5:30 • No Cover

The Elm Trio

Jazz

Mark Lysher • Pete Chauvette • Byron McWilliams

9pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available

The Delta Kings

Tommy Lepson • David Chappell • John Previti

Pete Ragusa • Wayne Sulc 

An all star lineup of the DMV’s finest Musicians!

2pm • No Cover • $10-$20 suggested donation

The Trangs

Peter Gilstrap • Bill Williams • Steve Woehrle

Still in their teens, THE TRANGS have already set tongues wagging and cash registers clanging in bars and nighteries throughout select portions of Maryland. 

THE TRANGS--Peter Gilstrap, Bill Williams and Steve Woehrle--unleash a hook infested alchemy of original songwriting influenced by American garage rawk, plus power and Brit pop, slathered in delicious harmonies like mama used to make.

Add all that to what critics of the future willcall, “commanding levels of raw good looks and humbling sensuality,” and you have THE TRANGS.

6:00PM • $10 - $20 Suggested Donation

FESS & HIS SONS

The New Orleans Good Time Piano Show

Get ready to shake your tail feather during an evening of music made famous by the New Orleans piano professors of the R&B era, starting with Professor Longhair, whose Caribbean-tinged rhythmic innovations influenced the generations that have followed, including legendary players like Allen Toussaint, Dr John, and James Booker.

·         Rahsaan ‘Word’ Eldridge (vocals & percussion): Singer and co-leader of the band Honest Lee Soul and former member of the Kelly Bell Band, Word is singer-songwriter, poet, emcee, educator, author, three times Maryland Music Award winner, and world traveled performer. He brings an energetic mix of soul and playfulness to every show.

·         Jim Orr (piano): A forty-year veteran of the DMV music scene, Jim has played extensively in the Mid-Atlantic region as a member of groups such as The Persuaders (which he founded in 1988), Root Boy Slim, Fat Tuesday, and the Nadine Rae All Stars. He has appeared on stage with Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, The Radiators, and The Nighthawks.

·       David Chappell is highly regarded by both his musical peers and by fans in the DC area coaxing a huge range of sounds out of his trademark Fender Telecaster.  Dave performs regularly in a wide range of music venues in the DC area including The Birchmere, Blues Alley,The State Theatre, The Ram's Head, The Strathmore Music Hall, and 49 West.   He  has been fortunate enough to  play with some of the finest musicians in the country and has been featured on a number of CD's recorded in the DC area.

·         Jeff Muller (bass): A veteran bassist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer who has performed with legendary acts including Allen Toussaint, Cyril Neville, Ernie K-Doe, and Eva Cassidy. Jeff is currently completing a new album which includes contributions from Ivan Neville, George Porter Jr., Tommy Malone, Bill Summers, Ron Holloway, and many others.

·         Matt Tebo (drums): An in-demand drummer in the DMV who has played clubs, festivals, and more working with acts including Mike Mills, the Karl Straub Combo, The Magmatics, the Kevin Cordt Trio, and the Cyphers Band. No matter what style Matt plays, he elevates the music and, when the music calls for it, fills the dance floor.

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 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.

5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!

Dan Hovey

Dan's starting point as an acoustic performer is John Fahey. But over the four-plus years that he has been doing the Happy Hour, he has moved into a more open style including songwriters like Bob Dylan, Leon Russel, Mark Knopfler, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. Also, Dan is bringing in more of his originals, both instrumental and vocal.

7:15 Lesson 8:00pm Show • $10 - $20 Recommended Donation

Swing 5

Swing 5 will transport you back to France in the 1930s. Begin with the heartbeat of a slap bass and the pulse of two rhythm guitars. Add to it melodic runs sweetly played on the accordion and a soaring fiddle. What you get is the Swing 5 band playing jazz and swing music from a time when a night out meant live music that provokes the uncontrollable urge to dance! Lead by talented local guitarist James Key and influenced by the legendary Django Reinhardt, this is a show you won't want to miss!

Live @Hank Dietle’s Tavern

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! No partner needed.

Closed until 7pm for a private event.

The Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio performs at 8pm
Rick Whitehead • John Previti • Nick Ruggieri

8:00pm • $10 Cover

Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio

Rick Whitehead • John Previti • Nick Ruggieri

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.

5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8

Bill Williams • Peter Gilstrap

8:00pm - $10 Cover

THE THRILLS

“Spine Tingling Rock n’ Roll”

DAVID KITCHEN - LEAD VOCALS/GUITAR

David is an uber-talented singer-songwriter with deep roots in the DC area. He has won multiple WAMMMIE awards for his work with The David Kitchen Band and The Thrillbillys. 

ANDY RUTHERFORD - GUITAR/SLIDE/VOCALS

Andy has been an in-demand musician in the DC area for the past 35 years. He has won multiple WAMMIE awards with the likes of The Thrillbillys, Ruthie and the Wranglers, and Little Pink.

JOHNNY COMBS - BASS/VOCALS

Johnny has been a cornerstone of the DC area music scene for the past 40 years playing with Evan Johns and the H-Bombs, Tex Rubinowitz, Pink and Black, and Doc Scantlin and the Imperial Palms Orchestra

BRIAN ALPERT - DRUMS/VOCALS

Brian is a veteran of the DC and Charlottesville music scenes. Brian has been the backbone of many legendary bands including Cowboy Jazz, The Assassins, and Doc Scantlin and the Imperial Palms Orchestra. Brian also played and toured with guitar legend Danny Gatton.

5:30pm • Happy Hour • No Cover

Jay Byrd

Jason (Jay) Byrd has been a professional guitarist, singer, and songwriter since his late teens. In his early twenties, he co-founded the blues-rock trio The Groov with Kerry Brooks, and in 1996 joined the then-Grateful Dead cover band Wavy Train. Byrd's original songs and guitar work helped Wavy Train to forge a sound that combined pop-oriented melodies with extended improvisation. After moving to the Washington, DC area in 2001, Jason began crafting songs with a decidedly Americana bent. An award-winning songwriter (NewSong, Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest, Bernard-Ebb Finalist), Jason continues to write and perform original roots-influenced music. Jay’s new album, At Home Again, is set for release in 2022. His previous band, South Rail, has released three EPs, a self-titled debut in 2012, "Stars" (2014), produced by Don Was, and most recently, “Take The Wheel” (2018).

