaining shows. Drawing from Neil’s acoustic days in the Toronto folk scene, through the golden sound of the Buffalo Springfield in L.A., the proto-grunge of Crazy Horse, the shimmering vocals of CSNY, the country roots of The Stray Gators and The International Harvesters, all the way to the raw energy of The Promise of the Real, Danger Bird digs deep into the catalog of one of the greatest songwriters ever. They take their audience on a “Journey Through the Past,” spinning the story of Neil Young and his music. Their vocal harmonies and faithful arrangements will have you believing you are hearing the great man himself.
The Music of Mingus, Monk, & Duke
5:00 • $10
Featuring:
Vince McCool • Bruce Swaim • Tim Ford • Gary Montanaro • John Previti
The motivation behind the group, besides the love of this music, and paying homage to 3 musical heroes, is demonstrating how Mingus and Monk pay homage to their own musical hero, Duke Ellington.
Candyman & The Baltimore Show
8pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door
POWERFUL, HIGHLY ENJOYABLE, & MEMORABLE LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES!
The SHOW presents an outstanding cast of some of the best musicians from the Baltimore/DC Metro area.
Each contributing band member brings their unique musical talent to THE SHOW.
And on any given night there can be a different all-star band lineup that backs the CANDYMAN at popular live-performance venues, restaurants and bars, nightclubs, shopping centers, festivals, corporate events, or weddings.
THE SHOW is moved by the time-honored sound of American music - from Boogie Woogie Blues to Jazz to R&B to Rock n' Roll & Swing – good-time stuff!
Music transforms the mood, and THE SHOW makes you feel good!
The Lustre Kings
2pm • $10 - $ 20 suggested donation to the artist
In 2020, Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings marked its 25th Anniversary by winning the illustrious Ameripolitan Music Award, launched by the legendary Dale Watson, taking home the “Rockabilly Group” trophy at the virtual ceremony.
Gamsjager’s new album Still the King tells its own story, rocking with original tracks from seminal writers like Ben Vaughn, Ronnie Self, Leroy Preston and John Lilly, and choice classics like the Ricky Nelson chestnut “Stop Sneakin’ Around.”
“American music is what keeps me going,” Gamsjager grins. “It all comes back to the rhythm, the space, the beat.”
Tom Mindte & Willie Barry & The Original Dixieland Rock n' Roll Band
6:00pm • $15 • on Eventbrite or at the door if still available.
Tom Mindte & Willie Barry and the Original Dixieland Rock n Roll Band
John Combs on bass, Ira Gitlin on guitar, Joe Atkins on guitar, and Sam Atkins on drums, they're sure to rock the house!
Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam
7:00pm • NO COVER! •Happy Hour 4-8
Great way to hear local blues talent, and you never know who's going to show up. Sometimes out-of-towners and touring musicians.
Even prominent national acts have stopped by to jam including Guitar Shorty, Bill Kirchen, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Jimmy Carpenter, Memphis Gold, Bruce Ewan, Bobby Radcliff, Pierre Beauregard, Johnny Sansome, Johnny Vidacovich and Grammy Nominees Tab Benoit and Steve Riley!
Show Set: Wolf's Blues Shows & Sit-in Jams start the night with the Host band playing an opening show set. The host band features a weekly rotational lineup of some of DC's top blues frontmen such as:
Linwood Taylor--International touring artist (guitar & vocals),
Matt Kelley--Albert King Award winner (guitar & vocals), and
Backed up by: Andy Hamburger (drums) and Wolf Crescenze (bass).
Occasionally, other special guests will join the band!
Sit-in Jam Sets
The sit-in jam portion of the evening begins at the conclusion of the show set. Throughout the rest of the night, musicians who have signed up will be invited to come up 1 or 2 at a time to sit in and jam with the band.
Dan Hovey
5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!
Dan Hovey
The former Nighthawks guitarist plays finger-style in the tradition of Takoma Park legend John Fahey.
Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines
8:00pm • $10 Cover
Kiti & the Drifting Valentines will be performing on the second Tuesday of each month.
Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines
A band out of Washington DC who play western swing, rockabilly, old country and some jump blues. Their influences include music from the 1940s thru the early 60s, including almost everything that came out of The Quonset Hut and RCA Studio B in Nashville, Sun Records in Memphis, and Bakersfield. Band members are Kiti Gartner (vocals, rhythm), Zachary Sweeney (electric guitar), Steve Wolf (bass), Brian Alpert (drums).
DC Bluegrass Union Songwriter Showcase
8pm • No cover, but a suggested donation of $10-$20 is appreciated!
DC Bluegrass Union Songwriter Showcase
Host: Shannon Leigh Reynolds
Come join DCBU for the our songwriter's rounds series at Hank Dietle's Tavern.
This month features: TBA
Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes
8:00pm • $10 cover
Started by Greenbelter Ed Crowley, the band Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes first appeared at the DC Blues Society’s “7th Annual Fish Fry and Blues Show” at the American Legion in Silver Spring, and by the next year it had won the Society’s Battle of the Bands and the right to compete in the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
More glory came in 2016 when the Slowpokes won the DC Blues Society’s “Memphis or Bust Battle of the Bands,” where they competed against 187 bands and made it to the semi-finals. (From that trip Ed remembers a “great harmonica showcase on Beale Street.”) Success in Memphis led to their performance at the Kennedy Center in March of 2017.
The Slowpokes perform regularly at such events as the Greenbelt and Colonial Beach Blues Festivals, and venues like the New Deal Cafe, the Old Bowie Town Grille, and others in Baltimore, Columbia and Northern Virginia.
In 2019 the Slowpokes will record for first time. They’ll also be headlining at Pearl Street at DC’s Wharf and at The Hamilton, and performing at more and bigger festivals. They’re even performing on the Blues Cruise on the Susquehanna, which leaves from Harrisburg, and other venues as far away as Philadelphia, Richmond, Winchester and the Maryland-Delaware beaches.
YouTube - Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes “Live @Hank Dietle’s Tavern”
Keith Grimes & Dean Dalton
5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!
Keith Grimes, renowned DC guitarist, known for playing on platinum-selling albums with vocal sensation, Eva Cassidy.
Dean Dalton Before this collaboration with Keith, Dean Dalton worked with many local jazz and blues luminaries including Linwood Taylor, Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark, Clarence "The Bluesman" Turner, John Bell, Reggie Wayne Morris, Mike Westcott, James Mabry, 4 The Groove, Elliott Levine, Glenn Wiser, Tom Kitchen, Karl Stoll & The Danger Zone, The Mary Shaver & Mike Tash Band, Bad Influence, The Liz Springer Trio and Built 4 Comfort.
Pine Leaf Boys
Doors 8:30 Show 9:00 • $25 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available.
Louisiana's finest, world-renowned Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand of Louisiana music with youthful exuberance, blending the sounds of Cajun, Zydeco, Swamp-Pop, Country, and Soul.
What began as a group of friends getting kicked off campus for busking on the college campus in Lafayette in 2004, the "Pine Leaf Boys" has become one of the best known Cajun/Zydeco bands today, garnering one Grammy to leader, Wilson Savoy, and 4 Grammy noms to the band, as well as six invitations from the U.S. State Department to present their music to 23 countries throughout Europe and Asia.
New York Times described the boys’ music as “the link that connects the young and the old generations,” and Rolling Stone Magazine quoted, “the best new, energetic, and fun Cajun band in a very long time.”
