Arlington, VA · Community Rock Band
GOOD TUNES.
GOOD CAUSES.
Playing the songs you love — and forgot you loved — for the causes that matter most across Northern Virginia and the DMV. Nine dads, one PA system, zero chill.
Featured Show
Westover Day
How We Started
Dad band.
Giving machine.
Born in the garages and backyards of Arlington, Virginia — Westover Knights started as a crew of neighborhood dads who figured the block deserved a house band. The setlist grew to span Tom Petty, Radiohead, Stone Temple Pilots, Goose, Hozier, and Foo Fighters.
And they point every riff squarely at the causes that matter most in Northern Virginia and the DMV. What started as weekend jams evolved into a band with a mission.
Est. Westover
2023.
Pop rock, alternative, and Americana. A playlist for every era and every crowd.
Born in Arlington's Westover neighborhood. Community-grown. Now DMV-wide.
Good tunes for good causes. Every show raises the volume on local impact.
On The Books
The gig sheet.
JBLF 5K & Family Fun Day
Raising for the Jennifer Bush Lawson Foundation
9am–1pm · Knights of Columbus, 5115 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA
Westover Day
Raising for the Marjorie Hughes Fund and Lost Dog and Cat Foundation
2–6pm · Cardinal Elementary, 1644 N. McKinley Rd, Arlington, VA
Westover Beer Garden
Raising for Center for Youth & Family Advocacy
6–9pm · 5863 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA
Clare and Don's Beach Shack
Raising for Phoenix Bikes
5–8pm · 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA
School's Out Block Party
4–8pm · 2000 Block of N. Inglewood St., Arlington, VA
ONYX DC
Raising for Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate
12–4:30pm · 1815 M St. NW, Washington, DC (21+)
Bridges To Independence Gala
The spy-themed "Mission Is-Possible" gala & fundraiser
Top of the Town, Arlington, VA
Bridges To Independence Holiday Concert
A holiday charity drive for Bridges To Independence
Virtual & Live at Dominion Hills Club House
"Give AFAC" Holiday Fundraiser
For the Arlington Food Assistance Center
Virtual & Live at Dominion Hills Club House
Annual McKinley Community Block Party
The 18th annual event in Westover — now with a live band
McKinley Street Exchange
JBLF DC Dancing Stars Fundraiser
Raised funds for JBLF's Dancing Stars dancer, Janaki Kates
Westover Beer Garden
St. Patrick's Day Performance
Across The Pond Bar, Dupont Circle — green drinks, Irish flair
On Stage
On the record.
Meet The Knights
Six dads.
Three fixers.
Arlington community members for over 30 years, who bring day-job energy and dad-joke charm to every single show. Then absolutely shred when we get cookin'.
The Band
Sam Myers
Lead Vocals · Promo & Marketing
Dad
Dave Cochran
Keyboard · Vocals
Dad
Aaron Graham
Bass · Vocals
Dad
Dan Aldis
Guitar · Vocals
Dad
Matt Rogers
Electric Guitar · Flame Thrower
Dad
Jim Ross
Drums · Vocals
DadManagement
Scott Rome
Band Manager · Legal Counsel
Dad
Jon Watts
Sound · Production Manager
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Mark Carter
Sponsorships · Corporate Engagement
DadGood Causes
Every riff has a reason.
We believe a band's reach should extend well beyond the stage. Every riff, every set, every show — in service of the community we call home.
Bridges to Independence
Helps Northern Virginia families break the cycle of homelessness.
Mission Is-Possible Gala · Holiday Charity Concert
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Arlington Food Assistance Center
Fights hunger one family at a time, across Arlington.
"Give AFAC" Holiday Fundraiser
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Jennifer Bush Lawson Foundation
Supports healthy starts for moms and babies in Arlington.
DC Dancing Stars Fundraiser · 5K & Family Fun Day
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Center for Youth & Family Advocacy
Works to dismantle structural barriers so Arlington-area youth and families get equitable access to the resources they need to thrive.
Westover Beer Garden
Donate →The Setlist
Dozens of songs.
Four decades.
The songs you grew up with, the anthems you sing in the car, and a few you forgot you loved until you heard them live again.
Book The Band
You bring the crowd. We'll bring the volume.
You've got a cause you care about — we know you do. Every ticket, every donation, and every share puts more resources in the hands of people who need them most. We bring the music, the energy, and the community spirit. Drop us a line and let's make something great happen together.