Hank Dietle's Tavern

8pm • $30 • Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wayne-baker-brooks-w-special-guests-the-nighthawks-tickets-1992793615348" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> and at the door if still available
<h1><a href="https://www.waynebakerbrooks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Wayne Baker Brooks</a></h1>
Chicago blues powerhouse Wayne Baker Brooks brings blazing guitar, soul-deep vocals, and serious pedigree to the stage. The son of legend Lonnie Brooks, Wayne grew up alongside icons like Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, and Koko Taylor—and it shows in every note.
A veteran bandleader and former musical director for his father, Brooks has shared stages with Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, Taj Mahal, Robert Randolph, and more. Expect high-energy, authentic Chicago blues with a modern edge.
<h2><a href="https://www.thenighthawks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Nighthawks</a></h2>
The Nighthawks enter the new year with two new members: Zach Sweeney on guitar and Sol Roots on bass, joining drummer/singer/songwriter Mark Stutso and founder, lead singer and harpmaster Mark Wenner. With some 30 recordings, multiple awards, and more than four decades of road-tested blues and roots rock, The Nighthawks deliver legendary live shows that mix fresh originals with their signature classics.

Local Event: Wayne Baker Brooks w/ special guests The Nighthawks

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Wayne Baker Brooks w/ special guests The...

8pm • $30 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Wayne Baker Brooks
Chicago blues powerhouse Wayne Baker...

Wayne Baker Brooks w/ special guests The Nighthawks

5:30 • No Cover • $10-$20 Donation
<h1>Thomas Walsh</h1>
A sprightly veteran of the Irish music scene for over 25 years, Thomas Walsh – AKA Pugwash and Duckworth in The Duckworth Lewis Method with Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy) – has been charming fans worldwide since his 1999 debut album Almond Tea. Since then he’s released a dozen-plus records on labels including EMI, Omnivore and Andy Partridge’s APE, moved into writing for Disney, and kept his melodic pop prowess in full flight.
Walsh’s collaborators and admirers form a who’s-who of classic and power pop: Jeff Lynne, Ray Davies, Michael Penn, Matt Berry, Brian Wilson, Joe Elliott, Jason Falkner, Ben Folds, Nick Heyward and more. His 2023 solo album The Rest Is History features guest turns from Joe Elliott, Neil Hannon, Michael Penn and actor/musician Matt Berry, and showcases his knack for hook-laden, harmony-rich songs in the spirit of The Beatles, ELO, XTC and The Kinks – a cult hero finally getting his due.
<a href="https://blog.musoscribe.com/index.php/2024/11/07/the-controlled-madness-of-thomas-walsh/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EKcJV5Tek/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Listen</a>

Local Event: Thomas Walsh

Thomas Walsh

5:30 • No Cover • $10-$20 Donation
Thomas Walsh
A sprightly veteran of the Irish music scene for over 25 years, Thomas Walsh –...

8:00pm - $10-$20 Suggested donation for the artists.
<h1><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/localcreamshowcase" rel="nofollow noopener">Local Cream</a></h1>
Every first Wednesday of the month, <a target="_blank" href="https://annettewasilik.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Annette Wasilik</a> 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: • Angie Miller
• Meg Murray
• Steve Lowe 
• Annette Wasilik

Local Event:  "Local Cream" Songwriter Showcase

 "Local Cream" Songwriter Showcase

8:00pm - $10-$20 Suggested donation for the artists.
Local Cream
Every first Wednesday of the month, Annette Wasilik curates...