Bones Jones Music Students
1:00pm Doors • 1:30 Show • No Cover
Get ready to rock the night away as the Bones Jones Music bands take the stage at Hank Dietle’s Tavern in Rockville! BJM is Rockville’s home for specialized guitar lessons and a real world rock band experience. At these performances, you’ll hear electrifying covers that showcase the versatility of our all ages student and staff bands. Come enjoy a wide variety of songs from many styles including all of your hard rock, blues, classic rock, punk, and metal favorites! These performances promise to be a fun and memorable experience every time.
Chuck Underwood Trio
5:30pm • NO COVER!
A collaborative musical endeavor between drummer Byron McWilliams, bassist Mark Lysher and guitarist Chuck Underwood. The trio’s main goal is to create reactionary improvised music across the complete musical spectrum. Although most of the group’s repertoire is from the jazz canon it is by no means limited to that genre, borrowing from folk, rock, blues, and avant-garde. With equal parts of finesse and energy, the trio creates an irresistible musical experience.
Dash Rip Rock
9pm • $20 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Dash Rip Rock is the legendary New Orleans trio known for high-octane roots rock. The New York Times says Dash Rip Rock combines “fluency in American roots music with a robust dose of punk-rock spirit.” SPIN praises Dash Rip Rock as “undeniably the South’s greatest rock band.” In 2012 Dash Rip Rock was honored to be inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
Dash Rip Rock has long been celebrated for tight musicianship and high energy live shows. Bill Davis, Dash Rip Rock’s founder and frontman, is a songwriter known for his blistering guitar work. Through its history the band has amassed a loyal and diverse following. The wide tent of Dash's cross-genre fan base includes aficionados of rock, roots-rock and Americana as well as rockabilly, country, and punk. DRR has released 19+ records that have been hailed as underground classics. They are played regularly on Sirius XM and globally.
WASHINGTON POST “What lifts Dash Rip Rock’s album a head above most Southern rock is Davis’s ability to write songs that do more than sell beer on Saturday night.”
TWISTED SOUTH “The progenitor of cowpunk, band leader Davis has always had a way with twisting the images of deep south life....”
The Gayle Harrod Band
2:00pm • $10-$20 suggested donation
Some bands create a musical story that engages the listener, and The Gayle Harrod Band exemplifies this approach. The performance style of the band is characterized by empathy, commitment, and freedom from self-consciousness. Band leader, vocalist, and songwriter Gayle Harrod demonstrates this level of performance on The Gayle Harrod Band’s debut release, Temptation.
Gayle's enjoyment is evident in “In the Deep Dark Night,” a New Orleans second line piece. Her vocal power is showcased on the Gospel-inspired Texas Blues track “Temptation.” On “The In Between,” her warmth and vulnerability resemble Bonnie Raitt. She combines grit and defiance with warm, smoky tones, creating an intimate listening experience. Her songwriting is personal and reflects deep insights into her own experiences and feelings.
Temptation is produced by Buddy Speir and recorded at 38 North Studio in Falls Church, VA. It highlights Gayle’s varied musical influences, blending Blues styles from various regions along with elements of Motown, R&B, and Soul. The Gayle Harrod Band delivers Blues music with honesty, emotion, and storytelling rooted in experience.
The recording features musicians from the DMV region. Gayle values both talent and chemistry in selecting band members. Original band members include Stan Turk (guitar) and Chuck Ferrell (drums), with guest performers Jonathan Sloane, Sol Roots, Bobby Thompson (guitarists), Christopher Brown (bassist), and Brian Simms (piano and organ). Producer Buddy Speir also contributes to the instrumentation. Background vocals are provided by Mary Ann Redmond, Dusty Rose, and The Voices of Faith of the First Baptist Church of Baltimore Choir. Additional musicians include Rachelle Danto (harmonica) and The Beltway Horns: Greg Boyer (trombone), Brad Clements (trumpet), and Brent Birckhead (tenor sax). Their CD "Temptation" was selected to represent the DC Blues Society in the 2024 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN for “Best Self-Produced CD” and has been chosen as a finalist by The Blues Foundation.
Based in the Baltimore-Washington Metro region (The DMV), The Gayle Harrod Band has performed at various venues across Maryland, DC, Northern VA, and beyond since 2017. They have participated in festivals such as the 2019 Whiskey Rebellion Festival, the 2022 and 2023 Main Street Music Festival, the 2023 Greenbelt Blues Festival, the 2023 Columbia Pike Blues Festival, the 2023 Solomons Island ArtFest, the 2023 Maryland Microbrewery Festival, and the 2023 Bluestoberfest. Club performances have included Roofers Union, 219 Restaurant, JV’s, and Cat’s Eye Pub, among others. They regularly perform at The DC Downtown Holiday Market, DC Live Concert Series at Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Columbia, Lakefront Stage, and The DC Blues Society Happy Hour. Recently, they have expanded their regional performances to Pennsylvania, Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and West Virginia, with plans to extend further in 2024.
Pile O' Rocks w/ Bill Starks
6:00pm • $12 in advance on Eventbrite • $15 at the door if still available
• Celebrating the music of Rockpile, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, and more, this Washington DC based quartet excels in performing UK pub rock and American roots rock & roll
• Bill Starks - is an award winning songwriter and keyboard player with a rockin' piano style and a tendency to defy genres, blending rock n roll, honky tonk, boogie woogie and blues into a kind of Americana musical gumbo.
As a member of DC's longtime favorite Americana group Ruthie and the Wranglers, as well NRBQ tribute band Me & the Boys, and a BandHouse Gigs regular, Bill is a favorite for DC audiences, with a lovable lived-in voice, amazing piano chops, and a distinctive songwriting style. His tune "300 Miles from Memphis To New Orleans" won WAMA's song-of-the-year award. In addition to recording with Ruthie and the Wranglers, Bill has released two solo CD's, "I See Trouble" and "Do You Hear Me Now?" on Azalea City Recordings. In 2015 Bill received the WAMA Songwriter of the Year award.
Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam
7:00pm • NO COVER! •Happy Hour 4-8
Great way to hear local blues talent, and you never know who's going to show up. Sometimes out-of-towners and touring musicians.
Even prominent national acts have stopped by to jam including Guitar Shorty, Bill Kirchen, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Jimmy Carpenter, Memphis Gold, Bruce Ewan, Bobby Radcliff, Pierre Beauregard, Johnny Sansome, Johnny Vidacovich and Grammy Nominees Tab Benoit and Steve Riley!
Show Set: Wolf's Blues Shows & Sit-in Jams start the night with the Host band playing an opening show set. The host band features a weekly rotational lineup of some of DC's top blues frontmen such as:
Linwood Taylor--International touring artist (guitar & vocals),
Matt Kelley--Albert King Award winner (guitar & vocals), and
Backed up by: Andy Hamburger (drums) and Wolf Crescenze (bass).
Occasionally, other special guests will join the band!
Sit-in Jam Sets
The sit-in jam portion of the evening begins at the conclusion of the show set. Throughout the rest of the night, musicians who have signed up will be invited to come up 1 or 2 at a time to sit in and jam with the band.
Dan Hovey
5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!
Dan Hovey
The former Nighthawks guitarist plays finger-style in the tradition of Takoma Park legend John Fahey.
