Sharif - who is currently earning his Masters at the Berklee College of Music - has made quite a name for himself on the charts and on the touring front. Vacillating from playing intimate solo acoustic shows of his original material to belting out cover tunes (from Rihanna's "Disturbia" to Maroon 5's "Won't Go Home Without You" to Beastie Boys "Girls") at biker bars to playing one of his favorite genres of music, oldies, at retirement centers (because he wants to, not because he has to) to corporate gigs for Gap and Amstel Light to opening for the likes of Jason Mraz, Kenny Loggins, Rhett Miller, Rusted Root, and Blake Shelton.

"Music consumes me," explains Sharif, who has approximately 2,000 shows around the world under his belt. "I just love playing music, teaching music, learning more about music, and doing whatever I can to get there."

Music Connection magazine named Sharif one of the top unsigned artists in the US, while Kisses and Lies landed on many year-end best-of lists. Also, “Another Wasted Rose” received an honorable mention in the Billboard World Song Contest while “Dark Side of the Dawn” charted on the national FMQB charts. Sharif has also worked with legendary songsmith Desmond Child, landed endorsement deals with 10 major companies (including Gibson Guitars, Taylor Guitars, D'Addario Strings, and Red Bull), and garnered press accolades such as Vintage Guitar magazine calling his last release "an often moving, overwhelmingly pleasing, well-constructed album."

 A Maryland native, Gamble embodies what it means to be a working musician. Shane attacks his guitar with passion and sings jangly songs about the good times with a distinctly American feel. Close your eyes and imagine if Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen were to emerge now on Country radio, then added a modern twist... that's Shane.

In 2013, Shane enjoyed the success of his debut album and the Top 10 single, “Turn My Way,” a pop/country tune that is equal parts punchy and poignant. Thanks, in part, to "The Highway," the groundbreaking SiriusXM country music channel, Shane has been able to crash the party as an independent artist, garner new fans across the globe, and make a splash in the music industry crowd.

Shane has come a long way since his humble roots in rural Maryland, and shows no signs of slowing down. He remembers vividly when he slept in his car on lunch breaks while working as a substitute teacher. “I was playing shows at night, sometimes 300 to 400 miles away, somehow I’d pull it together to teach during the day. Now I can sing about those trying times.”

Take one look at Shane – tousled hair, a worn denim shirt, leather boots, and an acoustic guitar slung across his shoulders – and you know that he believes in what music can do for the mind and the spirit.

Justin Suede is a six string slingin’ wanderer who’s sure of where he’s headed and searching for the way. His lifelong quest to find himself as an artist brought him to Nashville in 2018.

When he wasn’t playing downtown or featuring at a festival, he was crafting his original work through the long hours of the night. Heavy, dark, and whiskey aged stories - belted with conviction through the voice of a weathered soul.

Justin is currently performing through his once home state of Virginia.

Emma G is no ordinary musician. With a mission to “save the world one song at a time”, the New Zealand-born “New Zealander of the Year Local Hero” singer-songwriter was just 4months old when she was diagnosed with a rare health condition called hydrocephalus. 10 brain surgeries, and 24 surgeries in total later; Emma G found that singing her truth was a powerful and effective tool to not only understand and process her condition, but to also connect with and empower her audiences around her.

Emma G - now based in Washington DC - is rewriting the definition of what it means to be a musician. Pivoting her business considerably through the COVID pandemic, the singer, songwriter also established herself as an author, podcaster, and youth empowerment coach; using the power of melodies, lyrics and media presence to hammer home messages of radical compassion, strength, healing, truth and love with a soul-pop/rock sound that is engaging, inspiring and appealing to a hugely diverse audience.

With an eclectic sound that can be likened to a combination of Pink, Natalie Merchant, Alanis Morrisette and Gwen Stefani; Emma G has released three live albums and is also currently writing her second book.

Joe Downer is an award-winning Americana artist hailing from Washington D.C. 

Drawing influence from an eclectic mix of rock and folk acts such as Soundgarden, Tom Petty, Jon Foreman, and the Avett Brothers, just to name few, Joe Downer has carved out a place in today's landscape of singer/songwriter Americana with his unique sound and story-telling ability. 

Check out his latest single “Prelude” below and join us for his return to The Renegade stage or tune into the live stream!

Petey Devaney and Chris Haddad are taking The Renegade stage to bring you an acoustic version of Higher Education’s genre blending sound of rock, reggae, and psychedelic jams.