Throughout the years with Wavy Train, South Rail and as a solo artist, Jay has opened for Little Feat, Chely Wright, Cary Morin, Don Dixon & Marti Jones, Kevin Gordon, Caroline Rose, Yarn, etc. and has shared stages with String Cheese Incident, Tom Constanten, Col. Bruce Hampton, Ratdog and Steve Winwood, among many others.

Jay’s song, Daydream Daze was recently featured on the ABC show 911, and his song “At Home Again” is playing in Ep. 1 during the restaurant scene of the Netfix show "The Waterfront."

Jerry Del Rosso

Plays upright and electric, and frankly, we can't decide which we prefer.  Jerry has been playing in the area for several decades, and in all genres.  Some of them include the Terri & The Back Alley Rhythm Cats, U-Liners, Hollertown, Doug Stevenson & the Spades, and American Touristers. 

9pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available

Justin Trawick & The Common Good

Justin Trawick has been performing in the Washington DC area and along the East Coast since 2006, citing musical influences like Bob Schneider, Greensky Bluegrass, The Tallest Man on Earth, G. Love, Old Crow Medicine Show, and David Gray.  In February of 2014, Trawick won “Song of the Year” at the Washington Area Music Awards for his solo recording of “All the Places That I’ve Been,” which can be downloaded on iTunes as a single along with his five other solo records and EPs.  In June of 2015, Trawick released his first single, “Goodbye,” under the band name “Justin Trawick and the Common Good,” written about the search for direction and belonging in a world that always feels one step ahead of you.  In January of 2018, “Justin Trawick and The Common Good” released their first EP, “The Riverwash EP,” which features Norah Jones’ guitarist Adam Levy.  In 2020 the band released the single “Back of the Line” during the coronavirus quarantine and was featured on Reuters, CNN, Al Jazeera, Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, Parade Magazine, American Songwriter Magazine, Voice of America and Virginia Living Magazine for Trawick’s livestream series and secret backyard concert series created during the pandemic.  On August 27th, 2021 Trawick released the single “I’m Doing Alright”, whose chorus he’d been singing as a theme song on Facebook Live and his secret backyard shows throughout the entirety of the pandemic.  Starting January 11th, 2023 the band has released a new single every eight weeks including “These Days”, “Life in the Middle”, “Standing on the Edge”, and “Five and Dime”.  The debut full album from Justin Trawick and The Common Good is planned for 2025.  

Trawick and the band have performed for DelFest, Charm City Bluegrass Festival, Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival, Appaloosa Roots Music Festival, Floyd Yoga Jam, Wolf Trap, NHL Stadium Series Game in Raleigh NC at Carter Finley Stadium, TedxEast in NYC at the City Winery, and TedxPennsylvaniaAvenue in DC at the Newseum.  Additionally, Trawick has opened for over 30 national acts, including The Wallflowers, Suzanne Vega, Wyclef Jean, Brett Dennen, Blues Traveler, Enter The Haggis, Bob Schneider, and Edwin McCain, and shared bills with Dr. Dogg and The Avett Brothers.  As the founder of the nationally touring show “The 9 Songwriter Series” and co-founder of “The Circus Life Podcast” with guests such as Kevin Eubanks, Chris Thomas King, Ernie Halter, Yarn, and Snuffy Walden, Trawick has built a brand that extends far beyond his home base in DC.

5:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if available

A Tribute to Wes

Craig Gildner Quartet

Craig Gildner • Paul Bratcher • Ken Kimery • Pete Revell

Instantly recognizable the moment you hear him.  A full bodied and deep tone.  Smooth, with a touch of fire under the surface.  Always swinging.  Always melodic.  That was Wes Montgomery.  

Bandleader and guitarist Craig Gildner has assembled a fine group of local musicians to pay tribute to this iconic and legendary master of 60’s jazz guitar.   Along with Paul Bratcher-piano, Ken Kimery-drums, and Pete Revell-bass, Craig will take you through a retrospective of Wes Montgomery’s work, from the Riverside to A&M labels. 

Born in 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wes Montgomery had a keen ear for music but walked the line between being on the road with bands like Lionel Hampton’s, and staying home working in factories by day, while playing jazz by night.  His big break came in 1959 when Cannonball Adderley heard his group at a club and told Orrin Keepnews of Riverside Records to sign him immediately.  Known for his use of the thumb versus a pick and octave solo runs, his sound inspired a generation of guitarists like George Benson, Bobby Broom, Pat Martino and Lee Ritenour.          

Craig first heard Montgomery’s albums while working as a jazz DJ in the late 80’s.  Captivated, he asked his guitar teacher at the time to show him how to play like that: a formidable task.  He has performed with not only his own ensembles but with Casey MacGill, Brooks Tegler, Bill Elliott, Dan Levinson, and Michael Feinstein.  

9pm • $10 Cover

The Barco Beat 

The Barco Beat specializes in covering many different styles of classic rock and blues from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, venturing into funk and even some country.  The band’s eclectic, ever-growing repertoire pulls from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Grateful Dead, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac, Talking Heads, The Velvet Underground, REM, Elvis Costello, Allman Brothers, and many more.  The Barco Beat is committed to bringing quality, fun, high energy performances to audiences all over the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area.

2pm • $10-$20 suggested donation

Sirsy

“One of most powerful and flexible voices you’ll ever hear. Songs with more hooks than a tackle box.(-Times Union, NY)

SIRSY is a rock, pop, and soul duo from Upstate NY. They write honest songs, full of sing along melodies, with lots of heart and just the right amount of sass. “It’s edgy-feel-good music that’s fun to watch”. (–The Houston Music Blog).

