Not This Blue House, based in Washington, D.C., blends bluesy rock with a soulful singer-songwriter style. Building on her self-described musical origins as a “coffee-shop girl with an acoustic guitar,” Leah Danielle brought in Wade Ingram (lead guitar), Keith Ingram (bass), and Pat Garofalo (drums), to form Not This Blue House and answer an age-old question: What if Joni Mitchell fronted Guns n’ Roses? Since their first full set (as Leah Danielle and the Weight) at Petworth Porchfest in April 2024, the band delivers powerhouse vocals, searing guitars, and hypnotic grooves from a driving rhythm section to bring the heat and heart to every show. The band’s debut album, The 19th Place EP (2025), features their wide-ranging sound—from the punch and grit of “Goodbye” to the wistful sway of “Arcadia.”

Bohemian Waxwing is a coming together of four musicians with roots in alt-country, punk, ambient, and indie rock. They are at home playing local bills with punk bands, as well as quiet backyard acoustic shows. With songs that range from propulsive post-punk to delicate meditations, their lyrics sit at the intersection of our internal and external lives. Their songs might be compared to Yo La Tengo, with the harmonic leanings of XTC, and the lyrical bent of Bill Calahan.

Laundry List is a Washington, D.C. power trio who delivers indie rock that never stays in one place for long.