The Blues Women Experience
The Blues Women Experience is a live celebration of women’s contributions to blues music, spanning foundational artists such as Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith and modern blues figures including Susan Tedeschi and Sue Foley. An all-star six-piece ensemble brings the music to life with vocals, trumpet, guitar, keyboards, bass, and drums.
The performers have extensive experience working with major blues, roots, jazz, and rock artists, making the evening both a tribute to the tradition and a showcase for accomplished musicians from the DMV and beyond.
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Showtimes: 8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Run time: Approximately two hours
Tickets: $15. Tickets are available through Eventbrite and at the door, while supplies last.
Lineup: Shari Puorto on vocals, Doug Woolverton on trumpet, Mike Ault on guitar, Bronson Hoover on keyboards, Jeff Muller on bass, and Matt Tebo on drums.
Performers: Shari Puorto is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer known for powerful, expressive vocals and energetic live shows. She has performed with artists including Tommy Castro, Slash, Robben Ford, Ruthie Foster, and Walter Trout, and has released seven recordings.
Performers: Trumpeter Doug Woolverton has toured and recorded nationally and internationally with musicians such as Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bobby Rush, Victor Wainwright, and Roomful of Blues. His 2021 appearance on a PBS *Postcards* episode contributed to an Emmy-nominated program.
Performers: Guitarist Mike Ault is a longtime DMV session musician and teacher whose recent work includes the Paul Reed Smith Eightlock band. He has performed internationally and regularly collaborates with artists including Carlos Santana, David Grissom, and Davy Knowles.
Performers: Keyboardist Bronson Hoover performs with Burt the Dirt and the Bobby Thompson bands and tours with Chris O’Leary, a former Levon Helm musician. His credits include performances with Buddy Guy and Kim Wilson, and his musical range also encompasses jazz, Afro-funk, reggae, and other styles.
Performers: Jeff Muller is a bassist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer whose past collaborators include Allen Toussaint, Cyril Neville, Ernie K-Doe, and Eva Cassidy. Under the name Papa Lebas & Gumbo Ya Ya, he recently released *Naptown to NOLA*, featuring guests such as Ivan Neville, George Porter Jr., Tommy Malone, Chubby Carrier, and Ron Holloway.
Performers: Drummer Matt Tebo is an in-demand DMV musician who works with Mike Mills, the Karl Straub Combo, Meg Murray, the Kevin Cordt Trio, and the Cyphers Band. His playing covers a wide range of styles and is known for adding energy that can keep the dance floor moving.
Venue: Hank Dietle’s Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Ages: No age restriction is stated on the page.
Accessibility: No accessibility information is provided on the page.