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!

Join us for a weeknight Craft & A Cocktail workshop where you’ll hand-build a substantial 10” tall ceramic bird feeder while enjoying a drink from the bar. February and March are critical months for birds in our area, when natural food sources are scarce and extra energy is needed as nesting season approaches.

Using slab-building techniques and templates, you’ll create the feeder in several sections, guided step by step by Fiona. The focus is on making a piece that’s both beautiful and built to last outdoors. Sip on a cocktail, wine, beer, or mocktail as you work.

The feeder is thoughtfully designed so the top lifts easily for refilling while remaining attached, making it simple and practical to use.

After the workshop, Fiona will bisque fire, assemble, and glaze the feeder with reactive studio glazes, firing it to be frost-proof for year-round outdoor use. She’ll also add weather-proof hanging wire and wooden perches.

Your fully assembled bird feeder will be ready for pickup in 2–3 weeks.

Ed McGrath is a singer, guitarist, song writer from Bucks County PA.  He has been performing throughout the area for decades with a variety of bands and collaborations.  When asked about song writing he says "most of my songs come to me fairly quickly and are pretty much finished in a few hours, then I spend years, some times many years, trying to figure out what they are about."  Ed is currently a member of three bands, Eastview, Perpendicular Universe, and Shed's Kitchen, but says lately he's been focusing on his original songs and acoustic performances. "I love the full band stuff, but sometimes I feel the need to get back to the basics." 

Throughout a career spanning four decades, The Mighty Manatees have performed in a wide range of styles including blues, reggae, country, folk, ska, zydeco and rock 'n roll.

We’re hosting a surprise pop-up workshop on Valentine’s morning at Dharma Bums.Join us for a Craft & a Coffee ceramic session where you’ll hand-build a stone-inspired ceramic pipe using speckled buff clay, chosen for its natural look and feel.This piece will be high-fired, making it durable, safe, and built to last, and finished with studio glazes in your chosen color palette.

This is a morning workshop, so enjoy a French press coffee or herbal tea while you work.

Class structure:
• $55 — make 1 pipe
• $80 — make 2 pipes

After class, I’ll glaze your piece for you and fire it in the kiln. Finished pieces will be ready for pickup from the bar in around 2-3 weeks after the workshop. Participants will be emailed to confirm.

-No experience necessary
-All materials, glazing & firing included
-Limited pop-up workshop

*Please note: ceramics is a delicate process, and despite our best efforts, occasional cracking or breakage can occur during drying or firing.

Join us for a ceramic workshop where you’ll create a beautiful, highly functional 14oz mug using slab techniques and templates — designed to be reached for every day, by you or by someone you love.

Working with a speckled natural clay body, you’ll use letter stamps provided to deboss a song lyric, sentiment, or meaningful phrase. You can choose to stamp the front only or both the front and back of your mug. A truly thoughtful handmade gift — or a special piece just for yourself.

Enjoy a cocktail, wine, beer, or mocktail while Fiona guides you through the build and stamping process. After the workshop, Fiona will expertly finish your mug using studio glazes (you choose the color from Fionas' swatches), oxide washes, and wax-resist techniques to highlight the lettering. Ready for pickup in 2–3 weeks at the bar.

Craft for a Cause
$10 from each mug made will be donated to the Immigration Legal Resource Center (ILRC) https://www.ilrc.org/ — a nonprofit that provides legal training, resources, and advocacy to support and protect immigrant communities nationwide. While we typically focus on local charities and try to keep our public programming non-political, this cause feels important, timely, and aligned with our values, and we’re grateful to support it through making.

Pricing:
• One Mug — $75
• Two Mugs — $100 (perfect for gifting one)

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.

Doylestown Action League Presents:
       A Concert For Democracy

3pm-8pm
Donations Accepted At The Door

Music
Baron Tiger
Greg McGarvey
Yuri Gohen
Ed McGrath & Friends
Christina Ward
Erika Sherger
Honest 2 Betsy & Her Bawdy Broads
Ketchel & Creeksnake

Speakers
Larissa Hopwood
Lindsay Troyer
Tabitha Dell’Angelo
Ariel Virk
Nick Maio


Doylestown Action League (D.A.L.) is a grassroots organization that is committed to promoting events and actions in and around Doylestown, PA that mobilize people to take action against the harassment and hate that is growing in our current social and political climate. We stand with communities of color, our LGBTQ+ friends and family and the immigrant community. We are here to fight for climate justice, social justice, protecting democracy, and much more. This event will help fund all of this. 

