A radical splinter group of The Splinters, the trio goes mostly acoustic but keeps the same attitude and inventive musicianship that fans know and love. Dave Paddock, Peter Jacobs and Drew Gardner make their unique blend of roots music even rootsier, with guitar, lap steel, banjo and percussion, plus the vocal blend that defines The Splinters’ sound.

Join us for Game and Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

Conor Brendan animates soulful original songs with fresh perspectives on Americana, Folk, and Pop traditions, encompassing a wide dynamic range, from irresistible grooves to contemplative cinematic ballads and anthemic explosive peaks. Often compared to John Mayer, Death Cab for Cutie, Sufjan Stevens, the Head and the Heart, and Mumford and Sons, he strikes a balance between familiar and fresh, satisfaction and surprise.

Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter based out of Northern, VA. Tejas’ sound mixes elements from singer/songwriters like John Mayer and Ben Harper with strong vocals, genre-bending, pop focused melodies and instrumental hooks.  Tejas’ original music is now steaming on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere!

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.

Jeremiah Prophett is a Shenandoah Valley native who brings a singer songwriter Americana kind of vibe with an original fee all his own. He plays cover songs that you forgot you loved!! After traveling the country twice as a musician, you’ll love the diversity he has added to his songwriting. It’s an “off the cuff” rhythmic driven experience through a harmonica, acoustic guitar and a passionate, soul driven rock/country voice.

Known for its kitschy-cool vibe, SWELL puts a unique spin on a variety of genres including vintage swing, Latin, blues, danceable pop, and lounge. Mollie Morison's silky, vintage-style vocals are accompanied by award-winning guitarist David Kitchen's smooth and artful playing. Eric Leifert and Dan Perriello complete the rhythm section consisting of bongo-infused beats, creating a truly one-of-a-kind sound. An all-around treat for the ears and groove for the soul. From Etta James to Amy Winehouse, audiences all around the DMV love SWELL’s distinct set list, energy, and sophisticated musical style.

Brooksie Wells is a singer-songwriter who has been touring and recording just below the radar for more years than she would probably care to remember. An artist of deep feeling and exhilarating talent, Brooksie's rich poetry and playful humor have made her a formidable live performer.” Alan Cackett. UK
Brooksie's songs, like her life are, at heart, about connection. Her recent album, "Stops Time" was number #4 on the Folk Charts in 2021 making it her third top ten album in a row! This set of songs reflects the humor and pathos of being present and observing our own joys and mistakes.

Join us for Game and Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

Paul Braganza is a singer/guitarist from Alexandria, VA; taking after many singers from the 90s, Paul covers a wide array of favorites with a gravely and gritty vocal style influenced by the likes of Chris Cornell, Scott Weiland, and more.

More than just your average acoustic duo, Elemental Alibi is a musical experience. With a lifetime of performance experience, Carl and Danielle offer a fantastic mix of professionalism and talent. Trading vocals and styles, they move from one genre to another, recreating hits of today and classics from decades past flawlessly.

Daniel Mensh is a Washington DC area musician and vocalist who specializes in acoustic guitar. Inspired by John Mayer and Eric Clapton, Daniel is a full-time performer in Virginia, DC, Maryland, and Delaware with a background in funk, blues, and pop.

No Part of Nothin’ plays bluegrass and classic country songs featuring tight harmonies, great stories, original songwriting, and virtuoso lead work by some of the region’s best bluegrass pickers. This band is everywhere, from festival stage to local clubs and restaurants, plus airplay on Bluegrass Country Radio, The Bluegrass Jamboree, and WAMU's Open Mic Program. They were named a Wammie (Washington Area Music Award) 2021 finalist for best bluegrass band and were also nominated as finalists in 2020.

Join us for Game and Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

The Palace is the premier variety and drag show of Northern Virginia, showcasing artists from every corner of the DMV. Performances are bimonthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Tickets are $15 at the door, cash or Venmo. (With your ticket you may pick a free drink or appetizer)

Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter based out of Northern, VA. Tejas’ sound mixes elements from singer/songwriters like John Mayer and Ben Harper with strong vocals, genre-bending, pop focused melodies and instrumental hooks.  Tejas’ original music is now steaming on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere!