Spawned by Danny and Petey Devaney's love of music, Higher Education is a band forged in the fires of brotherly love. The Devaney brothers together with Bradley Wilson on drums and Chris Haddad on lead guitar bring forward a message of community, love and introspection while still firmly rooted in the idea that this life can be one big party.

Join us as Devaney and Haddad create a more intimate adaptation of this musical wonderland and continue to build a community that inhabits a better world right here at The Renegade! 

The Parker Barrow Project is a Country Grunge Band based out of the City of Music – Nashville, Tennessee. It is the latest project to be produced by Drummer/Song Writer Dylan Turner and features the powerfully raw vocal dominance of Lead Singer and Front Woman extraordinaire Megan Kane.

The couples background in Rock, Blues, Soul and Funk make for an eclectic mix of raw emotion that makes their brand of music unmistakably and distinctively their own. Heavily influenced by the Black Crows, The Allman Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks and Whiskey Myers the band loves to jam and includes an infusion of the blues with every arrangement.

This down to earth band flies high on stage and works hard to take you along on the flight.

When 17 year old Tate makes music, it is clear he is an old soul. His soulful voice, infused with a hint of Southern drawl, accompanied by intricate guitar picking beyond his years, puts a unique spin on some old standards, current favorites, and some originals too. Raised on a farm at Smith Mountain Lake, VA, he brings a unique perspective to a show that weaves in and out of genres like bluegrass, folk, blues, country, rock, r&b, a little pop, and even some rap.

Joining Tate this weekend is his friend and talented bass player Hunter Barrett to give your Saturday brunch a little extra kick!

Sid Satellite is a singer-songwriter, originally from Nepal who has lived in Beijing, China for 10 years where he explored the local rock music scene and played in the indie rock/punk band Redundant Seconds. They have their latest EP out on Spotify called 'Moonlight Sewage' released in 2018. Now he is based in Arlington, VA and is following indie rock and folk tradition. He also plays in an Indie Rock and Roll band Howlin' Chants. He has been playing in different open mics around DC and Virginia to grow closer to the community and discover new interests.

Can’t make it out? No worries! Tune in at 1pm to see Sid using the live stream link below!

Hailing from our Nation's Capital, Billy “T” Wilde is an American singer/songwriter whose passion can be heard in every strum of his guitar and felt in every soulful lyric of his music. Through the use of a looper pedal, his live performances are a raw, stripped down high energy one-man-band act, incorporating the layered harmonies, foot stomping rhythms and rich guitar melodies of a full band.

Currently he performs shows all around the Mid Atlantic area playing a combination of his own songs as well as popular covers from the 70’s 80’s as well as today’s biggest hits. No matter what the venue, Billy ” T Wilde provides an exciting, high energy, full throttle show that will rock any crowd.

Joe Downer writes, records, and performs independent Americana music. A 2021 Wammie Awards finalist for Best Country/Americana Artist, it’s clear that Joe Downer is one you don’t want to miss!

The Parker Barrow Project is a Country Grunge Band based out of the City of Music – Nashville, Tennessee. It is the latest project to be produced by Drummer/Song Writer Dylan Turner and features the powerfully raw vocal dominance of Lead Singer and Front Woman extraordinaire Megan Kane.

The couples background in Rock, Blues, Soul and Funk make for an eclectic mix of raw emotion that makes their brand of music unmistakably and distinctively their own. Heavily influenced by the Black Crows, The Allman Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks and Whiskey Myers the band loves to jam and includes an infusion of the blues with every arrangement.

This down to earth band flies high on stage and works hard to take you along on the flight.

Kara & Matty D have been a staple at The Renegade since we opened. Kara & Matt were one of the first groups to grace our stage and it is no wonder why they have earned their way into a monthly residency. Join them Every Month on the 3rd Thursday as they entertain us with their beautiful vocal - harmonies. Together through thick and thin, multiple bands and jobs and just about everything else, Kara & Matty D bring the unique perspective of a married couple joining forces in an acoustic duo. Great songs from all eras, strong playing, fun chemistry and top-notch vocal harmonies make them perfect for our stage.