Johnny Burgin featuring Bruce Ewan
8:00pm • $10 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Johnny performs over 200 shows a year in Europe, Japan and coast to coast in the US. Johnny grew up in Mississippi and went to University of Chicago at 18, but ended up attending "blues university". Johnny met a DJ on the college radio station who took him to see the Howlin' Wolf style singer Tail Dragger on the West Side of Chicago. Tail Dragger took Johnny under his wing and gave him his first professional gigs, and from there Johnny learned quickly and went on to tour or gig with blues legends such as Pinetop Perkins, Sam Lay and Billy Boy Arnold. He's been praised by the Cascade Blues Association for his "stunning guitar playing-- the pure Chicago styled sound".
Johnny’s played on dozens of records as a sideman and as a leader, he’s released ten CDs on Delmark and Vizztone records. His most recent efforts are Johnny Burgin Live, which features special guests Charlie Musselwhite, Nancy Wright and Rae Gordon and debuted at #3 on the Living Blues Blues Radio Chart. No Border Blues: Japan came from Johnny’s many tours and long relationships in Japan and is the first American compilation of the underground Japanese blues scene. Vintage Guitar stated: “Stellar fretwork, gloriously loose, earthy and immediate Chicago blues”. He was nominated for a BMA for Best Traditional Blues CD of 2017 for Howlin' at Greaseland, a Howlin' Wolf tribute, and by Blast Blast for Best Live Release in 2020.
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Harmonica player Bruce Ewan is respected as a blues musician in his native town of Washington, D.C., where he has been active musically for more than 25 years and has been called “a harmonica wizard” by the Washington Post.
Since 1995, Bruce Ewan has been part of the international blues scene as well, touring Europe and Latin America to great acclaim. In 2003, he and his brother, guitarist Bobby Radcliff, played the Granada Jazz Festival, accompanied by The Blues Blasters, widely regarded as Spain’s top blues band. In the United States, Bruce has shared the stage with artists like John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, and Carey Bell; recorded with Big Joe & the Dynaflows, and performed in venues from New York to Florida. He has also made joint appearances with his older brother, blues guitarist Bobby Radcliff.
Bruce Ewan’s virtuosity on the harmonica stands out among his peers and competitors. He plays complex solos that combine flurries of notes, changes of tonality, and a keen sense of timing. Thoroughly schooled in the history and traditions of the blues in general and the blues harp in particular, he is a master of both diatonic and chromatic harmonica. His vocals, too, are faithful to the subtleties and nuances of authentic-sounding blues.
Bruce's repertoire is not limited to a rotation of the most common or clichéd blues. Instead, he reaches deep into the blues heritage for an intriguing blend of obscure as well as familiar blues tunes originated by great blues harmonica players. He especially prides himself on his work on the chromatic harmonica, augmenting the “Chicago style” of Little Walter and George “Harmonica” Smith with jazzy inflections.
Steve Ragsdale Quartet
5:30PM • Happy Hour prices • NO COVER!
Featuring Pete Chauvette is a tasteful combination of guitar and vibes. They explore different aspects of the jazz tradition from be-bop, through the Beatles and beyond.
Steve Ragsdale - Guitar • Pete Chauvette - Vibraphone • Scott Giambusso - Bass • Scott Taylor - Drums
All lifetime Montgomery County musicians. Come out and hear decades of experience!
Songwriters Association of Washington (SAW) Showcase
8:00pm - Suggested donation $10 - $20
Songwriters' Association of Washington
This Month Features: TBA
Sponsored by:
Songwriters Association of Washington
Hank Dietle’s Tavern
Hosted by:
Know1Else
The Thrills
8:00pm - $10 Cover
“Spine Tingling Rock n’ Roll”
DAVID KITCHEN - LEAD VOCALS/GUITAR
David is an uber-talented singer-songwriter with deep roots in the DC area. He has won multiple WAMMMIE awards for his work with The David Kitchen Band and The Thrillbillys.
ANDY RUTHERFORD - GUITAR/SLIDE/VOCALS
Andy has been an in-demand musician in the DC area for the past 35 years. He has won multiple WAMMIE awards with the likes of The Thrillbillys, Ruthie and the Wranglers, and Little Pink.
JOHNNY COMBS - BASS/VOCALS
Johnny has been a cornerstone of the DC area music scene for the past 40 years playing with Evan Johns and the H-Bombs, Tex Rubinowitz, Pink and Black, and Doc Scantlin and the Imperial Palms Orchestra
BRIAN ALPERT - DRUMS/VOCALS
Brian is a veteran of the DC and Charlottesville music scenes. Brian has been the backbone of many legendary bands including Cowboy Jazz, The Assassins, and Doc Scantlin and the Imperial Palms Orchestra. Brian also played and toured with guitar legend Danny Gatton.
Whale Show presents "Blood on the Tracks"
9PM • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Whale Show presents Blood on the Tracks – a full-album performance of Bob Dylan’s timeless masterpiece. Known for their high-flyin’, honky-tonkin’ energy, this Baltimore-based band blends folk and Americana influences with a deep reverence for the classics. Well-versed in country and roots music, Whale Show brings their signature sound to this legendary album, delivering a heartfelt tribute to one of Dylan’s most celebrated works.
Cathy Ponton King
2pm • $10-$20 suggested donation
Cathy Ponton King has been playing blues and her own original music for over three decades. She brings a great group of DC’s beloved musicians and Dietles’ favorites, Bob Berberich, Andy Rutherford, Tam Sullivan, and Sam Goodall to her show in May.
Cathy has four CDs of original blues and features great guests such as Ronnie Earl on guitar, Jimmy Thackery on guitar, and legendary jazz bassist Butch Warren who played with Thelonious Monk. Her vocals and Telecaster guitar carry the band with soul and love and heartfelt original songs, and Chicago blues, swing, sweet ballads and rock and roll.
She has opened for blues legends like Albert King, Willie Dixon, Memphis Slim, Earl King, Albert Collins, KoKo Taylor, Keb ‘Mo, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Stephen Stills, Paul Barrere, Sonny Landreth, Buddy Guy, Hubert Sumlin, Paul Butterfield, Tab Benoit, and many many more.
The Cactus Liquors
9:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite or at the door if still available
With musical roots in the Maryland-DC-Virginia corridor, the Cactus Liquors bring to you their brand of eclectic, Americana Rock & Roll. Known for their energetic and octane-driven performances, the Cactus Liquors never fail to liven up a crowd and motivate a night of cheer and celebration. Dedicated to creating a powerful sound that is sure to stir souls, the Cactus Liquors play like the audience is an appendage of their band.
Each member of the Cactus Liquors is a seasoned and trained musician contributing years of live performance experience. The result is a living organism that effectively interweaves classic hits with memorable originals. Both intrusively rhythmic and melodic, the Cactus Liquors showcase a breadth of stylistic range, punctuated by a unique enthusiasm to play for thrilled audiences quenched on the local nightlife.
Caleb Stine
2pm • $10-$20 donation
Caleb Stine is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist. Though he makes his living as a folk musician, Stine wouldn’t call what he does a job; he considers it a calling. His work is part-mystic poet, part-traveling preacher. As Americana UK observed, “Stine’s upfront personality [is] seeking to make a personal connection with everyone in the venue.” The albums and shows are the tip of the iceberg; to get to where he is today, Stine has put in decades of daily practice, day jobs, and deep commitment to the craft of music. “There’s an element of endurance to almost everything I do,” says Stine, who plays 100+ shows a year, has released 14 albums of original music, and shares a series of viral Instagram videos called “Caleb Stine Says Keep Going,” encouraging followers to dig deep into a creative practice of their own. Over the course of his career, he’s seen the music industry collapse and restructure multiple times, but it’s his love of music that’s allowed him to outlast so many peers and institutions along the way. And it’s this love of music that shines through his shows, imbuing them with a communal joy that spans generations and celebrates life at its most essential.
