Adam Forbes is a guitarist and singer/songwriter based in Washington, DC. He has been playing guitar since he was 9 years old when he received his first guitar for Christmas. In addition to doing solo acoustic performances, he also is the lead guitarist and singer in local DC bands Sidewalk Soul and Social Musica. He frequently performs at venues throughout the DMV, as well as in other parts of the county. His styles and influences include a wide range of performers including Pete Townshend, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Jimi Hendrix, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder (amongst many, many others). His style blends baritone vocals with both aggressive strumming and meticulous finger picking.
Jeremy Fox is a dynamic country singer-songwriter bringing an authentic, high-energy sound to stages across Northern Virginia since 2021. Blending heartfelt storytelling with crowd-pleasing classics, Jeremy’s music is deeply inspired by the golden era of 90s country and the timeless grit of classic rock. His performances capture the spirit of artists who defined a generation, while delivering a style that is unmistakably his own.
Andrew Kuhens is a powerhouse guitarist and performer with 20+ years of tearing up stages with fiery originals and killer covers that refuse to be forgotten. A tone master and fearless player, he commands every note with raw energy and relentless passion.
🎤 Get Ready to Laugh, Lake Ridge!
Next Stop Comedy is taking the stage with a lineup of hilarious comedians.
W.E. Fest is back.
Join us for the 2nd Annual W.E. Fest Spring Music Festival at Water’s End Brewery on Saturday, May 16 — a full day built around live music, great food, and a community atmosphere that keeps people coming back.
We’re rolling from 11 AM to 11 PM with four local artists performing throughout the day, so whether you’re settling in for the full experience or just stopping by for a few hours, there’s always something happening.
This year’s lineup features:
Matt Benden
Jason Mitsch
Ky Davis
Nick Coons
Pair that with Pauleen’s serving up food, Campbell’s Custard on-site for something sweet, and a selection of local craft vendors, and you’ve got more than just a music event — it’s a full spring festival experience. We’ll try to sneak in a new beer release too!
Bring friends, bring family, grab a beer, and stay as long as you’d like.
No tickets, no pressure — just good music, good food, and a great day at the brewery.
Matt Benden is the lead vocalist and manager for the Nu Direction Band (www.nudirection.net), which has been playing gigs up and down the East Coast since 1999. Matt is also a solo performing musician who is dedicated to playing music that resonates with audiences, so great music and a fun night out is always guaranteed at his solo performances. - https://www.mattbendensmusic.com/
His music features a unique blend of popular cover songs that connect across all age groups.
Jason Mitsch is a dynamic pop and rock musician known for delivering high-energy performances, packed with your favorite Top 40 hits from the '70s through today. With a repertoire that spans decades of beloved music, Jason brings a fresh, authentic vibe to every stage he plays—whether he's covering a Bruce Springsteen classic or diving into modern anthems from The Killers.
Ky Davis is a musician, songwriter, and performer local to the Northern Virginia and Greater Boston areas. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and is also an avid D&Der and digital artist. Her set includes a variety of current pop, 80s and 90s, folk, and rock.
With a background in both cover and original music, Nick brings passion, energy, and authenticity to every performance. For him, there’s nothing better than creating an atmosphere where people can relax, sing along, and truly enjoy the moment.
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matty Davis has been performing in various positions in various original and cover bands in the mid-Atlantic for 30 years. Now most often a solo performer, Matty utilizes topflight musicianship and a passion for crowd engagement to perform his originals and an expansive repertoire of covers to venues everywhere, carrying the love and tradition of Kara & Matty D forward forever.
Half of the duo Duck Chuck Goose, Charlie uses guitar looping and foot percussion to create multi-layered acoustic covers from the 60's through today. Some popular, some deep cuts, but never boring
Audubon Drive is an independent artist blending a full spectrum of Pop/ Roots-Rock music honoring all its history.
Over a thirty+ year tenure, AD has toured regionally with several acts and has shared the stage with Blues Traveler, Everything, Fighting Gravity, Fuel, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Run DMC, The Wailers, and many more. Audubon Drive is a musical tour guide to "cover the entire musical spectrum and do it pretty darn well [...] Where some bands take a lofty, aspirational approach to the music world, this is about as real as it gets." - Jesse Scott - Free Lance-Star
Joe Downer is an award-winning Americana artist hailing from Washington D.C.
Drawing influence from an electric mix of rock and folk acts such as Soundgarden, Tom Petty, Jon Foreman and the Avett Brothers, just to name a few. Joe Downer has carved out a place in today’s landscape of singer/songwriter Americana with his unique sound and story-telling ability.
Ella Buettner is a singer/songwriter from Manassas, VA. Buettner puts her spin on an eclectic mix of hits you know and love from jazz standards to the newest top-40 and every decade in-between. Her moving vocals have created a growing following in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and now Tennessee. This Nashville-based rising star is not to be missed.
