Upcoming Events

Come join our Wednesday night Hootenanny. Take the "stage" with instrument, comedy sketch, poem or favorite composition or just cheer from the audience. Follow your inner moonlight; don't hide the madness!

Showtime: 7:00PM - 10:00PM

Americana Style Blues focusing on Hot Tuna and their blues influences!

Fred Scholl: Guitar, Vocals

John Cassano : Bass

From the mountains of North Jersey and the hills of upper Connecticut comes, Mike Smith Group.  An amorphous three-headed rock beast delivering infectious grooves and hard-hitting riffs. With the release of their latest record, Wallkill Crisp, MSG has been tearing through the Northeast, leaving a trail of high-energy shows and fresh converts in their wake. This is rock with grit, groove, and guts — it’s time to get with the Group.

Join us at Dharma Bums for a cozy and creative afternoon of ornament-making using the beautiful sgraffito technique — a process that reveals the natural clay beneath a painted surface.

In this session, you’ll create up to six bohemian-inspired ornaments — birds, mushrooms, hearts, and horses — each hand-carved with your own unique patterns or using our provided templates. The look plays on the classic red-and-white holiday palette, but with a twist: the designs are reversed out, giving a folk-art Scandi feel. 

Perfect as forever keepsakes, thoughtful gifts, or decorative ties for presents and wreaths. Finished pieces will be fired and ready for pickup two weeks later, just in time for the holidays.

As always, Craft & A Cocktail pairs creativity with a bit of fun — enjoy a seasonal craft cocktail, wine, beer, or mocktail while you work your magic.

Professor Louie & The Crowmatix Present  “The Music Of The Band & more”

This special show with All-star Woodstock Band –

Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, perform The Band repertoire, learned directly from The Band and songs Louie created with The Band including their comeback hit Atlantic City, he collaborated with The Band for over 17 years.

The show will present a diverse set list with songs from The Band, Bob Dylan, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix original & blues songs, from their 18 studio CD’s on The Woodstock Records Label.

In 2025, Woodstock Records released Crowin Around, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix 18th Studio album that has been gaining great reviews & now on 183 Radio stations across the country. Along with their originals the recording also features songs with new interpretations by artists Professor Louie produced in the studio: The Band, Commander Cody, Graham Parker .

Grammy Nominated All-star Band Professor Louie & The Crowmatix began as the studio-backing band for Aaron Professor Louie’s musical productions for The Band. Rick Danko, bass player and singer of The Band christened him -Professor Louie - due to his work with The Band and it’s individual members.

Professor Louie has emerged in the music industry as the torchbearer of the true spirit of American Roots Music. Collaborating with The Band for over fifteen years – Co-producing the Band’s last three CD’s in the 90’s.

Music Of The Band – Atlantic City

https://youtu.be/vN_u3M9bHxg

They hold a permanent place in The Canada South Blues Museum.

Recipients of The Robert H. Chambers Award for Excellence in the Traditional Arts from Common Ground on the Hill and have been inducted in The New York State Blues Hall of Fame & The Southern Canadian Blues Hall Of Fame.

~ The Crowmatix ~

Professor Louie (keys-accordion,vocals) collaborated with The Band 17 years.

Miss Marie (vocals-percussionist-keys) performed, recorded with Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson.

Frank Campbell (bass-vocals) Levon Helm’s MD with the Woodstock All-stars.

Eric Puente (drums) Slambovian Circus

Todd Mihan (guitar-vocals)

Info: www.professorlouie.com www.woodstockrecords.com

Join “The Alexanders” improv troupe (recently voted Bucks County’s “Best Theater Troupe”) for a fun night of improv comedy at Dharma Bums!

Their signature show, Half & Half Improv, offers a mix of your favorite improv games as seen on shows like "Whose Line is it Anyway" performed by UnScripted Production's Improv troupe, "The Alexanders”. Team members Meg Powers, Bryan McKenna, Matt Pozzuolo, Peter Bisgaier, Chris Greco, and Kate Legere perform this high-energy mix of short-form games which is followed by a dynamic long-form performance featuring group members Peter & Matt (more in the style of “Middleditch and Schwartz”).

The group members have performed at Second City, Upright Citizens Brigade, iO Theater, People’s Improv Theatre, Magnet Theater, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Philadelphia Improv Theater, ComedySportz Philly, The Lab Ambler, and more.

General admission seating

Acoustic covers...come join the vibe!