In 1998, David Graziano and Carol Campbell met while performing at a local Taste of the Town, married, had kids, separately formed bands, developed radio shows and won songwriting competitions.
Their latest spurious offspring, Favorite Child, blends Indie Rock Lumineers and The Decemberists with favorite feel-good Fleetwood Mac. Stellar three-part harmonies, soaring guitar work and keyboards are the cornerstones of both their original music and covers.
In 2022 they released a collection of original music produced by Wammie-winner Marco Delmar (Emmet Swimming); they are destined to be considered your… Favorite Child.

Scott Martin is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist hailing from New York City. In addition to his career as a solo artist, he is also a founding member of both Bulletproof Messenger and Storm of the Century and serves as an in-demand session player for a variety of local and national acts. 

Scott Martin is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist hailing from New York City. In addition to his career as a solo artist, he is also a founding member of both Bulletproof Messenger and Storm of the Century and serves as an in-demand session player for a variety of local and national acts. 

Jillian Matundan is an award-winning, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter living in Northern Virginia who rediscovered her musical voice after a 15-year hiatus. Jillian began playing solo at local open mics in 2019, sharing songs she had only started writing a few months before and has been on a tear, winning ten Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Awards since. She released her debut EP, "Hangin' On", in 2020 and will release her first full-length, fully crowd-funded album in 2023. Kellie Lin Knott has delivered playful performances since age 8 for audiences at venues around the country. Known for her eclectic catalog of original tunes in divergent styles, Kellie often writes songs of comfort and hope. With a start in Boston's bustling folk scene, she played clubs and hustled for tips as a full-time street musician. After time away as a traveling yoga teacher, CEO and educator, Kellie returned to recording in 2016 with "The World Awake." She also tours as a side player for other acoustic artists and is currently writing for her next project, due in late 2023. Scott Martin is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist hailing from New York City. In addition to his career as a solo artist, he is also a founding member of both Bulletproof Messenger and Storm of the Century and serves as an in-demand session player for a variety of local and national acts. 

Join us for Game and Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

Susanna Laird is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Frederick Maryland. She performs a wide range of covers as well as her own songs. Susanna is passionate about writing songs that are poetic, intimate and authentic. She has a musical style that is a little bit gospel, a little bit folk, stirred up with rock-n-roll and poured out in soulful vocals that will leave you feeling every word.

More than just your average acoustic duo, Elemental Alibi is a musical experience. With a lifetime of performance experience, Carl and Danielle offer a fantastic mix of professionalism and talent. Trading vocals and styles, they move from one genre to another, recreating hits of today and classics from decades past flawlessly.

Sam Robbins is often described as an "old soul singer songwriter." A Nashville based musician whose music evokes classic 70's singer songwriters like James Taylor and Neil Young, Sam adds a modern, upbeat edge to the storyteller troubadour persona. An avid performer, he has gained recognition from extensive touring and as one of the six 2021 winners in the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk competition, one of the largest and most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country.

Based out of Washington, DC, Carly Harvey combines Blues, Jazz, Soul and Americana roots styles to create a unique sound that calls to mind Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, and Nina Simone, with a little Ella Fitzgerald thrown in for good measure. Carly is a two-time D.C. Blues Society Battle of the Bands Winner and was proclaimed D.C.'s Queen of the Blues in 2016 by Dr. Nick Johnson of WPFW Radio. In 2021, Carly was nominated 7 times and won the WAMMIE award for Best Blues Artist/Band.

Rooted in the high lonesome sound of the 1940’s - sullied by an affinity for cheap brews, swampy southern rock anthems, and stamped with an outlaw country attitude: Moose Jaw brings the timeless tradition of American roots music into a new era. They focus on putting a new spin on the old-time tales of ramblers, rovers, and revivals has led them to be featured on National Public Radio and an intimate performance for his Holiness the Dalai Lama. Since 2016, audiences from all walks of life have hooted and hollered at Moose Jaw’s blazing fast, workin’ class, and often crass brand of bluegrass.

