Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines
Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines bring Washington, D.C. roots music to Hank Dietle’s Tavern, blending western swing, rockabilly, old country, and jump blues. Their sound draws on mid-century influences, including recordings associated with Nashville’s Quonset Hut and RCA Studio B, Sun Records, and the Bakersfield scene.
The performance features Kiti Gartner on vocals and rhythm, with a full band of electric guitar, bass, drums, and pedal steel guitar.
When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Showtimes: 8:00 p.m. to approximately 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 cover
Lineup: Kiti Gartner, vocals and rhythm; Zachary Sweeney, electric guitar; Steve Wolf, bass; Brian Alpert, drums; and Lynn Kasdorf, pedal steel guitar
Music: Western swing, rockabilly, old country, and jump blues
Influences: Music from the 1940s through the early 1960s, including Nashville recordings from the Quonset Hut and RCA Studio B, as well as Sun Records and Bakersfield country
Venue: Hank Dietle’s Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland
Special: Half-price bottles of wine are offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Ages: Not specified