Early Show! Benefit Concert for Displaced Families in Lebanon feat. American Nomad

American Nomad presents an early-show benefit concert in partnership with the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP), raising support for families displaced by the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. Proceeds will benefit the Lebanese Red Cross, whose relief work includes emergency medical care, ambulance services, shelter assistance, food, water, medicine, and other essential aid.

The DC-based anti-war Americana band combines blues, folk, and soul with a three-part horn section, warm groove-oriented rhythms, and story-driven songwriting. The evening is intended as an event of music, solidarity, and community, with all funds directed to the Lebanese Red Cross’s humanitarian response.

When: November 13, 2026

Showtimes: The concert begins at 7:00 pm.

Venue: Bossa Bistro & Lounge, downstairs, 2463 18th Street NW, Washington, DC

Tickets: $20 at the door. Advance tickets and donations are available online.

Beneficiary: One hundred percent of the funds will go directly to the Lebanese Red Cross.

Lineup: American Nomad features Hassan El-Tayyab on lead vocals and guitar, Eric Lawry on vocals and drums, Johnny Seikaly on bass, and Marcel Penzes on trombone.

Music: The band’s sound blends Americana, blues, folk, and soul, with influences described in the tradition of Bill Withers, James Taylor, and John Prine.

Purpose: The benefit supports displaced families in Lebanon who need food, shelter, healthcare, medicine, and other basic necessities.