Dec
9
Sun
MIKE RICHARDS
Dec 9 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This acoustic alternative rock soloist, Mike Richards released his first live self-titled, 5-track EP back in August of 2015. Based in Washington D.C., he has toured the country playing from coast to coast. Mike has been performing in rock bands and acoustically since the age of 14.His roots stem from a heavy influence of 90’s alternative mixed with some acoustic rock. His influences through the years have been the likes of Incubus, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Third Eye Blind, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, Prince, and The Beatles. He began this project after the split of The Offset, a former Washington DC based rock band that opened for the likes of The Wailers and Frankie Munoz’s band “You Hang Up”.

Since starting A Note Two Self, Mike has been signed to a small label based in Phoenix Arizona and has been performing around the nation for local clubs and festivals such as the Atlantic City Beer Festival with names such as the Dropkick Murphy’s and Streetlight Manifesto. He also performed in the 2017 Chicago IL and Columbia MD legs of Vans Warped Tour. His tour route for 2018 will include the final run of Vans Warped Tour, the Prescott Valley Fair in Phoenix AZ, and various other locations around the East Coast TBA.

HIGH MAINTENANCE
Dec 9 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Since the beginning in 2001, High Maintenance has been joined by many talented musicians, played all your favorite covers & rocked your favorite venues!

Dec
11
Tue
RYAN WEBSTER
Dec 11 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ryan is a musician from Dunkirk, MD currently attending Belmont University in Nashville Tennessee. He is one not to be missed!

Dec
12
Wed
PETER GRATTAN
Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This dynamic duo will have you up on your feet! Come see what it’s all about!

Dec
13
Thu
RYAN FORRESTER TRIO
Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Ryan Forrester Band will entertain with a
variety of covers – Motown to Top-40 blended
with Country & Rock.

Dec
14
Fri
CHRIS TIMBERS
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A Northern Virginia native, singer/songwriter Chris Timbers draws inspiration from soul music, contemporary jazz, blues, rock and country. A soulful, rootsy singer with early acoustic songwriting, Chris Timbers is presently gearing up for his freshman release as a solo artist.

JUNKFOOD
Dec 14 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Do you remember when rock and roll was fun? JunkFood certainly does, serving up big, unapologetic rock tunes with loud guitars and sing-along hooks so huge you could hang a side of beef on them – just good-time, high-energy, well-played rock-and-roll.

JUNKFOOD
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Do you remember when rock and roll was fun? JunkFood certainly does, serving up big, unapologetic rock tunes with loud guitars and sing-along hooks so huge you could hang a side of beef on them – just good-time, high-energy, well-played rock-and-roll.
Dec
15
Sat
JAKE MIMIKOS
Dec 15 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

The Internal Frontier is a polished indie/pop project emerging from the D.C. area that combines early mainstream rock and indie flavors to make a unique sound of its own.

I&I RIDDIM
Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Hail Up! And Fasten your seatbelts. Prepare for an electrifying journey to the Caribbean. I&I Riddim is Washington DC’s THREE TIME award winning reggae band! The name captures the spirit of this band’s music: “riddim” is reggae’s irresistible upbeat dance rhythm, and “I&I” expresses Bob Marley’s “One Love” equality for all people. I&I Riddim thrills audiences with an arsenal of your favorite reggae standards, the best modern reggae, and a few reggae-style pop-rock and calypso/soca tunes. I&I Riddim is known for its exciting performance style and has shared the stage with some of the reggae greats including Bunny Wailer and Junior Marvin both from Bob Marley’s Wailers. This band is well-equipped to transform any stage into a true Caribbean party experience! The band features the energetic vocal stylings of Nickoli Andrews and an array of talented and electrifying musicians. SO hold on because — HERE COMES I&I Riddim!!!!!

CHRIS ALLEN
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Chris Allen is a well-versed musician/producer from Nashville, TN. Chris has performed in numerous bands and shared stages with some of the best. His acoustic sets are one of a kind as he makes loops and creates full tracks right before your eyes. With years of experience as a professional musician, he is sure to leave you with an unforgettable performance.

