Rockin’ the Suburbs

Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are two suburban dads who love music. And we mean LOVE music. New, old. Mainstream, alternative. Rock, punk, country, funk – as long as it’s good. Since 2017, Jim and Patrick have hosted Rockin’ the Suburbs, a daily podcast that has drawn a dedicated following of fellow music geeks. They also have staged a number of live events, including annual Suburbs Fest listener gatherings and this live podcast show at Jammin Java on Aug. 11, 2024.

The Paranoid Style

The Paranoid Style (named after Richard J. Hofstadter’s 1964 essay “The Paranoid Style in American
Politics”) is the thought-provoking musical project of Elizabeth Nelson and her husband, Timothy Bracy. Formed in Washington, DC, in 2012, the Paranoid Style has released four albums on Bar/None Records, including their latest, “The Interrogator.”

Justin Trawick and the Common Good

Justin Trawick and the Common Good are a Washington, DC-based Americana band that has been
performing regionally since 2006. Musical influences include Bob Schneider, Greensky Bluegrass, The
Tallest Man on Earth, G. Love, Old Crow Medicine Show and David Gray. Trawick has opened for over 30 national acts, including Suzanne Vega, Wyclef Jean, Blues Traveler, Enter The Haggis, and Edwin McCain, and shared bills with Dr. Dogg, The Avett Brothers and The Wallflowers. Trawick released his debut album, “How to Build a Life with a Lemonade Stand” in 2007 and has also recorded numerous EPs and singles.

Billy Coulter

Washington, DC, singer/songwriter Billy Coulter’s distinctive style straddles the line between roots rock and power pop. Blending diverse influences from Springsteen and Petty to Lennon and Bowie, he has created a fresh, authentic sound with a nod to the classics that inspired him. Coulter quickly made a
name for himself with his unique songwriting and vocals, winning 20 Washington Area Music (WAMMIE) Awards including Album of the Year (“Dose”), Song of the Year (“Party of One”) and Songwriter of the Year. He recently won the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Grand Prize for his composition “A Million Pieces”

Shallow Planet

Shallow Planet is a three-piece band based out of Northern Virginia. Their music is primarily rock, with a massive importance put on dynamics, storytelling, atmosphere and influence from other genres. Often described as alternative or progressive, the band aims to elicit a wide range of emotion and to create an immersive listening experience. Shallow Planet released their debut EP, “Visions of the Future,” in 2022.