This event is in the past.It took place on September 19, 2026 at Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park.

Parks Ale Trail 1
Jazz & Blues
Parks Ale Trail 2
Parks Ale Trail 3

Parks Ale Trail

September 19 at 11am

Rising artist
At Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park

Derwood

🥾Check for ticks after hiking trails
🌊Lake is pretty but not swimmable
🎺Eight-piece band with full horn section

King Soul brings eight-piece Southern Soul to the lakeside with original songs, powerhouse vocals, and a full horn section. The Wammie-winning crew has deep DC music roots, so expect grooves that get the park moving.

Live outdoor music
Family-friendly park day
Horn-driven soul
DC music veterans

The artists

King Soul

Washington D.C. eight-piece Southern soul band

Headliner


King Soul is an eight‑piece band that draws on deep, down‑home Southern soul sounds, featuring original songs, powerful vocals and a horn section. The group includes members from local acts such as the Slickee Boys and the Rhodes Tavern Troubadours and has earned over 30 Washington Area Music Association Wammies and Austin Music Awards.