Fool's Night Out: Upcoming Events

Fools Night Out comes from a song by Phil Wiggins | Moon photo courtesy Michael's Photo Gallery.

Upcoming Events
for the Greater Washington DC area

Date	Artist	Venue	Dancing?	Notes
Mon Mar 30	Michael Doucet & Sara Quintana	Jammin Java		$18+ - 7:30pm
Mon Mar 30	Cancelled Blue Monday: Jose Marirez Blues Project	Westminster Church 400 I St. SW
Tue Mar 31-Wed Apr 1	Postponed Rosanne Cash	Birchmere
Fri April 3	James Hunter Six	City Winery		8pm
Sun Apr 5	Sunday Waltz Are We There Yet	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm


Sun Apr 19	Sunday Waltz Tim Ball Trio	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Mon Apr 20	Che Apalache	Falls Church Episcopal		8pm (Stone Room Concerts) - $20(adv)
Thur-Sun Apr 23-26	Jazzfest 1st Weekend	New Orleans, LA	yes	Thur: Beach Boys, Maggie Rogers, Michael Franti, NO Recording Legends, Deacon John, Arturo Sandoval, Bettye Lavette, Honey Island Swamp Band, Cowsills, Big Chief Donald Harrison, Jr, Jeffery Broussard, Meschiya Lake, Johnny Sansone, Goldman Thibodeaux, Corey Ledet, ... Fri: Lenny Kravitz, Elvis Costello, Big Freedia, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dumpstaphunk, Jon Batist, Playing for Change, Kermit Ruffins, Jon Cleary, Beausoleil, C.J. Chenier, Jon Mooney, Steve Riley, Jason Marsalis, Chubby Carrier, Charmaine Neville, Michael Stuart, Bruce Diagrepont, Mem Shannon, Susan Cowsill & Russ Broussard, Wild Apaches MG Indians, ... Sat: The Who, Avett Brothers, H.E.R., Revivalists, Charlie Musselwhite, David Sanborn, Subdudes, Sonny Landreth, Soul Rebels, Shovels & Rope, Rickie Lee Johnes, Playing For Change, Dirty Dozen, Samantha Fish, Irma Thomas, George Porter Jr., Little Freddy King, Original Liberty Jazz Band, Treme Brass, Tribute to Lil' Buck Sinegal, Revelers, Keith Frank, Creole STring Beans, Bill Kirchen, Tribute to Bessie Smith, Michael Doucet, Sara Quintana, & Chad Viator, ... Sun: Foo Fighters, Erykah Badu, Brandi Carlile, Norah Jones, Buddy Guy, Chris Isaak, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Asleep at the Wheel, Tab Benoit, Anders Osborne, Marcia Ball, Rebirth Brass, Zachary Richard, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, Amanda Shaw, Golden Eagles, Joe Krown Trio w/ Walter Wolfman Washington, Jerron 'Blind Boy' Paxon, Nicholas Peyton, John "Papa" Gros, NO Klezmer Allstars, Stooges Brass, Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony, New Birth Brass, Jambalaya Cajun Band, ...
Fri-Sat Apr 24-25	Charm City Bluegrass	Druid Hill Park 3100 Swann Dr., Baltimore		Adv tix: $39(Fri), $59 (Sat), $69 (both) w/ Infmaous Stringdusters, Yonder Mountain String BAdn, Lil Smokies, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Flor De' Toloache, Po' Ramblin Boys, Gangstagrass, Dirty Grass Players, Dori Freeman, Justin Trawick, ...

