In 1997-2002, the Hard-Core Troubadours played a variety of roots rock, country swing, surf, cowpunk, Texas blues, alt country, and rockabilly songs. We moved on to other bands but kept in touch and reunited for special events. In 2023, we realized we missed the songs and playing together, so we fired up the band again and added a bunch of new material. Our sets are still filled with danceable, toe-tapping tunes. Follow this page to see us live around the DC metro area. We look forward to seeing you! --Kevin, Jimi, Louie, and Andy

The HCTs are:

Kevin Driscoll-vocals, guitar

Jimi Lethbridge-drums

Louie Newmyer-bass, vocals

Andy Rutherford-guitar, vocals

Shows

Thursday, October 29, 7:00 PM, Hell's Bottom, Takoma Park, MD

Friday, July 17, 7:00 PM, Tommy Joe's, Bethesda, MD

Saturday, November 21, 8:00 PM, Pete's Tavern, Springfield, VA

Friday, November 27, 9:00 PM, Hank Dietle's, Rockville, MD

Friday, August 7, 8:00 PM, Mayan Monkey, Gaithersburg, MD

Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 PM, Hell's Bottom, Takoma Pk, MD

Wednesday, September 16, 7:00 PM, Hell's Bottom, Takoma Pk, MD

Sunday, August 23, 6:00 PM, Hank Dietle's, Rockville, MD

Thursday, August 6, 8:30 PM, JV's, W/ The Thrills, Bethesda, MD

Sunday, December 13, 4:00 PM, JV's, W/ The Thrills, Bethesda, MD

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Kevin Owings Driscoll (C) 2025