# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Nighthawks - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 am - **Event Description**: Current lineup for The Nighthawks is: Mark Wenner: Vocals, Harmonica Mark Stutso: Drums, Vocals Sol Roots: Bass Zach Sweeney: Guitar, Vocals The Nighthawks was an idea in Mark Wenner's brain long before he was able to implement it. The musical product of pre-1958 radio in Washington, D.C., he did not know there were rules against mixing blues, R&B, honky-tonk country, doo-wop, gospel and rockabilly into one delicious stew. In 1972, Mark, then 23, returned to his hometown after a New York City band apprenticeship eager to start a real, work-every-night band based on American roots music. He found a receptive local scene. Washington has long been a musical melting-pot of the kind that made Memphis the source point for the evolution of American music in the second half of the 20th century. It just never had a Stax or Sun record label to tell the world. As the city exploded with an influx of people from all the surrounding states during the Great Depression and World War II, Washington became a hotbed of musical cross-fertilization. When Bill Haley first brought his wacky Pennsylvania mix of hillbilly music and rhythm and blues to D.C. in 1952, people got it. And white kids like Mark found the Howard Theater – now recently restored and part of the historic top tier of the Chitlin' Circuit that included Baltimore’s Royal, Chicago’s Regal and New York’s Apollo – just a 25-cent bus ride away from the suburbs. The Founding Quartet The original Nighthawks lineup solidified in mid-1974. Bringing together frontmen Mark Wenner and the young Jimmy Thackery with a veteran rhythm section, Jan Zukowski on bass and Pete Ragusa on drums, the quartet ruled the highways and honky-tonks until Jimmy’s departure in 1986 to pursue a solo career. The band opened many doors and forged many touring routes for their contemporaries, including the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robert Cray, and played with as many Blues and Rockabilly legends as they could. They opened show after show for Muddy Waters, James Cotton and Carl Perkins, and backed up and recorded with John Hammond and Pinetop Perkins. The first years after Jimmy's departure were a bit under the radar. Mark, Jan and Pete soldiered on, taking on such roles as Elvin Bishop's East Coast band (from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Key West) and becoming the backing band of choice for the Rosebud Agency's showcase tours with John Lee Hooker, Elvin Bishop, John Hammond and Pinetop Perkins. After a series of guitarists of the month that included Warren Haynes and Steuart Smith, a collaboration with Wet Willie frontman Jimmy Hall led to several years with a solid quintet that also included guitarist Jimmy Nalls (Sea Level, D.C. Dog). That version of the band never released any recordings, although if you order Jimmy Nalls’ CD from his website he will include a free live show of the Nighthawks from New York’s Bottom Line during that era. Full menu available 1 hr before showtime - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lima/the-nighthawks/200030001663346 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, kids, art, theatre, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 17 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lima - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: 7281 W Main St, Lima, NY, United States, New York 14485 - **lat**: 42.90499 - **long**: -77.61278 - **full address**: 7281 W Main St, Lima, NY, United States, New York 14485 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Nighthawks - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/435255272b22b9fa66931db42ac6a71608ab533829e565f4b6c31f2fffe68a12-rimg-w1200-h628-dc010000-gmir?v=1780628019 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Nighthawks being held? - **A:** The Nighthawks takes place on Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 am at 7281 W Main St, Lima, NY, United States, New York 14485. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Nighthawks ? - **A:** The Nighthawks is organized by Fanatics Pub. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Nighthawks is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lima, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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