The Danger Zone is a high-energy houserockin’ blues band from the Washington, DC area. The music is a unique mix of danceable rockin’ blues featuring original songs as well as the sounds of blues masters such as Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and The Nighthawks. In February 2022, The Danger Zone released their second album, The Workhouse. The new music received positive reviews and international radio play. Come see why people say they are the most dangerous band in town!
We hired Karl to play for a surprise 70th birthday party and he knocked it out of the park! We couldn't have an entire band due to space limitations at the venue, and Karl did not disappoint. He arrived early to set up his equipment, was very professional and is also just a really nice guy. We had guests of all ages and everyone (even the kids!) loved the music. His talent was evident in his guitar playing and singing and you could tell that he really loves what he does. We were able to book him at the last minute and had excellent communication back and forth to work out the details. Highly recommend - you won't be disappointed!
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Price Range: $800 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Karl Stoll is available as a solo singer/guitarist or with his full band, The Danger Zone ... and, any variation in between .... a duo, trio or four-piece.
For a smooth show, Karl likes to coordinate details in advance. We are punctual, polite, and professional.
A typical show will cover a wide range of rockin' blues songs that motivate a crowd to dance and have fun. (We have become popular with swing dance clubs.) The volume will be loud enough to make an impact, but not deafening. We are always happy to accommodate within reason.
Karl and the band travel with a small/medium sound system, backline and all instruments. Medium to large events should provide an appropriate sound system and lighting.
Karl Stoll and the Danger Zone is an award winning, butt-rockin', electrifyin', houserockin’ roots rock & blues band based in Washington, DC. The Danger Zone's second album, The Workhouse, was nominated for three Wammie awards in 2022, and was selected by DC Blues Society as Best Self-Produced CD for 2022. The title track received Honorable Mention by the Songwriter's Association of Washington.
This band is rockin'!
For more than 20 years, The Danger Zone has been playing a unique mix of danceable Americana roots rock featuring the sounds of Chicago, New Orleans, Memphis, Texas and DC, plus a collection of original songs being played on radio stations across the country. The band has appeared on NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor" to an audience of 15 million listeners!
The Danger Zone has released two albums, The Workhouse (2022) and Take A Ride (2011). Another album is due in early 2024. Stay tuned for a series of singles to drop soon!
In recent years, The Danger Zone has appeared at The Hamilton in Washington, DC, The State Theatre and JV's in Falls Church, VA, plus concerts in the county parks, festivals, swing dances, nice bars, dive bars and beyond. They have appeared at shows with Roomful of Blues, Sue Foley, Popa Chubby, Tom Principato, Anson Funderburgh & Mark Hummell, and others.
Come see why people say they are the most dangerous band in town
Karl and the band travel with a small sound system, backline and instruments. Larger events may require renting a professional sound system and lighting.
| May 18, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Birthday Party |
ALL MY MONEY - (original - Karl Stoll)
BABY WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO - (Jimmy Reed)
BIG BOSS MAN - (Jimmy Reed)
BROWN SHOES - (Kent Dykes – Omar & The Howlers)
CADILLAC - (original - Karl Stoll)
CALEDONIA - (Fleecie Moore)
CALL MY JOB - (Albert King / Son Seals)
CAN'T FIND MY WAY HOME - (Blind Faith)
CAN’T HOLD OUT - (Elmore James)
CHERRY PINK and APPLE BLOSSOM WHITE (Louiguy)
CROSSCUT SAW - (Albert King)
DEAD FLOWERS - (The Rolling Stones)
EVERY TIME I ROLL THE DICE - (Delbert McClinton - Max D. Barnes/Troy Seals)
FINE FINE FINE - (Rockpile - Dave Edmunds / Nick Lowe)
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES – (Johnny Cash)
GASOLINE AND MATCHES - (Buddy & Julie Miller)
GIBSON CREEK SHUFFLE - (Charles Ford Band)
GOT MY MOJO WORKIN' - (Muddy Waters)
GUARD YOUR HEART - (The Nighthawks)
HELP ME - (Sonny Boy)
HEY POCKY WAY - (Neville Brothers)
HONEST I DO - (Jimmy Reed)
HONEY DON'T - (Carl Perkins)
HOW BLUE CAN YOU GET - (BB King)
I GOT A WOMAN - (Ray Charles)
I'M YOUR HOOCHIE COOCHIE MAN - (Muddy Waters)
I WANT TO BE LOVED - (Muddy Waters)
IF YOU LOVE ME LIKE YOU SAY - (Albert Collins)
IKO IKO (Dr. John)
JAMBALAYA - (Hank Williams)
JEFF'S BOOGIE - (Jeff Beck)
JUST WANNA BE WITH YOU - (John Prine)
LIFE IS A BEACH - (Karl Stoll)
LITTLE BITTY PRETTY ONE/ROCKIN' ROBIN - (Bobby Day)
LITTLE SISTER - (Elvis)
MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB - (Stevie Vaughan)
MESSING WITH THE KID - (Mel London / Junior Wells)
METROPOLITAN AVENUE - (The Nighthawks)
MIDNIGHT IN MEMPHIS - (Bill Kirchen)
MIDNIGHT RAMBLER - (The Rolling Stones)
MOVE IT ON OVER - (Hank Williams/George Thorogood)
MOVIN' UP IN CLASS - (The Nighthawks)
NO NAME GIRL – (Billy Lee Riley)
NOT FADE AWAY - (Buddy Holly)
OH DARLIN - (The Beatles)
ONE AFTER 909 - (The Beatles)
POOLSIDE - (Webb Wilder)
PRETTY LITTLE LIGHTS OF TOWN - (The LeRoi Brothers)
RIGHT BEHIND YOU BABY - (Ray Smith/The Kingbees)
ROADRUNNER - (Bo Diddley)
ROOM TO MOVE - (John Mayall)
ROUTE 66 - (Bobby Troupe)
SCRATCH MY BACK - (Slim Harpo)
SEX DRIVE – (original – Karl Stoll)
SHAKE FOR ME - (Willie Dixon)
SLOW DOWN - (The Beatles)
SOMETHING ABOUT YOU - (original - Karl Stoll)
STANDING ON SHAKY GROUND - (Etta James)
THE HOUSE IS ROCKIN - (Stevie Vaughan / Doyle Bramhall)
THE WEIGHT - (The Band)
TRYIN' TO MAKE A LIVIN' - (Kim Wilson)
TURN ON YOUR LOVELIGHT – (Dreadric Scott/Joseph Malone)
WAIT ON TIME - (The Fabulous Thunderbirds)
WALKING BY MYSELF - (Gary Moore)
WALKING THRU THE PARK - (Muddy Waters)
WHO DO YOU LOVE - (Bo Diddley)
WILLIN’ – (Little Feat)
YOU TALK TOO MUCH - (George Thorogood)
YOU'RE THE KIND OF TROUBLE - (The Wrights)
The Danger Zone is a rockin' blues band with ties to traditional artists such as Muddy Waters, BB King, and Howlin' Wolf. The band is fond of modernizing those sounds in the vain of contemporary artists like Delbert McClinton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
The band requires a designated covered stage area with at least two separate 20 amp electrical outlets.
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