Mar
6
Sat
JOE DOWNER
Mar 6 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
JOE DOWNER

An archaeologist by day, Joe brings a skilled energy to the Alternative and Neo-folk music scene by night. He takes inspiration from a mix of artists like Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Muddy Waters, Jon Foreman, and Needtobreathe, just to name a few.

Joe got his start in Silvertongue, a hard rock band best known for winning Washington D.C.’s “Next Big Thing” Battle of the Bands in 2010. He’s since channeled his energy and passion into being a solo acoustic artist and contributing member of Signal Hill Band.

Along with performing original songs, Joe covers artists ranging from the Lumineers to Goo Goo Dolls to the Zac Brown Band. He is local to Northern VA.

GERARD WEST
Mar 6 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
GERARD WEST

Fresh, catchy, and relatable original music. A fusion of pop, jazz, soul, funk, r&b, and rock. Gerard has been involved in music starting from a young age and is a DMV native.

KEETON TRIO
Mar 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
KEETON TRIO

Keeton is a Washington, DC cover band that plays a wide variety of your favorite 90s alternative hits.  Pearl Jam, Weezer, Foo Fighters, New Radicals, Eve 6, Better Than Ezra, Green Day —  keeton covers them all and many more. keeton’s show will take you on a musical journey through the decade of the Internet, Nintendo, the Macarena, and Jurassic Park.  With their wide array of upbeat, energetic songs, high octane guitar riffs, and strong vocal harmonies, keeton will get the party started and keep you dancing and singing along to those songs you love, but forgot you love.  keeton — “90s and alternative for the people”.

Mar
7
Sun
LEVI STEPHENS
Mar 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
LEVI STEPHENS

An American singer, songwriter, and producer.

KAT & SOME DAWGS
Mar 7 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
KAT & SOME DAWGS

Part of the now retired, very popular 10 piece band  OTR, K & D is excited to be performing live again at FBL in this new configuration!  With Kat Brais on vocals and Fred Muller on keys, this duo will be sharing pared down song arrangements ranging from American standards to Lady Gaga and everything in between and looks forward to hearing the audience sing along!

Mar
11
Thu
BRADLEY RHODES
Mar 11 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
BRADLEY RHODES

Melodime blends rock and roll, stunning piano melodies, and catchy guitar riffs with strong story-telling country roots and sing-along choruses.

Melodime, featuring Brad Rhodes (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Sammy Duis (piano, organ, bass), Tyler Duis (drums), and Jon Wiley (bg vocals, guitar, mandolin, dobro), perform over a hundred shows annually throughout the continental United States, all while running a charity, ‘Now I Play Along Too,’ which provides musical instruments and lessons to underprivileged children.

Mar
12
Fri
ANTHONY GILL
Mar 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ANTHONY GILL

Anthony Gill is a local singer/songwriter who has been performing between Richmond and Northern Virginia for several years.  His unique interpretation of classic Rock, Blues, R&B and Country classics has made him one of the most original live performers around. Sit back, relax, and enjoy while Anthony brings his unique style and energy to Farm Brew Live.

BIG DADDY DUO
Mar 12 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
BIG DADDY DUO

Big Daddy Abel is a singer/songwriter/entertainer/guitar player/author/actor… (and so forth) who performs with the popular North Eastern U.S. party band The Amish Outlaws. (Yes, AMISH Outlaws. Three of the guys in the band are Amish. Three are not. Big Daddy is one of the NOT. Before you go asking all the “How can you…” questions about Amish life, you’re invited to go to the band website and read this: www.amishoutlaws.com/about.html) Joining The Amish Outlaws in December 2007, Big Daddy has been writing, recording and performing his own original music all the while.

Mar
13
Sat
DAN BARRY
Mar 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
DAN BARRY

Dan Barry is a singer-songwriter who blends influences of rock, jazz, folk, and soul into a unique sound.

MOONSTONE DUO
Mar 13 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
MOONSTONE DUO

Moonstone is two friends who really love playing music. They’ve known each other for years and years, played in a few different bands… They are both currently in the band FIREKITE, and decided they wanted to add a new aspect to their live music.

