Jun
23
Sun
BRIAN FRANKE
Jun 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
BRIAN FRANKE

Brian Franke is an independent award-winning singer/songwriter residing in the Washington, DC area. He is known as both a frequently booked cover song musician as well as an original songwriter. His cover songs range from classic rock songs, to 90s alternative rock, to Top 40 songs currently on the radio.

EDDIE PASA
Jun 23 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
EDDIE PASA

“Eddie is a tiny Asian drummer who also happens to sing, play guitar… and he’s pretty good at the Kevin Bacon game, too.”

Jun
25
Tue
ALEX PAREZ
Jun 25 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ALEX PAREZ

Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo has been bringing acoustic rock and old-time country to the Washington DC Metro Area since 2006. Whether performing original music or classic material, Alex’s voice is “reminiscent of Johnny Cash, though often sung with Jello Biafra’s inflection” (Matthew Stabley, NBCWashington.com) and “sounds like Nick Cave reinterpreting the early songbook of Bill Callahan” (The Big Easy – MetroMusicScence.com). “El Rojo” to his friends, Parez takes inspiration from epic troubadours Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and local balladeer John Bustine amongst various other artists. In trio mode, Alex is flanked by accomplished harmonica sideman Terry Boes and prolific bassist Derek Evry who is also a fantastic songwriter, singer, guitarist and band leader. Alex has also performed with several other local musicians for various tribute shows.

Jun
26
Wed
RYAN PALADINO
Jun 26 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
RYAN PALADINO

Ryan Paladino is part of the band Irresponsible. Irresponsible is an Alt-Rock band based out of Washington, DC, whose hard work has landed them headlining shows at such nationally-renowned venues as the 9:30 Club and Jammin’ Java. The quality and consistency of Irresponsible’s studio releases and live shows have established the band as favorites in the DC music community. With the release of one EP and two LPs over four short years, Irresponsible has received consistent airplay on the Local Lix hours of DC’s premier rock station, DC101. Five of their songs have been featured on the station, including the most recent single, “Burn With Me.” Irresponsible’s blend of lighthearted fun and serious musicianship sets this group apart from the rest!

Jun
27
Thu
CHRIS CASSADAY
Jun 27 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
CHRIS CASSADAY
Growing up, music was always a prominent part of Chris Cassaday’s life. Whether it be singing in the back seat of his mom’s car, or watching his dad play the drums, Chris was hooked on music at an early age. And after receiving his first guitar at age 14, Chris honed his songwriting skills over the next few years, playing in various bands and as a solo act throughout high school and college.
After graduating from JMU in 2014, Chris independently released his first professionally recorded solo album The Savannah Sessions on May 25th, 2015. Chris got to work with producer/engineer Ted Bowne Of Passafire, one of Chris’s greatest influences and favorite musicians. Chris’s original song My Oh My off of the album was sought out by Sirius XM radio and is now being played regularly on Sirius XM’s the Coffee House (Ch. 14). Chris also performed a live session for Sirius XM in September 2015 that was featured on the air. After two years of extensive live performances around the country, Chris released his next studio effort Stranger Places on April 10th, 2017.
Chris has performed live for countless audiences both solo and with his band “The Cassaday Concoction” all over the country and even abroad and has proven quickly that he is a must-see live act. Chris’s unique blend of blues, rock, folk and funk, and his thunderous, distinctive voice have started to gather him a significant following. The sky is the limit for this Washington, DC based singer-songwriter.
Jun
28
Fri
DAN BARRY
Jun 28 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
DAN BARRY

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

CROWDED STREETS
Jun 28 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
CROWDED STREETS

Crowded Streets—the name inspired by Dave Matthew Band’s third studio album — is what you call this Virginia – based sextet. The individuals who form this outstanding tribute are each dedicated to the task of reproducing the unique sonic experience of a live Dave Matthews Band performance. The band has attended numerous concerts and studied all the live footage they can get their hands on. Crowded Streets boasts the same original studio line-up of instrumentation and each musician is as versatile and creative as his DMB counterpart.

Jun
29
Sat
JASON MASI
Jun 29 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
JASON MASI

Jason Masi got his start with Richmond, VA based group, Jubeus, opening for acts like Blind Melon, Everclear, and SOJA and releasing two well received albums, “Two Tone Circles” 2004 and “Natural Mood” 2007, respectively. He stepped out as a solo artist in 2010, trading in the band’s roots-jam driven rock for a more acoustic soul/R&B songwriter approach.

BILLY TWILDE BAND
Jun 29 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
BILLY TWILDE BAND

Billy “T” Wilde is an American singer/songwriter and Musical Entertainer, from the Washington DC are. His high energy and entertaining live shows has led him to become one of the most highly sought musical performers in the Mid Atlantic area. He has performed at notable venues like The 9:30 Club, and Jiffy Lube Live Concert Pavilion, opening for many National acts from Dave Matthews, Lincoln Park, Keith Urban, Zac Brown, Matchbox 20 to Journey. With the unique use of looping pedals he can stack layers of guitars, rhythms & Harmonies, and along with his percussionist, is able to reproduce the sound of a full band. In addition to his original music, Billy performs popular Rock, Blues, Country & Pop Hits from every decade from the 60’s to modern day. His blazing guitar riffs and powerful vocals, makes a passionate performance that leave audiences singing, Dancing and wanting more!

