CATHOLIC SCHOOL DROPOUTS
Kevin MaC & The Homies
June 15, 2024 @ 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Joining Countryfest on theYARD live music venue stage; Kevin MaC & The Homies is an A-list, Nashville-based session band fronted by the one and only Kevin MaC!
Kevin’s infectious personality and vibrant energy dominate this fun and interactive performance. The band pumps up crowds with an extremely diverse song list that highlights each member’s talents and draws on a melting pot of musical influences.
Ultimate Aldean Experience
June 15, 2024 @ 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Headlining Countryfest on theYARD live music venue stage; Dubbed "The World's Greatest Tribute to Jason Aldean" by Live Nation, the Ultimate Aldean is a nationally touring tribute band dedicated to delivering the most authentic performance to Jason Aldean fans.
Ryan Jewel
June 16, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; A native of Front Royal, Virginia, the country music singer/songwriter released his first EP “Up on the Drive” in 2016. This EP helped him gain traction with his music career around his hometown, the Shenandoah Valley, and further. Along with his EP, Ryan was a runner-up in the 2015 Texaco Country Showdown, a nationwide talent search, which solidified Ryan’s calling for a music career. Ryan has had the privilege of being the opening act for some major country artist’s such as Marty Stuart and Lauren Alaina. He has also shared the stage with fellow Nashville artists, and Clemson buddies, Cody Webb and Doug McCormick.
Sharif
June 19, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Los Angeles-based artist Sharif has been performing throughout the world for more than twenty years. Taking popular songs of all styles and running them through his live music machine, Sharif creates a unique and dynamic show each and every night. Covering an array of artists, from Madonna to Nirvana, Sharif can truly transform any song into his own profound piece. Join us for an evening of acoustic guitars, warm vocals, and all your favorite songs.
Joe Downer
June 20, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; An archaeologist by day, Joe brings a skilled energy to the Alternative and Neo-folk music scene by night. He takes inspiration from a mix of artists like Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Muddy Waters, Jon Foreman, and Needtobreathe, just to name a few.
Joe got his start in Silvertongue, a hard rock band best known for winning Washington D.C.’s “Next Big Thing” Battle of the Bands in 2010. He’s since channeled his energy and passion into being a solo acoustic artist and contributing member of Signal Hill Band.
Along with performing original songs, Joe covers artists ranging from the Lumineers to Goo Goo Dolls to the Zac Brown Band. He is local to Northern VA.
Rook Richards
June 21, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Mike (Rook) Richards is a singer-songwriter based in Alexandria, VA and is currently performing throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas while writing his next record to be released with Straight Shooter Music in Nashville TN with whom he signed an introductory radio deal with in 2019. Rook's eclectic mix of influences include John Mayer, Rob Thomas, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Stevie Wonder, and Kenny Loggins amongst many others.
Keeton
June 21, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Keeton is a Washington, DC cover band that plays a wide variety of your favorite 90s alternative hits. Pearl Jam, Weezer, Foo Fighters, New Radicals, Eve 6, Better Than Ezra, Green Day — keeton covers them all and many more. keeton’s show will take you on a musical journey through the decade of the Internet, Nintendo, the Macarena, and Jurassic Park. With their wide array of upbeat, energetic songs, high octane guitar riffs, and strong vocal harmonies, keeton will get the party started and keep you dancing and singing along to those songs you love, but forgot you love. keeton — “90s and alternative for the people”.
Carleigh Jane
June 22, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Carleigh Jane is an acoustic musician and promising songwriter born and raised in Virginia. She has been singing and performing from a very young age. Carleigh started piano lessons at age 5, professional voice instruction at age 8, self-taught on the ukulele and acoustic guitar by age 10 and most recently added the electric guitar to her sets. Carleigh began sharing her music as a solo artist at age 10 and continues to sing her way through local music venues and beyond. Her set lists cover a range of music from the 70's, 80's, 90's and to the popular music of today, as well as originals.
Dr. FU
June 22, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Dr. FU is a dynamic rock cover band known for its energetic stage shows and rock versions of hits from classic rock to current radio pop dance hits and rap. Dr. FU has been an institution in the DC area music scene since the late 90's and has played virtually every popular venue and event in the DC area such as Big Night DC, Celebrate Fairfax!, ShamrockFest, and Friday Night Live, the 9:30 Club, the Howard Theatre, the State Theatre, the Hamilton, the Clarendon Ballroom, the Gaylord National Resort, Nationals Park, RFK Stadium grounds, and FedEx Field.