Memorial Day Weekend Shake Up! Ruthie and the Wranglers • Terri & the Back Alley Rhythm Cats
6:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Ruthie and the Wranglers • Terri and the Back Alley Rhythm Cats
• Ruthie and the Wranglers - Don't miss this incredible night of twang, honky tonk piano, originals and retro favorites with full on harmonies and rhythms that rock. The band features—Ruthie Logsdon, Andy Rutherford, Bill Starks, Arch Alcantara and Tom Fridrich! 30 some years of twang (including recording, touring and Americana/Roots radio airplay) the band remains a cornerstone of the DC roots music scene. From original Americana Country to a rousing Surf instrumental or whisky drenched ballad, their clever lyrics, high energy and heavenly harmonies, set them apart from the rest.
Their Americana/Country roots and their unstoppable ENERGY is like "Loretta Lynn meets the Ramones at Dick Dale party!"
They’ve released 7 albums including a compilation of some favorites from their legacy of recordings entitled All Wrangled Up. Their lyrics were called by Billboard “nothing short of brilliant” and The Washington Area Music Association (The WAMMIES) has declared them emeritus after more than 30 WAMMIE wins including, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Country/Duo Group.
• Terri & the Back Alley Rhythm Cats - It's a Roots Rock and Roll stew that hits the spot. You'll enjoy a starter of Rockabilly, a heaping portion of Jump Blues and early R&B, along with enough Soul for a delicious flavor—just like Grandma used to make! Danceable music for fun people drawing inspiration from artists like Wanda Jackson, Janis Martin, Patsy Cline, Ruth Brown, Varetta Dillard, Ray Charles, Wynonie Harris, Clarence Carter, Elvis, and Dusty Springfield. Leader and Vocalist Terri Burroughs originally formed the band in 2016 and has had the current lineup since 2019. She has also spent time on stage with The Rock-a-Sonics, Ruthie & the Wranglers, the Thrillbillys, Karen Collins & the Back Roads Band, Daryl Davis and Lunch With Bob. She has been singing since 2015, when she suddenly discovered her ability to sing. Who knew?
The fabulous Jason Byrd, an artist in his own right, expertly plays lead guitar. He is unobtrusive but don't let that fool you—his solos are masterful and twisting. Veteran drummer Byron Williams has been with the band since 2017. (Chuck Underwood Trio and Dixie Power Trio, Jr Cline and the Recliners.) Behind the drums, Byron has a huge presence and personality and just makes it easy for the rest of the band. Bassist Jerry del Rosso plays upright and electric bass, and frankly, we can't decide which we prefer. Jerry has been playing in the area for several decades, and in all genres. (U-Liners, Hollertown, American Tourister and more.)
Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam
7:00pm • NO COVER! •Happy Hour 4-8
Great way to hear local blues talent, and you never know who's going to show up. Sometimes out-of-towners and touring musicians.
Even prominent national acts have stopped by to jam including Guitar Shorty, Bill Kirchen, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Jimmy Carpenter, Memphis Gold, Bruce Ewan, Bobby Radcliff, Pierre Beauregard, Johnny Sansome, Johnny Vidacovich and Grammy Nominees Tab Benoit and Steve Riley!
Show Set: Wolf's Blues Shows & Sit-in Jams start the night with the Host band playing an opening show set. The host band features a weekly rotational lineup of some of DC's top blues frontmen such as:
Linwood Taylor--International touring artist (guitar & vocals),
Matt Kelley--Albert King Award winner (guitar & vocals), and
Backed up by: Andy Hamburger (drums) and Wolf Crescenze (bass).
Occasionally, other special guests will join the band!
Sit-in Jam Sets
The sit-in jam portion of the evening begins at the conclusion of the show set. Throughout the rest of the night, musicians who have signed up will be invited to come up 1 or 2 at a time to sit in and jam with the band.
Dan Hovey
5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!
Dan Hovey
The former Nighthawks guitarist plays finger-style in the tradition of Takoma Park legend John Fahey.
Swing 5 Jazz
8:00pm • $10 - $20 Recommended Donation
Swing 5
Swing 5 will transport you back to France in the 1930s. Begin with the heartbeat of a slap bass and the pulse of two rhythm guitars. Add to it melodic runs sweetly played on the accordion and a soaring fiddle. What you get is the Swing 5 band playing jazz and swing music from a time when a night out meant live music that provokes the uncontrollable urge to dance! Lead by talented local guitarist James Key and influenced by the legendary Django Reinhardt, this is a show you won't want to miss!
Bill Baker Band
5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8
Local boy Bill Baker has become a familiar name in the Washington DC music scene. His award winning and critically acclaimed songs and voice have made their way across the States and onto main stage venues at Kerrville Folk Festival, Merlefest, Kennedy center, Strathmore arts center and Barns at Wolftrap as well as performances in Europe.
Playing with Bill are Scott Giambusso on bass, Derek Brock on guitar, and the very beautiful Steve Bloom on percussion.
Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio
8:00pm • $10 Cover
Rick Whitehead Trio Performing as a trio shortly after the untimely death of Danny Gatton, they immediately discovered their musical compatibility and have produced a tight and cohesive musical unit, resulting in stunning performances. The trio presented a concert in July 2004 at the Washington National Cathedral as part of the Cathedral’s Summer Music Festival. Some of the venues where they have appeared are Blues Alley, Bohemian Caverns, the Smithsonian’s Jazz Club, the IOTA Club, the John F. Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage and, appear on a regular basis at the 219 Restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia.
Rick Whitehead - Guitar
Led by master jazz guitarist, Rick Whitehead, the other members of the trio are bassist John Previti and drummer Nick Ruggieri. This highly acclaimed trio has been performing together since 1994. Their first CD, Live in Captivity, won the Washington Area Music Association WAMMIE Award in 1998 for best Contemporary Album. Their second CD, Live in Captivity, Again was released in 2001. In 2004, 2006 and 2007 they were nominated by WAMA as Best Jazz Ensemble. The trio’s third recording So There We Were … was released in July 2006.
John Previti - Bass
has the distinction of receiving the Washington Area Musicians Award in 2002 for best musician in the Metro area. From Southern Maryland, Previti was a long-time member of the Danny Gatton Band. Considered the guitarist’s bass player, he has performed with Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis and Les Paul, and with the great trumpeter, Doc Cheatham. Previti has also recorded with Herb Ellis and Paul Simon. He fronts his own quartet and recently released a new CD, Swinging Lullabyes for My Rosetta, which received rave reviews.
Nick Ruggieri - Drums
Nick attended Berklee School of Music in Boston, MA, majoring in Percussion Performance. While in Boston, he studied with Fred Budha, Chief Percussionist with the Boston Philharmonic as well as Alan Dawson, the famous Jazz Drummer/Instructor. While attending Berklee, Nick studied with Joe Hunt, the Latin/Jazz drummer with Stan Getz and Antonio Carlos Jobim, as well as Bob Gulotti, with the the Avant-Garde Jazz Band, The Fringe. Nick recorded and traveled extensively with the Reggae /Ska band, Pacific Orchestra, both on Ras Records and DB Records. Upon returning to the DC area, Nick performed with Mama Jama, a Soca/Calypso and Afro-Pop band from Annapolis MD. He has since played with many area groups in all genres and styles, continuing performance and teaching full time.
