May
7
Tue
ED SCHNITTGER
May 7 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ed Schnittger (of Herndon, VA) has been singing and playing all of your favorite classic folk rock country songs since those songs were new! Now “Mr. Ed” is singing and playing them for the newer generations, and their sound and message is still just as beautiful and strong, and just as entertaining! Both solo and along with Trio Incognito, “Mr. Ed” promises to share with you an evening of tuneful and tasteful musical treats!

May
8
Wed
PETE LAPP
May 8 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Based in Leesburg, Virginia, Pete Lapp is a singer and guitarist who specializes in acoustic interpretations of classic and alternative rock songs to include Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, U2, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Mumford and Sons and many more.

May
9
Thu
RE-RELEASE: WEST COAST IPA
May 9 all-day
RE-RELEASE: WEST COAST IPA @ 2 Silos Brewing

West Coast IPA • American IPA

72 IBUs • 8.1% ALC / VOL

This year, our old-school IPA was packed full of Warrior, Nugget & Chinook hops. Hops were utilized heavily during the boil for bittering, then double dry hopped to create a resinous, piney, and slightly citrus hop profile. Best Enjoyed Fresh!

ELI LEV
May 9 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 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.

May
10
Fri
ANDREW BURLESON
May 10 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 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.

RYAN FORRESTER BAND
May 10 @ 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.

May
11
Sat
BRITTON JAMES
May 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

As a recent college graduate, Britton pursues his dreams of writing, playing, teaching, recording, and producing music. He continues to write songs on his guitar, he plays weekly in the Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland area; he teaches at a music school for kids called Bach to Rock, he records music at his home studio as well as his great friend Andrew Dunbar’s home studio, and produces his music there as well. Britton writes about relationships with his loved ones, nature (especially the weather), and his hardships. He’s hoping to write songs that relate to many people and impact them in a positive way.

I&I RIDDIM
May 11 @ 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!!!!!

TURTLE RECALL
May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

DC pop | folk | rock
Medleys and mashups of top 40, rock, 90s, oldies, country

Original music featuring playful harmonies and fiddle atop punk-inspired rhythms.

May
12
Sun
ROCK CREEK KINGS
May 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Rock Creek Kings blend the grit and drive of indie rock with sweet folk harmonies and a pop sensibility. Having already rocked some of the best stages in the North Atlantic region, including NYC’s Rockwood Music Hall, DC’s Black Cat, and Burlington’s Radio Bean, Rock Creek Kings are quickly rising on the east coast.

HALL VOTE
May 12 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Hall Vote is a singer songwriter out of Centreville, Virginia. He has developed a solo acoustic act where one might hear their favorite tune from the 60’s ,70s or 80s, but current hits are a must. Whatever the event or room, Hall can reproduce many of the songs that you may or may not expect to hear that night. His experience allows a professional performance to happen each time!

May
14
Tue
CHARLES PARKER
May 14 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Charles Parker Band is made up of veteran musicians from the Baltimore area. Covering Classic and Modern Rock, CPB has been entertaining fans up and down the east coast for over a decade. Look no further, you have found the best Baltimore Band for your next event, party, wedding, reunion or festive occasion.
The Charles Parker Band has many faces including a Beatles Tribute Band, blast in to the past, to rock with That 80’s Band, dream of the beach, sand and sun while you listen to the Beach Bumz or put your heavy metal face on, as you rock with Cold Gin, the ultimate Kiss Tribute Band.

May
15
Wed
JOHN SCHREINER
May 15 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Vocalist and Guitarist John Schreiner leads the band Schreiner, a rock/blues/acoustic act from the Washington DC metro area. Schreiner is capable of performing covers & original songs as a trio/duo/solo act up to 5hrs in length. Schreiner formed in 2018 and has performed over 200 shows in and around the DMV region to include Mastros DC, Jammin Java, Ivy City Smokehouse, Sollys DC, Crafthouse, Wort Hog Brewery, and numerous other venues.

May
16
Thu
RELEASE: BATTLEFIELD LAGER
May 16 all-day
RELEASE: BATTLEFIELD LAGER

Battlefield Lager • American Light Lager

12.3 IBUs, 2.1 SRM • 3.6% ALC / VOL

This sessionable and unfiltered American Light Lager is a clean, light, crisp, and refreshing example of the style- perfect for long summer days! Best Enjoyed Fresh!

CATHY DITORO
May 16 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cathy is a DC-based singer-songwriter who has been singing from a young age and performing regularly around the DMV for almost 10 years. She is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar primarily, but also piano and percussion.

She sings with local 80s favorites, The Legwarmers, and also fronts the high-energy, 6-piece ska band, Party Like It’s. She has her own original music project and will be releasing her first album in 2018.

She has played numerous venues, theaters, festivals, and sporting events, including a Japan tour in 2015.

An avid advocate for the DC music scene, Cathy started a nonprofit in 2017 called ProjectHERA. Its mission is to support, connect and empower women and girls in the music industry. Each year, she hosts the HERA music festival, a female-fueled, all ages, celebration of women in music.

She also works as a booking agent for bands and solo artists in and around DC.

May
17
Fri
PHIL ROSSI
May 17 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Phil Rossi has had the pleasure of performing throughout the Washington DC Metro area for the last 16 years at Jammin Java, the Black Cat, IOTA, Parallel Wine Bistro, DNV Rooftop Lounge, 868 Estates Vineyards, Hidden Brook Winery, Fabioli Cellars, 1836 Taproom, Ragtime Restaurant, the Ashburn Pub, Monks BBQ, 930 Club Back Bar, Battlestreet Live, and Whitlow’s on Wilson to name just a few. He performs solo acoustic (your favorite music from the 60s through today, featuring loops, percussion, and tasty grooves) as well as some DJ/Electronica/fun noises.

He writes, records, produces, and subsequently performs a lot of different flavors. He blames an eclectic musical background growing up, from Otis Redding, to the Doors, to Bauhaus, Erasure, Bowie, Nine Inch Nails, Tom Waits and everything in between. He has played acoustic for years, solo and in groups

THE JOHNNY ARTIS BAND
May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
THE JOHNNY ARTIS BAND

Few local performers will promise, much less deliver, a night of rock, blues, soul, country, and rhythm & blues, and have all of it keep you on the dance floor from the minute you walk into the club. But when Johnny Artis sings -no matter what he sings – you can’t sit still! Not only is he gifted with a precious voice which has yet to encounter a note it can’t hit, he also has a knack for reading his audience, and choosing from his limitless repertoire the songs that’ll keep everyone dancing and dancing. Keeping the dance-fest going, in fact, appears to be his top priority, and Johnny Artis takes big chances to see that his audience is entertained.

May
18
Sat
DAVID ANDREW SMITH
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

David performs regularly along the mid-Atlantic region of the US. With his addictive melodies, a soulful vocal style and an off-the-beaten-path kind of pop-sensibility, Smith is steadily becoming a well-known performer on the East Coast. He has shared the stage with a variety of well-known acts and has been a featured act for the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals and the Citi Open.
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EX’S AND OH’S
May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Rock…everything from Amy Winehouse to Led Zeppelin!!

VT & THE CREW
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
VT & THE CREW

With 3 decades of musical talent, VT & THE CREW is a multi-talented, high-energy, five-piece band with a fusion of soul, funk, R&B, Jazz, Rock, Blues & Pop. Based in the DC, MD, VA area, the band is available for all occasions – weddings, birthdays, cookouts, corporate events and more.