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!

Introducing The Dharma Table

“One road, many flavors.”

We’re excited to introduce The Dharma Table, a new series of intimate tasting dinners at Dharma Bums — evenings built around food, story, and connection, where each course is part of a larger journey.

At our core, Dharma Bums lives at the crossroads — where cultures meet, ideas wander, and new paths appear. The Dharma Table is an extension of that spirit: a space to slow down, gather together, and experience a thoughtfully composed meal from start to finish.

Our first tasting dinner takes place Thursday, February 19th at 6pm, guided by our chef Mike Jackson, whose creative, forward-thinking approach to vegetarian cooking has helped shape Dharma Bums into an award-winning destination for bold, unexpected food.

For this opening dinner, Mike presents French structure × Vietnamese soul — weaving technique and comfort with brightness, herbs, fermentation, and depth. The result is a menu that feels both grounded and alive, familiar yet quietly surprising.

The evening is paired with natural wines curated by Gail Nyvelt of The Wine Merchant Ltd., who brings over 20 years of experience in the wine industry. The selections are chosen to reflect the same philosophy as the food — expressive, intentional, and closely connected to place — aligning seamlessly with both the flavors of the meal and the Dharma Bums ethos.

Throughout the night, Mike and Gail will guide the experience, sharing the influences and choices behind each course and its pairing, inviting guests into the story behind the meal.

$130 per guest, including wine pairings, service, and ticket fees.
Tickets are available via the link below. Advance tickets only — no walk-ins.

Vegan and gluten-free accommodations are available. Please indicate any dietary needs at the time of ticket purchase.

This is more than dinner — it’s a journey told in five courses.

Menu subject to small changes.

Joe Boris has been part of the USA's East Coast music scene since the early 1990’s. As the former songwriter and guitarist for the band One-Eyed Jack, his songwriting and guitar work were described by Hittin' The Note Magazine as "the real deal.” Included in Dean Budnick’s Guide to Jambands, Relix Magazine has referred to his songwriting as heartfelt, soulful and "Dylanesque.”

SOLACE: Comfort in a time of distress...

We are excited to announce the return of The Winter Solace Festival: A Music, Culture, Art, and FOOD DRIVE Event!
After ten years, we are bringing back the festival at a time when it is needed the most. On Friday February 20th, Join us at Dharma Bums in New Hope, PA for an evening of funky rock featuring Mixxtape, Castle Lane, and Wineskin. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and music starts at 7:00 PM. Most importantly, this event benefits the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T.A.S.K.). Please help us support their mission by bringing a non-perishable food item or a donation from the T.A.S.K. wish list below.
T.A.S.K. Wish List
Food Items
- Bottled Water - Fresh Vegetables (Garden or Store-Bought) - Canned Tuna & Chicken - Single-Serve Canned Pasta - Canned Soup - Peanut Butter & Jelly - Granola Bars - Brown Rice - Coffee
Personal Care & Hygiene
- Full-Size Shampoo (Adult & Children) - Full-Size Toothpaste (Adult & Children) - Toothbrushes (Adult & Children) - Full-Size Body Wash & Bars of Soap - Deodorant - Pads/Tampons (All Sizes) - Baby Wet Wipes
Clothing & Accessories
- Rain Ponchos - Socks - Reading Glasses - Hoodies & Coats (dark colors, no logos, M - XXXL preferred) - Gloves, Scarves, Hats & Skull Caps - Hand & Foot Warmers - Reusable bags (gently-used OK)

Come dance the night away while supporting a great cause!

BANDS: 

MIXXTAPE

The mix tape may be a cultural relic lost on the streaming generation. But there’s one band in Bucks County that has not only embraced the tradition, they’ve even modeled their music after it. Based in New Hope, the MIXXTAPE consciously creates music that resembles a good old fashioned compilation cassette. A typical show finds them effortlessly switching gears from genres as varied as rock to jazz and reggae to bluegrass. Their approach to creating music is a result of varying musical tastes of its members. Putting those differences together creates the MIXXTAPE's singular sound.

CASTLE LANE

Castle Lane is an 8-member band, based out of Hopewell, NJ, known for delivering a mix of rock, funk, soul, and pop. Their setlist blends classic rock anthems, funky grooves, and soulful hits.

