It feels like just last week we were writing a re-cap for a British folk band. It’s like deja vu, all over again.

Though this was a much smaller crowd in a much smaller venue, there were constant reminders of last week’s Mumford and Sons show. By now, the band must be tired of Mumford and Sons comparisons, but with the Grammy winners set fresh on our mind, it was hard to avoid: Top-notch musicianship, stunning harmonies and yet another passable singing drummer.

Despite the obvious parallels, the Dunwells’ music skews more toward pop-rock and has a distinct edginess that sets the band apart. Sonically, the Dunwells’ music seems to have far more cross-over appeal than the straight-forward folk of the band’s uber-popular counterpart. The Dunwells songs are beautifully written and arranged and lend themselves well to live performance.

The setlist last night consisted mostly of track’s from the band’s debut album, Blind Sighted Faith. That theme remained true until about halfway through the set when the band covered Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek” (Yeah, that song). Though it’s impossible to hear that song with out thinking of Andy Samberg and Bill Hader, the band’s vocal harmonies gave the entire venue chills.

Joseph and David Dunwell share vocal duties along with drummer Jonny Lamb. U Street Music Hall’s impeccable sound system certainly did not hurt, but all three men have superb vocal chops. Joseph’s voice, specifically, would give American Idol’s audience a massive, collective boner–he has great tone and unusually good control for a singer with such a big range.

As the night ended with “Follow the Road,” it was clear that this will not be the last we hear of the Dunwells. With a protestant work ethic and the current influx of neo-Americana folk bands in popular music, the Dunwells are primed to break out any moment. We suggest you get familiar so you can snarkily tell your friends how listened to them before they were all over the radio.