PAWLING, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2026. Can a roadhouse dining room in the Hudson Valley hold the sound of "Welcome to the Jungle"? Daryl's House is about to test it twice. Appetite for Destruction, a tribute band devoted to the music of Guns N' Roses, plays the Pawling club on Friday, February 5, 2027, and Saturday, February 6, 2027. Both shows start at 8:00 PM at 130 NY-22.
Showtimes, seating and current listings for Appetite for Destruction at Daryl's House are on the independent ticket guide for the venue. Each night is a full headline set.
The album behind the name
The band takes its name from the 1987 debut album by Guns N' Roses, the record that introduced Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler. Appetite for Destruction became one of the best-selling debut albums in American history, carried by "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child o' Mine" and "Paradise City." It still sits at the center of most Guns N' Roses tribute sets, and a band named after it can be expected to lean on it heavily.
The wider catalog gives a tribute act plenty more to draw on: the acoustic side of G N' R Lies, including "Patience," and the long ballads from the two Use Your Illusion albums, "November Rain" and "Don't Cry" among them. Whether either night stretches into the cover of "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" is up to the band. Song lists for these dates have not been posted.
What separates a strong Guns N' Roses tribute from a weak one is usually the singer. Axl Rose's range, from a low growl to a high, piercing wail, is hard to hold for a full set, and the guitar parts demand a player who can handle Slash's melodic leads and the rhythm work underneath. Fans who have seen several tributes tend to judge on those two points first.
The draw of a tribute show at a room like this is distance. Most people who saw Guns N' Roses in the late 1980s saw them from the back of an arena. At Daryl's House, the stage is a few tables away.
The two dates fall on a Friday and a Saturday, which makes the trip easier for fans coming from New York City, western Connecticut or the Albany area who want to turn the show into an overnight stay.
Dinner, a stage and a long room
Daryl's House grew out of Live from Daryl's House, the web series Daryl Hall launched in 2007 to play with guests at his home, which later moved to television. The club in Pawling turned that idea into a public venue: a restaurant and music room where guests eat at tables facing the stage. Hall himself turned 80 in October, six decades into a career best known for Hall & Oates hits such as "Maneater" and "Private Eyes."
Recent visitors describe the room as rustic, warm and small enough that there is no bad view. Reviews of the kitchen are mostly positive, with large portions, though one diner found some dishes heavily seasoned. Several mention clean facilities and friendly staff. Because dinner and the show share the same space, arriving well before 8:00 PM gives time to order and finish eating before the band starts. The ticket guide recommends arriving at least 30 minutes early.
The room is not a nightclub. Most guests are seated at tables, and the evening runs more like a dinner show than a standing-room rock concert, even when the band on stage is playing hard rock. Expect volume, and a crowd that came to eat as well as listen. The club is also a regular stop for veteran players: the winter calendar includes guitarist Albert Lee on January 14, 2027, Popa Chubby on January 22, and Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams on January 27.
Getting to Route 22
Pawling is in southeastern Dutchess County, near the Connecticut line, and Daryl's House sits directly on Route 22. On-site self-parking is available for all guests, with marked rideshare drop-off zones. The lot can fill on weekend nights, so earlier arrival helps. For travelers coming from New York City, Metro-North's Harlem Line serves Pawling station, though a short car ride is still needed to reach the club.
February weather in the Hudson Valley can turn quickly, and Route 22 runs through open country north and south of the village. Allow extra driving time if snow is in the forecast, and check the event listing for any weather notices before leaving home.
February is heavy on tribute nights at the venue. Cry Baby, a Janis Joplin show, plays the following evening, Sunday, February 7, 2027. Adrenalize, a Def Leppard tribute, arrives February 19, and Remember Tomorrow brings Iron Maiden songs on February 25. The full Daryl's House schedule continues into late March 2027 with tributes to Oasis, Yes and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
About Daryl's House
Daryl's House is a restaurant and live music venue at 130 NY-22 in Pawling, New York, associated with musician Daryl Hall and inspired by his Live from Daryl's House series. The club books touring artists, blues and roots players and tribute bands, with dinner service in the same room as the stage. The ticket guide in this release is independent and is not the Daryl's House box office.