The Boston Globe call SIRSY “the little band with the big sound.” SXSW Music Blog says “SIRSY is NOT simply a two piece, the sound they make is a head scratching, WOW!” SIRSY is fronted by charismatic vocalist/ drummer Melanie Krahmer who has “one of the most powerful and flexible voices you’ll ever hear.” (–Times Union) At live shows, Mel also plays bass on a keyboard with her drumstick & throws in a few mean flute solos too. Guitarist, and Mel’s husband, Rich Libutti plays a road worn and well-loved Rickenbacker guitar through a pedal board full of vintage effects. Live, Rich also plays bass on a pedalboard with his feet. So, these multi-instrumentalists manage to sound like a full band, despite there being just two of them. And somehow, they do it all with big smiles on their faces. It’s clear they love what they do. And that love is contagious when you see them live. You can’t help smiling along with them. Their energetic show often includes stories from the road, laughter, dance parties, and even Rich’s nerdy Star Wars jokes.

“Edgy-feel-good” and fun to watch…”(-Houston Music Blog, TX)

6:00pm - $10 Cover

Karen Collins & The Backroads Band

“Hanks at Hank’s”

A tribute to the many Hanks of country music

Join Karen Collins & the Backroads Band for their 2nd “Hanks at Hank”;, a celebration of the great country music made by many guys named Hank. (How many can YOU think of?) . We’ll be featuring special guests Kiti Gartner, Willie Barry and Bryan Deere , and there’ll be Hank-related trivia questions, with prizes!

• Kiti Gartner

• Willie Barry

• Bryan Deere

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 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),

Mike Westcott - Multi-award winning guitarist and 4-time Int’l Blues Competition Finalist!

Guy Bouchie - Lead singer/guitar player/songwriter in GXB

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.

5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!

Dan Hovey

Dan's starting point as an acoustic performer is John Fahey. But over the four-plus years that he has been doing the Happy Hour, he has moved into a more open style including songwriters like Bob Dylan, Leon Russel, Mark Knopfler, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. Also, Dan is bringing in more of his originals, both instrumental and vocal.

8pm • $10-$20 suggested donation

The Redwine Jazz Band

Ben Redwine • John Previti • Tom Mitchell

The Redwine Jazz Band performed together extensively in the Washington, DC region from 2000-2014.  During this time, they recorded 3 professionally produced albums and provided music for 1920s silent films which were commercially released on three DVD sets.  Ben Redwine retired from the US Naval Academy in 2014 and moved to New Orleans, breaking up the band.  However, the band gets together as often as possible for mini-tours and regional performances. Tom Mitchell is a guitarist and singer rooted 1920’s and 30’s jazz, western swing, country blues and old-time music who performed with Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks for a decade.  John Previti, the premiere Washington, DC swing, country, jazz, R&B, soul, and rockabilly bassist performed with Danny Gatton for 18 years.

The band was a featured ensemble at the 2022 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans and has performed at the Whirlybird in Opelousas, Louisiana and at various New Orleans and DMV/ Washington, DC venues over the past decade.  

The band is reuniting for a handful of performances in March and April of 2026.

5:30pm • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8

David Goodfriend • Skip Casale

• David 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. 

• Skip played a lot of drums and guitar in his life until having an epiphany about music. He had an experience of knowing he could play the blues, and he just had to do it. He says surrendering in music is being drawn to play and being able to say, "I am a musician." Then, you just go with what you play in the moment. He also says, "Music is available to everybody." And it's important to just start, and you can learn to play music like being in a conversation.

8:00pm - $10-$20 Suggested donation for the artists.

Local Cream

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: TBA

5:30 • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8

Jack Bond

Jack 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

8:00PM • $10 Cover

THE LONGTIMERS

Ben Holmes • Tom Clifford • Moe Nelson • Pete Rose

DC's finest old-school band: expect high energy Americana roots rock inspired by New Orleans, soul and more.

5:30pm • NO COVER

The Poor Ellen Smith Band

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.

9:00pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if available

Burt the Dirt‍ ‍

Based out of Maryland and Washington D.C., Burt the Dirt is a 6-piece band of life long friends playing original and cover music in the vein of American roots rock 'n roll. At their show, you'll hear songs you know, maybe some you don't, and plenty of unplanned moments. They're not afraid to let things get a little messy because, after all, dirt don't hurt!

1pm • Open to all

Reilly Goulait Band

Celebration of Life for Joyce Goulait

On April 4th, from 1-4 PM, The Reilly Goulait Band returns to Hank Dietle's with a very special show. The band will be joined by musical guests, Tom McDuffee (The McDuffee Band), and Rick Fernandez (Rickshaw Lizard Band).

The afternoon is dedicated to celebrating the life of Joyce Goulait, the wife of band member Joe Goulait. Joyce passed from this world on January 25th, 2026. The music from the band and the playlist will be many of the songs and artists that Joyce loved.

The event is Open to the Public.

Come out and enjoy a wonderful celebration of life in song.

As a Variety Band, The Reilly Goulait Band performs Acoustic-Electric folk, rock, soul, love songs, and pop sounds of the '60s through the present. They bring extensive musical histories to their song interpretations and engaging live performances. You will enjoy the lush, harmonic blend of original and cover material.

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!

This month:

Mike Munford • Jon Glik

These two are bluegrass royalty—don't miss your chance to see them up close at this special show!

Mike Munford – The IBMA Banjo Player of the Year (2013) and a master of the five-string! He’s shared the stage with Tony Rice, David Grier, and Tony Trischka and currently drives the sound of Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen.

Jon Glik – A true Maryland bluegrass legend! He played with Del McCoury’s Dixie Pals, inspired the tune "Baltimore Johnny", and tore it up alongside David Grisman, Frank Wakefield, and Bob Perilla. You’ve seen him with Bluestone Bluegrass Band and Eastman String Band

 Big Howdy 

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

9pm • $25 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available

The After Dark Fund Presents

The After Dark Blues Allstars

Daryl Davis • Mark Stutso • Johnny Castle

Clarence Turner • Fast Eddie • Paul Bell

Muddy Waters 113th Birthday Celebration

2pm • No Cover • $10-$20 suggested donation

West Street Revival Band

Pj Thomas • Neal Bumgarner • Brian Goddard • Rich King

West Street Revival Band is a group of well-seasoned musicians who take a high level of joy and pride playing songs you know and love.

“Their music is pure harmony! They love what they do. They play so many different selections of songs. I loved it and would recommend seeing them!” - Brenda Walsh

6:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if available

The Rock-A-Sonics

Willie Barry • Eric Hurtt • Louie Newmyer • Tommy Bowes • Kim Reynolds

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)

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 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),

Mike Westcott - Multi-award winning guitarist and 4-time Int’l Blues Competition Finalist!