Bryant McGregory & The Bad Mofos
8:00pm • $10
BRYANT McGREGORY is a musician and native of Washington, DC now living in Montana who has been active in the Roots Music Scene for over thirty years.
The artists that he has played with include: Bullmoose Jackson, Chuck Berry, The Shirelles, Johnny Johnson, Carey Bell, Grady "Fats" Jackson, Syl Austin, Nap Turner, Billy Hancock, Mike Melchione, Ben Andrews, Archie Edwards, Eleanor Ellis, John Jackson, Big Joe Maher, Jesse Yawn, Sonny Burgess, DJ Fontana, Bill Burleson, Louisiana Red, Eddie Shaw, Sonny Rhodes, Phillip Walker, Pinetop Perkins, Phil Lee, Bruce Katz, Dave Walker, Joe Kubek & Bnois King, Lionel Young, Robert Lighthouse, Walter Wolfman Washington, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Swamp Dogg, and Linda Gail Lewis.
Bryant plays Party Roots Music for listening, and dancing!
Justin Trawick & The Common Good
9pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Justin Trawick & The Common Good
Justin Trawick has been performing in the Washington DC area and along the East Coast since 2006, citing musical influences like Bob Schneider, Greensky Bluegrass, The Tallest Man on Earth, G. Love, Old Crow Medicine Show, and David Gray. In February of 2014, Trawick won “Song of the Year” at the Washington Area Music Awards for his solo recording of “All the Places That I’ve Been,” which can be downloaded on iTunes as a single along with his five other solo records and EPs. In June of 2015, Trawick released his first single, “Goodbye,” under the band name “Justin Trawick and the Common Good,” written about the search for direction and belonging in a world that always feels one step ahead of you. In January of 2018, “Justin Trawick and The Common Good” released their first EP, “The Riverwash EP,” which features Norah Jones’ guitarist Adam Levy. In 2020 the band released the single “Back of the Line” during the coronavirus quarantine and was featured on Reuters, CNN, Al Jazeera, Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, Parade Magazine, American Songwriter Magazine, Voice of America and Virginia Living Magazine for Trawick’s livestream series and secret backyard concert series created during the pandemic. On August 27th, 2021 Trawick released the single “I’m Doing Alright”, whose chorus he’d been singing as a theme song on Facebook Live and his secret backyard shows throughout the entirety of the pandemic. Starting January 11th, 2023 the band has released a new single every eight weeks including “These Days”, “Life in the Middle”, “Standing on the Edge”, and “Five and Dime”. The debut full album from Justin Trawick and The Common Good is planned for 2025.
Trawick and the band have performed for DelFest, Charm City Bluegrass Festival, Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival, Appaloosa Roots Music Festival, Floyd Yoga Jam, Wolf Trap, NHL Stadium Series Game in Raleigh NC at Carter Finley Stadium, TedxEast in NYC at the City Winery, and TedxPennsylvaniaAvenue in DC at the Newseum. Additionally, Trawick has opened for over 30 national acts, including The Wallflowers, Suzanne Vega, Wyclef Jean, Brett Dennen, Blues Traveler, Enter The Haggis, Bob Schneider, and Edwin McCain, and shared bills with Dr. Dogg and The Avett Brothers. As the founder of the nationally touring show “The 9 Songwriter Series” and co-founder of “The Circus Life Podcast” with guests such as Kevin Eubanks, Chris Thomas King, Ernie Halter, Yarn, and Snuffy Walden, Trawick has built a brand that extends far beyond his home base in DC.
A Tribute to Wes Montgomery
5:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if available
A Tribute to Wes:
Instantly recognizable the moment you hear him. A full bodied and deep tone. Smooth, with a touch of fire under the surface. Always swinging. Always melodic. That was Wes Montgomery.
Bandleader and guitarist Craig Gildner has assembled a fine group of local musicians to pay tribute to this iconic and legendary master of 60’s jazz guitar. Along with Paul Bratcher-piano, Ken Kimery-drums, and Pete Revell-bass, Craig will take you through a retrospective of Wes Montgomery’s work, from the Riverside to A&M labels.
Born in 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wes Montgomery had a keen ear for music but walked the line between being on the road with bands like Lionel Hampton’s, and staying home working in factories by day, while playing jazz by night. His big break came in 1959 when Cannonball Adderley heard his group at a club and told Orrin Keepnews of Riverside Records to sign him immediately. Known for his use of the thumb versus a pick and octave solo runs, his sound inspired a generation of guitarists like George Benson, Bobby Broom, Pat Martino and Lee Ritenour.
Craig first heard Montgomery’s albums while working as a jazz DJ in the late 80’s. Captivated, he asked his guitar teacher at the time to show him how to play like that: a formidable task. He has performed with not only his own ensembles but with Casey MacGill, Brooks Tegler, Bill Elliott, Dan Levinson, and Michael Feinstein.
The Jelly Roll Mortals Performing “The Best Of The Lovin’ Spoonful"
2:00pm • $10 in advance on Eventbrite, $15 at the door if still available
Newmyer Flyer brings Jelly Roll Mortals performing The Best Of The Lovin' Spoonful back to Hank Dietle's! JRM's flair for genre-hopping, vocal harmony, and instrumental versatility make them the ideal band for faithfully reliving Spoonful classics.Jelly Roll Mortals are Jim Faris (bass/vocals), Scott McKnight (guitar/vocals), Arch Alcantara (guitar/vocals), Bill Williams (mandolin/guitar/vocals), and Steve Woehrle (drums/vocals). All five are songwriters and you'll also be treated to a selection of JRM's own originals. Here's Mike Lofgrens' video of JRM playing "Nashville Cats" at his house concert, See more on his YouTube channel
Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound
5:30 Doors, 6:00 Show • $25 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound bring forth a funky, lyrically charged racket that is explosive, yet intimate. Taking cues from the dance bands of western Louisiana (and his native Midwest,), the streets (and 45's) of New Orleans, touring African and Caribbean combos and the soul, funk & blues of his youth, Paul Cebar is a masterful synthesist of rhythmic culture. His time spent in his second home of New Orleans, as a musicologist in Florida, and as a journeyman wanderer in Cuba, is reflected in his musical worldview.
At the core is gifted songwriting, and the company Paul keeps bears it out. Bonnie Raitt, Nick Lowe, Chris Smither, John Hiatt and Cesar Rosas are among his friends and admirers.
Tomorrow Sound are an elite crew. Drummer Reggie Bordeaux, New Orleans native percussionist Mac Perkins, and bassist Mike Fredrickson, throw down some of the best dance grooves in the business. Multi-instrumentalist Bob Jennings adds the luxury of implying a much larger ensemble with his multi-hued contributions on keys and reeds.
Louis Michot (Lost Bayou Ramblers)
8pm • $20 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
"Seauxleaux" Album Release Tour
SEAUXLEAUX is the second album from Louis Michot, fiddler, songwriter and lead vocalist for two-time Grammy winners Lost Bayou Ramblers done under his own name. SEAUXLEAUX was recorded in a single live session at Dockside Studio in Maurice, Louisiana by Tony Daigle on December 2, 2024. This session was filmed and edited by Olivia Perillo, with additional camerawork by Rush Jagoe for video release. SEAUXLEAUX is being released by Nouveau Electric Records on May 30 on digital download and streaming platforms.
