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The Nighthawks (The Kennedy Center)

The Nighthawks

For more than 30 years, The Nighthawks have entertained audiences all over the world with their blend of blues, rock, soul, R&B, rockabilly, and swing. They've played alongside legends that include Muddy Waters, BB King, Gregg Allman, Pinetop Perkins, John Lee Hooker, and have helped launch the careers of numerous blues artists.Throughout their career, The Nighthawks have released more than 20 albums and have toured the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Japan.

Watch Past Performances

<i>ROADHOUSE</i>: The Nighthawks: Blues Dancing 9/21/09: ROADHOUSE: The Nighthawks: Blues Dancing

Maryland’s blues and roots rock pioneers have earned a reputation as one of the best and hardest working bands around. In conjunction with the Kennedy Center’s Explore the Arts program, Roadhouse highlights various forms of American social dance. Lessons 6–6:30pm, Dancing 6:30–7:30pm.

ROADHOUSE: The Nighthawks: Blues Dancing

Maryland’s blues and roots rock pioneers have earned a reputation as one of the best and hardest working bands around. In conjunction with the Kennedy Center’s Explore the Arts program, Roadhouse highlights various forms of American social dance. Lessons 6–6:30pm, Dancing 6:30–7:30pm.
Pinetop Perkins / Nighthawks: Blues Dancing 9/15/08: Pinetop Perkins / Nighthawks: Blues Dancing

Pinetop Perkins, the NEA Heritage Award winner and legendary Mississippi Delta blues pianist, joins Maryland’s Nighthawks to bring audiences Chicago blues, roots rock, rockabilly, and soul. Part of Roadhouse.

Pinetop Perkins / Nighthawks: Blues Dancing

Pinetop Perkins, the NEA Heritage Award winner and legendary Mississippi Delta blues pianist, joins Maryland’s Nighthawks to bring audiences Chicago blues, roots rock, rockabilly, and soul. Part of Roadhouse.

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