5:30 • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
<h1><a target="_blank" href="https://cancercanrock.org/featured-artists/jack-bond/" rel="nofollow noopener">Jack Bond</a></h1>
Singer/songwriter Jack Bond is a Maryland‑ and Nashville‑based musician whose soulful voice and guitar work draw on years in Music City as a songwriter, performer, and studio guitarist. His credits include writing the title cut on Roy Buchanan’s Polydor album “That’s What I Am Here For” and dozens of appearances at Nashville’s world‑famous Bluebird Café. Jack’s original mix of Nashville country, Americana, pop, rock, and Christian songs—highlighted by fan favorites like “Thank God It’s Friday” and “Blue Memories” from the indie film Turnover—makes him a natural fit for roots‑music rooms like Hank Dietle’s Tavern.
<a href="https://bit.ly/44Pl6ZN" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Video - “Movin”</a><a href="https://bit.ly/44Pl6ZN" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://bit.ly/3UxVI4y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube - “Live @Hank Dietle’s Tavern”</a>

Local Event: Jack Bond

Jack Bond

5:30  • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
Jack Bond
Singer/songwriter Jack Bond is a Maryland‑ and Nashville‑based musician whose...

8:00PM • $10 Cover
<h1><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/454489342507097" rel="nofollow noopener">THE LONGTIMERS</a></h1>
<h3>Ben Holmes • Tom Clifford • Moe Nelson • Pete Rose</h3>
DC’s finest old-school band, delivering high energy Americana roots rock inspired by New Orleans grooves, deep soul, and classic bar-band grit. Expect danceable tunes, vintage tones, and road-tested musicians who know how to light up a roadhouse crowd.
<a href="https://bit.ly/3IRWF1W" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube - Live @Hank Dietle’s Tavern</a>

Local Event: The Longtimers

The Longtimers

8:00PM  •  $10 Cover
THE LONGTIMERS
Ben Holmes • Tom Clifford • Moe Nelson • Pete Rose
DC’s finest old-school band, delivering...

5:30 • No Cover • $10 - $20 suggested donation for the performers
<h1><a href="https://garyfergusonmusic.com/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gary Ferguson</a> • <a href="https://www.iragitlin.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ira Gitlin</a></h1>Gary Ferguson is an acclaimed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose work bridges bluegrass, country, and Americana. A winner of the 2015 DCBU Hazel Dickens Songwriting Contest and a finalist at MerleFest’s Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, Gary has toured widely across the U.S. and Europe. His credits include work with Knoxville Grass, Donna Fargo, Claire Lynch, and John Starling, and his song “Southern Train” was featured at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass.
Gary performs with East of Monroe, The Hula Monsters, and Ferguson &amp; Ferguson, whose EP Some Bridges features Ron Stewart and Mark Schatz. A true multi-instrumentalist, he brings guitar, mandolin, and bass to life with authenticity and range.
Ira Gitlin is a 1992 National Bluegrass Banjo Champion, multiple Wammie winner, and a cornerstone of the DC roots scene. While grounded in bluegrass, his playing spans western swing, country, jazz, blues, and early rock ’n’ roll. Ira has performed and recorded extensively and is a sought-after collaborator and teacher, appearing with acts like Big Howdy, The Oklahoma Twisters, and Karen Collins &amp; the Backroads Band.

Local Event: Gary Ferguson • Ira Gitlin

Gary Ferguson • Ira Gitlin

5:30 • No Cover • $10 - $20 suggested donation for the performers
Gary Ferguson • Ira GitlinGary Ferguson is an acclaimed...

