Hank Dietle's Tavern

Memphis Lightning

Name: Memphis Lightning
Start: 2026-09-04T21:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-04
Location: Hank Dietle's Tavern

Fri, Sep 4, 2026at 9:00 PM

11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD

$20

Featuring: Memphis Lightning, Lightning Thiboutot, Big Red

Memphis Lightning brings guitar-led blues-rock, roots music, and high-energy showmanship to Hank Dietle’s Tavern. The Sweettone recording artist and international touring performer is described as a formidable guitarist, with a style likened to Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan, and Link Wray and a charismatic stage presence reminiscent of David Bowie and Mick Jagger.

He performs alongside his father, Grammy-nominated Big Red, whose extensive touring and recording career adds seasoned musical depth to the performance. Together, they deliver a fiery, soulful show built around virtuoso guitar playing, raw energy, and larger-than-life presence.

When: Friday, September 4, 2026

Showtimes: The event begins at 9:00 p.m. and is scheduled through 11:59 p.m.

Tickets: $20 through Eventbrite or at the door, if tickets remain available.

Performers: Memphis Lightning, also known as Lightning Thiboutot, with his father, Grammy-nominated Big Red.

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

Note: The page does not list an age restriction, accessibility information, or a separate run time.

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