Love Riot - Pre-Release Party!

Love Riot returns to the stage for an intimate pre-release celebration of *Nothing is Etched In Stone*. This early-evening performance marks the original lineup’s first show together in 26 years and offers a chance to hear the reunited band at one of its favorite rooms in Rockville.

The band’s history began in the Baltimore–Washington music scene with Beyond Words before developing into Love Riot in 1993. Known for incisive songwriting, layered harmonies, and a musical evolution from acoustic roots to a fuller rock sound, Love Riot will perform as part of the long Labor Day weekend kickoff.

When: Sunday, September 6, 2026

Showtimes: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Tickets: $10; tickets are available through Eventbrite.

Lineup: The reunited original lineup features Lisa Mathews, Mikel Gehl, Mark Evanko, Willem Elsevier, and Ron Campbell.

Event: Pre-release party for Love Riot’s forthcoming release, *Nothing is Etched In Stone*.

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