Upcoming Events

"What Would Jerry Do?" plays the music of The Grateful Dead, The Jerry Garcia Band, as well as the occasional non-dead curveball.  
What began as a one off tribute show to honor the passing of long time Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter in 2019, quickly flourished into a monthly performance called "Steal Your Sunday" in the band's hometown of Lancaster, PA.  Over the past six years of their existence, the band has gradually expanded its reach to include numerous events both public and private across Pennsylvania.  The members include Matt Hosttetter (Hoss & Friends, The Quiet Riders), Josh Kanusky (The David Bromberg Band, The Quiet Riders), Tuck Ryan (Tuck Ryan, The Quiet Riders), Caden Myers (Sun Not Yellow, The Quiet Riders),  Jake Joyce (The Jake Joyce Band, The Quiet Riders), and Nate Young (Andy Mowatt's Frequency Movement).  Together, these musicians present a unique take on the music of The Grateful Dead for an unforgettable live concert experience.

Based in the foothills of Bucks County, Wineskin is a legendary rock band playing potent & pure rock n roll. Their musical journey has spanned decades and earned them the reputation of song slinging journeymen. Their live shows are filled with growling guitar work, soaring harmonies, rollicking keyboards and a thundering rhythm section. They have played every stage, club and dive bar this side of Valhalla and will raise your spirits like a primal symphonic war-party. Last of the analog steel throated bar bands ready to deliver top down, full moon, muscle car psychedelic radio hits that will ignite your spirit with the youth of a thousand summers.

Doylestown Action League Presents:
       A Concert For Democracy

3pm-8pm
Donations Accepted At The Door

Baron Tiger
Greg McGarvey
Allyssa Leigh
Yuri Gohen
Ed McGrath & Friends
Christina Ward
Honest 2 Betsy
Redbird
Ketchel & Creeksnake
* Speakers TBA

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!

Gary Eshbaugh
Gary Eshbaugh has performed solo and in bands since the late 70's. His songs have charted nationally on college radio and he composes music for films and television, including an Emmy winning short documentary. Gary currently posts new music as 327fireflies.bandcamp.com whee you can hear his 2025 EP - The Song Rewards the One Who Dances.

Sean Hopkins
Sean Hopkins is a singer songwriter rooted in the arts community of New Hope, Pa. He is known for his evocative folk and indie guitar work and his emotional lyrics. His recent albums (2022 - Chasing Ghosts in the Dark, 2025 - Pictures of Nothing) can be found on all the major streaming platforms. A new album is currently being recorded and is set for a mid 2026 release - tentatively titled - Shadows and Light. Clips of his performances can also be found on his youtube page - Seanhopkinsguitar.

Jack McCarthy
Songwriter/producer Jack McCarthy creates under the name Atlas Jack, blending pop hooks, punk roots, and modern indie electronic production into songs built for the moments when you feel most alive.  His music captures moments of clarity when you truly feel your worth...then carries that feeling forward, anchoring the past, present and future into something you can actually hold onto. his most recent single "Keep Me Warm" is available on Spotify and anywhere else you stream music.

With a nod to the past and a wink to the future from behind their sunglasses, Baltimore's The Dirty Grass Players have been pushing the leading edge of bluegrass music since 2015. As convincing on a 10-minute jam as they are on a 2-minute classic, they find an intersection between progress and tradition that in one set could inspire Flatt & Scruggs to reunite and then break up all over again. With harmonies to please any purist, compositions fresh enough to have been written tomorrow, and improvisations that fearlessly stride to the end of every limb, this band can play as clean as anybody but isn't afraid to get a little dirty.

After starting with jams between founders Ben Kolakowski (guitar) and Ryan Rogers (mandolin), DGP quickly made a name in the Baltimore scene before hitting the road. Since then, they've toured the US and Europe and made appearances at festivals like Grey Fox, DelFest, Dark Star Jubilee, ROMP, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, and the Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival. With Connor Murray on bass since 2021 and the addition of Sam Guthridge on banjo in 2024, a reinvigorated lineup is on the road and coming your way.

With two albums and a slew of singles, their latest full-length, “Shiny Side Up”, was produced by Travelin' McCoury's guitarist Cody Kilby and reveals a band probing the possibilities of bluegrass with dark themes and adventurous playing. In its praise of the album, Bluegrass Unlimited says, “Shiny Side Up validates the arrival of the Dirty Grass Players onto the scene and shows bluegrass is in good hands going forward." Their first single with the new lineup, a cover of “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” by Jimi Hendrix, reimagines the rock classic with a driving bluegrass arrangement which makes a compelling argument that sometimes looking to the roots is the most inventive approach a band can take.

