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:
••• MID ATLANTIC SONG CONTEST WINNERS •••
• Greg Hardin
Sponsored by:
Songwriters Association of Washington
Hank Dietle’s Tavern
Hosted by:
Know1Else
The Other O'Briens
5:30 PM • NO COVER • Happy Hour 4-8
The Other O'Briens
Fun, familiar, interesting, touching, and groovy. These are the qualities Steve and Lisa use to pick tunes for their duo act. They like genre-fluid covers that are interesting and fun to sing and play. Live music has the power to create collective effervescence, which is essential for good health and happiness. As a duo, Steve and Lisa offer an easy-listening level of effervescence . . . perfect for happy hour at any hour. They are not the O'Briens you thought they were . . . they are The Other O'Briens
Groovin' with Holmes
8:00pm -$10 Cover
Groovin' with Holmes
A tribute to the great Organ/ Guitar Combos
• Dan Hovey - Guitar
• Tam Sullivan - Keys
• Paul Pisciotta - Bass
• Nick Ruggieri - Drums
Beatles at Dietle's
5:00pm • Happy Hour prices • NO COVER!
DIETLESMANIA! Their 43rd 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!
Blues Tribute - Buddy Guy •Magic Sam • Otis Rush
9:00pm • $10 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Guy Bouchie and friends present a tribute to Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, and Otis Rush. The band will play one set of music from each artists catalog, mixing iconic hits with deeper cuts. Featuring Guy Bouchie, Ben Tufts, Bobby Thompson, Kurt Kratch, and guests. Come celebrate the influence and legacy of these incredible bluesmen!
Holy Mose! A Tribute to Mose Allison
5:00pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
A Tribute to Mose Allison featuring
TWO OF A KIND: Billy Coulter Band with Patty Reese
9pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Billy Coulter Band • Patty Reese
Billy Coulter and his band are back with a special guest: award-winning singer/songwriter Patty Reese! The two of them have been traveling a similar path for many years, and this will be the first time they’ve played together in this format. Patty will join the band for a set of songs that are sure to captivate you. Don’t miss this big night of rock ’n roll—get your tickets in advance now!
Angie Miller • Jen & Scott Smith • Tony Denikos
2:00pm • Suggested $10 - $20 Donation
Angie Miller • Jen & Scott Smith • Tony Denikos
These 4 singer/songwriters have been collaborating for decades, starting with Angie & Jen's TWO SKIRTS duo that garnered headlines from Baltimore to NYC; to Angie and Tony's recent collaboration, turning a recently published collection of memoirs from Angie’s father, Mike Miller (Pot Au Feu et Lagniappe) into song - produced and recorded by Scott at the Wood and Stone Room... and plenty in between.
Aside from some great songwriting and chops, they'll bring the fun and familiarity that comes with a virtual lifetime on stage and in the studio together.
www.angiemiller.com - www.tonydenikos.com - www.nakedblue.com
Johnny Spampinato and The Value Leaders
2:00pm • $20 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
JOHNNY SPAMPINATO & THE VALUE LEADERS
Fans of NRBQ, The Spampinato Brothers, & The Incredible Casuals, heads up for Johnny Spampinato and The Value Leaders.
Featuring an eclectic mix of players on a legendary scale, The Value Leaders are commanded by iconic guitarist Johnny Spampinato with Mark Usher (guitar), Jay Cournoyer (bass), and Sam Wood (drums)– and the result is nothing less than good ol' fashioned, loud, sock rolling, rock-n-roll!
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.
Swing 5 Jazz/ Includes beginner Balboa dance lesson @7:15
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!
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!
Bill Baker Band
5:30 - 7:00pm - No Cover
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.
Josh Bayer Group
5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8pm
Guitarist, bassist, composer and director Joshua Bayer has performed at venues such as The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Detroit Opera House, Blues Alley, The Harlem Renaissance Festival, The World Jazz Festival, The Phillips Collection, The Contemporary Theater Festival, The One Step Down, New York Museum Of Modern Art, National Public Radio, and Philadelphia's Chris's Jazz Café. Besides being featured on BET on Jazz and performing original new jazz with the Joshua Bayer Quartet, Josh has played with jazz artists Neal Creque, Dick Lurie, Gary Thomas, Ron Holloway, Marty Nau, The Federal Jazz Commission, and Chris Vadala. Josh's recordings can be found on the Jazzheads and Interlace Records labels. His compositions have been published by C.F. Peters and LightHouse Music.