Guy Bouchie - Lead singer/guitar player/songwriter in GXB

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.

5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!

Dan Hovey

Dan's starting point as an acoustic performer is John Fahey. But over the four-plus years that he has been doing the Happy Hour, he has moved into a more open style including songwriters like Bob Dylan, Leon Russel, Mark Knopfler, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. Also, Dan is bringing in more of his originals, both instrumental and vocal.

8:00pm • $10-$20 suggested donation

THE BROTHER BILL QUINTET

Dan Gutwein • Nick Ruggieri • Hart Pettit • Alec Petkoff • Tam Sullivan

CLASSIC 50’s and 60’s BLUE NOTE JAZZ

• Dan Gutwein - Saxophone

• Nick Ruggieri - Drums

• Hart Pettit - Trumpet

• Alec Petkoff - Bass

• Tam Sullivan - Keyboard

5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!

Keith Grimes • Dean Dalton

Keith Grimes, renowned DC guitarist, known for playing on platinum-selling albums with vocal sensation, Eva Cassidy.

Dean Dalton has worked with many local jazz and blues luminaries including Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark, John Bell, Reggie Wayne Morris, Mike Westcott, James Mabry, 4 The Groove, Elliott Levine, Glenn Wiser, Tom Kitchen, Karl Stoll & The Danger Zone, Bad Influence and The Liz Springer Trio. He currently is with Liz Springer's Built 4 Comfort, the Keith & 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.

Eva Cassidy Interview

Keith Grimes - Eva Cassidy

YouTube “Cry to Me”

8pm • No Cover • $10-$20 suggested donation

Anthony Pirog Trio

Anthony Pirog • Adam Hopkins • Mike Kuhl

Washington, D.C.-based guitarist ANTHONY PIROG is a musician who knows no stylistic limits. Educated in jazz but enthusiastically embracing diverse forms from indie/punk-informed rock to ambient experimentation and free improvisation Pirog has emerged as one of the most noteworthy artists on the 21st century D.C. area music scene, defying predictability with live appearances in myriad configurations, from solo experimental sets to his genre-defying duo with cellist (and life partner) Janel Leppin in Janel and Anthony, his avant jazz trio with bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Ches Smith and The Messthetics (Impulse Records/Dischord Records). It's safe to say that no one knows precisely what to expect from Pirog, and that fact alone might make him noteworthy, but it's also helpful that he employs technology with uncommon intelligence, is guided by a surefooted artistic conception in each of his projects, and happens to possess killer chops.

Skullcap

Janelle Leppin • Mike Kuhl • Anthony Pirog

Janel and Anthony met Mike while working in the DMV around fifteen years ago and have been working together in different contexts ever since. In 2013 Anthony’s sextet, which included Leppin and Kuhl, opened for a Capital Bop event presenting Peter Brotzmann and Joe McPhee at Union Arts. The three first met while being a part of Adam Hopkins' Out of Your Head Collective in 2010 where he put together random ensembles at monthly concerts in Baltimore. OOYH Collective included the likes of Susan Alcorn and jaimie branch. This is the environment where the three first became aware of one another’s skills as improvisers. Leppin recalls, “We always wanted to work with a drummer and thought of Mike as a powerhouse on drums. In fact, I’ve called him Mike "Hurricane" Kuhl for years. His style is so technically fluid and powerful. We were elated when he said he’d like to work with us."

The speed with which they compose and learn the pieces together shows a band working on all five cylinders. Each player is at the top of their game technically and creatively. They mention an intuition that is undeniable in their improvisation and while writing. They also discuss a willingness to connect with all aspects of their musical knowledge; and could be a reason Skullcap’s music is so hard to categorize.

5:30 Happy Hour Show • NO COVER!

Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour

Bill Starks

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 & 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. 

Greg Hardin

Greg has been a fixture in the DC-area music scene for over four decades. As a bassist, singer, and songwriter, Greg has been a member of many area bands including Jr. Cline and the Recliners, Ruthie and the Wranglers, and The 19th Street Band; and was also one of the producers of the popular BandHouse Gigs tribute shows. Greg has many recording projects to his credit, including his solo release “Meet Mr. Knuckles.” He was awarded WAMA's Song of the Year in 2007 for “Babe Ruth’s Piano.” 

8:00pm • $10 Cover

The Grandsons Present

Instrumental Mood Swings…

Chris Watling • Dave Chappell • Moe Nelson • Antoine SanFuentes

A night of twangy guitar and swingin' sax, with special guest David Chappell on electric guitar

Chris Watling--tenor & baritone saxes

Dave Chappell--guitar

Moe Nelson--bass, vocals

Antoine SanFuentes--drums

5:30pm • No Cover

THE PORCH DELIGHTS

Ruthie Logsdon • Arch Alcantara • Bill Williams

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!

9:00pm • $15 Cover • Tickets on Eventbriteand at the door if available

CALIGULA BLUSHED

is the most authentic and only Smiths/Morrissey tribute band touring the U.S. today. Fronted by "Quinn" who embodies the persona of Morrissey to perfection, accompanied by "Johnny Marr disciple", Craig Gildner, Steven Snyder (drums) and Steve Brusca (bass), the band takes pride in faithfully recreating the music of The Smiths and Morrissey.

You will be delighted to hear classic hits like "this Charming Man," "Everyday Is Like Sunday," "How Soon Is Now?," "Ask," "Suedehead" "Bigmouth Strikes Again," "First of the Gang to Die," and many more...including deep cuts.
 

If you love The Smiths like we do, this show is a must-see visceral live experience for all Smiths and Morrissey fans.

“Caligula Blushed, as always, delivered a stellar performance. Fans sang along to every song. They tossed roses onto the stage, and reached out for just a touch from the hand of the man they came to see”.   — These Subtle Sounds

“Absolutely PHENOMENAL band! They make a magical evening for Smiths and Moz fans”.  — Dan G

PretendHz

Bringing you the decadent sounds of The Pretenders along with the cool swagger of Chrissie Hynde!