FarAway Duo
June 23, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; FarAway is Sara Davenport & Brian Franke, a singer/songwriter duo based in Charlottesville, VA who blend beautiful harmonies over a folk and pop rock sound. They got their start in Washington, DC in 2012, have opened for national acts & had a song on TV.
Rock Creek Revival
June 23, 2024 @ 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Rock Creek Revival (RCR) is a Maryland-based all acoustic bluegrass band drawing on musical influences from across the bluegrass spectrum. For over 5 years they have entertained audiences with original music and hard driving bluegrass standards.
Bailey Hayes
June 26, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Bailey Hayes is a solo acoustic artist. He has been performing his whole life, but playing shows out at breweries, wineries, pubs, restaurants, weddings and more for over 2 years now. His setlist contains an eclectic range of music … anywhere from country, to classic rock, to pop/soul, to folk, original music and more! The energy and melodies that he brings to his live shows will get you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, and maybe even get you on the dance floor!
Brendan Lane
June 27, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Originally hailing from Annapolis, singer-songwriter Brendan Lane has been making music since his school days, where he and his friends — all devout fans of Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Bumpin’ Uglies, and Pressing Strings — channeled their creative energy into a series of initial sonic experiments. Fuelled by the confidence from these early experiences, Brendan decided to take the leap and commit to music full-time, his first self-written tracks making their public debuts at a range of local all-ages gigs — and the rest was history.
Jonathan Brown
June 28, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; If you haven't heard Jonathan Paige Brown Jr play live before you are missing out!
Starlight Anthem
June 28, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; The DMV's best in 2000’s rock, pop-punk, and more!
Matt Davis
June 29, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Great songs from all eras, strong playing, and top-notch vocals.
Audacity Brass Band
June 29, 2024 @ 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Audacity Brass Band is a ten piece brass band based out of Richmond, Va that took the sounds of New Orleans and blended it to form a tight jam-influenced funk fusion. Audacity has taken the traditional brass band sound and spun it into something uniquely their own. Hop on the groove caboose as they take you on a journey through emotions and eras that have you grooving the whole way through.
The Excellent Drivers
June 29, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Whether you are looking to dance the night away at your wedding or sing along to the songs of your youth with your friends, The Excellent Drivers have got you covered. Based in the Washington DC area, The Excellent Drivers pride themselves on playing the songs everyone wants to hear without being predictable, whether it's an iconic retro song from the 80s, and R&B classic or a modern Top 40 hit from today.
Ophie
June 30, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Ophie is from a small town in Virginia, where life is simple, so he just makes music. Always has, always will. He's a solo artist, so all songs written, recorded, mixed and mastered, in his bedroom, by himself.
Sela Campbell
June 30, 2024 @ 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Sela Campbell is a 15 year old guitarist based out of Northern Virginia!
At the start of 2021, she had everything she needed to start playing her own gigs. Now she play gigs at established wineries and breweries all around Loudoun county. She mostly plays country music, with a good mix of old classics and new hits, and a few non-country songs that she loves.
In 2022, she competed in the Loudoun Battle of the Bands and won Best Soloist!
Ryan French
July 3, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Ryan is a singer/songwriter based out of Fredericksburg, VA!
Enya Agerholm
July 5, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Meet the winner of Thunder 104.5’s 2018 Rising Star competition! You can catch Enya performing somewhere in the central Virginia area almost every weekend.
Tunnels End
July 5, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Tunnels End is a 90’s to Now Cover Band that performs with high energy entertainment.
Zac Quintana
July 6, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Zac Quintana is a graduate of the Berklee College of music in Boston and has been playing guitar and singing for 30 years. Zac crosses multiple genres with strong rhythm guitar playing and smooth vocals, delivering an upbeat musical experience for all ages throughout the D.C./VA area.
Party Fowl
July 6, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Party Fowl is a Delaware based cover band playing all of your favorite songs from all genres and all years. Whatever keeps you dancing!!
Carly Ratcliffe
July 7, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Carly's passion is singing, writing, and performing country music. She perform both covers and originals at my shows. She's influenced by, and her covers include songs by, Dolly Parton, Tyler Childers, Miranda Lambert, Sara Evans, and many more.
Moonstone
July 7, 2024 @ 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Moonstone is two longtime friends who really love playing music. They’ve known each other for years, played in different bands together and apart, and wanted to add a new aspect to their live music. Modern Acoustic Feel Good Rock? “We hate labels – but we will bring songs you know, a few you don’t, and make sure everyone has a good time”
Lenny Burridge
July 10, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Lenny is a musician who plays a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from blues and jazz standards to current radio hits and alternative. He prides himself on connecting with an audience and customizing his show to hold their interest.
Jonathan Brown
July 11, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; If you haven't heard Jonathan Paige Brown Jr play live before you are missing out!
Ophie
July 12, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Ophie is from a small town in Virginia, where life is simple, so he just makes music. Always has, always will. He's a solo artist, so all songs written, recorded, mixed and mastered, in his bedroom, by himself.
Uncle Jesse
July 12, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Uncle Jesse is here for you, and we’re about to become your favorite DMV-based cover band. Rock out with us as we take you back in time with all the best damn songs from the 90’s and early 00’s. Blink 182? Check. Green Day, absolutely. No Doubt? No doubt about it (see what we did there). Don’t forget your flannel and Doc Martens!
Cory Campbell
July 13, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; From the humble coffee shop to New York city’s illustrious Central Park SummerStage Cory is at home wherever you put him. Having performed alongside many notable artists such as Lisa Marie Presley, Amos Lee, Darrell Scott, John Hiatt and more, Cory Campbell has earned his place amongst the artists to watch.
Disco Risqué
July 13, 2024 @ 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Disco Risqué, known affectionately amongst their fans as “DR,” was formed in 2014 by longtime friends Charlie Murchie (lead guitar) and Robert Prescott (drums & vocals). In subsequent years Ryan Calonder (trumpet, rhythm guitar, lead vocals), Andrew Hollifield (bass), and Sean Hodge (keys) were added to the lineup yielding what is now a full-fledged high energy progressive pop/funk/rock band whose aggressive riffs, danceable beats, and catchy lyrics can take any listener to a sonic party in their minds.
Hijynx
July 13, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Hijynx is a Top 40/Rock fun party band located in Northern Virginia. Featuring today’s popular dance and rock music, mixed with hits from past decades including 70s, 80s & 90s.
Jonathan Walsh
July 14, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Jonathan Walsh is a singer/songwriter from Yorktown, VA. He has been writing songs for over 20 years, and has performed on stages all over the country. He cut his teeth in NYC auditioning for Broadway, and playing gigs. His love for sharing his stories took him to San Diego, CA where he played his tunes full time for 10 years in the sunshine. While there he played everything from bars, restaurants, hotels, resorts, house concerts, private events, corporate gigs, weddings, music festivals to Las Vegas, and toured across the country a dozen times.
9th Gear
July 14, 2024 @ 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Long-time friends Daniel, DJ, Jarod, and Sam have taken the DMV by storm. Daniel, the lead guitarist and singer, leads 9th Gear with the band's help. 9th Gear brings an energetic feeling to any venue they perform at, all while giving the people incredible and unique renditions of crowd-favorite songs. Not only does 9th Gear have fantastic chemistry within the band, but they also have it with any crowd.
Joe Downer
July 17, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; An archaeologist by day, Joe brings a skilled energy to the Alternative and Neo-folk music scene by night. He takes inspiration from a mix of artists like Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Muddy Waters, Jon Foreman, and Needtobreathe, just to name a few.
Joe got his start in Silvertongue, a hard rock band best known for winning Washington D.C.’s “Next Big Thing” Battle of the Bands in 2010. He’s since channeled his energy and passion into being a solo acoustic artist and contributing member of Signal Hill Band.
Along with performing original songs, Joe covers artists ranging from the Lumineers to Goo Goo Dolls to the Zac Brown Band. He is local to Northern VA.
Carleigh Jane
July 18, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Carleigh Jane is an acoustic musician and promising songwriter born and raised in Virginia. She has been singing and performing from a very young age. Carleigh started piano lessons at age 5, professional voice instruction at age 8, self-taught on the ukulele and acoustic guitar by age 10 and most recently added the electric guitar to her sets. Carleigh began sharing her music as a solo artist at age 10 and continues to sing her way through local music venues and beyond. Her set lists cover a range of music from the 70's, 80's, 90's and to the popular music of today, as well as originals.
Rook Richards
July 19, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Mike (Rook) Richards is a singer-songwriter based in Alexandria, VA and is currently performing throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas while writing his next record to be released with Straight Shooter Music in Nashville TN with whom he signed an introductory radio deal with in 2019. Rook's eclectic mix of influences include John Mayer, Rob Thomas, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Stevie Wonder, and Kenny Loggins amongst many others.
Pool Boys
July 19, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; The Pool Boys are a power trio from Northern Virginia (DC Metro Area) specializing in alternative rock from the 1990s and early 2000s.
Matt Davis
July 20, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Great songs from all eras, strong playing, and top-notch vocals.
Summer Concert Series - Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
Saturday July 20, 2024
July's Featured artist of the Summer Concert Series, performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band!
Founded in 2003, Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. Who’s Bad is the World's #1 Michael Jackson Tribute. Performing over 2500 shows worldwide, they have awed even the skeptics, selling out nearly 50 venues in the United Kingdom including London’s O2 in December of 2010.
Tejas Singh Band
July 21, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Tejas Singh is a singer/songwriter from Northern Virginia.
Bobby Thompson
July 21, 2024 @ 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Hailed as one of Washington DC’s top blues musicians, Thompson strikes an energetic and seasoned balance between electric blues-rock, exemplified by his three studio albums and two live albums, along with a distinctive acoustic song-craft performance style. His acoustic emphasis on the Weissenborn lap-slide acoustic guitars sets him apart from many of his contemporaries but it’s not just his instrumental strengths that garner attention, but also his deep rootsy songwriting and dynamic vocal style.
Sharif
July 24, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Los Angeles-based artist Sharif has been performing throughout the world for more than twenty years. Taking popular songs of all styles and running them through his live music machine, Sharif creates a unique and dynamic show each and every night. Covering an array of artists, from Madonna to Nirvana, Sharif can truly transform any song into his own profound piece. Join us for an evening of acoustic guitars, warm vocals, and all your favorite songs.
Timmie Metz
July 25, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Timmie Metz is a rock & soul singer, guitar player and band leader hailing from the Washington D.C./Baltimore/Annapolis area. With a soulful, slightly gravely, voice that rings of Chris Stapleton, Marvin Gaye, Van Morrison and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, Timmie loves to entertain. “My main goal is to get family & friends on their feet with their children, dancing. There is nothing better.”
Juniper Lights
July 26, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Formed in 2020, high energy music for people that love alternative rock!!!
JoJo Bayliss
July 27, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; JoJo Bayliss is an Independent folk-pop singer-songwriter from the foothills of VA. His take on pop music indulges most genres and incorporates his own sound using melodic tones with thumping acoustic guitar driving each song. He is often compared vocally as a modern-day James Taylor. Bayliss brings excitement and energy to the stage with his acoustic performances, as well as his heart-felt melodic ballads that leave an impression on every audience.
Girl Crush
July 27, 2024 @ 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Girl Crush is a Southern Maryland acoustic band featuring Hannah Smyser on lead vocals, Aaron Altieri on lead guitar/vocals, Jason Mullikin on keyboard/vocals, and Sean Kirkpatrick on drums – covering a wide variety of genres and your favorite hits from the 80s, 90s and today!
Delta Spur
July 27, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Delta Spur is DC/MD/VA's hottest country band, performing all of your favorite country hits!
CLOSED - SUNDAY, JULY 28 2024
Farm Brew Live, 2 Silos Brewing Co., and The Black Sheep Restaurant will be closed to the public on Sunday, July 28 2024.
Bailey Hayes
July 31, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performing outdoors on theYARD live music venue stage; Bailey Hayes is a solo acoustic artist. He has been performing his whole life, but playing shows out at breweries, wineries, pubs, restaurants, weddings and more for over 2 years now. His setlist contains an eclectic range of music … anywhere from country, to classic rock, to pop/soul, to folk, original music and more! The energy and melodies that he brings to his live shows will get you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, and maybe even get you on the dance floor!