Josh has earned a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Music in Composition from Cleveland State University. A teacher and clinician, Josh serves on the faculty of American University, where he is Musician in Residence and director of AU Jazz Studies
Josh has received grants and awards from The National Endowment for the Arts, ASCAP, The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, The Prince George's Arts Council, The Maryland Summer Institute for the Creative and Performing Arts, The Loyola Composition Competition, and the Bascom Little Fund
The Thrills
8:00pm - $10 Cover
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.
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.
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
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.
THE PORCH DELIGHTS
5:30pm • No Cover
Front porch style Americana music...somewhere between lemonade and moonshine!
These local luminaries started stringing up lights and hosting pop-up porch gigs for neighbors and live-streamed outdoor jams when they couldn’t hit the venues during the pandemic. Now, harmonizers Ruthie Logsdon - rhythm guitar (Ruthie and the Wranglers), Arch Alcantara - lead guitar (Ruthie and the Wranglers, HalFSmokes and more) and Bill Williams - mandolin/harmonica (Jelly Roll Mortals, Dede and the Do-Rights, Last Train Home) are lighting up every stage they hit and rustling up down home fun with some Buck Owens, The Band, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Dave Dudley, Patsy Cline and surprises. Solid, spritely and sincere. Pull up a chair!
King Teddy
9:00pm • $10
Swing, Jump Blues & Rockabilly
King Teddy is a fun, dancer-friendly outfit featuring strong vocals, a driving beat and a song list that dares the foot not to tap. Although their influences are varied (including everyone from Louis Prima to Sam Cooke to Gene Vincent to Brian Setzer to the Beatles), they have a single-minded musical mission-- to swing, baby!
Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: Kevin Neidig & Henry Koretzky with Aaron Blouin
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:
Kevin Neidig & Henry Koretzky with Aaron Blouin
This Pennsylvania based bluegrass-Americana trio features Kevin Neidig's original songs and strong musicianship topped off with catchy arrangements and soulful vocals.
Kevin Neidig is a gifted guitarist versed in bluegrass and Django swing and his distinctive songwriting and powerfully expressive singing have helped make him 2023 Best Americana Artist as selected by the Central Pennsylvania Music Association, a 2023 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist, and the winner of the 2024 International Bluegrass Association Picking for the Prize Guitar Contest. He has released numerous solo recordings as well as albums by the group Voxology.
Henry Koretzky has played mandolin, guitar, mandocello and hammered dulcimer in styles ranging from bluegrass to Celtic to swing to klezmer with groups such as Cornerstone, Rootbound, the Old World Folk Band, Sweetwater Reunion, the Contra Rebels and High Strung.
Aaron Blouin is an accomplished bassist based in eastern Pennsylvania who has contributed his rock-solid grooves to a variety of folk and Americana projects.
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
Little Red & The Renegades
9:00pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Austin, Texas music critic Lee Nichols says, “Little Red’s sound is just flat out fun – it’s an exuberant celebration of everything wonderful about American music, with a heavy emphasis on Zydeco and Cajun. He can easily glide from ‘Bon Ton Roulet’ to ‘Zydeco Beach Party’ to rhythm and blues, conjunto, and back again.” Little Red has performed at Austin's SXSW and at DC's Kennedy Center, and has appeared with Dr. John, T-Bone Burnett, Brave Combo, Buckwheat Zydeco, Nathan Williams & the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Chubby Carrier, Queen Ida, Rosie Ledet, and many others. Little Red's music has been broadcast on WAMU (DC), WPFW (DC), WWOZ (New Orleans), WERA (Arlington), WOWD (Takoma Park), and other stations around the world.
The Moran Tripp Band
2:00PM • $10 Cover
The start of a monthly residency, the first Sunday of each month!
Rock band from Annapolis, MD. These young musicians show their ‘old souls’ with Allman Brothers, Skynrd, and other favorites. Tons of talent and energy you won’t want to miss!
“One of the best bands I’ve see in a long time. I see bands all the time in my area and this band is one you need to follow and seek out. They play covers but their originals will blow you away!” - Susan Richards
“Very talented musicians and you have to see them live, awesome show!!” Joe Cerullo
Vaden Landers w/ Jason Hicks
6pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
• Vaden Landers - The yodelin’ country bluesman
From the enchanting landscapes of Eastern Tennessee comes the burgeoning talent of Vaden Landers, a 30-year-old artist weaving a tapestry of melodies that harken back to the golden era of country music. Vaden’s journey began as a train-hopping troubadour and street-busker, crafting songs that resonate with the very soul of Americana.