WINESKIN

Wineskin plays dizzying sets of diesel fueled life altering rock n roll while you dance, drink, laugh and set the world on fire. 

Mandy Valentine - a little bit country, a little bit rock n roll

Sweet Pete - ​sweet rock & roll

Those Looks - velvet wave from the wilds of NJ

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 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!

Mill Creek formed after two years of playing together in the Philadelphia bluegrass jam circles. A five-piece unit with a repertoire rooted in standards and influenced by progressive bluegrass artists, the bands' tight harmonies and driving rhythm reflect their vast musical influences and the energy of the City of Brotherly Love. Comprised of Adam Goldberg (bass), Zivia Lichtenberg (guitar), Steve Lynn (dobro), Will Mills (fiddle) and Alex Samuelian (mandolin), Mill Creek blends the traditional musicality of bluegrass with their own interpretations of the sound.

Space Antelope is a high-energy tribute to the legendary, embracing the essence improvisational spirit of Phish's music— exploratory jams, tight musicianship, quirky lyrics, and a deep connection with the audience. You can expect a heavy diet of Phish favorites, some Grateful Dead sprinkled in, clever mashups and fun covers. 

Escaper is a New York City band who throws sci-fi dance parties that mix funky jams with progressive psych-rock.

Escaper is known for the synergy between Will Hanza (guitar, vocals) and Phil Kadet (keys). After a brief hiatus during the initial months of the pandemic, they were joined by drummer Sam Crespo (Space Bacon) and bassist Luke Bemand (lespecial).

The band has played all over the northeast at festivals such as Northlands, Great South Bay, Adirondack Independence, Bear’s Picnic and others and have shared stages with the likes of Jon Fishman (Phish), Karl Denson, Aron Magner and Marc Brownstein (the Disco Biscuits), Spafford as well as members of Dopapod, Cabinet, Rubblebucket and many more.

Bring your acoustic instrument(s) and/or voice

Anyone can join the jam

Donation based; $10 suggested

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.

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.

A Craft & A Cocktail means you get to slow down, work with your hands, enjoy a thoughtfully made drink, and spend an evening making something meaningful.

You’ll be guided by Fiona, a ceramic artist with an MA in Ceramics and a BA (Hons) in Product Design, who previously worked as a designer for Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and Pottery Barn. She designed this birdhouse specifically for our local native birds, balancing beauty, durability, and function.

The form is approachable and supported by provided templates, so no prior clay experience is needed. You can choose to hand-carve your surface design or use Fiona’s beautiful vintage collection of Indian textile stamps to create layered texture and pattern — each piece will be completely your own.

Each birdhouse is very high-fired for strength, frost-resistant, and intended to live outdoors year-round. After the workshop, Fiona will glaze and fire your piece using her expert techniques. Your finished birdhouse will be ready for pickup in approximately 2–3 weeks, complete with a metal hanging loop securely affixed on the back.

Lost Cricket is a string band which plays classic bluegrass songs and roots-inspired originals. Founded in a dim corner of Doylestown, PA, the band brings together local musicians Kate Miterko (fiddle, vocals), Tom Heins (mandolin, guitar), and Robert Avery (guitar, banjo, vocals) for barn-burning performances in the Americana tradition.

Based out of Southeastern PA, The Keystone Breakers sound has been described as Country, Country Rock, Progressive Americana, and “Alt-Country Cosmic Jammy Madness.” Whatever you want to call them, The Breakers are a group who, simply put, really enjoy creating and playing music together in a live setting. When that care-free attitude gets passed on to the audience, it makes for one heck of a good time! Their first full length album “Ridge Roads” was released in 2023, “Live from The Green Parrot” in 2025, and they are currently working on a new album set for release in the near future. You can find them frequently in the tri-state area, as far south as Key West FL, and points in between.

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/

Comedy Night Open Mic is coming to Dharma Bums — where brave jokes, big feelings, and slightly unhinged observations are always welcome. Come try new material, cheer on your pals, or just soak it all in with a drink in hand.

No cover. 

Bryan Yurcan is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who plays both solo and with full bands at venues around New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. His "garage folk" music evokes a suburban pastoral quality, with a focus on how our present influences the recollection of our past. Drawing from a wide range of influences, his songs balance intimacy and grit, favoring lived-in stories over polish and nostalgia with a slightly crooked smile.  

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!