9:00pm • $10 • Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993263391461?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> and at the door if still available
<h1><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/linwood.taylor/" rel="nofollow noopener">Linwood Taylor</a> • <a target="_blank" href="https://mikewestcott.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Mike Westcott</a></h1>
<h3>Wolf Crescenze • Christo Pellani</h3>
Electric Blues and Blues Rock with two of DC’s finest blues frontmen on stage together!
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/linwood.taylor/" rel="nofollow noopener">Linwood Taylor</a> - Guitar and Vocals “One of Washington’s Leading Blues Guitarists”- Washington Post Magazine
For more than 30 years, Washington native, veteran blues guitarist Linwood Taylor has performed &amp; toured internationally fronting his own band as well as a 2-year stint as guitarist in the Joe Louis Walker Band. Linwood has performed on stage with some of the biggest names in blues:&nbsp; Albert Collins, Lonnie Mack, Eddie Kirkland, and the Blues Brothers (played the Capitol July 4th Concert) to name just a few.&nbsp; Linwood was featured on the cover of&nbsp;Washington Post Magazine&nbsp;in their story highlighting the “Year of the Blues” and over 20 years ago, he was honored in&nbsp;Living Blues Magazine&nbsp;as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” blues guitarists.
<a target="_blank" href="https://mikewestcott.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Mike Westcott</a> - Guitar and Vocals
"Explosive guitar solos ….&nbsp; With a classic rock feel that sounds familiar, and plenty of twists and turns to keep things fresh ….” - Scott Paddock, Mobtown Music Guide
One of DC’s long-time favorite frontmen, 5-time International Blues Challenge Finalist, and multi-award winning guitarist, Mike grew up in Rockville as a child of passionate working musicians. He spent countless hours spinning 45s and LPs from his parents extensive record collection—Rock, Soul, Country and Jazz and everything in between. Mike began collecting his musical skills like bottle caps, playing drums, piano, saxophone, bass, and guitar while performing simultaneously in jazz band, marching band, concert band, and orchestra. His mother made sure that he had the instruments necessary to continue his musical journey. It was the guitar, however, that stole his heart, and Mike developed his own dynamic and expressive style steeped in the sounds of 60s and 70s guitar royalty.

Local Event: “Still Standing” • Linwood Taylor & Mike Westcott

“Still Standing” • Linwood Taylor & Mike Westcott

9:00pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Linwood Taylor • Mike Westcott
Wolf Crescenze  •...

5:00pm - $15 Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993264501782?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eventbrite</a> and at Door 
<h1><a href="https://revbillycwirtz.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reverend Billy C. Wirtz</a></h1>
Reverend Billy C. Wirtz is a comic genius, gifted boogie‑woogie pianist, and American musicologist who defies easy classification. “I like to think of myself as the Victor Borge of the blues,” says the Reverend, but his act goes far beyond musical comedy, mixing razor‑sharp wit, social commentary, and deep knowledge of gospel, R&amp;B, and roots music traditions.
Born in Aiken, South Carolina on September 28, 1954, Billy grew up glued to televised gospel broadcasts from Augusta’s Bell Auditorium and later immersed himself in D.C.’s rich Black music culture while working at Glen’s Music, a record store devoted to R&amp;B, jazz, and spirituals. Those years listening to Julius Cheeks, Clarence Fountain, the Dixie Hummingbirds, and classic boogie‑woogie piano records sparked a lifelong love of blues and gospel and eventually led him to the keyboard.
A turning point came when Wirtz befriended Chicago blues legend Sunnyland Slim, who invited him to stay in Chicago and learn directly from the master. Living with Sunnyland, haunting the city’s nightclubs, and meeting his blues heroes convinced Billy that he could make a life as a pianist. Back in Virginia and the Mid‑Atlantic, he played in bands like Sidewinder and the Charlottesville All Stars, then became a sought‑after sideman with Washington, D.C. roots outfits including Root Boy Slim &amp; the Sex Change Band, Evan Johns and the H‑Bombs, and The Nighthawks.
By the early 1980s, Wirtz stepped out on his own, recording his first solo LP, Salvation Through Polyester, and developing the full “Reverend” persona: a wild, mock‑evangelist blues preacher delivering “sermons” of deep‑fried humor and sanctified piano. His breakthrough album Deep Fried and Sanctified kicked off a long run of critically acclaimed records and solidified his reputation as one of the most original voices in modern roots music.
On stage, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz is a one‑man revival meeting: rollicking boogie‑woogie, outrageous stories from the Chitlin’ Circuit and beyond, and songs like “What I Used to Do All Night” that turn aging, politics, and everyday absurdity into pure comic gold. At Hank Dietle’s, expect a show that is fast, funny, and fiercely musical—a night where you’ll laugh hard, learn a little, and leave with the blues (and the good kind of religion) in your soul.
<a href="https://youtu.be/MOfuSqu1raU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Video - ‘What I Used to Do All Night’</a>

Local Event: Reverend Billy C. Wirtz

Reverend Billy C. Wirtz

5:00pm - $15 Tickets on Eventbrite and at Door 
Reverend Billy C. Wirtz
Reverend Billy C. Wirtz is a comic genius, gifted...

