May 3, 2025
Rockville, MD
Time: 5:00PM
Venue: Hank Dietle's w/ Big Howdy
Big Howdy: A DC-based progressive bluegrass band featuring the duet singing of Dede Wyland and Randy Barrett. The group offers a mix of original songs plus reinterpretations of classic country, bluegrass and roots material. Dede is a nationally recognized vocalist while Randy is a well-established singer songwriter and banjoist. Together with Ira Gitlin on bass and Tom McLaughlin on mandolin, Big Howdy sounds unlike any other band. And that’s the way they like it
Dede Wyland – Vocals Guitar
Randy Barrett – Vocals, Banjo, Guitar
Ira Gitlin – Vocal, Bass
Tom McLaughlin – Vocals, Mandolin, Guitar