Gary Ferguson with Moe Nelson
Fri 30 Oct · 5:30 PM Hank Dietle's Tavern · North Bethesda
5:30 • No Cover $10 - $20 suggested donation for the performers Gary Ferguson • Moe Nelson Gary is an acclaimed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose work bridges bluegrass, country, and Americana. A winner of the 2015 DCBU Hazel Dickens Songwriting Contest and a finalist at MerleFest’s Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, Gary has toured widely across the U.S. and Europe. His credits include work with Knoxville Grass, Donna Fargo, Claire Lynch, and John Starling, and his song “Southern Train” was featured at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass. Gary performs with East of Monroe, The Hula Monsters, and Ferguson & Ferguson, whose EP Some Bridges features Ron Stewart and Mark Schatz. A true multi-instrumentalist, he brings guitar, mandolin, and bass to life with authenticity and range. David “Moe” Nelson is a veteran DMV bassist and a familiar force in the region’s live-music community. Known for his rock-solid groove, tasteful playing, and song-first approach, Moe currently performs with The Grandsons, The Hula Monsters, and The Longtimers . Whether he’s driving a roots-rock set, locking into blues and swing-inflected rhythms, or keeping a dance floor moving, Moe brings decades of experience and a steady, musical foundation to every performance.