9:00 pm $10 Cover
<h1>The Highballers</h1>
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.thehighballers.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">The Highballers</a>&nbsp;bring one of the most energetic live performances of any band in the area...For all the District dwellers, you shouldn’t shudder at the thought of going Clarendon in the dead of winter-the trip will be well-worth the hike. As the official show poster says, “This ain’t your mama’s country music.”
“Shiny stuff, short leather skirts, high-heeled s**t-kickers, science, and real country music.”
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZTyh1_8zDbovIv_E6B15_Fp2woDZ_MJ-" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Highballers • Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

Local Event: The Highballers

The Highballers

9:00 pm  $10 Cover
The Highballers
The Highballers bring one of the most energetic live performances of any band in the...

2pm • No Cover • $10-$20 suggested donation 
<h1>Flatbroke</h1>
Buzz Rider • Dave Egelhofer • Buddy Griffin • Matt Spielman • Tom Helf
Flatbroke is a classic country band with a rock edge. Originally formed 33 years ago, we play country classics (George Jones, Johnny Cash, Waylon, Willie, and all the boys) and some more radio friendly tunes (Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakum, Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, etc).&nbsp;
Flatbroke is comprised of original members Buzz Rider, guitar and lead vocals; Dave Egelhofer, Lead guitar and vocals, Buddy Griffin, pedal steel and vocals; Matt Spielman, bass and vocals and drummer, Tom Helf.&nbsp;
<a href="https://bit.ly/4mCe3t9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube • Live @ Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

Local Event: Flatbroke

Flatbroke

2pm • No Cover • $10-$20 suggested donation   
Flatbroke
Buzz Rider • Dave Egelhofer • Buddy Griffin • Matt Spielman • Tom...

6pm • Tip jar proceeds go to support UkeFest
<h1>Ukefest Open Mic</h1>
<h3>Hosts: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cathymarcy.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Cathy Fink &amp; Marcy Marxer</a></h3>
Join us for our 18th Annual Strathmore UkeFest Open Mic. Every August, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.strathmore.org/community-education/ukulele-festival/ukefest-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener">Strathmore host’s its annual five-day UkeFest</a>, bringing together instructors and students of the small but mighty Ukulele from all over the world. What used to be hosted as part of the Evening Faculty Showcase, will now be strictly an Open Mic for students participating in this year’s UkeFest. Friends, family, and those who enjoy live music, can come out and support. The evening will be hosted by local music master’s and co-Artistic Directors of UkeFest, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cathymarcy.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Cathy Fink &amp; Marcy Marxer</a>.

Local Event: Ukefest Open Mic

Ukefest Open Mic

6pm • Tip jar proceeds go to support UkeFest
Ukefest Open Mic
Hosts: Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer
Join us for our 18th Annual...

7:00pm • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
<h2><a href="https://www.wolfsmusicweekly.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show &amp; Sit-In Jam</a></h2>
Great way to hear local blues talent, and you never know who's going to show up. Sometimes out-of-towners and touring musicians.&nbsp;
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!&nbsp; 
Show Set: Wolf's Blues Shows &amp; 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:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/linwood.taylor/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Linwood Taylor</a> - International touring artist (guitar &amp; vocals),&nbsp;
Matt Kelley - Albert King Award winner (guitar &amp; vocals), 
<a href="https://mikewestcott.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mike Westcott</a> - Multi-award winning guitarist and 4-time Int’l Blues Competition Finalist!
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/guy.bouchie.2025/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Guy Bouchie</a> - Lead singer/guitar player/songwriter in GXB
Backed up by:&nbsp;&nbsp;Andy Hamburger (drums) and Wolf Crescenze (bass).&nbsp;
Occasionally, other special guests will join the band!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sit-in Jam Sets
The sit-in jam portion of the evening begins at the conclusion of the show set.&nbsp; 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.
<a href="https://bit.ly/4qkgH8n" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

Local Event: Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam

Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam

7:00pm • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam
Great way to hear local blues talent, and you...