Quite simply this quartet delivers. An exciting and seasoned singer and bandleader, Mark Cosgrove takes a backseat to no one when it comes to putting on a show that pleases any crowd. Cosgrove, winner of the coveted National Flatpick Championship as well as The Doc Watson Guitar Championship, along with monster fiddler Nate Grower have performed in front of countless audiences as soloists in The David Bromberg Quintet and Big Band. With the bottom end covered by veteran bass player and new acoustic music pioneer Larry Cohen, co-founder of the legendary Tony Trischka and Skyline, and the brilliant high harmony singing and rhythm guitar of Peter Lorch, this band has chops and experience in spades.

Join us for an afternoon of creativity and connection with Amy from Sojourner, Lambertville’s beloved bead store since 1982. Known for its global treasures — pearls, semi-precious stones, Czech glass, and handmade metal beads — Sojourner celebrates artistry and storytelling through jewelry.

In this Craft & A Cocktail session, you’ll design a bohemian pearl and metal bead necklace, choosing from:

-Copper, brass, or silver-plated beads

-A focal element — baroque pearl, three stick pearls, or a unique pearl pendant

-Choose one of three designs shown at the class.

Learn simple finishing techniques using crimp beads and a lobster clasp to create up to a 24-inch necklace. Perfect for beginners or experienced makers alike.

All materials and tools provided — just bring reading glasses if needed.
Includes your choice of a craft cocktail, mocktail, beer, or wine.
Hosted by Amy with an assistant.

Join BORIS GARCIA for an evening of cosmic Americana, honest tales and sonic journeys into jam, Celtic and bluegrass as only BORIS GARCIA could weave it!  With special guest Tom Hampton on lap steel and guitar.

Boris Garcia isn’t a person but a band, an ensemble that starts with what is called jamgrass (“We’re all folkies at heart,” remarked one band member) but also fuses a dozen strands of American music into a rich, ever-evolving whole. Rock, Folk, Celtic, Soul, Psychedelic/Bluegrass – you can hear them all. They masterfully blend acoustic and electric instrumentation, with Americana roots sensibility.

Create a Forest Floor centerpiece—a natural, asymmetrical candle arrangement inspired by the woodland floor. Fiona will guide you in designing with locally foraged and dried botanicals, mosses, lichens, pinecones, acorns, and botanicals from Bluestem Botanicals and Blooming Glen Farm.

Your arrangement will be built in a handmade ceramic bowl, pre-made by Fiona in a natural boho glaze on speckled buff clay. You won’t be making the bowl in class—but it’s yours to take home and reuse for future seasonal arrangements.

All materials, tools, and four taper candles are included, along with a craft cocktail or NA drink to sip while you create. Leave with a finished centerpiece, perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays ahead.

The New Hope Nonet (NH9) is a 9 piece jazz group of stellar musicians that plays fresh interpretations of Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Jelly Roll Morton, Wayne Shorter, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Joyce Moreno, Marvin Gaye, Horace Silver, Paul Desmond, Don Pullen, Gerry Mulligan, Sun Ra, George Adams, and Fats Waller.

FEATURING:

Mike Kaplan - primary arranger and composer, tenor sax

Todd Bashore - alto sax

Dan Monaghan & Peter MacDonald - drums

Anthony Nelson - bari sax

Chris Rogers - trumpet

Peter Rushing - piano

Jim Stagnitto - trumpet

Ian Young - trombone

Steve Varner - bass

Steal Your Face has spent more than a decade on their own “long, strange trip,” paying tribute to The Grateful Dead with fire and passion. Born from the adventurous spirit of Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead, Steal Your Face is a high energy band known for mind-blowing jams, innovative lead guitar and emotional vocals.

Weird Phishes is exactly what it sounds like - the iconic melancholy rock songs of Radiohead completely reborn as danceable, crunchy jams. With full-album performances, unexpected mashups, and gluey funk-driven improvisation, their jam-heavy take on alt-rock classics has sparked an unexpected energy in audiences across the northeast. Cleverly avoiding the "tribute" trope, Weird Phishes continues to push the envelope of what a mashup band can be, delivering performances that need to be experienced in order to believe.

A quick glance at the band’s social media gives a glimpse into why this unlikely mashup proves worthwhile. “Bought tickets on a whim because I love both bands, had wanted to check out the club, and thought it would be amusing. I was not expecting such incredible musicianship and thought that had gone into their set...it was one of the best shows I’ve seen in years.” Said one user. “Clean, creative mashups of a favorite album and great Phish selections. Great energy.” says another. “Impossibly excellent show.”