Dec
16
Sun
ELI LEV
Dec 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Born in Washington, D.C. and raised by the world, Eli Lev is a traveler, self-proclaimed folk hero, and a passionate musician. He translates his experiences from the road directly to the audience in his live performances, which feature a strong, soulful voice supported by beatboxing, harmonica, flute, and acoustic guitar loops. As an audience member, you can’t help but want to travel the world and hear him sing through the next adventure.

KARA & MATTY D DUO
Dec 16 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Kara and Matty D bring the unique perspective of a married couple joining forces in an acoustic duo. Great songs from all eras, strong playing, fun chemistry and top-notch vocal harmonies.

Dec
18
Tue
JULIA KASDORF
Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

After years of performance being a bass sideman, and co-fronting popular Loudoun County, Virginia band, One Horse Town, Julia Kasdorf gives us her solo album, “Motel”. The 11 (8 original, 3 covers) acoustic guitar-driven songs show how deep and wide Julia’s musical experience has been. Solidly Americana, with gleams of Motown, “Motel” shows us what its like to grow up loving rock ‘n roll in a bluegrass household.

Recorded over the course of a year at studio in the woods, “Motel” pulls together everything that Julia loves about music – flat top guitar, driving rhythm, a little soul, and visceral songwriting. Julia produced her own album and invited local legends Jon Carroll, Lynn Kasdorf on pedal steel, Mike Ault, Buddy Dunlap, and Gary Ferguson to help bring her sound to the acetate. “Somethings didn’t quite work out, and I painted myself into a couple of corners. There were times when I absolutely didn’t know what to do and wished like heck I had a producer to tell me!” she acknowledges “but I picked the right musicians and “Motel” kicks *ss, just like I wanted it to.”

Julia feared that the weak point of the album might be her singing. With the help of Les “Nitty Gritty Dirt Band” Thompson, she got away from the kind of pushy delivery she’d developed playing live shows, and found a way to just let the words slip out like honey. Julia was surprised and gratified by the results, having unexpectedly discovered a new gentle subtlety in her voice. “I knew that in the process of making “Motel” I’d learn a lot about myself, about what I wanted to say, about how I wanted to say it. After all the music I’ve learned and absorbed over the years, I thought something pretty cool might happen.”

MICHAEL DAMRON
Dec 18 @ 9:55 pm – 10:55 pm

Michael Damron is the lead singer of the group Bye Felicia. Bye Felicia aims to bring audiences a unique, energetic live show while still staying true to the soul of the music they perform. This isn’t your typical party band. These guys can really PLAY. From 90’s rock and hip hop to the newest dance hits and some unexpected curveballs, Bye Felicia will keep the dance floor moving!

Dec
19
Wed
SCOTT KURT
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Scott Kurt grew up in America’s Rust Belt, and the grittiness of his roots is evident in every aspect of his music. From his debut album, “Ragged But Right”, recorded with his band Memphis 59, to his first solo effort “Down This Road”, he captures the essence of hard living, hard work and hard times in deeply personal lyrics delivered by a whiskey-tinged bar room voice wrapped up inside a whole lot of full-tilt country-rock guitar.

Dec
20
Thu
LEVI STEPHENS
Dec 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

An American singer, songwriter, and producer.

Dec
21
Fri
TIMOTHY JAMES
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Timothy James is a solo acoustic musician from Leesburg, VA. He plays a wide variety of music – modern, classic, and in between, covering Country, Americana, Rock and Roll, Folk, Reggae, Irish Folk, and I have a handful of original songs. His voice is a rich baritone in the style of James Taylor and Randy Travis. He is also an accomplished guitarist.

RYAN FORRESTER BAND
Dec 21 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

The Ryan Forrester Band will entertain with a variety of covers – Motown to Top-40 blended with Country & Rock.

Dec
22
Sat
ANDREW BURLESON
Dec 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Guitarist and vocalist from Columbia, South Carolina. Currently resides in Old Town Alexandria, right outside of DC. Influenced by Classic and Southern Rock as well as BluesR&B, Hip Hop and Alternative Rock. Has played all over the Carolinas for the last 3 years and is now emerging in the DC, Marland, Virginia scene. Plays solo as well as experienced front man for a number of musicians and bands.