Kara & Matty D have been a staple at The Renegade since we opened. Kara & Matt were one of the first groups to grace our stage and it is no wonder why they have earned their way into a monthly residency. Join them Every Month on the 3rd Thursday as they entertain us with their beautiful vocal - harmonies. Together through thick and thin, multiple bands and jobs and just about everything else, Kara & Matty D bring the unique perspective of a married couple joining forces in an acoustic duo. Great songs from all eras, strong playing, fun chemistry and top-notch vocal harmonies make them perfect for our stage.

The Renegade knows when it has a good thing, and this Showcase has been one of the hottest. Bringing together 6 of the areas best Acoustic acts onto one stage for 5 solid hours of Music. Who could ask for more. This month the tradition continues with the outstanding performances of Erik Palmer (Keeton), David Andrew Smith, Wim Tapley, Faraway, Tate Tuck, and Headlined by Jared Stout before he hits the Stage that night.

Justina Beth-El had a passion for writing raw, uncensored lyrics and emotive melodies from an early age. She followed her passion through any musical outlet available to her leading her to launch her professional music career in 2015 as the lead singer, songwriter and arranger for the DC area band, L.A.T.O.

 After a variety of successes with L.A.T.O.  in the DC area - performing at The Kennedy Center, winning the Mid-Atlantic Battle of the Bands, touring the east coast, and recording her first album - Justina Beth-El relocated to Los Angeles.  Leaving her band behind, she was forced to pick up her guitar again and return to her roots as a singer/songwriter, ultimately transforming her music into a more open and vulnerable experience.

 After performing at some of the most acclaimed venues in the LA area for up-and-coming artists  - The Hotel Cafe, The Viper Room, The Mint, and several others - she returned to the DC area to continue making waves in the DC music scene.

​One of the most notable elements of Justina Beth-El's performances is how heavily she leans into her audience. She believes that every performance is an intimate conversation with a group of mostly strangers. For that reason,  every performance is a new experience that cannot be replicated and an opportunity to really connect with people in an unconventional way. This is what she lives for, and she invites you to join the conversation. 

The Parker/Barrow Project is a Southern Rock & Soul Band based out of the City of Music – Nashville Tennessee. It is the latest project to be produced by Drummer / Song Writer Dylan Turner and features the powerfully raw vocal dominance of Lead Singer and Front Woman extraordinaire Megan Kane.

Kara & Matty D have been a staple at The Renegade since we opened. Kara & Matt were one of the first groups to grace our stage and it is no wonder why they have earned their way into a monthly residency. Join them Every Month on the 3rd Thursday as they entertain us with their beautiful vocal - harmonies. Together through thick and thin, multiple bands and jobs and just about everything else, Kara & Matty D bring the unique perspective of a married couple joining forces in an acoustic duo. Great songs from all eras, strong playing, fun chemistry and top-notch vocal harmonies make them perfect for our stage.

Hailing from our Nation's Capital, Billy “T” Wilde is an American singer/songwriter whose passion can be heard in every strum of his guitar and felt in every soulful lyric of his music. Through the use of a looper pedal, his live performances are a raw, stripped down high energy one-man-band act, incorporating the layered harmonies, foot stomping rhythms and rich guitar melodies of a full band.

Justina Beth-El had a passion for writing raw, uncensored lyrics and emotive melodies from an early age. She followed her passion through any musical outlet available to her leading her to launch her professional music career in 2015 as the lead singer, songwriter and arranger for the DC area band, L.A.T.O.

 After a variety of successes with L.A.T.O.  in the DC area - performing at The Kennedy Center, winning the Mid-Atlantic Battle of the Bands, touring the east coast, and recording her first album - Justina Beth-El relocated to Los Angeles.  Leaving her band behind, she was forced to pick up her guitar again and return to her roots as a singer/songwriter, ultimately transforming her music into a more open and vulnerable experience.

 After performing at some of the most acclaimed venues in the LA area for up-and-coming artists  - The Hotel Cafe, The Viper Room, The Mint, and several others - she returned to the DC area to continue making waves in the DC music scene.

​One of the most notable elements of Justina Beth-El's performances is how heavily she leans into her audience. She believes that every performance is an intimate conversation with a group of mostly strangers. For that reason,  every performance is a new experience that cannot be replicated and an opportunity to really connect with people in an unconventional way. This is what she lives for, and she invites you to join the conversation. 