Affectionately dubbed “The Yodeling Country Bluesman,” Vaden has etched his name into the vibrant streets of Asheville, North Carolina. His authenticity shines as a torchbearer of the classic country tradition, infused with a contemporary spark.
With an eclectic fusion of honky-tonk, rockabilly, folk, blues, ragtime, jazz, western swing, and old-time Appalachian influences, Vaden Landers emerges as a pioneer breathing new life into the traditional country music scene. His performances at various music festivals, including the illustrious WoodyFest and the renowned Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, have left audiences enraptured.
As Vaden Landers takes the stage, he invites you to embark on an enthralling journey – one that transcends time and genre.
• Jason Hicks -Americana and rockabilly musician
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!
The former Nighthawks guitarist plays finger-style in the tradition of Takoma Park legend John Fahey.
Celebrate Fat Tuesday w/ Colonel Josh • featuring The Boom Boom Unit
8PM • No Cover • Suggested donation $10-$20
Colonel Josh • featuring The Boom Boom Unit
Fat Tuesday Celebration with Colonel Josh Band featuring The Boom Boom Unit
• Vince McCool - Trumpet
• Tom Ruggieri - Saxophone/Clarinet
• Pete Ostle - Tuba
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:
• Brian Evans
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
Kevin Gordon Trio
8:00pm • $20 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door
“He’s amazing.” –Jim Lauderdale
“Dude’s a juke-joint professor emeritus”–Rolling Stone
Kevin Gordon’s Louisiana is a strange place. It’s a place where restless teens road trip to where the highway dead-ends at the Gulf of Mexico; a place where prisoners who are in for life compete in a rodeo while the town watches; where a character can get lost in the humid afternoon and where religion may not signify hope; and where rivers, never far away, carry secrets behind levees. “One of the things I like about it and am mystified by is that what passes for normal in Louisiana would not make the grade elsewhere,” he says.
The kicker? All of these postcards are based on true stories. It’s a place that he’s been exploring for twenty years now, on the eve of the release of his astonishing new album “Tilt And Shine” on Crowville Media. It is work that has earned him fans like noted author and Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick; New West Records artist Buddy Miller; journalist, songwriter, and Country Music Hall of Fame staffer Peter Cooper; Todd Snider; head of the Americana Music Association Jed Hilly; and Lucinda Williams, with whom Kevin dueted on the song “Down To The Well” (which was featured prominently on an Oxford American compilation).
Before you even hear his vivid lyrics, you start feeling the sound of that ’56 Gibson ES- 125 tuned down to open D, often with the tremolo flowing like a river, and an unstoppable groove distilled from swamp blues and Sun Records. His MFA from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop allows him to capture it with a degree of precision. As the New York Times put it in its headline of a feature on Kevin, “A Musician Or A Poet? Yes to Both.”
Kevin sums it up, “There are so many stories in north Louisiana and it’s a place that nobody pays attention to. For me, you can feel the arc of time passing there. I’m captivated by the power of strong memories—those films that run continuously in your mind, if you let ‘em.” With “Tilt and Shine,” those movies translate into rock n’roll poetry.
Bones Jones Music Students
2:00pm • 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.
Jim Stephanson Trio
5:00PM • $10 suggested donation
Jim Stephanson
A guitarist of great renown and a singer of soulful bearing, Jim Stephanson is a treasure in the Washington DC roots music scene. Jim’s unique guitar style draws on the influences of Chet Atkins, Danny Gatton, Les Paul and Mississippi John Hurt. The Washington Post says: "Washington DC can lay claim to a heritage of great electric guitar players; Jim Stephanson is part of that great legacy.
Western Skies
8pm • $10 • No Cover • $20 - $20 Suggested Donation
Western Skies is a 3-part harmony driven rock band formed in 2021 around the vocal chemistry of Natasha DiMarco, Dan Rappaport and Stephen Bard. The group was fully realized with the addition of multi-instrumentalist Ryan Liatsis. Their music echoes the sound and aesthetic of the golden age of Rock while incorporating elements of modern songwriting and production. Moving 3 part vocal harmonies, ripping guitar solos and powerful lyrics are just some of what the listener can expect to hear at a live show.
