The Nighthawks

#1 The Nighthawks are a blues and roots music band based in Washington, DC. The Nighthawks are Mark Wenner (harmonica), Paul Bell (lead guitar), Johnny Castle (bass guitar), and Pete Ragusa (drums). Formed in 1972, the Nighthawks underwent several personnel changes before stabilizing the lineup of Mark Wenner (harmonica), Jimmy Thackery (lead guitar), Jan Zukowski (bass guitar), and Pete Ragusa (drums). Keyboard player Greg Wetzel joined the band in 1983 and has continued to play at special performances as an "alumni" of the band.

Influenced by: Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker

Active:

1972-present

Scene:

DC/Washington

• Sun, Oct 18 · 7:30 PM EDT

  A Tribute To Chuck Berry Featuring The Nighthawks with Daryl Davis

  Daryl Davis, The Nighthawks +1 moreThe Birchmere

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