An Evening with The Nighthawks

An Evening with The Nighthawks features the Washington, D.C.-rooted band founded by Mark Wenner. The group’s sound draws on the varied American roots styles that filled Wenner’s early radio listening, combining blues, rhythm and blues, honky-tonk country, doo-wop, gospel, rockabilly, and related traditions.

Wenner conceived the band before he was able to form it, and returned to his hometown in 1972 at age 23 after an apprenticeship with a New York City band. He set out to create a working band centered on American roots music. The Nighthawks emerged from Washington’s long history as a musical crossroads, where influences from across the surrounding states mixed with the city’s blues and R&B scene. Wenner was also inspired by performances at the Howard Theatre, a major venue on the historic Chitlin’ Circuit.

When: September 4, 2026.

Showtimes: No showtime is provided on the event page.

Tickets: Free.

Lineup: The Nighthawks, founded by Mark Wenner. No additional performers are listed.

Music: A blend of blues, R&B, honky-tonk country, doo-wop, gospel, rockabilly, and other American roots styles.

Ages: No age restriction is provided.

Run time: No run time is provided.

Venue: Jammin Java, 227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA 22180.

Accessibility: No accessibility information is provided.