The Paulverizers
2pm • $10 Cover
The Paulverizers The Paulverizers are one of the premier blues bands out of the Washington D.C. metro area playing high energy blues since 1994.
• Paul Mastradone-guitar/vocals
• Steve Watson-drums
• Steve Carey-bass guitar
• Liz Lohr - Keyboard
• Bret "Big Boy Little" Littlehales - harmonica/vocals
• Greg Meyer-saxophone/vocals
Big Sandy & The Fly-Rite Boys
Doors 5pm - show 6pm • $30 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys
Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Roll’s fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country, Doo-Wop, and Rhythm & Blues 45s led Sandy (born Robert Williams) to pursue a singing career as a teenager, beginning a life in music that continues decades later. And as his personal record collection continues to grow (75,000 and counting), so does the depth of the musical influences that stream through his songwriting and singing style. A critically acclaimed tribute to Tex-Mex hero Freddy Fender, released at the beginning of the 2020 lockdown, points the way forward for Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys as they continue on a path of musical growth. After nearly 35 years on the road, and more than two dozen releases to their credit, they remain key figures on the ever-changing Americana circuit, both on record and in live appearances.
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!
The former Nighthawks guitarist plays finger-style in the tradition of Takoma Park legend John Fahey.
Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines
8:00pm • $10-$20 suggested donation
The first show of a monthly residency! Second Tuesday of the month.
Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines
Is 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).
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.
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
Bill Starks
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.
Shrimpin' With the Grits
5:00pm • No Cover • Happy Hour ‘til 8:00pm
Shrimpin' With the Grits
"Shrimpin' With the Grits is a pop rock cover and original band based in Washington, DC. Showcasing beautiful harmonies, shredding guitars, catchy choruses and tongue-in-cheek humor, they strive to put on a fun show."
Ruthie and the Wranglers
9:00pm • $10 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
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 Ruthie describes as "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.
Videos and music at: www.ruthieandthewranglers.com
Chuck Underwood Trio
5:30pm • NO COVER!
is 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.
The Bob Band
9:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
The music, the vibe, the legend. Bob Dylan has created the soundtrack of six decades, inspiring musicians of every genre, and exciting fans of all ages with music that spans folk, rock, country, blues – even gospel. The Bob Band performs those legendary songs with an authenticity and reverence of the original recordings – a faithful musical journey through the amazing Dylan catalogue.
The Bob Band is:
Scott Dineen: Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Steve Chambers: Bass
Peter Kahn: Keyboards, vocals
Paul Goldstein: Drums, vocals
Jason Byrd: Guitar, vocals
David Chappell Band w/Special Guest Anthony Pirog
2:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
TICKETS FROM THE JANUARY 19 SHOW WILL BE HONORED AT THIS EVENT
• David Chappell a 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'.
• Anthony Pirog Excerpt from Guitar.com article: “Anthony Pirog’s work is otherworldly – feverish in its delivery and interstellar in its complexity – but his feet have long been planted on the ground in Washington DC. When he was a kid he soaked up the city’s music, studying Danny Gatton and blues transplant Roy Buchanan while grunge giants raged in the long twilight of the revolution summer.
But what’s the most DC thing a DC musician can do? Well, they could start a band with members of Fugazi and put out records on legendary DC punk-indie label Dischord. That would do it.
The resulting band, The Messthetics, are a freewheeling power-trio orbiting Pirog’s pyrotechnic guitars and the rhythm section of bassist Joe Lally and drummer Brendan Canty, who proved themselves two of the best to ever do it across six LPs with the post-hardcore giants.”
Read the full article HERE
• Pete Ragusa Drummer with: Tom Principato Band, Scott Ramminger & The Crawstickers, Moonshine Society, Dave Chappell, Patty Reese, Catfish Hodge, Tommy Lepson.
• John Previti Award-winning bassist John Previti grew up in the Southern Maryland-D.C. area during the early sixties, immersed in the region’s bubbling cauldron of musical styles: swing, country, jazz, R&B, soul and the roots of rockabilly. He was famed Washington, DC guitarist Danny Gatton’s bass player for eighteen years, from 1976-1994. John’s first recording as a leader, “Swinging Lullabies For My Rosetta” (Mapleshade Records) has received tremendous reviews. Other recent recordings include a Tribute to Danny Gatton with Big Joe Mayer and Joe Stanley, and a swing session with John Cocuzzi, Alan Vaché and Big Joe. Over the years, John hass won a number of awards for his rare talent. These include WAMA "Wammie" awards for Musician of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year, and Album of the Year.
