The Idle Americans

Matt Kelley, Zach Sweeney, Steve “Wolf” Crescenze & Scott Rabino

Three young guys that play like they're old, an old Wolf that plays like he's young.

American Roots Music: Roots Rock, Rockabilly, Blues, Old & Alt Country.

Wammie nominated Acme Blues Company bass player Steve ”Wolf” Crescenze and the area's hottest young guitar player Zach Sweeney joined forces with Rockabilly/Blues guitarist extraordinaire Matt Kelley and drummer Scott Rabino to form their newest group “The Idle Americans.” Since then, the group has been anything but idle, playing their own brand of traditional and newfangled blues, rockabilly, roots rock and country, alternative country, jump and swing to appreciative crowds throughout the Maryland, DC and Virginia areas.

The band's lively, light-hearted, high-energy, entertaining performances have gained them a reputation for engaging the audience and creating a loyal following wherever they play.

The group's wide range and eclectic mix of music styles including covers as well as originals is sure to please the most diverse crowds. So come out and dance and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed!

"An excellent local group" - The Washington Post

"Baltimore's rollicking" - The Washingtonian

"The Idle Americans know how to roots-rock a crowd" –S. Maryland Weekend

"Idle Americans Anything But Idle … [their open blues jams] bringing blues to the masses" – County Times