Tim has performed at venues and events throughout the D.C. area as well as New York and Pennsylvania. A multi-instrumentalist, his songs can be both poignant and humorous and his stories are sure to capture the minds of his audience. Tim has received multiple songwriting awards for his songs such as, “Stolen Moments”, “I’ll Keep The Bong” and ”I Didn’t Know” for which he also won a video award in the Mid Atlantic Songwriting Contest. He played the part of “Woody” in the dust bowl opera “Rain Follows The Plow” for which he co-wrote the song “Sunnyside”.  Self-reflective and acutely observant, Michelle Swan deftly weaves lyric and note together to create intensely personal songs that tell of sentiments and circumstances nonetheless familiar to everyone. Her mastery of her voice and guitar creates a musical experience that will entertain and move you. Jim was born and raised in Northern Virginia in a house full of music.  He began playing guitar in his early teenage years, and eventually added banjo, mandolin, harmonica, and several other instruments to his musical addiction. In 2005, he released a solo CD titled "Horseshoes and Hand Grenades" containing 16 original songs.  That same year, he was a founding member of  the singer/songwriter trio, "Harley String Band" recording three CD's with that group  In November of 2022, he joined the Folk/Americana group, "Shenandoah Run."

Join us for Game and Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

The Palace is the premier variety and drag show of Northern Virginia, showcasing artists from every corner of the DMV. Performances are bimonthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Tickets are $15 at the door, cash or Venmo. (With your ticket you may pick a free drink or appetizer)

Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter based out of Northern, VA. Tejas’ sound mixes elements from singer/songwriters like John Mayer and Ben Harper with strong vocals, genre-bending, pop focused melodies and instrumental hooks.  Tejas’ original music is now steaming on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere!

Introduced to the guitar at age nine by her father, himself a former singer/songwriter, Michelle Swan has pursued a musical path ever since. After studying classical musical and clarinet performance at Towson State University, Michelle entered the Baltimore-Washington music scene in 1990, performing at local open-mics and coffeehouses. Self-reflective and acutely observant, Michelle deftly weaves lyric and note together to create intensely personal songs that tell of sentiments and circumstances nonetheless familiar to everyone. Cherith Yuly is a singer/songwriter based out of Waldorf, MD who dabbles in a variety of music projects. She lends her vocal talents to the Honky Tonk Casanovas, a dance band that plays an infectious variety of retro honky-tonk country, surf, and southern soul music.  When she's not with the band, she can be found touring the DC/MD/VA area performing covers and originals, often with her friend and local singer/songwriter, Michelle Swan. Cherith's voice has range and a flexibility that allows for her to cover a large variety of genres, including country, soul, folk, and rock.

Based out of Harrisonburg Va., "Franklin County" is a unique twist on traditional Irish and Americana. Jeremiah Prophett provides unique rhythm/lead guitar and harmonica while Shannon Dove adds 12 string guitar, Bodharan' and both trade powerful lead vocals with songwriting to match. Dr. Cheryl Tobler adds beautiful Irish Flute and fiddle . (She is currently overseas in Scotland!!! So make sure to catch the surprise "Irish Jammer").

Playing their own blend of Bluegrass, Folk, Blues and Americana Roots music, Old Town Tradition has been entertaining DC area audiences for many years. From the historic Tiffany Tavern in Alexandria VA to Gypsy Sally's in Georgetown, Old Town Tradition has been picking their high energy string music with delight. The band features Brian Renzella on guitar, Marlo Lewis on mandolin, Pam Ferguson on fiddle, Evan Sands on banjo, and John Werntz on bass.

Join us for Game and Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

Kirk is a recent transplant to the Northern Virginia area, having moved here from Washington State. A professional brewer for the last 10 years, Kirk has been a performer and musician his entire life. Over the last several years he has enjoyed performing in many different venues on the Northwestern Oregon and Southwestern Washington coastal areas. Kirk’s repertoire is diverse with his influences including artists like, Loggins and Messina, Tyler Childers, Passenger, Staind, The Paul Thorn Band and many more. Kirk is known for weaving stories from life with his distinctive Americana/ Roots Rock style.

More than just your average acoustic duo, Elemental Alibi is a musical experience. With a lifetime of performance experience, Carl and Danielle offer a fantastic mix of professionalism and talent. Trading vocals and styles, they move from one genre to another, recreating hits of today and classics from decades past flawlessly.

In 2020, despite the lock down that took away so many live concert experiences, three best friends came together to share their love of blues music.  What was intended to be a fun, one-off show turned into a female super-group with immediate fans requesting more performances.

Shows designed to be a safe space for all music lovers, celebrate blues history, and inspire viewers.  Featuring Carly Harvey (DC's Queen of the Blues), Jenny Langer (Blues Hall of Fame), and Holly Montgomery (Blue Elan Records).