SEAUXLEAUX is a collection of songs that tells Michot’s stories and those of the Louisiana French experience. The repertoire on this album comes mostly from the traditional Cajun canon, representing a diverse range of obscure but powerful work by Louisiana songwriters. Michot performs them using an unusually full and ambitious sonic palette with separate tracks assigned to vocal, vocal space-echo delay, foot stomp, foot stomp space-echo delay, and fiddle or guitar. There was no overdubbing. Each tune is presented exactly as captured in real time, live in the studio.
The Thrills
8:00pm - $10 Cover
“Spine Tingling Rock n’ Roll”
DAVID KITCHEN - LEAD VOCALS/GUITAR
David is an uber-talented singer-songwriter with deep roots in the DC area. He has won multiple WAMMMIE awards for his work with The David Kitchen Band and The Thrillbillys.
ANDY RUTHERFORD - GUITAR/SLIDE/VOCALS
Andy has been an in-demand musician in the DC area for the past 35 years. He has won multiple WAMMIE awards with the likes of The Thrillbillys, Ruthie and the Wranglers, and Little Pink.
JOHNNY COMBS - BASS/VOCALS
Johnny has been a cornerstone of the DC area music scene for the past 40 years playing with Evan Johns and the H-Bombs, Tex Rubinowitz, Pink and Black, and Doc Scantlin and the Imperial Palms Orchestra
BRIAN ALPERT - DRUMS/VOCALS
Brian is a veteran of the DC and Charlottesville music scenes. Brian has been the backbone of many legendary bands including Cowboy Jazz, The Assassins, and Doc Scantlin and the Imperial Palms Orchestra. Brian also played and toured with guitar legend Danny Gatton.
Charlie Bryant
5:30pm • Happy Hour Prices! • NO COVER!
Sings and plays mid-century modern singer-songwriter music. What’s that? Don’t ask him; he made it up.
Charlie writes (and covers) songs about love, loss, hope, bewilderment, wistful longing, busted romance, modern technology, existential dread, and (of course) drinking.
If country music is three chords and the truth, then what Charlie’s after is four chords and the ambiguity. And you can't spell ambiguity without Am.
Nashville Twisters: Amelia White & Linda McRae w/ Mary Battiata
8pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Nashville Twisters
Bill Baker Band
5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8
Local boy Bill Baker has become a familiar name in the Washington DC music scene. His award winning and critically acclaimed songs and voice have made their way across the States and onto main stage venues at Kerrville Folk Festival, Merlefest, Kennedy center, Strathmore arts center and Barns at Wolftrap as well as performances in Europe.
Playing with Bill are Scott Giambusso on bass, Derek Brock on guitar, and the very beautiful Steve Bloom on percussion.
Swing 5 Jazz/ Includes beginner Balboa dance lesson @7:15
7:15 Lesson 8:00pm Show • $10 - $20 Recommended Donation
Swing 5
Swing 5 will transport you back to France in the 1930s. Begin with the heartbeat of a slap bass and the pulse of two rhythm guitars. Add to it melodic runs sweetly played on the accordion and a soaring fiddle. What you get is the Swing 5 band playing jazz and swing music from a time when a night out meant live music that provokes the uncontrollable urge to dance! Lead by talented local guitarist James Key and influenced by the legendary Django Reinhardt, this is a show you won't want to miss!
Intro to Balboa
Do you like listening to Swing 5 but find it challenging to dance to their energetic tempos? If so, come learn beginner Balboa with Tony Treston and Katherine Anderson! Experienced dance teachers Katherine and Tony, who regularly teach at Glen Echo, will be offering a free basic lesson in Balboa — a footwork-focused dance style which is tailor made for fast-tempo tunes and crowded dance floors — at 7:15 pm before Swing 5 takes the stage. Come for the 30-minute lesson, then stay to put your new moves into practice on the Hank Dietle’s dance floor!
Dan Hovey
5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!
Dan Hovey
The former Nighthawks guitarist plays finger-style in the tradition of Takoma Park legend John Fahey.
Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam
7:00pm • NO COVER! •Happy Hour 4-8
Great way to hear local blues talent, and you never know who's going to show up. Sometimes out-of-towners and touring musicians.
Even prominent national acts have stopped by to jam including Guitar Shorty, Bill Kirchen, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Jimmy Carpenter, Memphis Gold, Bruce Ewan, Bobby Radcliff, Pierre Beauregard, Johnny Sansome, Johnny Vidacovich and Grammy Nominees Tab Benoit and Steve Riley!
Show Set: Wolf's Blues Shows & Sit-in Jams start the night with the Host band playing an opening show set. The host band features a weekly rotational lineup of some of DC's top blues frontmen such as:
Linwood Taylor--International touring artist (guitar & vocals),
Matt Kelley--Albert King Award winner (guitar & vocals), and
Backed up by: Andy Hamburger (drums) and Wolf Crescenze (bass).
Occasionally, other special guests will join the band!
Sit-in Jam Sets
The sit-in jam portion of the evening begins at the conclusion of the show set. Throughout the rest of the night, musicians who have signed up will be invited to come up 1 or 2 at a time to sit in and jam with the band.
The Hula Monsters
6:00pm - $10 Cover
Hawaiian swing, country Latin, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, Western swing and honky tonk country
The Buds
2:00pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
THE BUDS
The Buds formed several years ago as a refuge from the members’ other gigging bands, gathering weekly in a living room to play the kinds of deep cuts and originals that musicians play for themselves while hanging with other musicians. Now they’ve decided it’s time to bring the living room to you. Given their diverse backgrounds, you can expect anything from roots, to blues, to rockabilly, country and power pop. It’s all there.
The Buds are:
· Mark Stutso on drums, vocals (The Nighthawks, Mark Wenner’s Blues Warriors)
· Bruce Moyer on guitar, vocals (40 Dollar Fine, Pile O’ Rocks)
· Buddy Griffin on pedal steel and guitar, vocals (Cairo Fred, The McDuffees)
· Edward O’Connell on keyboards, vocals (BandHouse Gigs veteran, The McDuffees)
· Matt Spielman on bass, vocals (BandHouse Gigs and Newmyer Flyer veteran, Flatbroke)
The Wharf Rats 420 Show
9:00pm - $10 Cover
It started fifteen years ago as a project to bring a new interpretation to the long format jam sound created by the Dead. The band has evolved over these past years to incorporate originals as well in the same genre. The band has played at numerous venues in the DMV area, and is expanding out to the Delaware shore. The sound is unique and captivating, drawing a loyal following as we expand our musical bounds that have no limits. " Shall we go, you and I, while we can....."
✿ ♫ MEMBERS ♫ ✿
Sven Abow- Drums
Eric "dawg" Metzman - Vocals / Guitar
Dell Potter - Vocals / Guitars
Alicia Beall - Vocals
Dan Kehoe - Bass
* Billy Monroe - Keys, Vocals
* Kirsten Stage - Djembe, Percussion
Christian Knight / Sound engineering
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
5:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass continue to be deeply rooted in tradition but look to the future with enthusiasm and anticipation. The group’s latest release, Bluegrass Troubadour, was nominated for IBMA’s Album of the Year and earned significant chart action, with the song Blink of an Eye spending several months at the #1 spot on the Bluegrass music charts and was also nominated for IBMA Song of the Year.
Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass play powerful, unadorned, and intense traditional bluegrass. There is no hybrid or genre-bending music here. Their combination of instrumentation and vocals convey the energy and emotion of classic bluegrass and country music. Danny’s lead vocals will captivate your senses, so much so that many prominent musicians, including Alison Krauss, have considered Danny as one of their favorite singers. His voice combines powerful range and soulful blues with a sound like no one else in bluegrass today.