Thur Apr 30-Sun May 3	Jazzfest 2nd Weekend	New Orleans, LA	yes	Thur: Black Crowes, Jimmy Cliff, Brittany Howard, War & treaty, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, John Scofield & Dave Holland, Ellis Marsalis, Wayne Toups, Jimmy Hall, Walter Wolfman Washington, Voice of the Wetlands, Terrance Simien, Leyla McCalla, Delfeayo Marsalis, Astral Project, Soul Brass, Ranky Tanky, Lil' Nathan, Feufollet, Cedric Watson, Music Maker Blues Revue, Shinyribs, ... Fri: Lionel Richie, Wu-Tang Clan w/ Soul Rebels, Aaron Neville, Irma Thomas, Southside Johnny, Ricky Skaggs, Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram, Leo Nocentelli, Davell Crawford, Nathan &mp- the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Bonerama, Savoy Family Cajun Band, Hot 8 Brass, Geno Delafose, Roddie Romero, ERic Lindell, New Orleans Suspects, Shannon McNally, Storyville Stompers, Iguanas, Wild Tchoupitoulas MB Indians, ... Sat: Dead & Company, Lizzo, Isley Brothers, Keb' Mo', Tank & the Bangas, Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Galactic, Cyril Neville, Tribute to Art Neville, Doug Kershaw, Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings, Cowboy Mouth, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Fred Hammond, John Boutte', Walter 'Wolfman' Washington, Pine Leaf Boys, Molly Tuttle, Chris Thomas King, Yvette Landry, New Breed Brass, Kenny Neal, Dwayne Dopsie, Don Vappie, ... Sun: Stevie Nicks, Lumineers, Trombone Shorty, John Prine, Kool & the Gang, Chick Corea, Radiators, Tribute to Dr. John, Campbell Brothers, Davell Crawford, Terence Blanchard, Zigaboo Modeliste, Rockin' Dopsie Jr., Kermit Ruffins, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Jo-El Sonnier, Curley Taylor, Wild Magnolias, Seminole MG Indians, ...
Sat-Sun May 2-3	Bandhouse Gigs: Tribute to Linda Ronstadt	Barns of Wolftrap	nope	8pm(Sat)-3pm(Sun) - $27 - w/ Patty Reese, 19th St Band, Caz Gardiner, Ruthie & the Wranglers, Margot MacDonald, Holly Montgomery, & Jon Carroll
Sat May 2	Strauss Waltz Ball w/ Olde Vienna	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 8pm	$30 - 9-midnight - inc. refreshments, Formal attire suggested
Sat May 2	Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival	Kingman Island, SE DC near RFK		$15(very adv)/$100(vip) - w/ Mipso, Front Country, Kat Wright, Phil Wiggins, Dirty Grass Players, Jess Eliot Myhre, Sweater Set, ...

Mon May 4	Blue Monday: Charlie Sayles & the Blues Disciples	Westminster Church 400 I St. SW		6-9pm - $5
Sun May 10	Sunday Waltz Goldcrest	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Sat-Sun May 16-17	Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival	Sandy Point Park Annapolis, MD	grass	Sat: Blues Traveler, Spinners, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Southern Avenue, Elektric Voodoo, Wayne Bkaer Brooks, CBBF All-stars Sun: Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Cash Box Kings, Altered Five Blues Band, Vanessa Collier, ...

Thur-Sun May 21-24	DelFest	Cumberland, MD		Del McCoury, Travelling McCourys, Old Crow Medicine Show, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Punch Brothers, Sam Bush, Billy Strings, Mandolin Orange, The Infamous Stringdusters, Sierra Hull, Joe Craven, Leftover Salmon, Jerry Douglas, Anders Osborne & Jackie Greene, Molly Tuttle, Della Mae, Cris Jacobs, Hot Club of Cowtown, Michael Cleveland & Flame Keeper, Frank Solivan, Rob Ikes & Trey Hensley, ...

Sat-Sun May 30-31	40th Washington Folk Festival	Glen Echo Park	yes, w/ lessons	FREE - Noon-7pm - Sat: TBD, ... Sun: Archie's Barbershop, ...

Wed June 3	Old Crow Medicine Show	Maryland Hall		8pm - $75+
Thur June 4	Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit David Crosby & Friends	Wolf Trap		7pm
Sun June 7	Sunday Waltz Avant Gardeners	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Fri June 12	Scott Ainslie	Carroll Cafe		7:30pm - $18(online)/$20(door) - likely sell out

Sun June 21	Sunday Waltz Waltz Sisters	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Wed-Sun June 24-28	Smithsonian Folklife Festival	National Mall	yes	Brazil & Beyond, UAE, Earth Optimism, Solar Decathalon
Fri June 26	John Prine & Emmylou Harris	Wolf Trap		7pm

Wed-Sun July 1-5	Smithsonian Folklife Festival	National Mall	yes	Brazil & Beyond, UAE, Earth Optimism, Solar Decathalon
Sun July 5	Sunday Waltz Rose By the Door	Bumper Car Pavillion Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Sun-Fri July 5-10	Cajun, Creole & Classic Country, & Swing Weeks	Augusta Heritage Center Elkins, WV	yes & lessons	w/ TBD, ...
Tue-Wed July 7-8	Steely Dan Steve Winwood	Wolf Trap		7:30pm
Fri-Sun July 10-12	Red Wing Roots Festival	Natural Chimneys, Mt Solon, VA		w/ TBD, ...