Pictrola's members first played together as a group at the Delfest Academy 2017. The band strives to incorporate modern themes into traditional bluegrass, bringing elements from blues, swing, jazz, and rock into unique covers and originals. Pictrola recently won the Watermelon Park band Competition in 2022 and will be opening the festival in 2023! Josh Ungar: Mandolin, Mike Shade: Guitar, Evan Sands: Banjo, Dan Henderson: Fiddle and Taylor Gerber: Bass

Bourbon Moon is an acoustic "power trio" of upright bass, guitar, and fiddle/banjo that has performed at festivals, clubs, restaurant venues, and private events around DC and throughout Maryland and Virginia since 2014. The band brings high energy, roots-inspired interpretations of blues, bluegrass, classic rock, and Irish fiddle tunes with tight harmonies.

Jillian Matundan is an award-winning, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter living in Northern Virginia who rediscovered her musical voice after a 15-year hiatus. Paul Wolfe is an acoustic singer-songwriter who’s lived here in Northern Virginia for nearly 30 years, with stops in Charlottesville, Philadelphia, and London along the way—though deep down his native Pittsburgh still feels like home. Rick Landers is an award-winning singer-songwriter, author, and the publisher-editor of Guitar International magazine (2004 - present) where he has interviewed music icons, including: Les Paul, Jimmy Webb, Judy Collins, Slash, Richie Havens, Roger McGuinn, Buddy Guy and more. He formed the group Heartland in 2021 that includes Ron Goad (percussion); John Werntz (bass); and Jim Nagle (dobro).

Join us for Game and Karaoke Night and Patrick Castellucci’s Birthday Celebration! Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

Mirabelle Skipworth, who grew up in Chicagoland Illinois, is now local to Pittsburgh and plays regionally as a solo singer-songwriter and with a band. Her 5-piece band, “Mirabelle Skipworth and The Brink Of '' is self proclaimed “alt-folk”. Her folk-inspired melodies and lyrics with the alt-rock influence of her band makes for a dynamic, emotionally-intense experience. She occasionally draws on her own experiences, but often draws from books, concepts, and other people’s stories. Her album, Paraphrased in a Poet, was released Spring of 2019, her EP, The Catalyst Has Called, was released Spring 2020, and her album, Postcards From Patmos released Dec. 12th 2020. Her most recent EP, “The Tables Trill” released Nov. 12th 2021. Her new EP is soon to be released in March 2023. Julia Capuzzi is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from southwestern Pennsylvania. She draws influence from jazz and pop music to create dreamy and thoughtful melodies. She currently has an EP out called “Simple Minds”.

Dave Mascatello is a musician whose music has been described as medicine for the soul. With influences mostly from rock music, he blends a style that is wholly unique to him, sharing his experiences and journeys along the way. Dave has hosted open mic nights in the Northern Virginia Area for over 10 years and is well known in the area for supporting local talent.

Sol Roots performs a mix of raw funk, deep blues, energetic rock, greasy soul, and hypnotic grooves. Sol is a guitarist and vocalist who has toured with many roots, funk, blues and soul legends around the world as a part of Music Maker Revue. Sol has shared the stage with acts such as Jon Cleary, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, The Wood Brothers, Sonny Landreth, Robert Randolph, Eric Lindell, Roosevelt Collier, Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Victor Wainwright, Booker T Jones, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Shemekia Copeland, Jackie Greene and many more. Paying homage to the greats, and with a love of Universal Music as the guiding light, Sol steps out on a path with his own unique, powerful voice and a talented band of musicians.

Blue Breeze is an Americana music combo formed in 2019 by four members of the Bluegrass band, The Fairlington Raccoons (founded in 2017), to play a wider range of acoustic hits.  The band likes to explore everything from traditional country to folk and acoustic rock.  Having played together for years, Blue Breeze has amassed a […]

The Rockits Band are a collective of seasoned performers who love to entertain, four to seven piece with sax. At Earp's, the four lead vocalists, Robin, Billy O, Bill E and PG, present their first ever acoustic show. They will draw from their 500 song repertoire, a three hour 'hit-fest', featuring 'unplugged' classics from: Van Morrison, Paul Simon, Linda Ronstadt, CSN, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and Clapton.

Join us for Game and Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

Adam K is a local musician who grew up in Falls Church and relocated to a few different states and countries before returning back to the DMV area. He plays acoustic and electric covers of everything from the 50s to present day as well as some originals. Music has been his lifeline and companion for a long time and after trying on a lot of different life suits he found music fits him the best and has decided to dedicate all his time and energies into making music his main focus and career. His hope is to inspire and connect you to deeper feelings and thoughts through his songs but mostly wants you to have a good time and sing, clap, whistle and dance along with him!

