Michelle Shocked

Michelle Shocked brings Roadworks 2026 to Hank Dietle’s Tavern with *Bootleg This!*, a live performance that combines music with an autobiographical account of her career. Marking 40 years since a bootleg recording unexpectedly launched her, the singer-songwriter, activist, and storyteller reflects on artistic survival, media controversy, and the struggle to retain ownership of creative work.

The performance follows Shocked’s return after a 13-year blacklist and pairs selected songs with candid stories about her experiences in the music industry. The evening is presented as a concert, memoir, and defiant celebration of resilience, delivered with the intensity and focus associated with her trailblazing career.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Showtimes: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Tickets: $30, or two tickets for $50. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

Venue: Hank Dietle’s Tavern

Address: 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852

Performance: *Bootleg This!* as part of the Roadworks 2026 fall tour

Content: The show includes live songs and memoir-style storytelling about artistic survival, media misadventures, creative ownership, and Shocked’s career history.

Ages: Not specified.

Accessibility: Not specified.