Big Boy Little may be the nom de blues of veteran harp player/singer Bret Littlehales, but then again it may not. If it is, then we can trace him back to the Northside Blues Band in 1968-69, with a young Bobby Radcliff on guitar. If not, then he might have been the mysterious harp player on Son House's extended recording of Death Letter Blues in Mississippi circa 1942. Then again, that might have been someone else.
This we know for sure: he's led the BBL Blues Band in DC for the last seven years, five in residence at the Zoo Bar, and that, much like the Duke of Earl, nothing can stop him. In fact, the brand new edition of the band debuts Thursday nights at the Zoo Bar Blues Jam.
Loved by some, including himself, reviled by some, also including himself, BBL keeps those blues keepin' on, whatever that means.
Influences: The usual gang of Blues geniuses and sub-geniuses coupled w/ a healthy respect for everything Cosimo Mattassa ever recorded.
Sounds like: A bunch of musicians who really know what they're doing.
So check it out- the enigmatic, quixotic, mysterious, always entertaining Big Boy Little Band!
The "Open Blues Jam" with The Big Boy Little Band is a great deal - no cover charge for usually 12 to 20 musicians. This long-running blues jam draws some of the best blues musicians in the city, even traveling musicians from out of town, many of whom perform in bands whose normal fees are higher than the Zoo Bar Cafe can match. Quality entertainment with no cover charge!
The Big Boy Little is an excellent performer, as well as the host, with his band, of the Thursday night Open Blues Jam. Acting as MC and working with a core group of regularly attending musicians, he gets the Jam up and rolling. This core group then supports other talent that come to join or replace the various musicians. Sometimes a whole group of performers perform together and take the stage on their own. You can't beat the talent or the price!
1st Saturdays too! Mark your calendar: The first Saturday of every month, "The Big Boy Little Band", featuring Bret Littlehales on vocals and harmonica, Matt Kelley on guitar and vocals, "Wolf" Crescenze on bass and Robby Leebrick on drums, at the Zoo Bar Cafe starting at 10 pm, no cover.
"These guys play blues for grown-ups." - Bill Kirchen.
The Zoo Bar Cafe
3000 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 232-4225
www.zoobardc.com
Across from the Zoo. Friendly neighborhood hangout with great pub food (stir fry, salads, flame broiled burgers, wings, hand cut fries, hand cut onion rings & Wolf-approved chocolate cake too)/full menu! Outdoor patio with umbrella tables alongside Connecticut Avenue.
Runner Up City Paper's Best Blues Club!
| Sunday, May 26, 2013 |
Acadiana |
Washington, DC |
| Blues brunch w/ Big Boy Little! 11:30 am. Beautiful restaurant, fantastic food and down home blues at one of DC's finest restaurants! www.bigboylittleband.com www.acadianarestaurant.com
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| Thursday, May 30, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, June 01, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Award winning, down home blues every every 1st Saturday at DC's home of the blues! Great food, across from the Zoo & outdoor patio! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 10 pm
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| Thursday, June 06, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, June 08, 2013 |
Local Chop & Grill House |
Harrisonburg, VA |
| Down home blues -our 1st time at this fine restaurant featuring organic, local food with 18 taps of craft beers! Beautiful restaurant, free valet parking! www.localchops.com www.bigboylittleband.com
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| Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, June 20, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, July 04, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, July 06, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Award winning, down home blues every every 1st Saturday at DC's home of the blues! Great food, across from the Zoo & outdoor patio! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 10 pm
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| Thursday, July 11, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, July 18, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Friday, July 19, 2013 |
Lexington Market |
Baltimore, MD |
| Blues lunchtime concert at historic & famous Lexington Market! Lots of great food as featured in the City Paper - Kraus' roasted turkey, Failey's crabcakes, Berger cookies + more! 12 Noon, free!
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| Saturday, July 20, 2013 |
Bare Bones Grill and Brewery |
Ellicott City, MD |
| Award winning ribs & blues every other month, 3rd Saturday! Great food & desserts, parking lot, some room for dancing! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 9 pm, free
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| Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, August 01, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, August 03, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Award winning, down home blues every every 1st Saturday at DC's home of the blues! Great food, across from the Zoo & outdoor patio! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 10 pm
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| Thursday, August 08, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, August 15, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, August 22, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, August 24, 2013 |
JV's Restaurant |
Falls Church, VA |
| Down home blues at famous honkytonk w/ homecookin'! "Ageless charm without yuppie bastardization" motto & t-shirts! 9 pm, $5 cover. www.jvsrestaurant.com www.bigboylittleband.com
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| Thursday, August 29, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, September 05, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, September 07, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Award winning, down home blues every every 1st Saturday at DC's home of the blues! Great food, across from the Zoo & outdoor patio! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 10 pm
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| Thursday, September 12, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, September 19, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, September 21, 2013 |
Bare Bones Grill and Brewery |
Ellicott City, MD |
| Award winning ribs & blues every other month, 3rd Saturday! Great food & desserts, parking lot, some room for dancing! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 9 pm, free
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| Thursday, September 26, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, October 03, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, October 05, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Award winning, down home blues every every 1st Saturday at DC's home of the blues! Great food, across from the Zoo & outdoor patio! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 10 pm
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| Thursday, October 10, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, October 17, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, October 24, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, October 26, 2013 |
JV's Restaurant |
Falls Church, VA |
| Down home blues at famous honkytonk w/ homecookin'! "Ageless charm without yuppie bastardization" motto & t-shirts! 9 pm, $5 cover. www.jvsrestaurant.com www.bigboylittleband.com
more info |
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| Thursday, October 31, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, November 02, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Award winning, down home blues every every 1st Saturday at DC's home of the blues! Great food, across from the Zoo & outdoor patio! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 10 pm
more info |
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| Thursday, November 07, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, November 14, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, November 16, 2013 |
Bare Bones Grill and Brewery |
Ellicott City, MD |
| Award winning ribs & blues every other month, 3rd Saturday! Great food & desserts, parking lot, some room for dancing! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 9 pm, free
more info |
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| Thursday, November 28, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, December 05, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, December 07, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Award winning, down home blues every every 1st Saturday at DC's home of the blues! Great food, across from the Zoo & outdoor patio! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 10 pm
more info |
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| Thursday, December 12, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, December 19, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, December 26, 2013 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, January 02, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, January 04, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Award winning, down home blues every every 1st Saturday at DC's home of the blues! Great food, across from the Zoo & outdoor patio! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 10 pm
more info |
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| Thursday, January 09, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, January 16, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, January 23, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, January 30, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, February 01, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Award winning, down home blues every every 1st Saturday at DC's home of the blues! Great food, across from the Zoo & outdoor patio! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 10 pm
more info |
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| Thursday, February 06, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, February 13, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, February 27, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, March 01, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Award winning, down home blues every every 1st Saturday at DC's home of the blues! Great food, across from the Zoo & outdoor patio! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 10 pm
more info |
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| Thursday, March 06, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, March 13, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, March 20, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
more info |
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| Thursday, March 27, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, April 03, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Saturday, April 05, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Award winning, down home blues every every 1st Saturday at DC's home of the blues! Great food, across from the Zoo & outdoor patio! www.bigboylittleband.com www.facebook.com/bigboylittleband 10 pm
more info |
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| Thursday, April 10, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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| Thursday, April 17, 2014 |
The Zoo Bar |
Washington, DC |
| Open blues jam hosted by Big Boy Little Band, 8:30 pm, full menu/great food, blues loving crowd, across from the Zoo - come join us! www.bigboylittleband.com www.wolfsmusicweekly.com www.zoobardc.com
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