5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!
<h1></h1>From Dan “We met in a guitar shop in Greenwich Village back in 1989 after somebody said, “Hey, you guys should meet — you’re both good pickers.” We hit it off right away, started hanging out, and soon formed an acoustic duo after I’d just moved to New York City and Fausto had grown up on the Upper West Side.
Before long, we were offered Monday nights at the Ear Inn, where we performed as Lo Yo-Yo. The gig usually started around 11 p.m. and often went until 3 a.m. — sometimes with the sun coming up when we left.
Our music drew from a wide range of influences, with the ragtime guitar styles of Blind Blake and Rev. Gary Davis at the center. We also loved Nat King Cole, old-time country, and even the Beatles. With harmonized vocals, acoustic guitars, mandolin, and lap steel, we built a sound that was both rootsy and wide open.
I left New York in 2004, and our Ear Inn run eventually ended, but we’ve had a few reunions since then. And now here comes another one.”
<a href="https://bit.ly/3TR4Z8n" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube • Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3TR4Z8n" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DanHoveyGuitarist" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube • Dan's Channel</a>

Local Event: Fausto Bozza • Dan Hovey

Fausto Bozza • Dan Hovey

5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!
From Dan “We met in a guitar shop in Greenwich Village back in 1989 after somebody said,...

8:00pm • $10 Cover
<h2><a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/kitigartner" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kiti Gartner &amp; the Drifting Valentines</a></h2>
Kiti Gartner • Zach Sweeney • Steve Wolf • Brian Alpert • Lynn Kasdorf
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), Lynn Kasdorf (pedal steel guitar)
<a href="https://bit.ly/4cEBXCz" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

Local Event: Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines

Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines

8:00pm • $10 Cover
Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines
Kiti Gartner • Zach Sweeney • Steve Wolf • Brian Alpert • Lynn...

5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!
<h1>Keith Grimes • Dean Dalton</h1>
Keith is a renowned DC guitarist best known for his work on platinum‑selling albums with vocal powerhouse Eva Cassidy. A fixture on the Mid‑Atlantic scene, he has also performed with DC’s “Godfather of Go‑Go” Chuck Brown, roots‑rock legend Bill Kirchen, The Nighthawks, and other top regional acts.
Dean has anchored many leading local jazz and blues projects, working with Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark, John Bell, Reggie Wayne Morris, Mike Westcott, James Mabry, 4 The Groove, Elliott Levine, Glenn Wiser, Tom Kitchen, Karl Stoll &amp; The Danger Zone, Bad Influence, and The Liz Springer Trio. He currently performs with Liz Springer’s Built 4 Comfort, the Keith &amp; Dean duo, the Esther Haynes–Keith Grimes–Dean Dalton trio, TNT with Linwood Taylor and Mike Tash, and The Known Agitators with Mary Shaver and Mike Tash, making this duo one of the most in‑demand rhythm–guitar pairings in the DC/MD blues community.
<a href="https://evacassidy.org/keith-grimes-interview/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eva Cassidy Interview</a>
<a href="https://folking.com/tag/keith-grimes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Keith Grimes - Eva Cassidy</a>
<a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/HaUxSWHlQYk?si=Wq8PV38--j2SrEME" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube “Cry to Me”</a>

Local Event: Keith Grimes & Dean Dalton

Keith Grimes & Dean Dalton

5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!
Keith Grimes • Dean Dalton
Keith is a renowned DC guitarist best known for his work on...