More than just your average acoustic duo, Elemental Alibi is a musical experience. With a lifetime of performance experience, Carl and Danielle offer a fantastic mix of professionalism and talent. Trading vocals and styles, they move from one genre to another, recreating hits of today and classics from decades past flawlessly.

Introduced to the guitar at age nine by her father, himself a former singer/songwriter, Michelle Swan has pursued a musical path ever since. After studying classical musical and clarinet performance at Towson State University, Michelle entered the Baltimore-Washington music scene in 1990, performing at local open-mics and coffeehouses. Self-reflective and acutely observant, Michelle deftly weaves lyric and note together to create intensely personal songs that tell of sentiments and circumstances nonetheless familiar to everyone. Cherith Yuly is a singer/songwriter based out of Waldorf, MD who dabbles in a variety of music projects. She lends her vocal talents to the Honky Tonk Casanovas, a dance band that plays an infectious variety of retro honky-tonk country, surf, and southern soul music.  When she's not with the band, she can be found touring the DC/MD/VA area performing covers and originals, often with her friend and local singer/songwriter, Michelle Swan. Cherith's voice has range and a flexibility that allows for her to cover a large variety of genres, including country, soul, folk, and rock.

Hannah Grace Kelly is a singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Her new music is in the process of being created now. Kelly grew up in suburban Tennessee, but you won’t consider her songs simple country music. She writes from the point of view of a girl-next-door, and marries it to her soulful, raw voice. With a bubbly attitude, slight edge, and a heart of gold, Kelly is a force to be reckoned with. Organic as it gets, she’s bringing back the roots of rock, the passion in pop, and the story-telling in country. Originating in Chicago by way of Nashville and now making D.C. their home, The Watch's music takes pages from artists as diverse as Eurythmics and Peter Gabriel to present an epic, powerful sound with a profoundly universal message. Prepare to be submerged in frequencies and experience a notion of nostalgia as we bring an orchestral dream with soaring guitar melodies and operatic vocals.

Shanna in a Dress is your quirky best friend, and you'll get an uncensored show of clever humor and heartbreak with a hefty side of entertainment. This witty wordsmith is known for making audiences laugh and cry, sometimes in the same song. Think Jason Mraz mixed with Ingrid Michaelson all wrapped up in a sweet voice accented by guitar, piano, and ukulele. Shanna started her career at the University of Virginia and is now based in Nashville. In 2020, Shanna was a winner in the Kerrville New Folk competition, winner of the Great River Folk Fest Song Competition, a semi-finalist in Songwriter Serenade, and a Grassy Hill Emerging Artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival.

Join us for Game and Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

The Palace is the premier variety and drag show of Northern Virginia, showcasing artists from every corner of the DMV. Performances are bimonthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Tickets are $15 at the door, cash or Venmo. (With your ticket you may pick a free drink or appetizer)

Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter based out of Northern, VA. Tejas’ sound mixes elements from singer/songwriters like John Mayer and Ben Harper with strong vocals, genre-bending, pop focused melodies and instrumental hooks.  Tejas’ original music is now steaming on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere!

Mixing genres from rock to folk to soul to bluegrass; flavors as varied as jazz and hip hop curl through the sound of Washington Area Music Association’s “Best Contemporary Folk Group” – ilyAIMY. ilyAIMY and their co-fronts Heather Aubrey Lloyd and Rob Hinkal have won accolades from Kerrville Folk Festival, National Association for Campus Activities, the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance and the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (Most-Wanted Artist for both the band and Heather solo!). Heather has been recognized by the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Mountain Folks Festival and won 2019’s Bernard Ebb Songwriting Award. Most recently, both Rob & Heather won Gold Awards in the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest.

The Carolyn Eyerly Band will be performing solid bluegrass in Carolyn's hometown where she grew up listening to bluegrass and Southern rock. Carolyn has been a dynamic lead singer in the Washington, D.C. area since 2011 in Sweet Yonder and Shenandoah Run with whom she released four Cds. In 2021, Carolyn released a solo CD, The Sunny Side Of Life, which includes 7 of her original songs. Eyerly was awarded the WAMMIE for the D.C. area's 2022 Best Bluegrass Artist.

