The Nighthawks Take Over the Roadhouse

This week John Mathews opens the TMD Roadhouse from 7 to 10 p.m. for a special edition featuring a live performance and interview with the legendary blues and roots rock band The Nighthawks.

The Washington, D.C.-based group embodies the smoky blues, deep-fried rock and 2 x 4 twang that you've come to expect from the Roadhouse. The Nighthawks have been a staple of the area music scene since 1972, performing--and sharing the stage--with almost every major blues musician of the modern age. 

John welcomes The Nighthawks for an extended during the 8 o'clock hour. Their new album Last Train to Bluesville features blues standards, and the band is planning to record a new batch of originals in the near future.

The Nighthawks play the Labor Day Dance Party at the Creative Alliance at 8 p.m. Saturday, September 4th.

Roadhouse Special: The Homemade Jamz Blues Band

In an era when teenage family bands are marketed like Happy Meals, The Homemade Jamz Blues Band stands apart for its commitment to focusing on the music. The trio, featuring Ryan Perry, 18, on guitar and vocals; Kyle Perry, 16, on bass; and Taya Perry, 11, on drums, plays hard-driving, modern Delta blues for a new generation.

Tune in at 7 p.m. Friday as John Mathews opens this week's TMD Roadhouse with a special showcase of the family affair from Tupelo, Mississippi. Plus, he'll provide one lucky listener with an opportunity to win tickets to the band's show this weekend.  

The Homemade Jamz Blues Band performs an all ages matinee show at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 24th, at Rams Head Tavern. 

Download a free copy of the title track "I Got Blues For You" on Amazon.com. 

Hot August Blues Preview on the Roadhouse

Host John Mathews opens the TMD Roadhouse to everyone promptly at 7 p.m. Friday. But this week he'll keep a special eye out for Brad Selko, the force behind the annual Hot August Blues Festval at Oregon Ridge Park.

During the second half of the hour, John and Brad will adjourn to the Roadhouse back porch to partake in some cornbread and sweet tea and discuss all things HAB. 

In addition to featuring artists from this year's lineup, including Jackie Scott and the Housewreckers, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, and Keb' Mo', John and Brad will share some breaking festival news and give one listener an opportunity to win a festival prize pack.

The WTMD Roadhouse airs from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays.

Hot August Blues takes place 12 to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 21st at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, MD.