Keith Grimes & Dean Dalton

Keith Grimes and Dean Dalton join forces for an evening of soulful guitar, deep-pocket bass, and roots-driven grooves at Hank Dietle’s Tavern. Their repertoire draws from blues, jazz, soul, and classic American music, showcasing two veteran musicians with deep ties to the Washington, D.C., and Maryland music scenes.

Grimes is known for his five-year stint as lead guitarist with the Eva Cassidy Band and has also performed with Chuck Brown, Bill Kirchen, The Nighthawks, and other prominent regional artists. Dalton has supported acclaimed jazz and blues projects with Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark, Linwood Taylor, Bad Influence, Liz Springer, Elliott Levine, Tom Kitchen, and Karl Stoll & The Danger Zone. His Motown, soul-jazz, R&B, and rock influences provide a strong foundation for Grimes’s expressive playing.

When: Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Showtimes: 5:30–7:00 PM

Tickets: Free admission; no cover

Lineup: Keith Grimes on guitar and Dean Dalton on bass

Music: Blues, jazz, soul, and classic American music

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

Venue Note: Happy hour runs from 4:00–8:00 PM. Bottles of wine are half-price on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.