Formed in 2019, Weird Phishes solidified their place in the New England jam community, headlining performances in Boston, Burlington, Portland, and throughout the northeast/midwest. Weird Phishes made their post-covid return in 2021, headlining the inaugural Safe and Soundz festival, and kept busy before returning home for a performance at the legendary Paradise Rock Club in December 2022.

The band had a busy 2023, trodding new ground with full album performances spanning multiple cities, debuting their fully reimagined rendition of "Kid A" Crystal Ballroom, a performance of "Ok Computer'' at Albany's Lark Hall, and a 2 hour long performance of “In Rainbows” in Cambridge, MA at The Middle East Downstairs to a nearly sold-out crowd at the end of the year.

Weird Phishes looks forward to a 2025 full of ever-changing setlists, surprise album performances, and a passionate, growing fanbase.

Get into the cozy holiday spirit and design your own free-spirited, boho-inspired wreath using locally gathered greenery like pine, holly, and ivy — then embellish it with beautiful accents such as bells, feathers, berries, and natural twine. Fiona will guide you step-by-step in creating a wild and whimsical wreath that captures the season’s magic.

Your handcrafted wreath will last beautifully through Christmas, bringing that earthy, creative touch to your home all season long.

Sip while you craft — your ticket includes a festive cocktail, mocktail, beer, or wine from Dharma Bums. No experience necessary.

Based in New Hope, PA, Kevin Rovner Band is a blend of Funk, Rock and Groove thriving in live performance, providing an eclectic mix of genre and feel. Through the combination of thoughtful songwriting and invigorating improvisation, the band delivers high-energy performances that showcase its instrumental talent and hive-mind-like mojo. Founded in late 2016, born out of the basement of John and Peter's Place, Kevin Rovner Band has served as a showcasing platform for a plethora of musicians in the local area over the years. KRB will be joined by one-man-band extraordinaire Keith Kenny, to round out an incredible night of original exploration.

Dirk Quinn
...is the guitarist for the jazz/funk band that coincidentally bears his name. Based out of Philadelphia, the
group travels extensively throughout the US and Canada. Utilizing over a decade of steady performing,
they've developed a unique and sincere style - one that appeals to a wide variety of music listeners with
fans ranging from the beard stroking jazz aficionados to the jam band hippies.
The band’s infectious energy and musical interplay routinely attract listeners that are admittedly more
accustomed to lyric-based music. With great melodic sensibilities, rhythmic experimentation and an
accessible modern edge, the Dirk Quinn Band is jazz/funk improvisation at its most engaging!

Based outside of Philadelphia, CABIN DOGS blends original American country roots with 70s grooves and sensibilities a la The Band and the Grateful Dead. Led by twin brothers, Rich and Rob, CABIN DOGS has released six records and has played stages that include Newport Folk Festival and Philadelphia Folk Festival. www.cabindogs.com. For their Dharma Bums premier, they'll be playing downstairs in a stripped-down duo format. 

Philly-area bassist and singer Anders Alfelt leads a rotating lineup of the area’s best musicians. Setlists are never the same and any genre is fair game!

The New Hope Record Show is a music-lover’s destination for digging through crates of vintage vinyl, rare pressings, and timeless classics. The event features a curated lineup of local and regional record vendors.

Free to attend. Great vibes.

Founded as a duo featuring Timi Hendrixx and Jake Blass' energetic acoustic guitars and tight vocal harmonies, the Philly area jam grass group has grown to include Jay Johnson on bass, Ryan Quinn on banjo, Eric Cohen on pedal steel, and often features other guests and friends. Influenced by Old & In The Way and other traditional bluegrass, the band celebrates the pantheon of The Grateful Dead and their associated acts.  Regulars at the festivals at Snipes Farm, the band is active in the greater Philadelphia region and brings an exciting psychedelic sound to tunes Deadheads can't help but sing along with.

Bring your acoustic instrument(s) and/or voice

Anyone can join the jam

1st Sunday of the month

Donation based; $10 suggested

Showtime: 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Fans of the Karmic Repair Company will be familiar with The Reverend Graham, serving up sermons from the rock and roll pulpit.

As a founder of the Blue Wave Ramblers he has further mined the catalogues of numerous artists for rare gems and offered up unique arrangements of well loved classics. As a member of the 9-9ers he has additionally explored artists and songbooks unique to that project.

