Heavy Traffic Ahead is a six-piece bluegrass band based in Montgomery County, MD, playing music influenced by legendary DC area bands such as The Country Gentlemen and The Johnson Mountain Boys, as well as pioneers of the genre, Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and The Stanley Brothers.

Pictured above from left to right:
Lou Janesko – Fiddle
Mel Peters – Bass, Vocals
Bob Craig – Banjo, Vocals
Alex Orr – Mandolin, Vocals
Russ Burnett – Dobro, Guitar, Vocals
Billy Park – Guitar, Vocals
Music
Below are four sample tracks recorded live in the studio by Doug Smith over at Shab Row Recording in Frederick, MD, as well as a sample video from a recent end of Summer performance in 2015.
Schedule
Private Party
09/20/19
7pm - 10pm
Private party @ 7 Locks Brewing in Rockville, MD.
10/06/18
4pm
6201 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. More Info TBA.
09/15/18
Noon - 6pm
At Montgomery County's Agricultural History Farm Park -18400 Muncaster Rd Derwood, MD. Gate Opens At 11:00 - Music Starts at Noon. Full schedule and band lineup announced this summer.
05/05/18
12pm - 4pm
Gates open at 11:45am. Sponsored by Brookeville Beer Farm. Featuring local breweries, artisans, musicians, and food vendors. Located next door to Brookeville Beer Farm at Camp Bennett - 20501 Georgia Ave. Brookeville, MD 20833.
Private Event
04/21/18
04/07/18
6pm - 9pm
20315 Georgia Ave., Brookeville, MD. Montgomery County's newest farm-brewery representing the intersection of sustainable farming and brewing practices.
02/11/18
7pm - 9pm
17503 Redland Road, Rockville, MD 20855. A Very Cool, Very Real American Bar & Restaurant.
01/13/18
6pm - 9pm
20315 Georgia Ave., Brookeville, MD. Montgomery County's newest farm-brewery representing the intersection of sustainable farming and brewing practices.
07/22/17
5pm - 8pm
A family-owned brewhouse situated in the rolling hills of Mount Airy, MD
06/30/17
6pm - 9pm
20315 Georgia Ave., Brookeville, MD. Montgomery County's newest farm-brewery representing the intersection of sustainable farming and brewing practices.
06/04/17
9am - Noon
7600 Arlington Blvd. Massive farmers market with over 73 vendors.
04/22/17
1:45pm
3rd Annual Bluegrass, Brew, and BBQ Festival
Located at their 250 acre farm in Frederick County, MD.
Contact
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