8:00pm • $10-$20 suggested donation
<h2><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557925172807" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">THE BROTHER BILL QUINTET</a></h2>
 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/dangutwein" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dan Gutwein</a> • <a href="https://www.nickruggierimusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nick Ruggieri</a> • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/guonjianpettit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hart Pettit</a> • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PetkoffTrio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alec Petkoff</a>&nbsp;• <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/tamsullivan?profile_view_source=header_icon_nav&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0f9ey-AIOoF4YyYm6L4IGcJui3uJLSMTOGp_77_ymS54_KXk8oEfqKKZQ_aem_ATao09Rsx3GXKqcfs6wLWXt3DUUSsYxgMFJVXEtistHXunAxmYL5w88iWJ2Yaw-qbYVvrCpIE7V-aKEtevvw4fuD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tam Sullivan</a>
<a href="https://youtu.be/8T3cxmz0U7c" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CLASSIC 50’s and 60’s BLUE NOTE JAZZ</a>
• <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/dangutwein" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dan Gutwein</a> - Saxophone
• <a href="https://www.nickruggierimusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nick Ruggieri</a> - Drums 
• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/guonjianpettit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hart Pettit</a> - Trumpet
• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PetkoffTrio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alec Petkoff </a>- Bass
• <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/tamsullivan?profile_view_source=header_icon_nav&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0f9ey-AIOoF4YyYm6L4IGcJui3uJLSMTOGp_77_ymS54_KXk8oEfqKKZQ_aem_ATao09Rsx3GXKqcfs6wLWXt3DUUSsYxgMFJVXEtistHXunAxmYL5w88iWJ2Yaw-qbYVvrCpIE7V-aKEtevvw4fuD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tam Sullivan</a> - Keyboard 
<a href="https://bit.ly/3VmnVf6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube Video • Blueslike</a><a href="https://bit.ly/3VmnVf6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://bit.ly/4fMAsA8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube • Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

Local Event: The Brother Bill Quintet

The Brother Bill Quintet

8:00pm • $10-$20 suggested donation
THE BROTHER BILL QUINTET
 Dan Gutwein • Nick Ruggieri • Hart Pettit • Alec Petkoff • Tam...

5:30 Happy Hour Show • NO COVER!
<h2>Peace, Love &amp; Boogie Woogie Happy Hour</h2>
<h3><a href="https://billstarksmusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bill Starks</a></h3>
Bill 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 &amp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;
<a href="https://bit.ly/4dCBteM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube "Peace, Love, &amp; Boogie Woogie"</a>
<h3>Greg Hardin</h3>
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 The 19th&nbsp;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.”&nbsp;

Local Event: Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour • Bill Starks w/ Greg Hardin

Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour • Bill...

5:30 Happy Hour Show • NO COVER!
Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour
Bill Starks
Bill is an award winning songwriter and...

Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour • Bill Starks w/ Greg Hardin

8:00pm • $10 Cover
<h1>The <a href="https://www.grandsons.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Grandsons</a> Present</h1>
<h3>Special Guest: Tommy Lepson</h3>
<h2><a href="https://www.grandsons.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Grandsons</a></h2>
“American Music in a blender with the lid off”
"A stock of well wrought original compositions makes for a sound that is inspired by the past, but not stuck in it." -&nbsp;The New Orleans Gambit
Chris Watling--tenor &amp; baritone saxes
Alan MacEwan--guitar, vocals
Moe Nelson--bass
Antoine Sanfuentes
--drums
<a href="https://bit.ly/4bynt4z" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube "Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern"</a><h2><a href="https://tommylepson.net/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tommy Lepson</a></h2>
Tommy Lepson is a legendary DC-area singer, keyboardist, songwriter, guitarist, and engineer whose professional career began at age 14. He has appeared with national acts including the Kinks, Captain Beefheart, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, NRBQ, the Righteous Brothers, the Spinners, and Chuck Berry, and has toured and recorded with Root Boy Slim, the Assassins (with Jimmy Thackery), and DC’s own Soul Crackers.
Tommy has also recorded with a who’s who of American roots and blues artists, among them Nils Lofgren, the Nighthawks, Danny Gatton, Tom Principato, Jerry Portnoy (Eric Clapton’s Blues All-Stars), Bonnie Bramlett, Duke Robillard, Kim Wilson (Fabulous Thunderbirds), Johnny Neel (Allman Brothers Band), and Dave Chappell. During the Clinton administration, Tommy and his band performed three times at the White House, and he has received more than eleven WAMMIE awards from the Washington Area Music Association.
Tommy will be inducted into the 2026 Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame on June 28, 2026, underscoring his status as one of the region’s most enduring and influential voices in soul, blues, and roots music.