Known for its kitschy-cool vibe, SWELL puts a unique spin on a variety of genres including vintage swing, Latin, blues, danceable pop, and lounge. Mollie Morison's silky, vintage-style vocals are accompanied by award-winning guitarist David Kitchen's smooth and artful playing. Eric Leifert and Dan Perriello complete the rhythm section consisting of bongo-infused beats, creating a truly one-of-a-kind sound. An all-around treat for the ears and groove for the soul. From Etta James to Amy Winehouse, audiences all around the DMV love SWELL’s distinct set list, energy, and sophisticated musical style.

Join us for Game and Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

Brent Funkhouser’s brand of achingly uplifting songwriting was born out of the river bends and mountain hollows of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. His style of songwriting displays influence from classics like Tom Petty, americana contemporaries like Jason Isbell, and Texas/red dirt songsters like Turnpike Troubadours, filtered through his own original voice. The singer-songwriter has travelled up and down the east coast to perform to attentive audiences, opening for award-winning artists such as Judy Collins and Phil Vassar in the process.

Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter based out of Northern, VA. Tejas’ sound mixes elements from singer/songwriters like John Mayer and Ben Harper with strong vocals, genre-bending, pop focused melodies and instrumental hooks.  Tejas’ original music is now steaming on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere!

Mack is a committed, driven artist whose talents are rivaled only by her passion for and love of music. A professionally trained vocalist, self-taught multi-instrumentalist and burgeoning producer, Mack utilizes her uniquely powerful voice to perform a wide variety of classic and contemporary musical selections in a way that is at once subtly nuanced and refreshingly vibrant. Part rock ‘n’ roll, a little country, some funk, a touch of soul and all heart, Mack’s music is as perfectly suited for bars and wineries as it is for the big stage. Her acoustic solo set is filled with a diverse mix of sing-along songs from Van Morrison and Creedence Clearwater Revival to Smokey Robinson and The Lumineers. Justin Suede is a six-string slingin’ artist which brought him to Nashville in 2018. His original work is filled with heavy, dark, and whiskey aged stories - belted with conviction through the voice of a weathered soul. Shortly after receiving a recording contract for his debut EP, Justin moved to Alexandria, Virginia in 2021, where he currently resides when he's not on the road.

Steve Everett is a Pop'N'Roll™ singer & songwriter from Nashville, TN. Born in Albany, GA & raised in Greensboro, NC, Steve blends positive vibes with catchy, melodic hooks and hip, clever lyrics to form his fun musical style. Steve studied music performance at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and plays stages ranging from The House of Blues, The Rock Boat music festival, all the way to acoustic home shows. He has been fortunate enough to tour the country (solo & full band) with national acts like Hunter Hayes, Cassadee Pope, Sister Hazel, & Michael Tolcher. His three full-length albums have been nominated for "Album Of The Year" at The 12th, 15th & 17th annual Independent Music Awards. His songs “The Only Way” (written by Steve) & “LMNOP” (co-written with Adam Doleac) were nominated for “Song of The Year“ at the International Songwriting Competition. Everett's single PICK YOUR HEAD UP was recently featured in Rolling Stone’s monthly top ten list.

Featuring: Jillian Matundan, Louisa Claire, Mike Ryan, Noah Shenk, Joseph Elias & Conor Brendan

A radical splinter group of The Splinters, the trio goes mostly acoustic but keeps the same attitude and inventive musicianship that fans know and love. Dave Paddock, Peter Jacobs and Drew Gardner make their unique blend of roots music even rootsier, with guitar, lap steel, banjo and percussion, plus the vocal blend that defines The Splinters’ sound.

Join us for Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

The Palace is the premier variety and drag show of Northern Virginia, showcasing artists from every corner of the DMV. Performances are bimonthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Tickets are $15 at the door, cash or Venmo. (With your ticket you may pick a free drink or appetizer)

Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter based out of Northern, VA. Tejas’ sound mixes elements from singer/songwriters like John Mayer and Ben Harper with strong vocals, genre-bending, pop focused melodies and instrumental hooks.  Tejas’ original music is now steaming on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere!

