The Grandsons Present Special Guest: Carol Arthur

The Grandsons welcome special guest Carol Arthur for an evening of eclectic American roots music at Hank Dietle’s Tavern. Arthur brings steel-pan and piano work shaped by Caribbean, zydeco, blues, funk, R&B, jazz, and New Orleans influences, adding bright rhythmic color to the band’s dance-oriented sound.

The Grandsons describe their music as a freewheeling blend of American styles, combining original compositions with traditions drawn from the past while maintaining a contemporary energy. The group’s sound has been praised by *The New Orleans Gambit* for its strong original songwriting and forward-looking roots approach.

When: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Showtimes: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10

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

Special guest: Carol Arthur, a multi-instrumentalist known for vibrant “Zydecaribbean” steel-pan playing and piano work with Little Red & the Renegades. Her performance brings Caribbean brightness, rhythmic drive, and a touch of jazz to the evening.

Lineup: Chris Watling on tenor and baritone saxophones; Alan MacEwen on guitar and vocals; Jim Faris on bass; and Antoine Sanfuentes on drums.

Run time: Approximately three hours.