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

Wolf’s Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam brings a rotating group of leading Washington-area blues musicians to Hank Dietle’s Tavern for an opening performance followed by an open musician jam. The night offers a chance to hear local talent alongside occasional visiting and touring players, with surprise guest appearances possible.

The evening begins with the host band’s featured set. After that performance, musicians who have signed up are invited onstage one or two at a time to sit in and play with the band for the remainder of the night. Past notable 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.

When: Monday, August 24, 2026

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

Tickets: Free; no cover charge.

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

Host lineup: The rotating host band may feature Linwood Taylor, an internationally touring guitarist and vocalist; Matt Kelley, an Albert King Award-winning guitarist and vocalist; Mike Westcott, a multi-award-winning guitarist and four-time International Blues Competition finalist; and Guy Bouchie, lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for GXB.

Rhythm section: Andy Hamburger plays drums, with Wolf Crescenze on bass.

Guests: Other special guests may occasionally join the host band, and touring musicians or out-of-town players sometimes participate in the jam.

Format: The host band performs an opening show set, then registered musicians are called up in pairs or individually to sit in and jam with the band.

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