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

Wolf’s Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam is a long-running blues night at Hank Dietle’s Tavern, bringing established DC-area players together with emerging musicians. The evening opens with a host-band set before developing into a sit-in jam, with surprise guest appearances forming part of the tradition.

The rotating host lineup includes touring blues artist Linwood Taylor, Albert King Award winner Matt Kelley, four-time International Blues Challenge finalist Mike Westcott, and Guy Bouchie of GXB. They are backed by drummer Andy Hamburger and bassist Wolf Crescenze, with additional special guests appearing occasionally. Past drop-in performers have included Guitar Shorty, Bill Kirchen, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Jimmy Carpenter, Memphis Gold, Bruce Ewan, Bobby Radcliff, Pierre Beauregard, Johnny Sansone, Johnny Vidacovich, and Grammy nominees Tab Benoit and Steve Riley.

When: Monday, October 12, 2026

Showtimes: 7:00 PM–11:00 PM, with the opening show set beginning at 7:00 PM

Tickets: Free; no cover

Lineup: Linwood Taylor, Matt Kelley, Mike Westcott, and Guy Bouchie, with Andy Hamburger on drums and Wolf Crescenze on bass

Format: Opening host-band set followed by a blues sit-in jam and possible special-guest appearances

Happy Hour: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM

Venue: Hank Dietle’s Tavern

Address: 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852