Since Danny’s father, Bob Paisley (founder of Southern Grass), passed away in 2004, Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass have made their niche in the bluegrass world, producing consecutive chart-topping albums. The group has been given over 20 Bluegrass Music Award Nominations and won the 2009 IBMA Song of the Year for Don’t Throw Mama’s Flowers Away. In 2024, Danny Paisley joined an elite group of vocalists to be awarded the IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year for the fourth time - an achievement bestowed only to three others in the history of Bluegrass music.
With Danny Paisley on guitar, Southern Grass continues the family tradition by adding Danny’s son Ryan on mandolin, the next generation of up-and-coming pickers. Southern Grass continues the rich musical heritage started by Bob Paisley and Ted Lundy with Lundy’s sons T.J. (Fiddle) and Bobby (Bass and Vocals). T.J. Lundy is a highly respected fiddler bridging the gap between old-time fiddling and bluegrass music. Bobby Lundy is also a renowned multi-instrumentalist who has gained attention for his unique bass style. Southern Grass also includes Dean Phillips on banjo.
Danny Paisley, born in Landenberg, PA, in 1959, grew up listening to the music his father Bob played and enjoyed hearing the sounds of classic bluegrass like Red Allen, Mac Martin, Bill Monroe, the Stanleys, Reno and Smiley, and the Osbornes. In addition to old-time mountain music and traditional country music. Once you hear Danny sing, it is no surprise that he lists George Jones and Vern Gosdin as major influences in his singing.
Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass continue to carry on a legacy set forth over six decades ago, gathering fans at each event; Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass look forward with renewed energy as they bring their unique sound to audiences near and far.
Angie Miller & Tony Denikos
2pm • $10 - $20 Suggested Donation
You may have seen acoustic artist Angie Miller performing her original music at clubs, coffeehouses, festivals, and colleges throughout the mid-Atlantic region where she has carved out her reputation as a performer and songwriter who knows "how to capture an audience," as washington post's Maria Villafana says. Angie currently hosts a songwriter showcase in Annapolis – “Second Monday at 49 West” – and loves being able to celebrate the wealth of talent this area has to offer.
Angie has appeared in concert with international artists such as Richie Havens, Nils Lofgren, Aimee Mann, Jerry Jeff Walker, David Wilcox and Marcia Ball. She has worked with GRAMMY winning producers such as John Alagia (John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz) and GRAMMY nominated engineer Bill Plummer. Angie is sponsored by Taylor Guitars.
Tony's music is a roots rock'n, country blues'n, folk'n americana experience. And when he performs as a soloist, you'll want to hear every note and every word. An award winning, poetic, witty and sometimes gritty songsmith who can make you laugh out loud, just as a tear rolls down your cheek. He delivers his songs of real life, love, hardship and humor with an ever engaging command of stage and musicianship. But he truly is a vocalist at heart. Soulfully sweet, subtle and powerful; you'll feel every emotion, as he presents you with his songs as only he can.
Jonathan Sloane Band
9:00pm • $20 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
• Robbie Cooper - Bass
Jonathan Sloane is a multi-talented, lifelong musician, instructor, guitarist and lyricist based in Rockville, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. His compositions, tone and lyrical lead guitar playing are deeply rooted in the blues; expanding into R&B, rock 'n' roll, funk and soul.
Having played to sold out crowds at both the local and national level with different bands, Sloane is a sought after talent in the Baltimore and Washington, DC music scenes.
He toured and made records with Baltimore native Cris Jacobs from 2016-2020 and now continues to tour with New Orleans singer/songwriter Anders Osborne.
Jonathan writes/arranges and performs with several other projects, each offering a unique outlet for his eclectic influences to shine
Beatles at Dietle's
5:00pm • Happy Hour prices • NO COVER!
DIETLESMANIA! Their 46th appearance at Dietle’s! Sarah Bonner (co-owner of Dietle's) and brothers Paul and Mark Zimmerman playing LOTS of Beatles songs (many album cuts and many hits from Introducing … The Beatles! through Rubber Soul), along with other good '60s stuff. Paul picked the tunes this time. Once again they will be welcoming local favorite Jack Bond and his guitar to the stage, but with a twist this time - he'll be playing both sets with them! Bring some friends, give it a try; you’ll have a good time! Should be a FAB show!
Kyle Rowland
8pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite ands at the door if still available
Kyle Rowland dishes out a sauté of boisterous Chicago and swampy Texas blues with a pinch of West Coast swing. Danceable and listenable, his show will have you wanting more, with your toes tapping into the next morning. Rowland quickly and naturally developed his own sound. With help from a few of his heroes such as James Cotton, Lazy Lester, Hubert Sumlin, Matt “Guitar” Murphy and many others, Rowland learned specific techniques of stage presence, the music business, and several highly revered harmonica secrets. In August of 2022, Rowland signed an endorsement deal with harmonica company, Hohner, which he has proudly used for his entire career.
Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame inductee 2024
International Blues Challenge Semifinalist 2024 & 2025
Richard Green & Scott Mattern
5:30pm • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
“executing” classic blues songs and delivering rambling, inappropriate commentary.
Green has infested the East Coast blues scene for nearly five decades. He gained notoriety in the mid-70s as leader of the Charlottesville Allstars, cited by Rolling Stone as “just about the best blues band in the Southeast.” RS made particular note of Green’s reading of Muddy Waters’
“Forty Days and Forty Nights” as “an expression of desolation imbued with Biblical wrath.”
Green and Allstars colleague Doug Jay went on to form DC’s Choirboys (along with Dietle’s jefe Thomas Bowes), running through the mid-90s, until the need to feed a growing family propelled him through a series of “soul-sucking big-boy jobs.” He continued to work sporadically as a sideman, briefly resurfaced in the early 2000s in the House of Beauty, along with Bowes, Louie Newmyer, and Jim Steele, and led the Allstars through a series of reunions from 2006-2018.
Decades of noise exposure gradually eroded Green’s hearing to the point where, in 2018, he decided that he could no longer reliably perform with bands.
When the pandemic hit, Green began livestreaming solo sets and now has reemerged, cicada-like, to once again inflict desolation and biblical wrath on an unsuspecting public.
Scott Mattern
DC-area native Scott Mattern is a blues and jazz guitarist who has been playing local clubs and concerts since the mid-1970s. Scott is known for his remarkable range, easily toggling between raw blues, jump swing, and classic jazz styles. He has played and recorded with Chris Polk, Ursula Ricks, the Moonlighters, Steve Potter, Flatfoot Sam and the Educated Fools, Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes and many others, and has toured with guitarist/vocalist Deborah Coleman throughout the United States and Europe. Currently he is a member of the blues/rock band Exit 10 and performs in duo with guitarist/vocalist Richard Green
Songwriters Association of Washington (SAW) Showcase
8:00pm - Suggested donation $10 - $20
Songwriters' Association of Washington
This Month Features:
Sponsored by:
Songwriters Association of Washington
Hank Dietle’s Tavern
Hosted by:
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Steve Ragsdale Quartet
5:30PM • Happy Hour prices • NO COVER!
Featuring Pete Chauvette is a tasteful combination of guitar and vibes. They explore different aspects of the jazz tradition from be-bop, through the Beatles and beyond.
Steve Ragsdale - Guitar • Pete Chauvette - Vibraphone • Scott Giambusso - Bass • Scott Taylor - Drums
All lifetime Montgomery County musicians. Come out and hear decades of experience!