1:00pm • $20 suggested donation goes to the Dietle’s 2026 Spring Fundraiser

The Sidleys present:

Student Spring Concert

9:00pm - $20 Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if available

SOUL CRACKERS

Tommy Lepson • Anita King • Caz Gardner • Paul Bell • Chris Hutton • Wayne Sulc • Spencer Hoopes • Chuck Sullivan • Ronnie Newmyer

Take some of the greatest party music ever made, make sure it’s sung & played by a band that has made a career out of belting out those sweet soul sounds - and you've got yourself a REAL good time — meet the SOUL CRACKERS! 

Their music encompasses Memphis & Motown soul, and features timeless songs by artists like Otis Redding, Average White Band, Martha & The Vandellas & Stevie Wonder among many others. This is the music that brings all ages and personalities together to a dance party. The SOUL CRACKERS grew up with this music and honor it with the legitimacy of a crackerjack soul horn band from the 60's. 

Lead vocalist Tommy Lepson has won numerous "BEST VOCALIST" awards (WAMMIES) from the Washington Area Music Association and is considered a singer's singer. Possessing a stunning and powerful voice, Tommy conveys all the joy and passion that makes this music come alive.  His blue-eyed soulful voice is world class.  He is joined by The Too Much Sisters — two stellar vocalists Anita King and Caz Gardiner, and together they pull off those beautiful Motown harmonies.   

On guitar is Paul Bell, who played with Nils Lofgren and The Nighthawks.  The horn section includes Chris Hutton (trumpet) and Wayne Sulc (sax), and completing the band are Spencer Hoopes (keyboards); Chuck Sullivan (drums); and Ronnie Newmyer (bass) who have been a solid rhythm section for decades.  This is a tight soulful 9-piece band that will literally drive you to the dance floor with their signature medleys and inspire you with three-part harmonies and amazing solos.  

This band is the real deal. 

Formed in 1982, the SOUL CRACKERS were a full time performing powerhouse on the East Coast bar circuit for many years. Headlining shows such as the Adams Morgan Day Festival and clubs like the Bayou and the Wax Museum led to a command performance at the White House in 1994. 

They have played every type of function possible and specialize in clubs, parties, anniversaries, corporate events, weddings and festivals. Soul Crackers has recorded several CDs, including: LIVE at the Barns of Wolf Trap (2003); Soul Crackers, 30 Years of Soul (2011); Soul Crackers, 30 Years of Soul, Volume 2 (2015); and A Soulful Christmas released in December 2018 — all available on ITunes and CD Baby.

2pm • $20 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available

Beast from the East

Dan Hovey • Chuck Underwood • Deren Blessman • Wardell Howell Jr.

Four incredibly talented versatile musicians that have joined forces to create a Rockin, bebop swinging, Jazzy, funky, R&B, Gospel Fusion of feel good music!!

Their sound is a hypnotic dynamic pulse that moves between a Dr. Jeckyl and Mr Hyde sonic vibe. Deren and Wardell lay down a groovy funky foundation, for which Chuck and Dan play incredible rich harmonic melodies over a variety of notable covers and beautiful original compositions! 

6pm Doors • 6:30 Show • $25 all seated • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available

Peter Case

“I try to take things I love and use them in a new way,” said triple Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Peter Case of his 16th solo album Doctor Moan. Case brings his considerable songwriting ability to an 11-song collection, largely performed on piano, including his first solo recorded instrumental. Released by Sunset Blvd Records, Case’s piano-based songs are emotionally, sonically and stylistically rich.

As a founding member of the early punk era trio The Nerves, in 1977 Case toured the nation sharing bills with the Ramones, Mink DeVille, Pere Ubu, and Devo. The Nerves single “Hanging on the Telephone,” was covered by Blondie. In 1979, Case formed the Plimsouls, a record-breaking live act in California, recording albums for Planet/Elektra and Geffen. Their independent single, “A Million Miles Away,” entered the Billboard charts and remains a garage rock standard, performed by bands around the world. The band performed in the cult classic film Valley Girl and the Nerves and Plimsouls timeless teenage rock ‘n’ roll continues to appeal to fans of each new generation.

After the Plimsouls, Case rediscovered his musical roots on his self-titled solo debut, produced by T Bone Burnett. The New York Times declared Peter Case the best album of 1986. It earned a five-star Rolling Stone review and a Grammy nomination. As one of the first songwriters of his generation to turn from rock music toward an acoustic sound, Case also helped usher in what became known as Americana music.

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 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),

Mike Westcott - Multi-award winning guitarist and 4-time Int’l Blues Competition Finalist!

Guy Bouchie - Lead singer/guitar player/songwriter in GXB

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.

5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!

Dan Hovey

Dan's starting point as an acoustic performer is John Fahey. But over the four-plus years that he has been doing the Happy Hour, he has moved into a more open style including songwriters like Bob Dylan, Leon Russel, Mark Knopfler, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. Also, Dan is bringing in more of his originals, both instrumental and vocal.

8:00pm • $10 Cover

Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines

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)

5:30PM • Happy Hour prices • NO COVER!

$10-$20 Suggested donation for the performers

CGT Jazz Collective

Pete Chauvette • Scott Giambusso • Scott Taylor

This month features: TBA

CGT Jazz Collective performs a happy hour set at Dietle’s on the third Wednesday of each month. The three core members, each bringing more than 30 years of experience on the DC scene, team up with a guest artist to provide you with fresh, exciting jazz.

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

5:30pm • Suggested donation $10-$20

Robert Lighthouse

A native of Sweden, first came to the United States at the age of 18, determined to learn more about the music he loves - Mississippi Delta Blues. For eight years he traveled around the country visiting blues Meccas like Chicago's famed Maxwell Street and New Orleans, the cradle of the blues. He settled in Washington, DC in 1988 and established a cult following as a street musician. He toured Belgium and Holland with the Charlie Sayles Band and then landed his own steady gig at City Blues Cafe in D.C.

Robert has represented the DC area at the Blues Foundation IBC's twice, once with his band and once as a solo. His critically acclaimed debut CD, Drive-Thru Love, was released in 1998.
His long awaited follow up Deep Down in the Mud was released in the summer of 2007 and also has received much critical acclaim.

