Lonesome River Band sets the standard. Whether performing at the Grand Ole Opry or headlining major concerts and festivals, their loyal fans continue to support one of the most loved and most influential acts of our time. Five-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Banjo Player of the Year Sammy Shelor leads the group that is […]

Lifetime Achievement in Jazz Award winner Carmen Lundy is celebrated throughout the world for her vocal artistry. Her music has been featured on television shows as “Mad Men”, “The L Word”, “So You Think You Can Dance”, and many others as well as films and documentaries including “9/11 – A Remembrance”. “One of the most […]

The Earth, Wind, & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists whose roots in Gospel music are as deep as they come. They share a great love and appreciation for the style and musicianship of the premier bands of the 70's, 80's, and 90's. From the funky and "earthy" […]

Following his run at Signature Theatre, jazz pianist Mark G. Meadows, Washington City Paper’s Artist of the Year, 2014, and his quintet let loose at BlackRock with the smooth stylings […]

Award-winning singer and songwriter, Cary Cooper, has a one-of-a-kind sound; combining her witty and whimsical lyricism with pop melodies leaving audiences mesmerized. Cary’s songs are simple, and quirky in nature, […]

One of Washington’s leading divas and doyenne of the downtown drag scene, Tula – true stars need only one name - brings a bevy of her best gal pals to BlackRock for an evening of classic and ribald lip-sync in a good old-fashioned evening of drag entertainment. Featuring iconic songs from past and present, these […]

Award-winning Dungannon piper Jarlath Henderson is a Northern Irish folk musician, best known as a Uilleann piper and singer who also plays the guitar and flute. The youngest winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, Jarlath was featured on the soundtrack of the Disney/Pixar’s hit film Brave. “A benchmark for a new generation.” […]

Three absolutely hilarious ladies bring their late-night comedy to BlackRock with Ladies of Late Night TV. Starring Liz Miele, featured on Comedy Central, Gotham Comedy Live, Hulu TV, NPR’s Wait Don’t Tell Me, Marion Grodin, featured on The View, Joy Behar Show and Katherine Williams, featured on Gotham Comedy Live. Doors open 30 minutes prior […]

Grandson of the legendary trumpet player Doc Cheatham, Theo Croker own concept of jazz incorporates complementary genres such as salsa, fusion-rock, R&B, hip-hop, and blues. A promising trumpeter whose music is influenced by remarkable musicians such as Miles Davis, and Louis Armstrong. “Theo Croker is a trumpeter, vocalist, composer, and bandleader whose powerful and eclectic […]

What does it take for a bluegrass band to remain popular for more than four decades? For the Seldom Scene, it's taken not only talented musicians, and a signature sound, but also a sheer sense of fun. The Seldom Scene got its start right here in Bethesda, Maryland and has been instrumental in starting the […]