# Event Details - **Event Name**: Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: The Whereabouts - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready for a boot-stompin' good time at the Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase on at 5:00 PM!About this EventThe first Saturday of each month Big Howdy hosts a showcase featuring a special guest!All Seated ShowThis Month: The Whereabouts Four seasoned pros, one deep love of bluegrass. The Whereabouts bring decades of experience, gorgeous harmonies, and inventive arrangements to the Dietle's stage — the kind of show that's as heartfelt as it is unforgettable.Jimmy Heffernan — Nashville session ace and one of the true masters of the resonator guitar, with 40+ years alongside Larry Sparks, Red Allen, Charlie Louvin, Joe Diffie, and Brad Paisley.Anne Luna — Powerhouse bassist, vocalist, and songwriter; a decade with The Hard Road Trio and 20+ albums with Alan Munde, Amanda Shires, and more.Beth Mead — 5-string banjo and a pure, compelling voice; 30+ years of performing, coauthor of "The Great American Songbook for Banjo" with Alan Munde.John Catterall — Mandolin, guitar, and a lifelong devotion to blended vocal harmony.Come early, grab a seat, and let these four remind you why roots music still hits so hard.A DC-based progressive bluegrass band featuring the duet singing of Dede Wyland and Randy Barrett. The group offers a mix of original songs plus reinterpretations of classic country, bluegrass and roots material. Dede is a nationally recognized vocalist while Randy is a well-established singer songwriter and banjoist. Together with Ira Gitlin on bass and Tom McLaughlin on mandolin, Big Howdy sounds unlike any other band. And that's the way they like itDede Wyland - Vocals GuitarRandy Barrett - Vocals, Banjo, GuitarIra Gitlin - Vocal, BassTom McLaughlin - Vocals, Mandolin, Guitarhttps://youtu.be/CpXUoFg9wJQ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/263714b0-a540-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w735-h740-dc383838-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockville/big-howdy-bluegrass-showcase-featuring-the-whereabouts/100001995358180030 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Hank Dietle's Tavern - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Rockville - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Hank Dietle's Tavern - **lat**: 39.03885 - **long**: -77.1093326 - **full address**: Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: The Whereabouts - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ebfa65af6ce1d91a4eb5a495df0f409ae70856ccfaffb8ddcd9718662ad64c52-rimg-w1200-h600-dc181413-gmir.jpg?v=1785326649 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: The Whereabouts being held? - **A:** Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: The Whereabouts takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: The Whereabouts? - **A:** Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: The Whereabouts is organized by Hank Dietle's Tavern. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: The Whereabouts 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 Rockville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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