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October 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

THURSDAY JAZZ JAM
Thursday, October 1, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, October 2, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Two Wings Two Biscuits
Diane Monroe, violin; Tom Kraines, cello; Tony Miceli, vibes; Nimrod Speaks, bass; Doug Hirlinger, drums


Saturday, October 3, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Anderson Brothers Quartet

Peter Anderson, tenor & soprano saxophone, clarinet; Will Anderson, alto saxophone, clarinet, flute; Daniel Duke, bass; Alex Raderman, drums


Sunday, October 4, 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, October 8, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, October 9, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Jerry Vivino 4TET
Jerry Vivino, vocals, saxophones, flute; Tomoko Ohno, piano; Leo Huppert, bass; Adam Nussbaum, drums


Saturday, October 10, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Marel Hildago Trio with Special Guest Danielle Angrand
Marel Hildago, guitar; Grammy-winner Luques Curtis, bass; Mike Camacho, drums; Danielle Angrand, vocals


Sunday, October 11, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Hot Takes Trio
Patrick Kerssen, piano; Eric Doll, bass; Ron Bogart, drums


THURSDAY JAZZ JAM
Thursday, October 15, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, October 16, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Miss Maybell & the Ragtime Romeo’s
Miss Maybell, banjo, guitar, washboard, vocals; Charlie Judkins, piano;Dan Levinson, reeds; Andy Stein, violin

Video Links:
Oh Boy! What a Girl! – 1925 (Live at Birdland Theater) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btfWmZiPDDY


Saturday, October 17, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Grammy Winner Alan Broadbent Trio
Alan Broadbent, piano; Harvie S, bass; Billy Mintz, drums


Sunday, October 18, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $25 cash, $26 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Grammy Winner Bill Charlap, Solo Piano


THURSDAY JAZZ JAM
Thursday, October 22, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, October 23, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Carolyn Leonhart & Jay Leonhart Quartet
Carolyn Leonhart, vocals; Jay Leonhart, bass, vocals; Bennett Paster, piano; Myron Walden, tenor saxophone


Saturday, October 24, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Minas – Brazilian Jazz
Patricia King Haddad, piano, vocals; Orlando Haddad, guitar, vocals


Sunday, October 25, 5 to 7:30 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $20 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Sizzlin’ Jazz Apples
Marti Lantz, vocals; Dave Lantz, vocals, bass; Jesse Green, piano; Daniel Gonzalez, drums


FINAL DEER HEAD INN PERFORMANCE FOR 2026
Monday, October 26, 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, October 29, 7 to 10 pm, no music charge
Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends
Trio, 7 to 8; Jam 8 to 10


Friday, October 30, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $20 cash, $21 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Donna Antonow Tromans Quartet

Donna Antonow Tromans, piano, vocals; Jay Rattman, saxophone; Tony Marino, bass; Tyler Dempsey, drums


Saturday, October 31, 7 to 10 pm, Music Charge $25 cash, $26 credit card ($20 seat minimum)
Nellie McKay ~ Halloween Show (You Think POLITICS is scary?!)
Nellie McKay, piano, vocals, ukulele; Alexi David, bass; Tim Carbone, fiddle