Oak, Ash, & Thorn is an Irish trad. band hailing from the County Bucks, PA, United States of America. Bound by strong ties of work, family, and a shared love of traditional song, the boys of OAT have been entertaining audiences in the Delaware Valley and beyond since 2014. 

Their high energy live performances attract a raucous audience to the theater and pub alike to sing, dance, drink, and be merry. Led by banjoist Yuri Gohen, flautist Richard Finch, and guitarist Jesse Ketchel OAT produce their own arrangements of tunes across the Irish canon; jigs and reels, ribald drinking songs, rebel ballads, and heartfelt love songs are their stock in trade. Their focus on vocal harmony, accompanied by the soaring melodies of fiddler Anthony Carlson, and the beating anchor of percussionist Kevin Kelly, makes their live show a must-see for fans of celtic music and culture; as do their unique and often signature arrangements of songs ranging from classic to obscure. 

In 2024, directly on the heels of their annual St. Patrick’s Day tour, Oak Ash & Thorn entered the studio to record a follow-up to their 2019 debut. With this new effort, they hope to harness the fluid energy of their live show, and give a shot in the arm to the traditional folk and celtic music they hold dear. The new album, tentatively titled The Wars of America, will be released some time in 2025.

CEREMONY & SOUND 

Waning Crescent Moon Cacao Ceremony & Sonic Meditative Journey 

“The waning crescent moon symbolizes a sacred time of release, rest, and inward reflection as the lunar cycle comes to a close. Spiritually and ceremonially, it represents letting go of what no longer serves, forgiving past burdens, and surrendering to the unknown in preparation for renewal. This phase invites stillness rather than action, honoring silence, integration, and trust in unseen wisdom. Often associated with ancestral connection and heightened intuition, the waning crescent is a liminal space between endings and beginnings, where old energies dissolve and the soul prepares for rebirth in the coming new moon.” 

MONKS POND

Meditative Eastern ragas, Dark Ambient Drone and Cinematic Soundscapes. 

An ascent to deep listening and vibrational immersion with 
@monkspond_drone

MADHURI 
Sacred South-American Medicine Songs and Heart-Opening Cacao Ceremony

Ancestral melodies carried through voice, breath, and devotion with @medicina_de_mujer 

(Please bring your own mug for the cacao ceremony if you would like, otherwise cups will be provided)

NORALI
Hand-poke Medicine Tattooing

Intentional markings rooted in presence and symbolism with @nestaloveom 

(Advance booking encouraged; space is limited. Pricing varies per piece.)

To fully receive the experience, we invite you to arrive prepared for comfort and stillness—bring a meditation cushion or pillow, a blanket, or anything that supports grounding and ease throughout the ceremony.

We look forward to sharing in this beautiful celebration with everyone 

Sequoia Rose is a bluegrass musician whose music bridges the timeless soul of Appalachian tradition with a fresh, heartfelt voice. Raised in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania, Sequoia grew up immersed in the sounds of bluegrass, folk, and old-time country—music that felt as natural and essential as the landscape around them.

From a young age, Sequoia found a deep connection to music through songwriting and guitar, developing a style rooted in emotional honesty and melodic storytelling. Drawing from the rich musical heritage of their upbringing, their sound is both grounded and evolving—respecting the past while carving a unique path forward.

Now living in Nashville, Tennessee, Sequoia is part of a new generation of artists breathing life into bluegrass with authenticity and creativity. Whether on stage or in the studio, their performances are marked by sincerity, soul, and a clear reverence for the genre’s roots.

Sequoia Rose’s music speaks to life’s quieter truths—the beauty in everyday moments, the pull of the natural world, and the stories that tie us all together. With every song, they invite listeners into a space where tradition and originality live side by side.

In the heart of the nation's capital, Gordon Sterling and The People, a Soul/Funk, Blues/Rock ensemble, have carved a prominent presence, regularly captivating audiences to sold-out performances. Central to their music is Gordon's effervescent energy, soulful voice, and deeply introspective lyrics based on his lived experiences. The band is, also, a vessel for Gordon to craft waves of awareness around the experiences and perspectives of being Black in America. From a visionary dream at the age of 15, Jamaican American Gordon Sterling received a call to awaken humanity to aspects of themselves forgotten, through the power of music. Embracing this mission wholeheartedly, Gordon embarked on a musical voyage that has spanned over 25 years, establishing his prowess as a revered singer, songwriter, and guitarist. If you like artists such as Gary Clark Junior, Michael Kiwanuka, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lettuce, and Galactic, then you don’t want to miss Gordon Sterling and The People! Gordon has shared stages with heavyweights such as Warren Haynes, Karl Denson, Derek Trucks Band, Blues Traveler, The Wailers, and Soulive just to name a few. Gordon Sterling and The People are set to hit the road in support of their greatly anticipated second full length album called "One Crow Shy of a Murder", which is slated for release on July, 25th.

