Justin Trawick has been performing in the Washington DC area and along the East Coast since 2006, citing musical influences like Bob Schneider, Greensky Bluegrass, The Tallest Man on Earth, G. Love, Old Crow Medicine Show, and David Gray.  In February of 2014, Trawick won “Song of the Year” at the Washington Area Music Awards for his solo recording of “All the Places That I’ve Been,” which can be downloaded on iTunes as a single along with his five other solo records and EPs.

Wish you could relive your favorite millennium hits? Uncle Jesse is here to take you back in time with all the best songs from the 90’s and 00’s! Our setlist ranges across all genres. So whether you're a sk8er boy or a spice girl, a teenage dirtbag or a genie in a bottle, stop worrying about all the small things and start livin’ la vida loca with us! We are a DMV-based cover band playing all over DC, Maryland, Virginia and along the East Coast. So grab your friends and be ready to sing along to the songs that defined a generation! You oughta know it’ll be a semi-charmed night! ;)

10 PIECE BAND WITH 5 HORNS / THREE VOCALISTS / FUNK / ROCK / SOUL / JAZZ

Keeton is a Washington, DC cover band that plays a wide variety of your favorite 90s 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".

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Live Modern Rock & Roll for your Soul

U2TOPIA originally formed in late 2019. Comprised of seasoned musicians (and life-long U2 fans), it quickly established itself as a musical force to be reckoned with. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, the band managed to perform a series of outdoor, high-energy shows at well-known local venues such as The State Theatre and Jammin Java. U2TOPIA has gradually expanded to become a regional act, playing shows at venues such as Smoketown (Frederick), The Englewood (Hershey), Rivers Casino (Philadelphia), The Tin Roof (Baltimore), and Tally Ho Theater (Leesburg). In September, 2022, the band was the headline act for the Maryland Seafood Festival in Annapolis, MD. The 2023 schedule will see further expansion, with shows planned on Maryland's Eastern Shore, as well as performances deeper into Pennsylvania. Performing a range of music from the early 80s all the way up to present day, U2TOPIA prides itself on delivering faithful, spirited renditions of not only U2's biggest hits, but also deeper cuts from the catalog.

All the hits from 90's and 2000's

Sharif has made quite a name for himself on the charts and on the touring front 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 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."

Joe Downer is an award-winning Americana artist hailing from Washington D.C. 
 Drawing influence from an eclectic mix of rock and folk acts such as Soundgarden, Tom Petty, Jon Foreman, and the Avett Brothers, just to name few, Joe Downer has carved out a place in today's landscape of singer/songwriter Americana with his unique sound and story-telling ability. 
 His new single, "Honey" is available now!

Run For Cover is DC's Premier cover band, bringing your favorite hits from the 90's, 2000's, and today! With a blend of high energy performance, a fun and upbeat atmosphere, and a hefty amount of nostalgia, Run for Cover is guaranteed to get you singing and dancing all night long!

"Mr. Funky Sax". This name aptly describes the musical old-school funky, foot-stomping music of Lil' Maceo. His powerful music has made him one of the most sought-after saxophonists in the industry. This isn’t nickel & dime store, this is bona fide unadulterated funk and R&B cleverly crafted by a master musician with hardcore roots in funk, pop, dance, and contemporary jazz. His high-energy shows ultimately compel audiences to leave their seats and party. Lil' Maceo has shared the stage with a host of music giants including Prince, Cyndi Lauper, JT Taylor, Maceo Parker, Nick Colionne, Euge Groove, Marcus Johnson, Cyril Neville, Sinbad, and Gavin DeGraw. He has been mesmerizing audiences nationally since 2001. His music received huge acclaim from critics and audiences alike.

 Small-batch home brewed guitar driven soul and blues organically grown in Pennsylvania. Kevin Koa combines instrumental focus and rhythmic articulation with conscious lyrics. Catch Kevin at bars, breweries, and free-range street performances across the East Coast and, soon, the country.

Hailing from our Nation's Capital, Billy “T” Wilde is an American singer/songwriter whose passion can be heard in every strum of his guitar and felt in every soulful lyric of his music. His live performances are raw big-band energy with layered harmonies, foot stomping rhythms, and rich guitar melodies to boot.

Lights Out By 8 is a 4-member band from the DC/Northern Virginia area that covers your favorite pop and rock hits. With humble beginnings in the birthplace of all great bands - a basement - our group would frequently extend practices into the late evening. Inevitably, one of Nick's roommates requested a "lights out" policy moving forward, where all auxiliary noise would be turned off by 8pm. Just like that, Lights Out By 8 was born.

Delta Spur is DC/MD/VA's hottest country band, performing all of your favorite country hits!

RISING SINGER/SONGWRITER MELISSA QUINN FOX USES HER HONEST, STORY-DRIVEN LYRICS, EXPRESSIVE VOCALS, AND CAPTIVATING LIVE PERFORMACES TO DELIVER A BLEND OF COUNTRY AND AMERICANA MUSIC THAT IS AS RELATABLE AS IT IS AUTHENTIC

Brian Franke is an independent award-winning singer/songwriter and cover artist residing in Central Virginia. Since 2009 he has made music his career playing over 250 shows each year both locally and as a touring artist. He is known for his versatility of being able to play a wide range of genres from laid back, chill and easy listening music at wineries to rocking out at high energy bars and music venues. Additionally, he has released three independent albums, two solo and one with his duo FarAway.

