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August 2026 Music Schedule
Music & Dinner Reservations
  • Music charges are paid at the door; we do not offer online ticketing.
  • If you made a reservation and it was confirmed by phone or email, you have a seat.
  • Music and dinner are in the same room.
  • We take reservations for dinner and music from 5:30 to 8:30; after 8:30, seating is based on availability. You may make a reservation by emailing info@deerheadinn.com or calling 570-424-2000.
  • Thursday, Friday & Saturday: open 5:30 to 10 pm, music 7 to 10 pm Sunday: open 4 to 8 pm, music 5 to 7:30 pm RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

Saturday, August 1, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Troy Roberts Organ Trio
Troy Roberts, saxophone; Pat Bianchi, organ; Adam Nussbaum, drums


Sunday, August 2, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $15 cash, $16 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Joanie Samra Trio
Joanie Samra, vocals; Skip Wilkins, piano; Paul Rostock, bass


THURSDAY JAZZ JAM
Thursday, August 6, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, August 7, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Melissa Stylianou Quartet
Melissa Stylianou, vocals; Pete McCann, guitar; Gary Wang, bass; Tim Horner, drums


Saturday, August 8, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Jerry Vivino Quartet
Jerry Vivino, saxophones, vocals; Jim West, piano; Sue Williams, bass; Adam Nussbaum, drums


Sunday, August 9, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
The Stank Factory
Alex Kerssen,
saxophone, clarinet; Patrick Kerssen, piano, vocals; Spencer Guido, trumpet; John Valinote, bass; Noah Flaharty, drums


THURSDAY JAZZ JAM
Thursday, August 13, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, August 14, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Marel Hidalgo Quintet – Straight-ahead Jazz, Blues & Jamaican Jazz
Marel Hidalgo, guitar, banjo; Leonieke Scheulble, piano/organ; Mike Griot, bass; Mike Camacho, drums; Felipe Fournier, percussion


Saturday, August 15, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Ramsay Rawson Trio ~ Ramsay Rawson presents Paris Bossa Nova – a musical dialogue between Paris and Brazil
Ramsay Rawson, vocals, guitar; Manny Torres, bass; Joanna Justice, percussion


Sunday, August 16, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Sound Within: A Celebration of Bill Evans
Randy Ingram, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Joe LaBarbera, drums


Monday, August 17, 7 pm
Stories Behind the Songs
Get ready for a unique evening at The Deer Head Inn, as George James presents STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS on Monday, August 17th. This special event will bring together talented local musicians for a night of original music and storytelling, in a format inspired by Nashville’s famous writers’ rounds. Each artist will take turns playing original music and telling stories that inspired the song and their musical journey. The evening will feature two acoustic sets, with a short break in between. The event will start at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:15 p.m. Each ticket includes a small plate buffet as well! *Alcohol and beverages NOT included* Tickets are available now and can be purchased by contacting George James, June Gerhart, or any of the featured musicians: Erin McClelland, Ashley Marquez, Walter Lee, Ian Kirk, Dominick James and Luke Stone! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the stories behind the songs!


THURSDAY JAZZ JAM
Thursday, August 20, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, August 21, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Su Terry’s Jazz de Barro


Saturday, August 22, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Gabrielle Stravelli Trio
Gabrielle Stravelli, vocals; Michael Kanan, piano & Vincent Dupont, bass


Sunday, August 23, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $20 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Najwa Parkins & Friends


THURSDAY JAZZ JAM
Thursday, August 27, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, August 28, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Nancy Reed /Billy Test
Billy Test, piano; Nancy Reed, vocals; Tony Marino, bass; Ian Froman, drums


Saturday, August 29, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Billy Test Quartet
Billy Test, piano; Marc Mommaas, tenor saxophone; Boris Kozlov, bass; Ian Froman, drums


Sunday, August 30, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $20 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Billy Test & Jay Rattman ~ Playing the Music of John Coates, Jr.
Billy Test, piano; Jay Rattman, saxophones, clarinet