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!

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

The Time Brothers have been playing and creating music together since 2011. One of the brightest acoustic duos in roots music today, the Time Brothers supply a dose of beautifully strange magic to everything they touch. Since the arrival of their debut album October, the musical duo has been playing high spirted shows in the southeastern Pennsylvania area.

The Time Brothers have built a strong presence in their music scene. Performing a considerable number of live performances over a decade in the Baltimore and eastern Pennsylvania area has offered the Time Brothers a diverse range of experiences.

​Cats On The Bus w/ Brian Elliot, Anders Alfelt, Karl Rieders, Dean Gorfti. Grateful Dead/JGB Tribute w/ some additional music.

New York City based jam quartet that weaves composition and improvisation through an ever-changing landscape. Drawing from an array of inspirations including jam bands, electronic music, film scores, and a bit of metal, Space Bacon seeks to challenge conventions and pave the way in the modern era of improvisational music.

“They’re constantly searching to bring their jams into unchartered territory, taking the necessary risks to have those mind-altering breakthroughs which propel bands to the next level.” – Live for Live Musi

“Gritty folk-blues with theatrical flair, beat-poet swagger, and wildly engaging songs full of edge, humor, and raw heart.:  -The Folk Project​​

​The Preti Marks Duo features Alan Preti on acoustic guitar and Jerry Marks on Bass. They frequently play with Box of Rain and have played music together for over 20 years. Individually they have shared the stage with the likes of Johnny Johnson, Albert Collins, Ginger Baker, Tom Constanten, Toots and the Maytals, Phish, Blues Traveler amongst others. They play an eclectic mix of Hot Tuna, Grateful Dead, Pete Townsend, John Prine, Delta Blues, and many others; they also perform some original compositions and rearranged classics.

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.

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.

Join us for an afternoon of crate-digging at Dharma Bums. Expect thousands of records spanning every genre—from well-loved classics to rare finds you didn’t know you were hunting for. Browse LPs, 45s, select cassettes, and CDs, all set up inside our concert room.

Hosted by Moonrocket Vinyl, this record show is perfect for serious collectors, casual browsers, and anyone who just loves music culture. Come flip, discover, and hang—drinks and good vibes always available.

Muscle Tough, Philadelphia’s premier Futuristic Funk Fusion trio, specializes in a heavily improvised blend of modal jazz, funk, and rocking psychedelia.

Their creative use of sound design and group-minded improvisation blurs the line between their originals and the quirky pop classics they stretch out on.

"Too Busy 4 Jail" (2025) is a testament to what happens when you combine road-hardened material with hi-fi studio magic. Mixed by Grammy-winning engineer John Davis at The Bunker Studio, Muscle Tough's kaleidoscopic approach has never sounded better, from in-your-face funk fusion to Pink Floyd-dosed jazz to straight-up polyrhythmic tech-metal.

"Goes to Hell" is a love letter to the band's improvisational chemistry. This live album is entirely improvised from start to finish, without edits – a myriad of nightmarish bliss, transcendental moods & true compositional telepathy on display.

With a revolving door of guests including members of Phish, MMW, Dopapod, Lotus, Snarky Puppy, and DJ Logic, along with a reputation for their sprawling late-night sets, Muscle Tough invites audiences around the world to GET TOUGH!

Instagram @muscletoughband

Band Members:

Ross Bellenoit - Guitar

Jonathan Colman - Bass

Joe Baldacci - Drums

Nik Greeley is known for being arguably the best frontman & performer in Philadelphia, and has established himself as one of the most entertaining musicians in the area, often being compared to the likes of James Brown, Joe Cocker, and Jim Morrison.

Greeley has had the pleasure of opening for respected artists such as George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Gene Ween (Ween), Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Shuggie Otis, Bernie Worrell (P-Funk, Talking Heads), Fishbone, Moon Hooch, Andy Frasco & The UN, Rebirth Brass Band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Rusted Root and many more.