Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo has been bringing acoustic rock (Americana, Classic Rock, Pop Rock and Old Time Country Western) to the Washington DC Metro Area since 2006. Whether performing original music or classic material, Alex’s voice is “reminiscent of Johnny Cash, though often sung with Jello Biafra’s inflection” (Matthew Stabley, NBCWashington.com) and “sounds like Nick Cave reinterpreting the early songbook of Bill Callahan” (The Big Easy - MetroMusicScence.com). “El Rojo” to his friends, Parez takes inspiration from epic troubadours and fantastic bands Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Johnny Cash, the Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Rolling Stones, The Doors among many others as well as such current and former local artists John Bustine, Brandon Butler, Michael Maloney, Derek Evry, and Jason Mendelson.
In duo/ trio/quartet mode, Alex is flanked by several accomplished musicians including harmonica sideman Terry Boes, bassists Derek Evry, Miles Townes, or Jason Mendelson, and veteran drummer Dan Perriello who performs with several other local bands or the fantastic drummer, Joe Mori or Chris Martin. Alex has also performed with many other local musicians for various tribute shows.
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Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo! Returns to Nanny O'Briens Irish Pub in Washington, DC!
Saturday! May 9th, 2026 9:00pm-11:00pm!
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Hosting the Open Mic Night at Loco Lion Brewery in Purcellville, VA!
Friday, May 8th, 2026, 7:00pm-9:00pm!
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American Legion Post 139, 3445 Washington Boulevard, Arlington
Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo! Back once again guest hosting Tom Hyland's New Open Mic Night at American Legion Post 139 in Arlington, VA!
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Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo Running Sound for The Last Match and Glitter on the Highway at The Dew Drop Inn in Washington, DC!
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Three Whistles - Washington, DC - Brightwood Neighborhood, 5832 Georgia Ave NW C1, Washington, DC
Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo! Live! Returning to Three Whistles in Washington, DC! Brightwood Neighborhood!
Saturday! May 2nd, 2026 7:00pm-9:00pm!
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Solace Brewing Company (Sterling, VA), 42615 Trade W Dr #100, Sterling
Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo! Returns to Solace Brewing Company in Sterling, VA!
Friday! May 1st, 2026, 6:00pm-9:00pm!
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Solace Outpost in Falls Church, VA, 444 West Broad Street, Falls Church
Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo Hosting Open Mic Night at Solace Outpost in Falls Church, VA!
New Sign Up Time! 6:30pm! Performances 7:00pm-11:00pm!
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Trouvaille Brewing Company, 14600 Washington Street Unit 150, Haymarket
Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo! Live! Returns to Trouvaille Brewing Company in Haymarket, VA!
Sunday! April 26th, 2026 1:00pm-4:00pm!
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Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo! Returns to Nanny O'Briens Irish Pub in Washington, DC!
Saturday! April 25th, 2026 9:00pm-11:00pm!
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Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling at the Nectar Cocktail Bar, 22455 Davis Dr #120, Sterling
Guest Hosting the Open Mic Night at Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling at The Nectar Cocktail Bar
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, 5:45pm-9:00pm
Sign up at 5:45pm, performances 6:00pm-9:00pm
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Three Whistles - Washington, DC - Brightwood Neighborhood, 5832 Georgia Ave NW C1, Washington, DC
Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo! Live! At Three Whistles in Washington, DC! Brightwood Neighborhood!
Friday! April 10th, 2026 7:00pm-9:00pm!
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The Pub in Bunker Hill, WV!, 10457 Winchester Avenue, Bunker Hill
Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo! Returns to The Pub in Bunker Hill, WV!
Saturday! April 4th, 2026, 7:00pm-10:00pm!
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Eleven Eleven Brewing Company, 725 E Main Street, Purcellville
Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo Returns to Eleven Eleven Brewing Company in Purcellville, VA!
Friday! April 3rd, 2026 6:00pm-9:00pm!
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Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo! Returns to Nanny O'Briens Irish Pub in Washington, DC!
Saturday! March 28th, 2026 9:00pm-11:00pm!
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Solace Outpost in Falls Church, VA, 444 W Broad Street, Falls Church
Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo Running Sound for The Randos again at Solace Outpost in Falls Church, VA!
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Solace Outpost in Falls Church, VA, 444 W Broad Street, Falls Church
Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo Hosting Open Mic Night at Solace Outpost in Falls Church, VA!
New Sign Up Time! 6:30pm! Performances 7:00pm-11:00pm!
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Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo! Returning to Loco Lion Brewery in Purcellville, VA!
Sunday! March 22nd, 2026 2:00pm-5:00pm!
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Blue Quartz Winery and Shotwell Run Brewing Company, 2585 S F T Valley Road, Etlan
Alex The Red Parez aka El Returns to Blue Quartz Winery and Shotwell Run Brewing Company! In Etlan, VA!
Saturday! March 21st, 2026 5:00pm-8:00pm!
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Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo Running Sound for DC Rockers Event at Tommy Joe's in Bethesda, MD!