40 Dollar Fine is raucous roots rock, alt country and a pinch of blues at its finest. Eclectic, unpredictable, and above all...big time fun. They've regularly performed at some of the best venues in the Maryland/Virginia area, such as JV's Restaurant, Austin Grill, Bangkok Blues Cafe, Perry's, The Music Cafe, and have also performed at The Barns at Wolf Trap and the Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis.

What can you expect to see at our shows? You'll see five guys having a ball, with each other and with the audience. You'll hear songs that haven't been run into the ground - some you'll know and some you won't - a fine tuned mix of new surprises and forgotten classics.

40 Dollar Fine was formed in 2005, and by the end of 2007 found the current lineup that runs like a well-tuned V-8 engine. We come from diverse backgrounds, with lengthy resumés in the local DC music scene, a fanatical dedication to serious groove, strong 3 and 4 part vocals and a commitment to communicating with you, the loving public. And every song is different! Influences include Delbert McClinton, NRBQ, Rockpile, The Blasters, Creedence Clearwater, Southern Culture on the Skids, the Austin/Nashville alt country scene and so many more.

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"If you guys were chefs I would compliment you on a well prepared meal! What a treat it was having you play for us and our guests! 4 star all the way! - The Bednars