Robert's simultaneous work on guitar and harmonica on has received rave reviews in major blues publications throughout the United States, Europe and Australia. He has been called the second coming of the late Dr. Ross.

Video - She's The One I Love

Video - Ukrainian Tour Blues

"...plays delta blues like the great masters" - HOHNER HARMONICA CO

"A supremely talented bluesman / mercurial talents" - BLUES & RHYTHM MAGAZINE

"Consummate skill / stunning harmonica chops" - BLUES REVIEW

"Dexterous guitar and awesome harp tone" - BALTIMORE BLUES SOCIETY

8:00pm - $10 Cover

GrooveQuest

A variety dance band playing tunes mostly from the '60s and '70s. You might be surprised at some of the covers that they take on as a four-piece. But, lead singer Steve O'Brien, lead guitarist Andris Plavnieks, Jimmy Proctor on drums, and Lisa O'Brien on bass get the job done with a lot of heart and GROOVE.

5:00pm • Happy Hour prices • NO COVER!

Beatles at Dietle's

DIETLESMANIA! Sarah Bonner (co-owner of Dietle's), brothers Paul and Mark Zimmerman, and Jack Bond playing LOTS of Beatles songs (many album cuts and many hits, from "Introducing … The Beatles!" through "Rubber Soul"), along with other choice '60s stuff. Sarah picked the tunes this time. THIS WILL BE OUR 52th SHOW AT DIETLE'S! Bring some friends, give it a try; we have a good time!

9:00pm • $20 cover • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if available.

King Soul

Tom Clifford • Jake Flack • Mark Noone • Arif Durrani • Ben Holmes

Chris Watling • Vince McCool • Bruce Swaim

Born of a mutual passion for the deep, down home sounds of an earlier time, eight-piece band King Soul is bringing the excitement of old school Southern Soul to a new audience. Featuring original songs, powerful vocals and a badass horn section, King Soul has become a top draw at area clubs and events.

The all-star band includes members of the Slickee Boys, the Rhodes Tavern Troubadours, the Recliners, the Grandsons, the Hula Monsters, the Thangs and the J Street Jumpers. King Soul’s membership holds more than 30 Washington Area Music Association Wammies and Austin Music Awards to its credit.

5:00pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available

Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass

All seated show

Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass continue to be deeply rooted in tradition but look to the future with enthusiasm and anticipation. The group’s latest release, Bluegrass Troubadour, was nominated for IBMA’s Album of the Year and earned significant chart action, with the song Blink of an Eye spending several months at the #1 spot on the Bluegrass music charts and was also nominated for IBMA Song of the Year.

Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass play powerful, unadorned, and intense traditional bluegrass. There is no hybrid or genre-bending music here. Their combination of instrumentation and vocals convey the energy and emotion of classic bluegrass and country music. Danny’s lead vocals will captivate your senses, so much so that many prominent musicians, including Alison Krauss, have considered Danny as one of their favorite singers. His voice combines powerful range and soulful blues with a sound like no one else in bluegrass today.

Since Danny’s father, Bob Paisley (founder of Southern Grass), passed away in 2004, Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass have made their niche in the bluegrass world, producing consecutive chart-topping albums. The group has been given over 20 Bluegrass Music Award Nominations and won the 2009 IBMA Song of the Year for Don’t Throw Mama’s Flowers Away. In 2024, Danny Paisley joined an elite group of vocalists to be awarded the IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year for the fourth time - an achievement bestowed only to three others in the history of Bluegrass music.

With Danny Paisley on guitar, Southern Grass continues the family tradition by adding Danny’s son Ryan on mandolin, the next generation of up-and-coming pickers. Southern Grass continues the rich musical heritage started by Bob Paisley and Ted Lundy with Lundy’s sons T.J. (Fiddle) and Bobby (Bass and Vocals). T.J. Lundy is a highly respected fiddler bridging the gap between old-time fiddling and bluegrass music. Bobby Lundy is also a renowned multi-instrumentalist who has gained attention for his unique bass style. Southern Grass also includes Dean Phillips on banjo.

Danny Paisley, born in Landenberg, PA, in 1959, grew up listening to the music his father Bob played and enjoyed hearing the sounds of classic bluegrass like Red Allen, Mac Martin, Bill Monroe, the Stanleys, Reno and Smiley, and the Osbornes. In addition to old-time mountain music and traditional country music. Once you hear Danny sing, it is no surprise that he lists George Jones and Vern Gosdin as major influences in his singing.

Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass continue to carry on a legacy set forth over six decades ago, gathering fans at each event; Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass look forward with renewed energy as they bring their unique sound to audiences near and far.

2pm • $10-$20 suggested donation

Ricky Wise Trio

Ricky Wise • Jamie O’Connell • Jeff Reed

The Ricky Wise Trio: Energetic and Dynamic Rock & Soul Music (feat. Ricky Wise, drums, vox; Jamie O’Connell, guitar, vox; and Jeff Reed, bass, vox). Come join the journey with the music you’ve loved, and the music we’ll introduce you to.

6:00pm - $10 Cover

The Hula Monsters

Lynn Kasdorf • Gary Ferguson • Mark Noone • Moe Nelson • Ben Holmes

Hawaiian swing, country Latin, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, Western swing and honky-tonk country.

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 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),

Mike Westcott - Multi-award winning guitarist and 4-time Int’l Blues Competition Finalist!

Guy Bouchie - Lead singer/guitar player/songwriter in GXB

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.

5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!

Dan Hovey

Dan's starting point as an acoustic performer is John Fahey. But over the four-plus years that he has been doing the Happy Hour, he has moved into a more open style including songwriters like Bob Dylan, Leon Russel, Mark Knopfler, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. Also, Dan is bringing in more of his originals, both instrumental and vocal.

8pm • $10-20 suggested donation

Novo Mundo Quartet

Craig Gildner • Bruce Swaim • Nick Ruggieri • John Previti

The D.C.-based Novo Mundo Quartet performs bossa nova jazz, specializing in tunes from the genre’s heyday of the 1960s.

CLOSED • PRIVATE EVENT

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, bridal shower, retirement, holiday party, or your uncle's release from the clink, we have the perfectly cool space for you to gather.