TODD BROOKS AND POUR DECISION
Mar 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
TODD BROOKS AND  POUR DECISION

Todd Brooks is a  guitarist/singer/DJ from Harpers Ferry, WV.  He performs a wide variety of covers from Elvis, Michael Jackson, Luke Bryan, Oasis, Eagles, and John Cougar, all the way to Bon Jovi and Shinedown, as well as the many artists in between.  With a knack for getting the crowd involved, Todd Brooks makes every show one you’ll want to see again.  Wineries, private parties, clubs, corporate events, weddings, and DJ services are available.

Mar
14
Sun
MIKE RICHARDS
Mar 14 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
MIKE RICHARDS

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.

BIG RIVER REVIVAL
Mar 14 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
BIG RIVER REVIVAL

Big River Revival is an acoustic based band from the Mid Atlantic. While the group initially united as a bluegrass group, the ensemble also plays Country, Americana, and Classic Rock. Spellbinding and hard-driving, BRR is an act you don’t wanna miss.

Mar
18
Thu
RYAN JEWEL
Mar 18 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
RYAN JEWEL

A native of Front Royal, Virginia, the country music singer/songwriter released his first EP “Up on the Drive” in 2016. This EP helped him gain traction with his music career around his hometown, the Shenandoah Valley, and further. Along with his EP, Ryan was a runner-up in the 2015 Texaco Country Showdown, a nationwide talent search, which solidified Ryan’s calling for a music career. Ryan has had the privilege of being the opening act for some major country artist’s such as Marty Stuart and Lauren Alaina. He has also shared the stage with fellow Nashville artists, and Clemson buddies, Cody Webb and Doug McCormick.

Mar
19
Fri
SHANE GAMBLE
Mar 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
SHANE GAMBLE

A Maryland native, Shane Gamble embodies what it means to be a working musician. Shane attacks his guitar with passion and sings jangly songs about the good times with a distinctly American feel. Close your eyes and imagine if Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen were to emerge now on Country radio, then added a modern twist…that’s Shane.

SOMETHING SHINY DUO
Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
SOMETHING SHINY DUO

For more than a decade now, bassist Stephen Bray and guitarist Russ Groover have been entertaining audiences throughout Virginia.  Their unique twist on songs coupled with their humorous stage banter work together to present  a most unusual acoustic show. As an audience member, you can expect the expected and the unexpected from this dynamic duo, while they play songs spanning 5 decades and several genres in an effort to play ALL your favorite songs in both familiar and very different ways.   

Mar
20
Sat
JILLIAN MATUNDAN WITH LUNA
Mar 20 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
JILLIAN MATUNDAN WITH LUNA

Jillian Matundan is an award-winning, multi-instrumental singer/songwriter from Northern Virginia. After a 15 year hiatus from music, Jillian began playing locally in 2019 and released her debut EP, “Hangin’ On”, in June 2020. She is thrilled to return to Farm Brew Live. Find out more at jillianmatundan.com.

Luna is the acoustic duo of Valeria Stewart and Kathleen Huber. They are 2019 and 2020 Mid Atlantic Songwriting Award Winners. Their passion for songwriting is fundamentally an extension of their desire to connect with others. Luna released their debut EP, “The Alchemist’s Journey”, in October 2020. Follow and hear Luna at: luna-cool.com

BRISK TRIO
Mar 20 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
BRISK TRIO

Enjoy this 90s/00s alternative-rock band based in Virginia!

ROWDY ACE TRIO
Mar 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
ROWDY ACE TRIO

Northern Virginia’s Country Music band is RowdyAce! And we play Country that Rocks. RowdyAce features music from across many decades, from today’s top 40 Country to yesterday’s Rock.

Mar
21
Sun
RICK SCHAFFER
Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
RICK SCHAFFER

Rick Schaffer is part of The Jangling Reinharts. THE JANGLING REINHARTS came together to provide roots-rock music largely forgotten by other bands. Think: The Band meets Van Morrison and they go out to Stephen Stills’ house and listen to the Monkees while watching a Barenaked Ladies video. This melting pot of music describes what they are all about.