Cherith Yuly is a singer/songwriter based out of Waldorf, MD who dabbles in a variety of music projects. She lends her vocal talents to the Honky Tonk Casanovas, a dance band that plays an infectious variety of retro honky-tonk country, surf, and southern soul music.  When she's not with the band, she can be found touring the DC/MD/VA area performing covers and originals, often with her friend and local singer/songwriter, Michelle Swan. Cherith's voice has range and a flexibility that allows for her to cover a large variety of genres, including country, soul, folk, and rock.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chuckie moved around Tennessee and Kentucky in his early years. Always interested in music, in the 80's he joined Turley Richard and the Numbers and regionally toured with the band for a few years. After Turley retired, the band became The Score and continued to tour for 2 more years. Chuck was scouted by an agent out of Memphis and offered a house gig with the band MVP at Capt Bilbo's and he remained there until the club was torn down. He took the nucleus of that band and joined the National Artist Agency and toured nationally until 1998. Since moving to the greater Washington area he has headed up the Mystery Machine DMV Band, bringing the funk to the funkless, and the party to those who forgot how. Chuckie will be joined by Giovanni Hernandez on Lead Guitar and Vocals.

Tamara Mae Dovell is a soulful singer songwriter from Jeffersonton, Virginia. She performs solo and as a duo with Ronald Fletcher, playing mostly tasteful original music in Northern Virginia. Tamara started writing music as therapy for herself, hoping to connect to as many people as possible. Tamara's music can best be described as a mix between blues, country, and folk.

Join us for Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

The Paul’s met and started playing music together while they were in high school in Northern Virginia. They continued playing music together all the way through college in a band called Drift. With their good friends Dave and Chris, they played at countless parties and bars across the mid-Atlantic. After college, the Paul’s entered adult life and stopped playing together. But the music never stopped and after more than 25 years, they are playing a wide range of music together again and are loving every minute of it.

Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter based out of Northern, VA. Tejas’ sound mixes elements from singer/songwriters like John Mayer and Ben Harper with strong vocals, genre-bending, pop focused melodies and instrumental hooks.  Tejas’ original music is now steaming on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere!

In 1998, David Graziano and Carol Campbell met while performing at a local Taste of the Town, married, had kids, separately formed bands, developed radio shows and won songwriting competitions.
Their latest spurious offspring, Favorite Child, blends Indie Rock Lumineers and The Decemberists with favorite feel-good Fleetwood Mac. Stellar three-part harmonies, soaring guitar work and keyboards are the cornerstones of both their original music and covers.
In 2022 they released a collection of original music produced by Wammie-winner Marco Delmar (Emmet Swimming); they are destined to be considered your… Favorite Child.

Chris Dinosaur mixes indie folk rock with funk rhythms and jazz inspired chords to create his unique sound. Vocally inspired by a wide range of artists, from Frank Sinatra to Freddie Mercury, and alternating between acoustic solo and full band performances, you can expect a couple surprises at a Chris Dinosaur show.

Zac Quintana is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston and has been playing guitar and singing for over 30 years. Zac crosses multiple genres with strong rhythm guitar playing and seasoned vocals, delivering an upbeat musical experience for all ages. Catch one of his solo shows or see his band "Zac Quintana and the Sages."

Join us for Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

The Palace is the premier variety and drag show of Northern Virginia, showcasing artists from every corner of the DMV. Performances are bimonthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Tickets are $15 at the door, cash or Venmo. (With your ticket you may pick a free drink or appetizer)

Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter based out of Northern, VA. Tejas’ sound mixes elements from singer/songwriters like John Mayer and Ben Harper with strong vocals, genre-bending, pop focused melodies and instrumental hooks.  Tejas’ original music is now steaming on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere!

Adam K is a local musician who grew up in Falls Church and relocated to a few different states and countries before returning back to the DMV area. He plays acoustic and electric covers of everything from the 50s to present day as well as some originals. Music has been his lifeline and companion for a long time and after trying on a lot of different life suits he found music fits him the best and has decided to dedicate all his time and energies into making music his main focus and career. His hope is to inspire and connect you to deeper feelings and thoughts through his songs but mostly wants you to have a good time and sing, clap, whistle and dance along with him!

Pictrola's members first played together as a group at the Delfest Academy 2017. The band strives to incorporate modern themes into traditional bluegrass, bringing elements from blues, swing, jazz, and rock into unique covers and originals. Pictrola recently won the Watermelon Park band Competition in 2022 and will be opening the festival in 2023! Josh Ungar: Mandolin, Mike Shade: Guitar, Evan Sands: Banjo, Dan Henderson: Fiddle and Taylor Gerber: Bass

No Part of Nothin’ plays bluegrass and classic country songs featuring tight harmonies, great stories, original songwriting, and virtuoso lead work by some of the region’s best bluegrass pickers. This band is everywhere, from festival stage to local clubs and restaurants, plus airplay on Bluegrass Country Radio, The Bluegrass Jamboree, and WAMU's Open Mic Program. They were named a Wammie (Washington Area Music Award) 2021 finalist for best bluegrass band and were also nominated as finalists in 2020.

