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May 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

Friday, May 1, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Ricky Alexander Quartet – Album Release “Ragology”
Ricky Alexander, clarinet; Conal Fowkes, piano; Rob Adkins, bass; Kevin Dorn, drums


Saturday, May 2, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band
David Ostwald, tuba, leader; Danny Tobias, trumpet; Ricky Alexander, clarinet, alto saxophone; Jim Fryer, trombone; Alonso De La Fuente, Jr., banjo, guitar; Kevin Dorn, drums


Sunday, May 3, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $15 cash, $16 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Spencer Reed Quartet
Spencer Reed, guitar; Tony Marino, bass; Ed Ludwig, tenor saxophone; Tyler Dempsey, drums


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


Friday, May 8, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $15 cash, $16 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Dave Wilson Quartet ~ Album Release, When Even Goes East
Dave Wilson, saxophones; Jesse Green, piano; Tony Marino, bass; Dan Gonzalez-drums


Saturday, May 9, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Jerry Vivino Quartet
Jerry Vivino, saxophones; Tomoko Ohno, piano; Sue Williams, bass; Ray Marchica, drums


Sunday, May 10, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Carrie Jackson & the Jazzin’ All Star Band
Carrie Jackson, vocals; Radam Schwartz, piano; Takashi Otsuka, bass; Gordon Lane, drums


THURSDAY JAZZ JAM
Thursday, May 14, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, May 15, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Tony Miceli Quartet
John Swana, EWI, trombone; Tony Miceli, vibes; Madison Rast, bass; Doug Hirlinger, drums


Saturday, May 16, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Jim Snidero Trio
Jim Snidero, alto saxophone; Peter Washington, bass; Jason Tiemann, drums


Sunday, May 17, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Clarence Spady Band
Clarence Spady, guitar, vocals; Steve Faubel, piano; Rahboo Saab, bass; Patrick Marcinko, drums


THURSDAY JAZZ JAM
Thursday, May 21, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, May 22, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Giacomo Gates Trio
Giacomo Gates, voice; Tomoko Ohno, piano; Evan Gregor, bass


Saturday, May 23 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Marel Hildago Organ Quartet with special guest Rodney Jones
Marel Hildago, guitar; Ana Petrova, organ; Mike Camacho, drums; Rodney Jones, guitar


Sunday, May 24, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $20 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Pam Purvis Quartet
Pam Purvis, vocals; Brandon McCune, piano; Lou Petinelli, bass; Tyler Mitchell, drums


Monday, May 25, 7:30 to 10 pm, Music Charge, $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
The Water Gap Jazz Orchestra directed by Matt Vashlishan – an 18 piece ensemble of local professionals performing original and arranged music from all eras


THURSDAY JAZZ JAM
Thursday, May 28, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, May 29, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Eric Mintel Quartet
Eric Mintel, piano; Nelson Hill, saxophone; Dave Mohn, drums; Jack Hegyi, bass


Saturday, May 30, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
The Max Seigel Band featuring Jay Rattman


Sunday, May 31, 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