Sings Like Hell with Peter Case and Sid Griffin
6pm Doors • 7pm Show • $30 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Get ready for an unforgettable night of folk music as Peter Case and Sid Griffin hit the road for their "Sings Like Hell" tour! Inspired by Case's iconic 1993 album, this tour showcases two legends of Americana and roots music bringing their rich histories and unparalleled artistry to the stage. With Peter Case’s Grammy-nominated songwriting and groundbreaking work in bands like The Plimsouls and The Nerves, and Sid Griffin’s trailblazing Americana legacy with The Long Ryders, audiences will be treated to an evening of raw, soulful performances steeped in tradition and innovation. From Case’s emotionally resonant piano melodies to Griffin’s bluegrass mandolin and clawhammer banjo stylings, this tour is a celebration of the enduring power of folk music. Catch them live in the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest—don’t miss this rare chance to see two master storytellers share the stage!
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!
The former Nighthawks guitarist plays finger-style in the tradition of Takoma Park legend John Fahey.
Allumé - featuring Miss Tess, KC Jones, & Thomas Bryan Eaton
Doors 8:00pm show 8:45 • $20 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Allumé
Miss Tess • KC Jones • Thomas Bryan Eaton
Allumé is a powerhouse collaboration uniting Nashville’s Miss Tess and Thomas Bryan Eaton with Lafayette, Louisiana’s K.C. Jones (Feufollet, The Daiquiri Queens) and Trey Boudreaux (The Revelers). This Cajun-country-cozy supergroup weaves together rich harmonies, pedal steel, fiddle, bass, and stripped-down drums for a sound that’s both rootsy and dynamic. Expect a mix of fresh originals and timeless covers, plus highlights from Cher Rêve, the newly released album by Miss Tess. Don’t miss this chance to catch these acclaimed multi-instrumentalists lighting up the stage together!
This new band—like Miss Tess’s latest album, Cher Rêve (out Feb 7, 2025)—is born from a deep admiration for the culturally rich Acadiana region of South Louisiana, particularly the vibrant city of Lafayette. Known as the “Little Easier,” Lafayette is a magnetic hub where community, tradition, and music thrive. Cajun and Creole melodies fill the air, dancers move across hardwood floors, and generations carry on time-honored traditions of language and cuisine. Warm, welcoming, and steeped in culture, it’s a place that has a way of changing those who experience it.
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 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!
Beatles at Dietle's
5:00pm • Happy Hour prices • NO COVER!
DIETLESMANIA! Their 45th 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!
Bobby Thompson Band
9:00pm • $10 Cover
Bobby Thompson Band
Renowned for their electrifying live shows, the Bobby Thompson Trio+ (the plus denoting a quartet at times) delivers a high-voltage blend of electric blues rock that has made waves in the Washington DC area and up and down the east coast of the United States. In 2019, Thompson’s self-title full-electric album garnered regional hits such as ‘My Everything’ and ‘On the Ground’, which are played regularly on stations such as WPFW in Washington DC. The trio's unique fusion of soulful vocals and electrifying guitar riffs has mesmerized audiences and garnered widespread acclaim, establishing them as a rising force in the electric blues rock scene.
The Bobby Thompson Trio's impassioned lyrics and evocative melodies strike a chord with audiences, immersing them in a dynamic musical experience. Their dedication to honoring the essence of the blues tradition while injecting it with their own creative flair distinguishes them as a compelling and relevant voice in the contemporary electric blues rock landscape. As a testament to their unwavering commitment and musical prowess, the trio's music continues to captivate an expanding fan base, cementing their status as a prominent presence in the electric music scene.
The trio took the stage at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2015, preceding the launch of Thompson’s lauded album ‘Live at IOTA’, which was recorded in Arlington, Virginia. Following their tour along the east coast that summer, the trio returned home and expanded their lineup by adding a keyboard player to enrich their sound, resulting in the album swiftly becoming a fan favorite. Tracks such as ‘Good Things That We Have’ and ‘Nobody’s Fool’ have become fan favorites, prompting numerous requests, and the album maintains substantial CD sales and online streaming numbers.