Hot Fuzz: featuring Michael Harris, Chuck Karner and John Previti
8pm • $10 Cover
Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz is comprised of Michael Harris, guitar, Chuck Karner, drums and John Previti, bass, playing virtuosic instrumental versions of everything from Stevie Wonder to Django Reinhardt. The results are unexpected… even for them!
Dan Hovey
5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!
Dan Hovey
The former Nighthawks guitarist plays finger-style in the tradition of Takoma Park legend John Fahey.
Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam
7:00pm • NO COVER! •Happy Hour 4-8
Great way to hear local blues talent, and you never know who's going to show up. Sometimes out-of-towners and touring musicians.
Even prominent national acts have stopped by to jam including Guitar Shorty, Bill Kirchen, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Jimmy Carpenter, Memphis Gold, Bruce Ewan, Bobby Radcliff, Pierre Beauregard, Johnny Sansome, Johnny Vidacovich and Grammy Nominees Tab Benoit and Steve Riley!
Show Set: Wolf's Blues Shows & Sit-in Jams start the night with the Host band playing an opening show set. The host band features a weekly rotational lineup of some of DC's top blues frontmen such as:
Linwood Taylor--International touring artist (guitar & vocals),
Matt Kelley--Albert King Award winner (guitar & vocals), and
Backed up by: Andy Hamburger (drums) and Wolf Crescenze (bass).
Occasionally, other special guests will join the band!
Sit-in Jam Sets
The sit-in jam portion of the evening begins at the conclusion of the show set. Throughout the rest of the night, musicians who have signed up will be invited to come up 1 or 2 at a time to sit in and jam with the band.
Big 3 Trio
6pm • $10 Cover
BIG JOE MAHER • JOHN PREVITI • JIM STEPHANSON
Grammy Award-winning drummer Big Joe Maher with John Previti and Jim Stephanson are the Big 3 Trio, bringing a great night of swing dancing and listening to Hank Dietle's Tavern!
Beast from the East
2pm • $20 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Beast from the East
Wardell Howell • Chuck Underwood • Deren Blessman • Dan Hovey
Four incredibly talented versatile musicians that have joined forces to create a Rockin, bebop swinging, Jazzy, funky, R&B, Gospel Fusion of feel good music!!
Their sound is a hypnotic dynamic pulse that moves between a Dr. Jeckyl and Mr Hyde sonic vibe. Deren and Wardell lay down a groovy funky foundation, for which Chuck and Dan play incredible rich harmonic melodies over a variety of notable covers and beautiful original compositions!
“Still Standing” Featuring: Connor Filicko & Zach Sweeney
9:00pm • $10 Cover
"Still Standing" featuring Connor Filicko & Zach Sweeney
Along with Wolf Crescenze (bass) and Scott Rabino (drums)
Electric Blues and Blues Rock with two of DC’s finest bluesmen on stage together!
Connor Filicko - A local of the Washington DC metropolitan area, I provide crowds up and down the east coast with grooving foot-stompers, classic down home blues, jazzy jams, up-beat rockers, funky melodies, and heartfelt original tunes. My job is to lead my ensemble of seasoned musicians, engage audiences with bitchin harmonica, and energetic showmanship… I love my job and am good at what I do.
“To play the blues, you really have to commit yourself to the tradition and heritage of the music. Connor is doing just that.” Music Promoter Sydney Arzt.
Zach Sweeney - Guitar player with the Nighthawks, Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines, & Old Soul Blues
Paramount Jazz Orchestra
5:00 - 7:30PM • $10-$20 suggested donation
Paramount Jazz Orchestra
Once upon a time, the artistic creativity of musicians and technology came together to create perhaps the most prolific and amazing change in music the world has known—and all while alcohol was illegal! That would be in the 1920’s when radio, sound movies, music recording technology, and music publishing coincided with the northern migration of people for jobs. The blacks, whites, the new immigrants, and the long time citizens all took part in the synergy and that was dawn of jazz. The American Dream visited music.
Meet an orchestra full of curators—The Paramount Jazz Orchestra. This band has been sharing hot pre-swing jazz since the 1980’s. Their arrangements are vintage and often transcriptions of famous recordings. The ten piece orchestra plays the hit songs of the era as done by the likes of early Duke Ellington, Bix Biederbecke, Fletcher Henderson, Ray Noble, Glen Gray, Cab Calloway and Isham Jones. It is the next best thing to a time machine.
Annie Sidley Student Concert
1:00pm • $20 suggested donation goes to the Dietle’s 2025 Spring Fundraiser
The Rock-A-Sonics
9:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if available
The band plays a versatile mix of rockabilly, vintage country, and piano pounding rock ‘n roll. Led by the gifted, young, Willie Barry, they’re the real deal. They perform regularly throughout the Mid-Atlantic and at national rockabilly festivals.
Willie Barry (vocals, acoustic guitar), Eric Hurtt (electric guitar, vocals), Louie Newmyer (upright bass, vocals), Tommy Bowes (drums, vocals), Kim Reynolds (piano, sax, steel)
The Poor Ellen Smith Band
5:30pm • NO COVER • Happy Hour 4-8
A seasoned Americana band bringing to you the songs and acoustic guitar sounds of vintage Bluegrass, Blues and Country in the style of Doc Watson, Norman Blake and others. The band has been active in the greater Washington area and played venues like the Takoma Park Festival, New Deal Cafe, Sandy Springs Museum, Beans in the Belfry, Potomac Overlook Regional Park, plus wineries like Barrel Oak in VA and others.
The Grandsons
8:00pm • $10 Cover
A fan aptly described The Grandsons exuberant sound as “American music in a blender with the lid off.” The more prominent elements in this eclectic whirlpool are New Orleans rhythm and blues, rockabilly, swing, and country two-steps. The Grandsons bring with them a pawn shop of instruments. Vocalist-guitarist-trumpeter Alan MacEwen charms audiences with his sly wit and winsome original songs. DC blues veteran Matthew Sedgley locks in the groove on drums and percussion. Saxophonist Chris Watling puts out a sound so meaty and memorable that he is in demand all over as a guest artist and session player. Moe Nelson holds down the low end on upright bass but has been known to break out the ukulele. Join The Grandsons as they move and shake into their 3rd decade in the world of rock and roll!
Bill Starks w/David Chappell
5:30 • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
Bill Starks is an award winning songwriter and keyboard player with a rockin' piano style and a tendency to defy genres, blending rock n roll, honky tonk, boogie woogie and blues into a kind of Americana musical gumbo.
As a member of DC's longtime favorite Americana group Ruthie and the Wranglers, as well NRBQ tribute band Me & the Boys, and a BandHouse Gigs regular, Bill is a favorite for DC audiences, with a lovable lived-in voice, amazing piano chops, and a distinctive songwriting style. His tune "300 Miles from Memphis To New Orleans" won WAMA's song-of-the-year award. In addition to recording with Ruthie and the Wranglers, Bill has released two solo CD's, "I See Trouble" and "Do You Hear Me Now?" on Azalea City Recordings. In 2015 Bill received the WAMA Songwriter of the Year award.
New Release! “Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie”
David is Washington, DC native, is one of the most sought after and respected musicians in the area. For the last several years, he has won the Washington Area Music Awards (WAMMIES) for 'Musician of the Year', 'Rock Instrumentalist of the Year', and 'Roots Rock Instrumentalist of the Year'.