Wes Tucker & The Skillets
News

Tuesday January 10th at IOTA

Hey we'll be playing at IOTA Club and Cafe, Tues. Jan. 10th, in support of Drew Gibson's CD release show.  We are going to playing as a full band, but stripped down acoustic.  Should be a fun one.  If you don't have our new Live in NYC CD, come to this show and we'll give you one for FREE.  Happy New Year!

3rd Annual Holiday Bash at Vermilion Dec. 21st

We'll be playing at Vermilion's 3rd Annual Holiday Bash with our friends The Weathervanes, Wednesday December 21st.  Music starts at 9pm. Oh, and Santa is gonna be there.

New Live in NYC Album Out Now!

We played a show at Arlene's Grocery back in April.  We recorded it and now it is an album for you to hear.  You can stream all ten songs hereCheck it out.

Time to Make a New Album

We're headed into the studio this weekend with Producer Matt Shane to record some new songs.  Can't wait for y'all to hear the new tunes.  More news coming soon.

Velvet Lounge Show This Saturday

We'll be playing at Velvet Lounge this Saturday with our good friends Round About and The Walkaways.  We go on around midnight.  We are headed into the studio next month, so we will be playing all the songs from the new album.  Come listen!

Skillets at Jackie Jouvenal's Art Gallery

We'll be playing a set on Saturday October 1st, 5-8pm at Gallery 322 in Frederick, MD.  Our friend Jackie Jouvenal is having an art show reception.  Jackie is an awesomely talented painter and created all the artwork for our last album The Scorpion and the Dove.  Join us for some art, music, food and drinks. 



Georgetown Concerts in the Park this Sunday

Another Full Band Sunday Show at Georgetown Concert Series this Sunday the 19th.  We will be playing in Rose Park in Georgetown from 5:00-6:30pm.  Come check us out.


Celebrate Fairfax this Sunday

We'll be at Celebrate Fairfax this Sunday afternoon at 1pm on the Starr Hill Music Showcase Stage.  New Songs, full lineup!

IOTA Benefit Show for Tornado and Flood Distaster Relief

We'll be playing a short set at IOTA Club and Cafe with a ton of other great local artists on Memorial Day for a benefit for the American Red Cross to provide assistance for the Tornado and Flood Disaster Relief effort.  Skillets go on around 7. $10 Suggested Donation.

Opening for P-Funk in Rockville on Sunday !!

This Sunday May 29th we'll be playing at Rockville Hometown Holidays to get the summer started.  We play from 4-5pm on the Red Brick Stage and later the lengendary George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will funk it up on the main stage.
 

Ebenezers Coffeehouse - Thursday May 19th, Full Band Acoustic Show

Hey, we'll be at Ebenezers Coffeehouse next Thursday for a full band acoustic show.  Some other fine acts start the night off, ellen cherry and Mike Mangione and the Union.

Bethesda Fine Arts Festival - Sat. May 14th

We'll be playing with the fill band from 2-4 pm on Saturday May 14th at the Bethesda Fine Arts Festival in downtown Bethesda.

Bus Trip to Arlene's Grocery in NYC - Sat. April 9th

Hey Everyone, who wants to join us on a road trip?  We'll be chartering a bus for our show in NYC at Arlene's Grocery Saturday April 9th.  We are joining The Reserves and The Walkaways in a trek to unleash some DC folk rock on the Big Apple.  The bus seats 55 people, so let us know now if you want us to save you a seat.  Click on over to the store page to reserve your ticket.

Cherry Blossom Festival-Sunday April 3rd

We'll be playing a full band show at The National Cherry Blossom Festival this Sunday April 3rd at 2:30pm.  The stage is the Sylvan Theater right next to the Washington Monument at the corner of 15th and Independence.  Get outside and enjoy DC.

DC Show This Week at Asylum

We'll be playing in Adams Morgan this Thursday 3/24 with Kid Goat at Asylum.  Music starts at 9pm.

Benefit Show this Sun at Vermilion

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 | 7:30 PM at VERMILION
Join us for a fun night of live music, drinks + good food dedicated to Vermilion's own 32 year old Forrest Hair to help him get through a mountain of medical costs to fight brain cancer. 100% of the night's proceeds will be donated. $5 Cover + Raffle + Live Music.  We'll be playing full band with our friends The Weathervanes.

Holiday Bash at Vermilion - Dec 22nd

We'll be at Vermilion (1120 King St. Alexandria, VA) for their 2nd Annual Holiday Bash Wed. Dec. 22nd with our good friends The Weathervanes.  They start the music at 9:30.
 

Big Show @ IOTA Dec. 10th!

We'll be opening for our friends The Walkaways and The Weathervanes at IOTA Club and Cafe, Friday December 10th.  We'll start things off at 9pm.  Get there early and stay late.

RiverFront Fest this Saturday in DC

We'll be playing a set at the RiverFront Fest Saturday October 9th from 3-4pm.  This is a new festival close to Nationals Stadium at the brand new The Yards Park.  We will be rocking some new songs with the full band.  The weather is supposed to be great so join us for one more outdoor show this year.
 

A Special Acoustic Show @ IOTA Friday July 23rd

Please join us for a very special acoustic evening with our friends, The Reserves, The Walkaways and The Weathervanes.  We'll be at one of our favorite venues IOTA, Friday July 23rd.  Music Starts at 9pm.
 

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Upcoming Shows

Previous events

  • Wednesday, January 18 8:00 pm
  • The Evening Star Cafe
  • 2000 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA (MAP)
  • free
  • Tuesday, January 10 8:00 pm
  • IOTA Club & Cafe
  • 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA (MAP)
  • opening for Drew Gibson's CD release show.  Full band acoustic set up.
  • $10 (Buy tickets)
  • Tuesday, January 10 8:00 pm
  • IOTA Club & Cafe
  • 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA (MAP)
  • $10
  • Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:00 pm
  • Vermilion
  • 1120 King Street, Alexandria, VA (MAP)
  • free
  • Tuesday, October 25, 2011 10:00 pm
  • Vermilion
  • 1120 King Street, Alexandria, VA (MAP)
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