Beginning in February, Graham Ford will step back onto the pulpit for a series of 1st Sunday Evenings that focus on the songwriters that have shaped his playing, singing and writing in an intimate solo setting. 

The Wild Hymns enchant their listeners with velvety vocals, emotive, meditative lyrics, captivating groove and sophisticated arrangements. Hailing from Central Pennsylvania, Megan Woodland, Jeff Hewitt and their band weave a multifaceted soundscape of folk-pop, art-rock, and Americana. Since their birth in 2014, The Wild Hymns have independently released 4 full-length albums of original songs and toured internationally as both duo and full band, building a solid fan base of dreamers. Throughout 2024 they are releasing a series of singles from their upcoming live-in-studio album.

Dead To The Core is a group of 5 seasoned musicians with very deep roots in the Dead/Jam music world in the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast region and nationwide! This band was assembled with the express mission of creating the most authentic sounding Grateful Dead experience, both vocally and instrumentally. We take pride in our attention to detail by playing the authentic parts to all the songs with all instruments having a tone reminiscent of their counterparts in The Dead. We feature lush 3-part harmonies on all of the songs. We play very deep into the Dead's catalog and we love to dive deep into improvisations that are unique to each moment. For fans that are "Dead To The Core" like we are, you will find our show to be a very exciting and satisfying experience!

Beggar’s Pay - Paying tribute to the Grateful Dead, was formed in 2023 by former members of ChinaCat Jubilee. The core band consists of Mike Coyne - Bass , Gianni Iacovino-rhythm guitar , Kenny Q- drums Star Coyne- vocals, and Gabe Lipko- Keyboards. Beggar’s Pay uses a rotating cast of lead guitar players ensuring a new and exciting experience at each show. This lineup will include Michael Jaskewicz on lead guitar plus the double drum section of Jerry Horan & Kenny Q!  

• 3:00PM - 5:00PM

Come see Dr. Happy put the cognitive and psychomotor benefits of the Stamet’s Stack to the test using a boxing reflex ball… Join in the hilarity in the courtyard!

The Psychedelic Community of New Hope (PCNH) is a diverse, heart-centered group of individuals interested in personal growth, healing, and building a community of like-minded people. DBums offers a safe and supportive space to share experiences, ask questions, and learn more about the power of psychedelics. Expect warm, welcoming, lovely people!

https://www.meetup.com/psychedelic-community-of-new-hope/

https://www.unleashnewhope.com/

​Chuck Wood is a multi-instrumentalist with more than 45 years of experience in music.

He is a composer, recording artist and live performer that has toured the US extensively with various projects. His unique original compositions are heavily influenced by the music of West Africa, Latin America and Brazil as well as American blues and R&B. Currently Chuck has been performing live with a band made up of friends from his native state of New Jersey. If you enjoy the hypnotic sounds of world music, this is a show not to be missed!

FEATURING:

Chuck Wood: guitar, percussion & vocals

Jeff Hambright: lap steel and electric guitars, saxophone & harmonica

Maria Haydon: guitar, percussion & vocals

Cari Sanchez: percussion & vocals

Special Guests:

Yael Shacham: percussion

Mike Buckman: guitar

Richard Jarboe has been a poet, playwright, and singer- song writer for 50 years. His productions have beed performed in NJ, Texas, West Virginia, California,  and NY. He has performed at the UN and one of his pieces was performed at Ohama's first Inauguration. He is presently the resident composer for the Roxey Ballet.

The Blue Wave Ramblers are an eclectic and somewhat unlikely band of musical brothers that skillfully combines the unique talents of members Billy Dominick (fiddle), Graham Ford (mandolin & guitar), Alan Rigoletto (guitar) and Dave Haneman (bass). With a musical pedigree that includes KRCO, Wheetstone Bridge, Buddha's Kitchen, Barleyjuice, Tom Gala, Tie Dye Hillbilly Dance Party, Pyrenesia and tons more, this group of players delivers high-energy, powerful acoustic music that's not quite bluegrass; not quite rock-n-roll; not quite New Wave—it's "bluewave" and the primitives of this new musical turn are The Blue Wave Ramblers.

Step into the spirit of the season at our Heady Holiday Market — a festive afternoon celebrating local art, live music, and good vibes in true Dharma Bums style.

From handmade soap to stained glass and jewelry, this gathering overflows with creativity, community, and the magic that makes this season shine.

Live Music Lineup:

- Kevin Hill & Darilyn Avery — cosmic looping & vocal duet [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?...)