Sun-Fri July 12-17	Blues & Vocal Weeks	Augusta Heritage Center Elkins, WV	yes & lessons	w/ Phil Wiggins, Joan Fenton, Sunpie Barns, Eleanor Ellis, Joe Filisko & Eric Noden, Resa Gibbs, Sammuel James, Del Ray, Ian Walters, Anna Roberts-Gevalt, ...
Mon July 13	Cancelled Raul Malo	Birchmere
Sun July 19	Sunday Waltz Devine Comedy	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Sun-Fri July 19-24	Bluegrass & Old Time Weeks	Augusta Heritage Center Elkins, WV	yes & lessons	w/ TBD, ...

Tue-Wed July 21-22	Tedeschi Trucks Band St. Paul & the Broken Bones	Wolf Trap		7pm
Wed-Sun July 22-26	Floyd Fest	Mile Post 170.5 Blue Ridge Parkway Floyd, VA		Grace Potter, Andy Frasco & the U.N, Downtown Abby & the Echos, String Cheese Incident, Toots & the Maytals, Leftover Salmon, Keller Willaims (& the Keels), Robert Randolph, Molly Tuttle, Southern Avenue, Soul Rebels, ...

Sun Aug 2	Sunday Waltz Taylor among the Devils	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm


Sun Aug 16	Sunday Waltz Dance Du Jour	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Sat Aug 22	Mary Chapin Carpenter	Wolf Trap		7pm

Fri-Sun Sept 4-6	Rhythm & Roots Festival	Ninigret Park Charlestown, RI	We Shall See	w/ Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi, Richard Thompson, Uprooted, Keller Williams, Steve Riley, Trigger Hippy, Donna the Buffalo, Amythyst Kiah, Andre Thierry, New Orleans Suspects, Duhks, Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys, Revelers, Dirk Powell, Ed Poullard, Preston Frank, & David Greeley, ...
Sun Sept 6	Sunday Waltz Evening Star	Bumper Car Pavilion Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Fri-Sat Sept 11-12	Patsy Cline Tribute	Barns of Rose Hill		8pm + 5pm Sat - w/ Aimee Curl, Melissa Wright, Jess Eliot Myhre, & Con Burch

Thur-Sat Sept 17-20	Watermelon Park Festival	Watermelon Park Berryville, VA		w/ My Bluegrass Heart w. Bela Fleck, William Apostol, Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull & Mark Schatz, Infamous Stringdusters, Town Mountain, Bad Livers, ...
Thur Sept 17	"Seven Voices" Patsy Cline Tribute	Hamilton		8pm - $14.75+- w/ Jess Eliot Myhre, Letitia VanSant, Sarah Curtin, Lauren Calve, Brian Farrow, Kiti Garner, Karen Jonas, ...
Fri Sept 18	Avett Brothers	Wolf Trap		7:30pm - SOLD OUT
Fri Sept 18	Los Straitjackets	Jammin Java		8pm
Fri Sept 18	"Seven Voices" Patsy Cline Tribute	Creative Alliance		8pm - $25+- w/ Jess Eliot Myhre, Letitia VanSant, Sarah Curtin, Lauren Calve, Brian Farrow, Kiti Garner, Karen Jonas, ...
Sun Sept 20	Sunday Waltz Rhapsody	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Wed Sept 23	Bela Fleck-My Bluegrass Heart	Strathmore		$28+ - w/ William Apostol, Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, & Mark Schatz

Fri Oct 2	Bumper Jacksons	Hamilton		8pm - $20+ - Album Release
Sun Oct 4	Sunday Waltz Karen Collins & the Backroads Band	Bumper Car Pavilion Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm


Sun Oct 18	Sunday Waltz Blue Bamboo	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm



Sun Nov 1	Sunday Waltz Mavish	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Sun Nov 15	Sunday Waltz Gigmeisters	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Sun Dec 6	Sunday Waltz Honeysuckle Rose	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Sun Dec 20	Sunday Waltz Cabaret Souvignon	Spanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park	yes, lesson @ 2:45pm	$13 - 3:30-6pm

Thur Dec 31	New Years Eve
Thur Dec 31	First Night Alexandria	all over Old Town Alexandria	depends on the room	.
	2020


            #include <Standard Disclaimer.h>

Fool's Night Out is an attempt to gather all the bands, and shows that I enjoy into one public site. It is in no way comprehensive and is not genre specific. It matches my tastes, but includes other recommendations as well. It tends to focus on Roots Music; specifically Blues, Swing, Rockabilly, Zydeco, and occasionally Latin, Ska, and Cajun, as well as the un-classifyable.
This information is gathered and updated in my spare time. Verify the events and times.
--- Scott Mitchell