Jan
22
Tue
SHARIF
Jan 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sharif – who is currently earning his Masters at the Berklee College of Music – has made quite a name for himself on the touring front, vacillating from playing intimate solo acoustic shows of his original material to belting out cover tunes (from Rihanna’s “Disturbia” to Maroon 5’s “Won’t Go Home Without You” to Beastie Boys “Girls”) at biker bars to playing one of his favorite genres of music, oldies, at retirement centers (because he wants to, not because he has to) to corporate gigs for Gap and Amstel Light to opening for the likes of Jason Mraz, Kenny Loggins, Rhett Miller, Rusted Root, and Blake Shelton.

“Music consumes me,” explains Sharif, who has approximately 2,000 shows around the world under his belt. “I just love playing music, teaching music, learning more about music, and doing whatever I can to get there.”

Jan
23
Wed
NEIL MCKILLIP
Jan 23 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Neil McKillip hails from Athens, GA, where he began playing piano at the age of four. His classical training continued all the way through college where he studied music and criminal justice at the University of Georgia. During that time, Neil also played in several bands before finishing school and moving to the Washington, DC area.
For the past 10 years, Neil has performed at several venues in the DMV area and is a regular player at Bobby McKey’s dueling piano bar in National Harbor, Maryland.

Jan
24
Thu
JAMES STEVENS
Jan 24 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Enjoy hits from the 70’s to today!

JAMES STEVENS
Jan 24 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy hits from the 70’s to today!

Jan
25
Fri
MATT WALLER
Jan 25 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Matt Waller is a musician hailing from the Northern Virginia/Richmond area. His looping abilities set him aside as one of the premier performers in the DMV area. His shows are energetic, crowd-interactive performances of pop, hip hop, reggae, rock and country music from the 50’s to today. If you happen to catch a show you will know you were apart of something special!

LIVIN’ THE DREAM
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

LTD has been playing live shows for over 8 years and play covers from over the past 50 years. No matter what your favorite music style is, chances are they will play it. Country, Classic Rock, Pop, Top 40, Reggae, Rock and Roll, Motown and 50’s. High energy, tight harmonies and diverse sets are tailored to each venue, playing for dozens to thousands.

Jan
26
Sat
JIBRAAN ISLAM
Jan 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Singer/Songwriter Jibraan will be performing an acoustic set of popular covers from the 60s to today in his distinctive and unique style!

SHIRKADAY TRIO
Jan 26 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Shirkaday is a rock cover band hailing from Northern Virginia. Led by vocalist, Joe Bernui, the band covers music from the 70’s to today, with the focus on 90’s to include songs by Green Day, Chili Peppers and Sublime. Occasionally, you will hear them play and original song or two. Their schedule and song list can be found at www.shirkaday.com

QUASI FLANNEL
Jan 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
QUASI FLANNEL

Loving the grunge era and reminding others how much they miss it.

Jan
27
Sun
MIKE RICHARDS
Jan 27 @ 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.

BRYAN FRATES
Jan 27 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Bryan Frates is a diverse singer/songwriter, music teacher, Songwriters Showcase host, and sports coach out of Southern MD. Bryan’s unique style stems from his love for folk, country, R&B, hip-hop, pop, and jazz music. With an admiration of artists like Martin Sexton, Amos Lee, Zac Brown, Lisa Hillary, Vance Gilbert, and Brandi Carlile, his tremendous vocals weave effortlessly throughout genres. Tying together elements of country and folk along with hip-hop and R&B, he has created a style that is truly his own. With his passion for music and song writing, he hopes to make a full time career out of something that he loves to do. Bryan’s original songs evoke images of family, friends, and the experiences of moving through the various stages of life.

Jan
30
Wed
RYAN PALADINO
Jan 30 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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!

Jan
31
Thu
JASON MITCHELL
Jan 31 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Jason Mitchell is a singer/song writer from SoMD. He plays his own orginals and covers. He is also the lead singer and rhythm guitar player for Lincoln’s Day Off.

Feb
1
Fri
BRADLEY RHODES
Feb 1 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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.

RYAN FORRESTER BAND
Feb 1 @ 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.

Feb
2
Sat
MATT DAVIS
Feb 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Great songs from all eras, strong playing, and top-notch vocals.

SONIC DAZE
Feb 2 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Based in the Baltimore area, Sonic Daze plays covers of your favorite Modern, Classic Rock, and Country hits. The members of the band, all pro musicians with different backgrounds, have come together to bring you great danceable, high-energy music.

NO GREEN JELLY BEENZ
Feb 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

No Green JellyBeenz is a cover band with a twist! They take modern radio hits and classic favorites, and add their own spin. The result is a high-energy, genre-crossing blend of rock, pop, country, and hip-hop!

Feb
3
Sun
SHANE HINES
Feb 3 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Shane tours nationally with Corey Smith and Pat McGee as well as independently. His solo acoustic show is all about powerful vocals paired with a rockin’ guitar and can fill rooms both large and small. The band is a full on party!

Feb
5
Tue
JOSH SOWDER
Feb 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Josh Sowder is a solo artist/singer/songwriter with a wide variety of music, playing genres from the 1950s to the 2000s.