2:00pm
Join us for an opportunity to support a local small business and a local non-profit all while enjoying an afternoon of fantastic music, beverages and light fare!
Hank Dietle’s is a gem in our community and has faced their share of challenges to overcome with a fire in 2018 that destroyed their building, and a delayed opening in 2021. Their willingness to support others experiencing hardships is on display as they present a concert in benefit of The Dwelling Place.
The Dwelling Place works with homeless families to offer stability through housing, training, education, counseling and unconditional support. In doing so, we help families and individuals achieve a life free from fear, helping them heal and thrive. All ticket sales and donations will provide essential resources for Montgomery County families as they escape the cycle of homelessness.
The concert will feature three award winning musicians:
DAVE CHAPPELL:
A Washington DC native, Dave is one of the most sought after and respected musicians in the area. He has performed with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam Moore of Sam, Dave, Percy Sledge, Johnny Johnson and guitar wizard, Danny Gatton. His playing can be heard on many documentaries and TV shows including “Dateline – Saigon”. Dave has the distinction of receiving 19 Washington Area Music Awards.
JOHN PREVITI:
Award-winning bassist John Previti grew up in the DC area immersed in the region’s plethora of musical styles: swing, country, jazz, R&B, soul, and the roots of rockabilly. John was guitar great Danny Gatton’s bass player for 18 years and and has played with a number of amazing
musicians including Paul Simon, Doc Cheatham, Charlie Byrd, Les Paul, Emmylou Harris and many others. John has the distinction of receiving two Washington Area Musicians awards for Best Jazz Instrumentalist in the Metro Area, and another for Best Jazz Recording for his CD “Swinging Lullabyes for My Rosetta”.
PETE RAGUSA:
Starting at the age of fifteen with a career that has lasted almost 59 years, Pete Ragusa continues his path of rhythm to this day as one of the most sought- after drummers in the DMV. After a run with the legendary Nighthawks for 35 years, he has played and recorded with
a voluminous list of artists. He has also been a producer on a number of recording projects as well as winning Producer of the Year in the 2013 WAMA Awards. Currently the drummer with The Dave Chappell band he is adept in many styles of music.
Thank you to Hank Dietle’s, Dave Chappell, John Previti, and Pete Ragusa for their dedication to our community and support of The Dwelling Place.