Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam

Wolf’s Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam is a weekly blues night at Hank Dietle’s Tavern, beginning with a featured set by a rotating host band and continuing with an open jam for musicians from the local scene, touring artists, and visitors. The event offers a chance to hear established performers alongside unexpected guests; past sit-in participants have included Guitar Shorty, Bill Kirchen, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Jimmy Carpenter, Memphis Gold, Bruce Ewan, Bobby Radcliff, Pierre Beauregard, Johnny Sansome, Johnny Vidacovich, and Grammy nominees Tab Benoit and Steve Riley.

The opening band features a changing roster of prominent D.C.-area blues frontmen, supported by drummer Andy Hamburger and bassist Wolf Crescenze. After the host set, musicians who have signed up are invited to perform with the band, generally one or two players at a time, for the remainder of the evening.

When: Monday, August 17, 2026

Showtimes: The event is scheduled from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The host band opens the night, followed by the sit-in jam.

Tickets: Free admission; there is no cover charge.

Specials: Happy hour runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Host lineup: Rotating frontmen include Linwood Taylor, an internationally touring guitarist and vocalist; Matt Kelley, an Albert King Award-winning guitarist and vocalist; Mike Westcott, an award-winning guitarist and four-time International Blues Competition finalist; and Guy Bouchie, the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of GXB.

Backing band: Andy Hamburger on drums and Wolf Crescenze on bass. Additional special guests may join the band on some Mondays.

Jam format: The evening’s open sit-in portion begins after the host band’s opening set. Musicians who have registered to participate are called up throughout the rest of the night, typically in pairs or individually, to play with the house band.

Venue: Hank Dietle’s Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.