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!

Siblings Cindy Ruenes and Steve Rocca, perform together as Dark Hollow Road. They were raised in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 60s and 70s, and their sound is influenced by the folk, anti-war and psychedelic music permeating the music scene during that time period. They play their acoustic guitars while blending their voices in harmony. They perform both Cindy’s originals and a diverse mix of covers from the 60s to the present.

“Hailing from Doylestown, PA, Two Rocks Rye is an alternative rock band dabbling in grunge, blues, jazz, and pop rock, producing a musical concoction tailor-made for those who grew up on the sounds of the '90s. The band started as an acoustic duo nearly a decade ago by singer Matt Walters and guitarist (and Kiwi) Ben Smith, before adding drummer Brian Shaw and bassist Brendan Cassidy for a more complete sound. Since the formation of this 4-piece, they have released three studio albums, performed at multiple venues and festivals in and around the Greater Philly Area, and have even been featured as WMMR's Local Shots Artist of the Month in the summer of 2024.”

Founded in 2019 by songwriter and guitarist Coleman Rigg, Ridge Runners have grown from a solo project into a rising name in the rock landscape. Their debut album Coleman Rigg & The Ridge Runners (2021) captured their raw beginnings, while 2023’s A Place I Thought I’d Never Be marked a breakthrough in sound and scope. Along the way, the band has shared stages at the Alt 104.5 Brewery Tour, the Philadelphia Zoo festival, and toured in support of both records. With their third full-length due in 2026, Ridge Runners are entering their most ambitious chapter yet.

Pulling from early 2000s indie, ’70s classic rock, ’90s alt-radio, grunge, and more, they fuse decades of influence into something unmistakably their own. Their music is timeless yet alive, forward-thinking yet haunted by the ghosts of the past — a sound that feels as thrilling and vital as discovering your favorite band for the first time.

Ridge Runners: revelation, not revival.

An evening of Grateful Dead

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.

Michael “Mikey B”  Borowski is a core member of Splintered Sunlight, where he has been the band’s keyboardist since 2001. He has toured with legendary guitarist Steve Kimock, tours with Mike Miz, performs alongside John Kadlecik in John K’s Furthurmore, and regularly plays with The Englishtown Project featuring Michael Falzarano. He has also recorded original Solo Piano music with Windham Hill founder Will Ackerman, further showcasing his range and depth as a versatile, genre-spanning musician.

The Reality Check Experiment is a four-piece jam band dedicated to pushing the boundaries of sound and improvisation. Joshua Victor (guitar), Martin Blazik (drums), Quinn Shamberger (keys) and Matt Pantos (bass) fuse their talents and imaginations to create one seamless, immersive experience—for themselves and their fans alike. Renowned for their extended exploratory jams, they dive headfirst into the unknown, letting each performance unfold organically and taking both band and audience on a thrilling one-of-a-kind journey.

Deal aims to continue on with spirit of The Grateful Dead, putting forth their own flavor and voice!

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/

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.

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.

Erika Sherger is a Northern New Jersey-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music blends indie folk, Americana, and alt-country with raw storytelling and emotionally resonant vocals. Known for her authentic, soul-stirring performances, Erika writes songs that explore grief, healing, transformation, and human connection with unflinching honesty.

​Raised on the music of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, she began playing guitar in college and turned to songwriting as a deeply personal outlet. Though she wrote privately for years, it wasn’t until 2018 that she stepped onto a stage at a local open mic. From that moment on, her musical journey accelerated. She now performs regularly throughout New Jersey at songwriter showcases, listening rooms, and community venues, both as a solo artist and alongside a rotating cast of collaborators.

Her vocal style and music has drawn comparisons to Natalie Merchant, Emmylou Harris, Stevie Nicks, and Gillian Welch, but her sound remains distinctly her own. Influenced by the songwriting of artists like Peter Gabriel, Ryan Adams, and Jeff Tweedy, Erika’s lyrics are poetic and introspective, shaped by her experiences and a deep connection to people, nature, and memory.

​Her 3rd album Wrap Me Up in Colored Feathers was released in September of 2025. Produced by Damian Calcagne at PineBox Studio, the ten-song collection features contributions from notable musicians including Mike Robinson, Elliott Peck, and Adam Minkoff. It follows her 2023 album Bad Wolf and 2021 debut EP Like Birds, further establishing Erika as a powerful new voice in folk and Americana

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

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.

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/

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.  

Join Bob Stirner and the Dead Alchemists for an evening of primal Grateful Dead! Dancin' shoes required:)

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.

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.

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

​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​​

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.