Swing, Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, R&B with a Twist


Gina DeSimone & The Moaners are a DC-based blues and swing foursome that are sure to liven up any event with an eclectic mix of music from all eras! Since 2007, The Moaners have made their mark on the D.C. music scene with unrelentingly danceable tunes and fun-loving humor. The group's musically diverse backgrounds come together to deliver a night of enthusiastic fun, foot tappin' rhythm, and killer harmonies.

Gina DeSimone

Pat Quinn

Justine Miller

Lisa Taylor

"It's nice to see women playing guitar and bass instead of the usual dude in a fedora. Plus they swing like nobody's business. They feature a kickin' rhythm section and vocal harmonies that are highly distinctive in this field of Chicago-style quartets. Particularly hot was the old Louis Prima jump tune 'Jump Jive and Wail' with its slick jitterbug harmonies."      

— Mike Flagg, DC Blues Society