This weekly live music roundup was compiled by MoCo MD Music. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram (@mocomdmusic) for more local performances, musicians, and live music events happening throughout Montgomery County.
Seven sets around Montgomery County this weekend, and Sunday is the busiest day of the three. Friday splits between North Bethesda and Gaithersburg. Saturday runs from an early afternoon set in Gaithersburg to a late one in Clarksburg. Sunday brings an afternoon show at a Kensington brewery and a Comus Inn doubleheader in Dickerson that stretches from lunchtime to 8 p.m.
Friday, October 9
Jon Lewis
📍 Java Nation (North Bethesda)
🕖 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Tink Jones & The Unkut Band
📍 Gentleman Jim’s (Gaithersburg)
🕣 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 10
Ben Gotkin
📍 Daphne Hill (Gaithersburg)
🕜 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Smokin’ Jays
📍 Clarks Lodge (Clarksburg)
🕗 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 11
Cam & Jeff
📍 Comus Inn (Dickerson)
🕐 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Slidewinders
📍 BabyCat Brewery (Kensington)
🕑 2:00 p.m.
Travis & Steve
📍 Comus Inn (Dickerson)
🕔 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing evening outdoors, dinner with live entertainment, or a chance to discover a new local band, this weekend offers something for every music fan. Supporting live music also helps support the local venues and artists that make Montgomery County’s music scene thrive.
Know of another live music event happening this weekend? Let us know in the comments so we can help spread the word.
Featured graphic and weekly music roundup courtesy of MoCo MD Music. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram (@mocomdmusic) for additional local music listings and updates.
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