Bobby has opened for Marcus King, Jimmie Vaughan, Sue Foley, and The Iguanas in the past few years, and garnered the attention of Gary Clark Jr in 2013 when opened for him, with another band, and displayed a high-level of a blues-rock performance.
Houk Robinson Duo
5:30pm • No Cover
Houk Robinson Duo
It's the final gig ever for Houk Robinson Duo at Hank Dietle's Tavern, as Jess is moving to Ashville NC, come join us for some acoustic music across the spectrum.
The VI-Kings
8:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if available
Are the breeze that swept through Liverpool, Surrey and Richmond, out of the Haight, down Sunset Boulevard, up the Mississippi and along South Michigan Avenue. It blew down Beacon Street, across Washington Park and into Georgetown.”60s/early 70s Soundtrack of Your Life“. Beatles Stones, Motown, Kinks, Credence, Dylan, Eagles, Petty, Byrds, Marvin Gaye, James Brown and on and on. There’s a reason that this wonderful music has endured through the decades. It is joyous, fresh and as relevant today as it was the day it was released.
The VI-Kings are Bob Berberich, Joe Dolan, Matthew Maury, Bill Craig, Pete Cage, and Sean Chyun.
The VI-Kings - “Live @Hank Dietle’s”
Songbird Collective Showcase
2:00PM • No Cover
Songbird Collective is a space to amplify women, and those who identify as women artists. We want to hype, connect, find opportunities for women musicians, we often have strength in numbers, if we perform together.
At Songbird Collective, we are passionate about all genres of music and the transformative power it has on people’s lives. We believe that music is a universal language, capable of inspiring and uplifting people from all walks of life. We are committed to joining together to raise the visibility of our artists.
Mary Battiata & Little Pink
6PM • $10 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
is a singer-songwriter and alt-Country bandleader who plays and tours from home base in Northern Virginia, outside Washington, DC.
Mary was raised in the Maryland suburbs outside Washington DC, when local radio was still playing hours of classic Country and vintage Bluegrass every day (thank you Eddie Stubbs!) She was singing and playing acoustic guitar by high school, and began writing songs in the mid-1990s, after returning from several years as a foreign correspondent (in East Africa and Eastern Europe). She formed her first alt-Country band in 1997, inspired by the songwriters – local and touring – that she saw at her neighborhood music venue, the newly hatched IOTA club, where she played, too. In 1999, she formed Little Pink, a capable and fluid lineup of top-tier players drawn from the DC and Baltimore Roots and Country scenes. The band’s name, and its sound, were inspired by The Band recording, Music From Big Pink.
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!
The former Nighthawks guitarist plays finger-style in the tradition of Takoma Park legend John Fahey.
Caligula Blushed - A Tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey
9:00pm • $15 Cover • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if available
Dedicated to the notion that fans of the Smiths and Morrissey want to hear some of the greatest music ever written in a true live concert setting, Caligula Blushed delivers an authentic rendition of Smiths/Morrissey songs, with each performance based on an impeccable set list.
Seasoned Mozzer Quinn has fronted multiple Smiths tributes, including Girlfriend In A Coma, with whom he once performed in place of Morrissey’s 2007 Rams Head cancellation. Quinn’s spot-on Moz mannerisms and vocals, paired with the band's top flight musicians, render each Caligula Blushed performance a visceral live experience for all Smiths and Morrissey fans!
Vocals - Quinn
Guitar - Craig Gildner
Bass - Stephen “Gio” Brusca
Drums - Steven Snyder
Dede & the Do-Rights
5PM • $10 Suggested Donation
DEDE & THE DO-RIGHT'S music is a wondrous fusion of some of the best elements of vintage country music with an early rock ‘n roll feel. Their powerful vocals and beautiful harmonies are a treat to the ear and the band’s infectious energy makes their listeners want to jump to their feet and dance the night away!
The Oklahoma Twisters
9:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door
They came together in the Fall of 1995 to bring Western Swing to the Nation's Capitol. We have been well-received at past gigs both public and private. The Twisters concentrate on music for dancing. Ours is a social dance crowd that enjoys a mix of Texas two-steps, swing, waltzes and polkas.
• George Welling - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
• Jeff Reynolds - Fiddle, Electric Mandolin, Vocals
• Ira Gitlin - String Bass, Vocals
• Lynn Kasdorf - Steel Guitar, Vocals
• Brian Alpert - Drums
• Tom McLaughlin Lead Guitar, Fiddle
Thanks for dropping in! Browse around and enjoy!