8:00pm - $10 Cover

THE THRILLS

“Spine Tingling Rock n’ Roll”

DAVID KITCHEN - LEAD VOCALS/GUITAR

David is an uber-talented singer-songwriter with deep roots in the DC area. He has won multiple WAMMMIE awards for his work with The David Kitchen Band and The Thrillbillys. 

ANDY RUTHERFORD - GUITAR/SLIDE/VOCALS

Andy has been an in-demand musician in the DC area for the past 35 years. He has won multiple WAMMIE awards with the likes of The Thrillbillys, Ruthie and the Wranglers, and Little Pink.

JOHNNY COMBS - BASS/VOCALS

Johnny has been a cornerstone of the DC area music scene for the past 40 years playing with Evan Johns and the H-Bombs, Tex Rubinowitz, Pink and Black, and Doc Scantlin and the Imperial Palms Orchestra

BRIAN ALPERT - DRUMS/VOCALS

Brian is a veteran of the DC and Charlottesville music scenes. Brian has been the backbone of many legendary bands including Cowboy Jazz, The Assassins, and Doc Scantlin and the Imperial Palms Orchestra. Brian also played and toured with guitar legend Danny Gatton.

5:30pm • $10-20 suggested donation

Blue Spruce

Andrew Tontala • Barb Diederich • Tom Gray • Shige Takeshita • Dave Goldman

Timeless tunes, modern vibes, unforgettable bluegrass!

Blue Spruce is a dynamic bluegrass band from the Washington, DC area, known for their exciting instrumental work and smooth vocal harmonies, which features two-time Bluegrass Hall of Fame member Tom Gray.

With a repertoire that spans traditional, contemporary, and original bluegrass, Blue Spruce delivers an authentic sound that appeals to both bluegrass enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.

Known for their strong musicianship, crowd-pleasing performances, and engaging showmanship, Blue Spruce always captivates audiences, and has been described as “an ear-popping delight!”

9:00pm • $25 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available

Billy Price Band

“Random Madness” Album Release Show!

Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. Price is the vocalist on two of Buchanan's LPs, That's What I'm Here For and Live Stock. Since then, with the Keystone Rhythm Band, the Billy Price Band, and solo projects, Billy Price has recorded and released a total of 21 albums, CDs, and DVDs.

Price’s album This Time for Real, with the late Chicago soul singer Otis Clay, received a 2016 Blues Music Award in the category of best soul blues album. He was nominated 11 times for BMAs between 2019 and 2025 and won the 2024 Bluebird Reviews Lifetime Career Award in the U.K.

Person of Interest (2024) on the Little Village label was nominated for 2025 BMAs for Soul Blues Album and Album of the Year. Price’s new album featuring the Billy Price Band, Random Madness, is scheduled for release on May 1, 2026 on the GetHip label.

1:00pm Doors • 1:30 Show • No Cover

Bones Jones Music Students

Get ready to rock the day 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.

5:00 pm • $10 - $20 Suggested Donation

Esther Haynes Keith Grimes Dean Dalton

Esther. Keith, & Dean will play a variety of acoustic material not too loudly. Keith is a veteran guitarist/soloist and Esther plays rhythm guitar and sings some swing and roots material, with Dean adding a soulful bottom end.

Esther Haynes is an early jazz and American roots singer and rhythm guitarist based in the Washington, DC area. Her third album, Moon Country (2013), featuring Keith Grimes on guitar and other noted DC-area musicians, received a Washington Area Music Award (Wammie) in 2013. Her debut CD entitled Esther Haynes (2001), received a Wammie nomination, and her second release entitled Approach Note (2004) garnered favorable online reviews. She has also received 12 Wammie awards for big band/swing and jazz vocals.

Esther studied professional music and voice at Berklee College of Music, graduating summa cum laude in 1989. Among her vocal instructors have been Mili Bermejo, Maggie Scott, Bob Stoloff, Sharon Brown and the late jazz singer Pam Bricker, who also performed in the DC area.

Keith has played a major role in DC’s music scene having played for five years as the lead guitarist and co-musical director for DC’s world-famous vocal stylist, the late Eva Cassidy. Keith’s masterful guitar work is heard on nearly all of Eva’s phenomenally successful recordings.

Keith has also performed with DC’s “Godfather of Go-Go” Chuck Brown, the Nighthawks, and Bill Kirchen. Keith also plays regularly in area clubs with the Built  4 Comfort Band.

Dean Dalton has worked with many local jazz and blues luminaries including Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark, John Bell, Reggie Wayne Morris, Mike Westcott, James Mabry, 4 The Groove, Elliott Levine, Glenn Wiser, Tom Kitchen, Karl Stoll & The Danger Zone, Bad Influence and The Liz Springer Trio. He currently is with Liz Springer's Built 4 Comfort, the Keith & 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.

9pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available

Chica & the Band

Billy Coulter Band with Elena Izquierdo Martin

Billy Coulter and his band are back with a special guest: the electrifying singer/keyboardist Elena Izquierdo Martin! The two of them have been traveling a similar path for years, and this will be the first time they’ve played together in this format. Elena will perform with the band, and "the little gal with the big voice” will sing a set of covers that are sure to captivate you. Don’t miss this big night of rock ’n roll—get your tickets in advance now!

2:00pm • NO COVER

Bingo Gigolos

Eric Ulreich • Ron Newmyer • Brian Alpert • Bobby Fagel 

A quartet leaning heavily on the distinct, soulful sound of 60's and 70's Hammond B3 organ. Think Santana, Allman Brothers, Jimmy Smith and then some hipper contemporary stuff like The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio and The New Master Sounds.

• Eric - Guitar 

• Ron - Bass

• Brian - Drums

• Bobby - Hammond B3

5:30 Doors • 6:00 Show • $20

Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available

Mikelparis

MikelParis (aka "Michael Paris”) is a multifaceted artist whose 20 year tenure as keyboardist, percussionist, and backup vocalist for the celebrated American rock band O.A.R. is only the beginning of his story. The MikelParis experience is a vibrant fusion of funk, folk, soul, and rock that has him spinning a kaleidoscope of sound. He masterfully weaves the art of “stomping' from his early days with the percussive Off Broadway ensemble STOMP, with his signature 'GuitarDrumming’ technique, creating a rich musical tapestry.