The Cassaday Concoction is a blues-funk-rock fusion band founded in the summer of 2018 by Virginia based singer-songwriter Chris Cassaday. The band, consisting of Chris's close friends Brian Gerrard on lead guitar, Dom Ryan on bass, and Adam Bush on drums, have proven very quickly that they are must see performers. Since starting in 2018, the Concoction has rocked the stage at some of the most prestigious venues the DC, Virginia, and Maryland areas have to offer, while bringing a swarm of enthusiastic fans, both new and old, with them. Each member's eclectic mix of musical backgrounds gives the band's sound a unique and powerful edge, luring the audience in with catchy harmonies, hard-punching rock and roll, soothing soul music, and classic crowd-favorite cover songs. Their shows truly are a "Concoction" of musical euphoria. After joining Chris in the studio on a number of his solo tracks, the Concoction released their debut album “I Need To Be” on September 9th, 2022, with more music to come in 2024.

Characterized by high energy and strong vocal harmonies, The 19th Street Band bridges the musical traditions of country and roots from Ireland to the Appalachia with their eclectic rock spirit leaping from the stage and engaging every crowd. The charismatic vibe that Caolaidhe Davis (guitar player/vocalist) blends with fiddle/mandolin player/vocalist/partner-in-crime, Meghan Davis, creates a joy-filled chemistry that no crowd can resist. Add to the mix the highly talented rhythm section, Greg Hardin (bass) & Patty Dougherty (drums), and this band will have every crowd addicted.

Screaming Mönkeys have been rocking the DC area for over 10 years to overwhelmingly enthusiastic crowds. Their fans connect with the band's passion for recreating everyone's favorite songs with intense detail, authenticity, and most importantly... heart. The virtuosity and versatility of each member in the band allows them to recreate hit songs in their original keys from bands such as Journey, Whitesnake, and Def Leppard, to Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and One Republic.

Maryland-based singer/songwriter, Shane Gamble is set to release a batch of new songs this coming June. This release builds on the success of his Billboard Top 40 single “Beautiful Work,” and breakout #1 single “Turn My Way”. The album will include songs like “She Takes Me There” and “These Old Boots”; both of which were included on Spotify’s “Fresh Finds”, and “New Music Nashville” Country Playlists. Gamble spent much of the past two years on the road, testing new material while opening for top touring artists like the Eli Young Band, Lee Brice, Lo Cash, Grainger Smith, Phil Vassar, David Nail and Chase Rice. “The songs written for the upcoming album are a journey through the places I’ve been, the ups and the downs, and everywhere between. There are some rocking songs on this one, written with the live show in mind”. Gamble’s sophomore release American Heart, featured twelve tracks which showcase Shane’s ability to seamlessly blend Country and Americana rock. Gamble co-wrote many of the songs for American Heart with Nashville heavy weight writers Derric Ruttan, Zac Molloy, Jay Clementi, and the late Andrew Dorf. In the studio, Gamble worked closely with Rick Beato, who not only produced “Turn My Way” for Gamble but is also credited with hits by NEEDTOBREATHE, Shinedown, Charlie Mars, and Parmalee. Gamble’s music effortlessly straddles genre lines, sonically living somewhere between Eric Church and Tom Petty, his sound cuts straight through the heartland of American music, with a twist of the unknown. Gamble says, “I’m so excited to let people hear this new music; 2020 has afforded me the time to really drill down deep and write songs that really matter to me. There were over 40 songs recorded, some produced at my studio in Maryland, and some in Nashville, covering a wide range of storylines. My team and I have narrowed the album down to about 20 songs; who knows, maybe a double album- title coming soon!

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. She is currently looking for a full-band setup. She takes creative inspiration from Etta James, Frank Ocean and The Rolling Stones and credits Stevie Nicks and Led Zeppe for her musical motivation. She is currently working on her first EP.

No Quick Fix brings their own flavor and energy to cover songs you love even ones you thought you had forgotten. No Quick Fix will get you singing along and dancing. Genres played include alternative, rock, hip hop, pop and even 50s doo wop.

Tunnels End is a 5-piece band from the Northern Virginia region. Thriving in the Pop/Punk niche, they bring an edgy punch to their sound with an infectious on-stage dynamic that energizes their audiences. Armed with chart topping songs and the ability to bring Gen Z and Millennial phone playlists to life, Tunnels End is everything you want to experience from a live music event.

Southern by way of the Rust Belt, Scott Kurt performs over 200 shows a year from Boston to Nashville and everywhere in between. His unique brand of music combines elements of his influences including Tom Petty, Eric Church, CCR, Luke Combs and many more. His hard work and talent have earned Scott opening slots for some of the biggest and brightest stars, including Dierks Bentley, Cheap Trick, Cole Swindell, Huey Lewis, Tyler Childers, to name a few.

The Poprocks are the DC area's ultimate tribute to the golden age of pop-punk music! The band plays favorites from artists like Blink 182, Green Day, and Weezer, while putting pop-punk spins on hit songs from the 90s and today!

Staff favorite, Matty D..