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.
Cole Larravide Band
8:00 • No Cover $10 Suggested Donation
Cole Larravide is a musician/songwriter with a focus on live performance. His original catalogue blends styles and genres through high-energy jams and introspective, lyrical songs.
Cole tours extensively, performing at venues and festivals with his band and as a solo act. He's played many world-famous stages, including The Cavern Club (Liverpool), Whisky A Go Go (Hollywood), Blues Alley (DC), The Horseshoe Tavern (Toronto), and The Cobblestone (Dublin). He also toured as Three Dog Night's Special Guest for multiple shows and opened for The Beatles original drummer Pete Best.
Fausto & Dan
5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!
SPECIAL SHOW! Hear what Dan has to say:
I met Fausto in a guitar shop in Greenwich Village. It was 1989. Somebody had said, Hey you guys should meet, you’re both good pickers. We hit it off and started hanging out. I had just moved to NYC, and Fausto had grown up there on the upper West Side. We became an acoustic duo, and pretty soon we were offered Monday nights at the Ear Inn. We were known as Lo Yo-Yo then. The gig started, loosely at 11pm and usually wrapped up at about 3am. Sometimes the sun was up when we left.
Our music was a diverse mix of influences. The ragtime guitar style of Blind Blake or Rev. Gary Davis was always central to how we played, but we would also venture into Nat King Cole music, old timey country songs, and even the Beatles. We blended our voices in harmony, and along with our acoustic guitars we also added mandolin and lap steel.
I left NYC in 2004, and our residency at the Ear Inn came to an end, but we’ve had a few reunions over the years, and here comes one now. Lookout!! It’s Fausto and Dan
Yours Truly,
Dan
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
Tommy Lepson & the Anacostia Delta All-Stars
2:00pm • $10 - $20 Recommended Donation
Tommy Lepson & the Anacostia Delta All-Stars
(Dave’s off this week for travel!)
• Tommy Lepson Tommy Lepson started performing professionally at age 14 and has appeared with many national acts, from the Kinks to Captain Beafheart, to the Fabulous Thunderbirds to NRBQ, The Righteous Brothers,The Spinners and Chuck Berry. Tommy has toured and recorded with the infamous Root Boy Slim, the Assassins (with Jimmy Thackery), and DC’s own: the Soul Crackers. Tommy has also recorded with Nils Lofgren, the Night Hawks, Danny Gatton, Tom Principato, Jerry Portnoy (Eric Claptons Blues All-stars), Bonnie Bramblet, Duke Robillard and Kim Wilson (T-Birds), Johnny Neel (Allman Brothers Band) and Dave Chappell. During the Clinton administration, Tommy and his band performed three times at the White House. In addition, Tommy has won over eleven WAMMIE awards from the Washington Area Music Association.
• Paul Bell guitar player with Soul Crackers
• Pete Ragusa Drummer with: Tom Principato Band, Scott Ramminger & The Crawstickers, Moonshine Society, Dave Chappell, Patty Reese, Catfish Hodge, Tommy Lepson.
• John Previti Award-winning bassist John Previti grew up in the Southern Maryland-D.C. area during the early sixties, immersed in the region’s bubbling cauldron of musical styles: swing, country, jazz, R&B, soul and the roots of rockabilly. He was famed Washington, DC guitarist Danny Gatton’s bass player for eighteen years, from 1976-1994. John’s first recording as a leader, “Swinging Lullabies For My Rosetta” (Mapleshade Records) has received tremendous reviews. Other recent recordings include a Tribute to Danny Gatton with Big Joe Mayer and Joe Stanley, and a swing session with John Cocuzzi, Alan Vaché and Big Joe. Over the years, John hass won a number of awards for his rare talent. These include WAMA "Wammie" awards for Musician of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year, and Album of the Year.
Tom Blood & Late As Usual
9:00pm • $10 Cover
Music, Rock and Blues straight forward with a small Horn section.
Chuck Underwood Trio
5:30pm • NO COVER!
is 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.
The Malvivants
9:00pm • $10 Cover
Are a longstanding neo-lounge quintet that performs songs drawn mostly (but not exclusively) from the well of American Songbook standards with a particular penchant for Frank, Dino and Elvis, always striving to provide a good beat for dancing.
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'.