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 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),

Mike Westcott - Multi-award winning guitarist and 4-time Int’l Blues Competition Finalist!

Guy Bouchie - Lead singer/guitar player/songwriter in GXB

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.

7:15 Lesson 8:00pm Show • $10 - $20 Recommended Donation

Swing 5

Swing 5 will transport you back to France in the 1930s. Begin with the heartbeat of a slap bass and the pulse of two rhythm guitars. Add to it melodic runs sweetly played on the accordion and a soaring fiddle. What you get is the Swing 5 band playing jazz and swing music from a time when a night out meant live music that provokes the uncontrollable urge to dance! Lead by talented local guitarist James Key and influenced by the legendary Django Reinhardt, this is a show you won't want to miss!

Live @Hank Dietle’s Tavern

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! No partner needed.

8pm • $10 Cover

Reggie Right Eye & The Missing Pieces

Blues & More Dance Party!

Reggie Right Eye & the Missing Pieces features top musicians from the DMV region -- led by long time Takoma Park resident Reggie "Right Eye" Stout doing blues, roots rock, eclectic covers & originals. Founded 2018.

9:00pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available

The Hard-Core Troubadours

Kevin Driscoll • Andy Rutherford • Louie Newmyer • Jimi Lethbridge

From 1997-2002 there was a roots rockin’ DC area band called the Hard-Core Troubadours. We played a variety of roots rock, country swing, surf, cowpunk, texas blues, alt country, and rockabilly. There were reunions in 2006 and 2012. Recently we reunited to play for a friend’s memorial party. We all realized we missed playing those great songs together and have decided to fire it up again, plus add some new stuff. We recently played a sold out show at Hank Dietle’s Tavern with The Shambles and it went absolutely great! We’re eager to continue doing occasional shows.

The HCTs are:

Kevin Driscoll-vocals, guitar

Andy Rutherford-guitar, vocals

Louie Newmyer-bass, vocals

Jimi Lethbridge-drums

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!

This month: TBA

Big Howdy

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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

9pm • $25 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available

YATES McKENDREE

featuring KEVIN McKENDREE

with Tommy Lepson • Steve Wolf • Pete Ragusa

Yates McKendree Producer Kevin McKendree says: "Because of Yates’s lifelong, intense dedication to blues and roots music, he has developed a direct line from his soul to whatever instrument he holds. When he sings and plays, you don’t just hear it, you feel it…deeply. On these recordings you will find him not only singing and playing guitar, but also playing drums, bass guitar, upright bass and organ. But, aside from Yates’s abilities and accomplishments, he is my son! It is the joy of my life to record and perform with him. The amazing musicians on this album are also our closest friends. We hope you will feel the love when you listen. Kevin McKendree" These tracks have not been digitally altered from the original recording sessions. There was no A.I., pitch “correction”, or time “correction” used. So, what you’ll hear is real music played by real people!

Yates's debut LP, BUCHANAN LANE, was the #1 charting and critically-acclaimed debut LP from the Grammy™ winning traditional blues musician, vocalist and songwriter dedicated to the music he loves the most: straight-up Traditional Blues.

Kevin McKendree is a keyboardist, guitarist, producer, songwriter and engineer. His playing can be heard on hundreds of commercial recordings, including more than a dozen Grammy winning or nominated albums. He has toured and/or recorded with Delbert McClinton, Lee Roy Parnell, Brian Setzer, Brooks & Dunn, John Oates, Joe Bonamassa, George Benson, Buddy Guy, Little Richard, Etta James, Black Stone Cherry, Bonnie Raitt, John Hiatt, Tinsley Ellis, Hal Ketchum, George Thorogood, Seven Mary Three, The Kentucky Headhunters and many others. Grew up in Northern Virginia. Started playing piano by ear at age 3. Guitar at age 8. His first pro gig was Tom Principato Band 1989-1992. Made several albums with him. Big Joe and the Dynaflows 1992-1994. After this, joined Lee Roy Parnell's band in 1994 and moved to Nashville. Recommended to LRP by Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, Allman Bros., Eric Clapton etc...) Nominated for Grammy in 1997 for Best Country Instrumental, "Mama, Screw Your Wig On Tight" as producer, writer & performer for Lee Roy Parnell & The Hot Links. Joined Delbert McClinton's Band in 1997. 2004 opened his studio, The Rock House & began producing records. 2005 Started recording & touring with Brian Setzer as pianist and guitarist and he’s still with him today.

Kevin produced loads of artists including Tinsley Ellis, John Hiatt, Little Richard, Mike Henderson, Delbert McClinton. 2020 won Grammy as producer for Delbert's "Tall Dark and Handsome” for Best Traditional Blues Album

2:00pm • $10-$20 Suggested Donation for the Band

The Magical Mystery Four

Esmirelda • Linda • Kim • Erika

Featuring Esmirelda, Linda, Kim, and Erika of the Magical Mystery Girls! We play smaller venues and more songs that feature guitars, including many favorites from the early Beatles’ catalog. It’s a party every time we play!

5:30 Doors • 6pm show • All seated

$25 • Tickets on Eventbrite an at the door if still available

Walter Salas-Humara

Born to Cuban exiles and raised in Fort Lauderdale, founded The Silos in 1985 after cutting his teeth in Gainesville’s college scene. Blending Southern rock warmth with New York’s avant-garde edge, The Silos’ early albums—About Her Steps (1986), Cuba (1987), and The Silos (1990)—became cornerstones of the emerging alt-country movement, earning Rolling Stone’s 1987 Critics’ Poll for Best New American Band.

Over the decades, Salas-Humara has collaborated with Alejandro Escovedo, Michael Hall, and many others, releasing acclaimed records like Hasta la Victoria!, Curve and Shake, and WALTERIO. His music merges vivid storytelling, poetic realism, and raw emotion across folk, punk, and Americana traditions.

Also a visual artist, Salas-Humara brings the same humor, heart, and authenticity to his paintings that define his songs—charting a lifelong exploration of American life, both sonic and visual.

1pm • No Cover

80's Era Dewey Beach Reunion!

Hank Dietle’s 2026 Spring Fundraiser

Details soon…