Kara & Matty D have been a staple at The Renegade since we opened. Kara & Matt were one of the first groups to grace our stage and it is no wonder why they have earned their way into a monthly residency. Join them Every Month on the 3rd Thursday as they entertain us with their beautiful vocal - harmonies. Together through thick and thin, multiple bands and jobs and just about everything else, Kara & Matty D bring the unique perspective of a married couple joining forces in an acoustic duo. Great songs from all eras, strong playing, fun chemistry and top-notch vocal harmonies make them perfect for our stage.

Matt Waller is a musician hailing from the Northern Virginia/Richmond area. His looping abilities set him aside as one of the premier performers in the DMV area. His shows are energetic, crowd-interactive performances of pop, hip hop, reggae, rock and country music from the 50's to today. If you happen to catch a show you will know you were apart of something special!

Hailing from our Nation's Capital, Billy “T” Wilde is an American singer/songwriter whose passion can be heard in every strum of his guitar and felt in every soulful lyric of his music. Through the use of a looper pedal, his live performances are a raw, stripped down high energy one-man-band act, incorporating the layered harmonies, foot stomping rhythms and rich guitar melodies of a full band.

Justina Beth-El had a passion for writing raw, uncensored lyrics and emotive melodies from an early age. She followed her passion through any musical outlet available to her leading her to launch her professional music career in 2015 as the lead singer, songwriter and arranger for the DC area band, L.A.T.O.

 After a variety of successes with L.A.T.O.  in the DC area - performing at The Kennedy Center, winning the Mid-Atlantic Battle of the Bands, touring the east coast, and recording her first album - Justina Beth-El relocated to Los Angeles.  Leaving her band behind, she was forced to pick up her guitar again and return to her roots as a singer/songwriter, ultimately transforming her music into a more open and vulnerable experience.

 After performing at some of the most acclaimed venues in the LA area for up-and-coming artists  - The Hotel Cafe, The Viper Room, The Mint, and several others - she returned to the DC area to continue making waves in the DC music scene.

​One of the most notable elements of Justina Beth-El's performances is how heavily she leans into her audience. She believes that every performance is an intimate conversation with a group of mostly strangers. For that reason,  every performance is a new experience that cannot be replicated and an opportunity to really connect with people in an unconventional way. This is what she lives for, and she invites you to join the conversation. 

Kara & Matty D have been a staple at The Renegade since we opened. Kara & Matt were one of the first groups to grace our stage and it is no wonder why they have earned their way into a monthly residency. Join them Every Month on the 3rd Thursday as they entertain us with their beautiful vocal - harmonies. Together through thick and thin, multiple bands and jobs and just about everything else, Kara & Matty D bring the unique perspective of a married couple joining forces in an acoustic duo. Great songs from all eras, strong playing, fun chemistry and top-notch vocal harmonies make them perfect for our stage.

His ambitious yet widely accessible originals showcase an eye-opening vocal range. His cover songs that range from Michael Jackson and One Republic, to Metallica and 30 Seconds to Mars, to The Beatles and Maroon 5, display an eclectic appreciation for the myriad influences that inspired him. Washington, DC’s own James Stevens is a chameleonic artist who has managed to forge a strong identity while almost paradoxically remaining difficult to truly define. Once the front man of the internationally touring hard rock band Rome In A Day, James Stevens the singer-songwriter, now has the opportunity to show the true range of his colors

Founded in 2010 by bassist, Dan Gallagher and Guitarist Josh Earls; Chasing Autumn plays acoustic duet style songs and quickly progressed on to more elaborate routines, adding vocals and additional instruments. The band continues to write and record original music, as well as playing a variety of events with their extensive cover list.

Brian Franke is an independent award-winning singer/songwriter residing in the Washington, DC area. Since 2009 he has made music his career playing over 200 shows each year both locally and as a touring artist. He has released two independent solo albums “Six Blocks Down” in 2010 and “Will You Finish My Song?” in 2014 as well as an EP with his duo FarAway, “Somehow” in 2013--which had a song played on PBS' TV show "Roadtrip Nation".

Kara & Matty D have been a staple at The Renegade since we opened. Kara & Matt were one of the first groups to grace our stage and it is no wonder why they have earned their way into a monthly residency. Join them Every Month on the 3rd Thursday as they entertain us with their beautiful vocal - harmonies. Together through thick and thin, multiple bands and jobs and just about everything else, Kara & Matty D bring the unique perspective of a married couple joining forces in an acoustic duo. Great songs from all eras, strong playing, fun chemistry and top-notch vocal harmonies make them perfect for our stage.