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
“Hey folks - Leon cancelled due to the snow (he lives in Fredericksburg) but Matt Slocum and I will be there with possibly another person to fill in.”
Shannon
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.
• CANCELED • Colonel Josh Band
8pm • $10 - $20 suggested donation
Josh Arnson aka “Colonel Josh” grew up in Washington, D.C., active in the late 1970’s-early 1980’s D.C. music scene. Colonel Josh got his nickname from the Asylum Street Spankers in Austin, Texas during his tenure there with them.
As an original member of the Spankers, Colonel Josh spanked his flat top Gibson J150 as rhythm guitarist and sang as a featured vocalist from 1996-1999.
Prior to that, Josh started his career in D.C. with The Caves (1979- 1980), The Golden Bats (1980-1982), brother David’s Insect Surfers (1982-1984) then on to Pittsburgh for the famous A.T.S. band (1984-1990).
Colonel Josh combines his clever Americana style originals with old favorites from Hank Williams, George Jones, Freddie Fender and other great artists.
Dan Hovey
5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!
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.
Game Day Viewing Party!
Come out for our first ever viewing party on the big day! Corned Beef King will be in the house, making fresh sandwiches such as Reubens, Rachels, Turkey Reubens, Turkey Rachels, and Corned Beef on rye with mustard. Plus hummus, chips and salsa, all of our regular subs, and happy hour prices during the game.
Nina & Larry's Super Jam
1:00pm
Nina & Larry's Super Jam
Welcome to the 4th Edition of Nina and Larry's open jam at Hank Dietles in Rockville. This is the Super Sunday jam, but do not worry football fans, we will wrap at 4:00 to make sure everyone is home in time for the big game. Here's how it works:
** Backline (bass amp, drum set, guitar amp, microphones, etc. etc.) will be provided. Just bring your instrument and your fun-loving attitude.
** There will be buckets with names of the instruments (guitar, keyboards, bass, vocals) on each bucket. Write your name down on a small slip of paper and put the paper in the bucket of the instrument you would like to perform.
** Names will be drawn at random to form an ensemble for an open jam. Jams will last between 10-12 minutes.
** We will do our best to accommodate special requests, with a specific group, or a specific song.
** Go for it and have fun! Players of all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend!
** If you don't play an instrument that's OK! Please come and dance, support the jammers, and enjoy Hank Dietle's find food and beverage selections.
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)
Hot Fuzz featuring Michael Harris, Chuck Karner and John Previti
5pm • Suggested donation $10-$20
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!
Goldbug Revival
9:00pm • $10 Cover
Goldbug Revival is a Washington D.C. based Americana band bursting at the seams with love for authentic music and great songwriting. The band is in the process of recording a collection of new songs and can't wait to share them with you!
The band is excited to be finishing up our first album. It'll be out early in 2025.
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.
The Longtimers
8:00PM -$10
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.
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
"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:
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.
Brother Bill Quintet
8:00pm - No Cover
CLASSIC 50’s and 60’s BLUE NOTE JAZZ
• Dan Gutwein - Saxophone
• Nick Ruggieri - Drums
• Hart Pettit - Trumpet
• Alec Petkoff - Bass
• Tam Sullivan - Keyboard
Dan Hovey
5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!
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.
• ADVANCE SALE S0LD 0UT • Sarah Borges Band featuring, Eric Ambel
6:00pm/doors • 7:00pm/show • $20 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
One way or another, Sarah Borges connects with casual mastery. Whether it’s with the comrades she’s collaborated with over nearly 20 sparkling years of music-making, or the vivid portraits of people’s lives – and occasionally her own – she’s sketched in scores of emotionally resonant songs. But most of all, Borges has built a loyal following by connecting, through her own charismatic, down-to-earth spirit, with her audience – whether they’re longtime fans from back when she broke through with her terrific “Silver City” debut in 2004, or newcomers just now joining the party.
Fast forward to the early months of 2020, when the life-altering global pandemic hit populations hard. Closer to home, the crisis not only suddenly, jarringly halted performers touring or playing shows large or small, but also quashed the creative chemistry that comes from musicians getting together and jamming in the same room. As an artist whose lifeblood flowed from these real-life exchanges of camaraderie and community, the Boston-based Borges was faced with perhaps the most daunting question of her professional career: How to connect and continue as a vital and viable working artist amid a frightfully uncertain future fraught with unknowns.