The Grandsons Present Special Guest: Tom Meltzer

The Grandsons perform at Hank Dietle’s Tavern with special guest Tom Meltzer. Meltzer, a veteran singer-songwriter and guitarist, brings more than four decades of experience, including his work with the New York roots/Americana group 5 Chinese Brothers. He will perform material from his first solo album, *Nice Things*, a 16-song acoustic recording on which he played every instrument and sang every vocal part.

The Grandsons are known for blending American musical traditions with an energetic, genre-spanning approach. Their lineup features saxophones, guitar, vocals, bass, and drums.

When: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Showtimes: 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

Tickets: $10 cover

Lineup: Tom Meltzer; The Grandsons with Chris Watling on tenor and baritone saxophones, Alan MacEwen on guitar and vocals, Moe Nelson on bass, and Antoine Sanfuentes on drums

Featured artist: Tom Meltzer previously fronted 5 Chinese Brothers, toured internationally, and appeared on *World Cafe*, *Mountain Stage*, and VH1. He is now based in North Carolina.

Music: Meltzer will perform songs from *Nice Things*. The Grandsons present original compositions shaped by American roots music and other influences.

Venue: Hank Dietle’s Tavern

Address: 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

Additional information: The event page includes a video reference titled “Live @ Hank Dietle’s Tavern.”