SHANE GAMBLE
Jun 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 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.

GREAT WIDE OPEN – The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience
Jun 29 @ 9:30 pm – Jun 30 @ 10:30 pm
GREAT WIDE OPEN - The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience

Great Wide Open was formed in the summer of 2011 and is intended to capture the essence of the Heartbreakers live who. The band has an extensive song set and has been featured at numerous festivals and clubs.

Jun
30
Sun
HEATHER RENEE
Jun 30 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
HEATHER RENEE

Heather Renee is a prolific writer and performer. She performs weekly in venues throughout the DC metro area. To demonstrate her writing prowess, she wrote, recorded and released a song every week for an entire year in 2008. This endeavor led to several song placements in Independent Films and garnered interested from labels to sell her work to rising artists nationwide.

ANDREW BURLESON
Jun 30 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
ANDREW BURLESON

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.

Jul
2
Tue
LAURENCE MCKENNA
Jul 2 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
LAURENCE MCKENNA

Performing non-stop over 15 years, Laurence McKenna has played over 2500 shows in the Washington DC area. He covers a wide range of music genres which include Folk, Pop and Rock. His vocal style is similar to that of Bono (U2) and Chris Martin (Coldplay). He has performed at major venues such as: Jiffy Lube Live, RFK Stadium, 9:30 Club, Warner Theater, The Fillmore, Iota and The Capital Center. Along with his British Rock band Shag, he has performed at concerts with Jackson Brown, Blur, Depeche Mode, Sting, Green Day, Creed, Rush, James Taylor and Aerosmith.

Jul
3
Wed
RICHARD WALTON
Jul 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
RICHARD WALTON

Richard Walton is a 2016 inductee in the Maryland Entertainment Hall Of Fame. He works as a musician in a variety of situations. He has professionally performed for over twenty five years throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. As a solo entertainer, Richard has a catalogue of over 400 songs; performing with his gifted musical memory. He can make any situation special for any age group and occasion. He currently performs at house concerts/parties, private corporate functions, restaurants, pubs, churches, senior centers, weddings, funerals and other special occasion events.

Richard leads an award-winning instrumental multi-genre ensemble, Richard Walton Group; which can be heard frequently on Pandora Radio and lots of other digital radio stations. In 2016, the group received nominations: WAMMIE (Best Jazz CD) & Maryland Music Awards (Best Jazz Group). Richard also works regularly in the music duos Rich & Famous (w/ original Appaloosa bassist/vocalist Frank Frazier), Three’s A Crowd (w/ vocalist Vicki Scarinzi) & Rich & Infamous (w/ guitarist/vocalist Bryan Miller)

He began his musical journey as a musician in Mid-Atlantic cover bands, eventually graduating to a career as a songwriter, publisher, bandleader and recording artist. In 1988, he formed the publishing & recording company Notlaw Music (Walton spelled backwards). His songs have been used on various compilation CD’s and been heard on numerous radio & TV outlets . In 2016, Richard landed a publishing deal for a number of his songs with an established world class publisher. As of 2018, Richard has released 11 worldwide distributed CD’s and earned over 40 songwriting awards.

Jul
4
Thu
NEW: LIME GOSE
Jul 4 all-day
NEW: LIME GOSE @ 2 Silos Brewing

Lime Gose

Gose

6 IBUs • 3.5% ALC / VOL

Lime • Sour • Sea Salt

A classic German-style sour with a twist! We infused this kettle-soured ale with natural lime juice and sea salt for a tasty, tart, and refreshingly thirst-quenching beer.

Glassware – Snifter, $6

NEW: TÓRSHAVN
Jul 4 all-day
NEW: TÓRSHAVN @ 2 Silos Brewing

Tórshavn

Sahti Historic Beer

0 IBUs • 5.6% ALC / VOL

Banana • Sweet • Spicy

Turning to the past for inspiration, we’ve recreated a historical Nordic Ale, a style dating back over 500 years! Using juniper berries and NO hops, we have forgone the 60-minute boil to mimic the traditional brewing techniques and ingredients used during this time period. The end result is a subtly spicy, slightly tart yet sweet tasting beer with banana aromas.

Glassware – Tulip, $6

JOE BERNUI
Jul 4 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
JOE BERNUI

Joe Bernui is described as “Solo Acoustic”, playing mostly Rock cover songs and a healthy dose of originals too. Covers include mostly 70’s, 90’s and some millennials.

Jul
5
Fri
FREEDOM FEST! JULY 5
Jul 5 all-day
FREEDOM FEST! JULY 5

Freedom Fest

Friday • July 5
Dorrall Price – 2:00PM
Thorp Jenson – 4:30PM
DownTown Abby & The Echoes – 7:30PM

DORRALL PRICE
Jul 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
DORRALL PRICE

Dorrall Price is the lead singer of the Silver Bullets. Silver Bullets delivers premium live music entertainment with an eclectic mix of songs from modern day top 40 hits to 1960’s classics. Voted as a top live band by Style Weekly’s Best of Publication 4 years in a row and winner of WeddingWire.com’s Couples’ Choice Award, Silver Bullets captures every crowd with their high energy performance, diverse song selection and their utmost professionalism.