Local Event: The Grandsons Present • Special Guest: Tommy Lepson

The Grandsons Present • Special Guest: Tommy...

8:00pm • $10 Cover
The Grandsons Present
Special Guest: Tommy Lepson
The Grandsons
“American Music in a blender with the lid...

The Grandsons Present • Special Guest: Tommy Lepson

5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8pm
<h1>Josh Bayer Trio</h1>
<h4><a target="_blank" href="https://joshuabayer.com/blog/" rel="nofollow noopener">Joshua Bayer</a> • Mark Lysher • Larry Ferguson</h4>
Jazz guitarist, bassist, and composer Joshua Bayer brings a modern, post-bop–infused sound shaped by performances at The Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, and major festivals, and by collaborations with artists such as Gary Thomas and Ron Holloway. Bayer, Musician in Residence and director of AU Jazz Studies at American University, appears at Hank Dietle’s Tavern with Mark Lysher on bass and Larry Ferguson on drums.
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Local Event: Josh Bayer Trio

Josh Bayer Trio

5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8pm
Josh Bayer Trio
Joshua Bayer • Mark Lysher • Larry Ferguson
Jazz guitarist, bassist, and...

9:00pm • $10 • Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993277832655?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> and at the door if still available
<h1><a target="_blank" href="https://www.thehalfsmokes.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">The HalFSmokes</a></h1>
Billy Coulter • Bill Williams • Arch Alcantara • Rich Nagel
The HalFSmokes bring the spirit of WHFS back to the stage with a set packed with favorites from the station’s glory days, spanning the late ’70s through the early ’90s. Featuring Billy Coulter, Bill Williams, Arch Alcantara, and Rich Nagel, this Washington-area “WHFS Radio Tribute Band” delivers melodic pop, rootsy rock, and eclectic classics that tap straight into the sound of a great radio era.
Their performances capture the mix of energy, attitude, and deep-cut charm that made the WHFS playlist unforgettable. Expect a crowd-pleasing ride through songs that spark memories, singalongs, and a little longing for the days when adventurous radio ruled the dial.

Local Event: The HalFSmokes

The HalFSmokes

9:00pm  •  $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
The HalFSmokes
Billy Coulter • Bill Williams • Arch...

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Local Event: Shred Day with Lafayette Federal Credit Union

Shred Day with Lafayette Federal Credit Union

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McLean School-Falls Road Campus (Lower School)

If you are concerned about your child’s reading ability, McLean School is pleased to offer an upcoming complimentary Acadience Reading Screening.
Extensive evidence shows that struggling readers who do not receive early intervention fall behind academically and it is harder for them to catch up in later grades.
This complimentary 30-minute session will provide actionable data using the Acadience Reading Screening, one of three universal reading screeners in the United States proven to reliably identify students who need immediate reading intervention.
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Local Event: Complimentary Reading Screening for Kindergarten to Grade 5 Students

Complimentary Reading Screening for...

If you are concerned about your child’s reading ability, McLean School is pleased to offer an upcoming complimentary Acadience...

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