- The Shoeshiners — bluesy Americana roots rock [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thes...)

- Guesstimate — art rock with edge and imagination [Listen here](https://bit.ly/47xjxj3)

- Animal Instincts — psychedelic jazz/jam fusion [Listen here](https://bit.ly/3JALY7K)

-Riko and Whaler — collective-consciousness psychedelic rock [Listen here](https://bit.ly/4qXX1cj)

Craft Vendors & Makers:

- Headie Spaghetti – T-shirts, podcasts & more [headiespaghetti.com](https://www.headiespaghetti.co...)

- Hipsy Chick Design Studio – multi-source original art [View work](https://bit.ly/4oW6VcB)

- Further Stained Glass – original & custom stained glass art [furtherstainedglass.com](https://www.furtherstainedglas...)

- Bam Bam Bake Shoppe – fresh-baked, feel-good treats [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profi...)

- Buttons, Bangles & Beads – homemade, wearable art

- Little Luffa Soaps – handmade & hand-painted soaps [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/share...)

- Hatter Matter Leather – hand-crafted leather goods since 1973 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hatte...)

- Dyana’s Treasures– handmade jewelry with semi-precious stones [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dyan...)

- Dharma Bums Housewares – curated collection of soulful, hippie-hearted homewares.

At the market, visit the Rolling Harvest Food Rescue booth to learn about their mission to bring fresh, local produce from farms to families in need throughout our community. We’ll be collecting monetary donations to support their important work.

#HeadyHolidayMarket #DharmaBums #ShopLocal #LiveMusic #HolidayMagic

KGB - Karl's Garcia Band is a heartfelt Jerry Garcia Band tribute celebrating the sound and feel of classic JGB eras. Known for their psychedelic improvisational jams and danceable grooves, KGB pulls from the familiar classics and deep cuts of the Jerry Garcia catalog. Dance shoes are highly recommended. 

Wood Flower is a bluegrass band based out of three neighboring counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Formed in the summer of 2022 between former guitar student and his teacher from nearly a decade before, Wood Flower set out to strongly honor traditional bluegrass music while incorporating original music and their own progressive elements to help capture the ears of new and old bluegrass lovers alike. Wood Flower's excellent musicianship quickly won them loyal fans. Six weeks after their first-ever performance, they opened for the legendary bluegrass outfit, The Seldom Scene at The Sellersville Theater in Pennsylvania. Following their debut album release in 2024, they will have wowed audiences at festivals and venues such as The Podunk Bluegrass Festival, Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival, Midnight Mountain Music Show, as well as Godfrey Daniels to name a few. No Wood Flower show is complete without blazing duel Tony Rice inspired guitar leads, wicked Scruggs style banjo playing, tight harmonies, bass solos, soulful mandolin lines, and some fun banter here and there! 

The New Hope Nonet (NH9) is a 9 piece jazz group of stellar musicians that plays fresh interpretations of Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Jelly Roll Morton, Wayne Shorter, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Joyce Moreno, Marvin Gaye, Horace Silver, Paul Desmond, Don Pullen, Gerry Mulligan, Sun Ra, George Adams, and Fats Waller.

FEATURING:

Mike Kaplan - primary arranger and composer, tenor sax

Todd Bashore - alto sax

Dan Monaghan & Peter MacDonald - drums

Anthony Nelson - bari sax

Chris Rogers - trumpet

Peter Rushing - piano

Jim Stagnitto - trumpet

Ian Young - trombone

Steve Varner - bass

Come on out and ring in the new year with Cosmic Jerry Band at Dharma Bums in New Hope, PA on 12/31 at our New Year's Eve party!
3 sets of music plus Champagne toast at midnight!

Doors open at 7pm

Show starts at 8pm

Music goes to 1am

Cosmic Jerry Band is a high-energy Grateful Dead inspired quartet comprised of Ty Mares on guitar/vocals, John “Jelly Roll” Nemeth on bass/vocals, Billy Siegel on keys/vocals, and Dan Donovan on drums/percussion. They blend decades' worth of experience with a passion for present-moment jam and a “no limits” approach to playing, embracing the “cosmic” element at the heart of their project.

While drawing from the catalog of the Grateful Dead and all incarnations of Jerry Garcia's solo projects, plus gems from such bands as Phish, The Velvet Underground, Talking Heads, and more, CJB has become known for their unique setlists. When Cosmic Jerry Band hits the stage, vibrations rise, faces melt, and minds are blown, as what transpires is truly cosmic.