Join us for Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

Hannah Grace Kelly is a singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Her new music is in the process of being created now. Kelly grew up in suburban Tennessee, but you won’t consider her songs simple country music. She writes from the point of view of a girl-next-door, and marries it to her soulful, raw voice. With a bubbly attitude, slight edge, and a heart of gold, Kelly is a force to be reckoned with. Organic as it gets, she’s bringing back the roots of rock, the passion in pop, and the story-telling in country.

Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter based out of Northern, VA. Tejas’ sound mixes elements from singer/songwriters like John Mayer and Ben Harper with strong vocals, genre-bending, pop focused melodies and instrumental hooks.  Tejas’ original music is now steaming on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere!

Kirk is a recent transplant to the Northern Virginia area, having moved here from Washington State. A professional brewer for the last 10 years, Kirk has been a performer and musician his entire life. Over the last several years he has enjoyed performing in many different venues on the Northwestern Oregon and Southwestern Washington coastal areas. Kirk’s repertoire is diverse with his influences including artists like, Loggins and Messina, Tyler Childers, Passenger, Staind, The Paul Thorn Band and many more. Kirk is known for weaving stories from life with his distinctive Americana/ Roots Rock style.

www.bluebreeze.com Blue Breeze is an Americana music combo formed in 2019 by four members of the Bluegrass band, The Fairlington Raccoons (founded in 2017), to play a wider range of acoustic hits.  The band likes to explore everything from traditional country to folk and acoustic rock.  Having played together for years, Blue Breeze has amassed […]

Jeff Smith is a musical raconteur, whose poetic lyrics paint common experiences and filtered memories with a tender or playful brush. Singing in a honey-drenched Appalachian drawl, multi-instrumentalist Smith lays down a brew of what he calls a funky kind of country blues folk pop rock stomp. Sherry Stewart writes songs about people, places and things that have left an impression on her. Themes often evoke nature and leave the listener with a sense of longing only heightened by her angelic voice and vocal harmonies. She accompanies herself on mandolin, guitar, and flute whether she is playing solo or with others. Together, Jeff and Sherry are Sunny@Midnight. Joined by musicians, March Cochran, John Werntz and Ron Goad.

Join us for Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter based out of Northern, VA. Tejas’ sound mixes elements from singer/songwriters like John Mayer and Ben Harper with strong vocals, genre-bending, pop focused melodies and instrumental hooks.  Tejas’ original music is now steaming on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere!

DMV native Chuck Bowley has been performing solo and in several bands around the area for over 20 years. Raised on classic rock radio, Chuck performs your favorite hits from the 60’s all the way to today, with his own twist.

King Street Bluegrass are 2021 Wammie award finalists, with blues, folk, and country influences. Although based in DC, the members have rural, farm and coal miner family roots, from the mountains of West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Southern Virginia. They have been entertaining audiences with familiar bluegrass, country, Americana and original tunes since 2008.

Rick Landers - vocals/guitar; and Heartland (Ron Goad - backup vocals/percussion; John Werntz - bass; and Jim Nagle - dobro) perform mostly originals and a few select covers. Rick was recently invited to record at Cabin Studios, owned by Les Thompson (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band co-founder with Jackson Browne). His original song "Angel on the Wing" recently (2021) won a Songwriters of Washington Award. Rick also publishes Guitar International Magazine (2005 to 2022) and has interviewed legends of the guitar; Les Paul, Slash, Jose' Feliciano; songwriter Jimmy Webb, Buddy Guy and many more; most recent: Eric Gales, Mark Warner (Grand Funk); Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds); and John Hall (Orleans).

Join us for Karaoke Night. Our karaoke host is Glenn Lorenz who has been performing in the DMV for many years. He supports crowds of all ages with his extensive repertoire and knowledge of music from the 40s to the present. Come on out and sing on our stage at Earp’s Ordinary.

Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter based out of Northern, VA. Tejas’ sound mixes elements from singer/songwriters like John Mayer and Ben Harper with strong vocals, genre-bending, pop focused melodies and instrumental hooks.  Tejas’ original music is now steaming on Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere!