Per Montgomery County: The Nighthawks, the legendary blues and roots band now in its fifth decade, will headline the Wheaton TGIF Friday Encore fall concert series on Friday, Sept. 8, at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, adjacent to the Wheaton Business Triangle and near the Wheaton Metro Station.
The event will feature live artist demonstrations and beverages from Twin Valley Distillers. The TGIF party will begin on the plaza at 5 p.m. with a DJ set followed by a live concert at 6 p.m. The after-party will rotate to nearby local bars from 8-9 p.m. Parking is available in the building at 2425 Reedie Dr.
The TGIF Encore series will include several concerts that will join in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The TGIF Encore lineup of outstanding music on Friday nights this fall:
- Sept. 8: The Nighthawks
- Sept. 15: Luis Garay Percussion World
- Sept. 22: Ocho de Bastos and Grupo ETNIA
- Sept. 29: Quimbao
- Oct. 6: Ochos Los Bastos
- Oct. 13: Verny Varela
The Nighthawks formed in 1974, with founding member and front man Mark Wenner still the constant through all of the years. The current ensemble includes Dan Hovey on guitar and vocals, Paul Pisciotta on bass and Mark Stutso on drums and vocals.
For more information on the TGIF Encore concert series, go to https://www.wheatonmd.org/.