A sampling of bands & musicians playing every day of the week in the Doylestown, Bucks County PA area. Listings in bold print are in Doylestown.

True, it's not technically the Doylestown area, but check out the Blue Mountain Gospel Festival @ Lebanon Valley Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon PA (< 2 hrs from Doylestown), tickets required [pic from the Crist Family website]

6:00 - 10:00 Rich G, acoustic guitar & vocals w/ percussion @ LimeLight Restaurant & Bar, 812 N Easton Rd, Doylestown PA 215-345-6330, every Wednesday & Thursday, no cover [pic from Rich's website]

7:00 - 10:30 Kristian Rex, "outstanding singer, songwriter, producer from NYC" @ Logan Inn,10 W Ferry St, New Hope PA (< 1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-2300, never a cover charge

6:00 - 9:00 Main Point Band, Wine Concert Series w/ wine tasting @ The Market by Shady Brook Farm at Delaware Valley College, 2100 Lower State Rd, Doylestown PA 215-230-7170, covered patio, free

6:00 - 9:00 Tony Tasillo [does Sinatra] @ Capri Pizza & Restaurant in the shopping center across from Wawa @ 5855 Easton Rd, Plumstead Twp PA (10 min N of Doylestown on Rt 611) 215-766-8440, no cover

8:00 - 11:00 Crosswind Acoustic Duo (Rick Miller & Bob Mergner) - Looking for a place with less hustle & bustle? During or after First Friday, why not head to LimeLight Restaurant & Bar, 812 N Easton Rd 215-345-6330, every Friday, no cover [pic from Rick & Bob's website]

8:00 - 11:00 Jonathn Ashe, contemporary vocals & guitar outside @ Logan Inn,10 W Ferry St, New Hope PA (< 1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-2300 [This is the last opportunity of the season to watch 9:30 FIREWORKS from here!], never a cover charge

noon - 8:00 Polish bands, 45th Annual Polish-American Festival @ The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Rd, Doylestown PA 215-345-0600, $10 admission to the festival includes rides, special events, & all shows [picture from the Shrine's website]

1:00 - 4:00 Grey Sky Turn @ PUCK's weather-protected patio, Printers Alley (across Court Street from the courthouse, the alley near Main St), Doylestown PA 215-348-9000, free

noon, 1:00 & 4:00 start times for bands @ Frenchtown River Festival, Frenchtown NJ (~ 1/2 hr from Doylestown) [See also Sunday, September 5.]

• noon Val Sivilli Band
• 1:00 The Voodudes
• 4:00 Blue Route

6:00 - 10:00 Vinnie Rome, easy listening piano @ LimeLight Restaurant & Bar, 812 N Easton Rd, Doylestown PA 215-345-6330, every Saturday, no cover

Live Music will resume at KAREN'S PLACE September 18.

8:30 - 12:30 The Christopher Dean Band, blues & soul [A real coup! Don't miss the chance to check out this venue!!!] @ Buffalo Grill, 726 N Easton Rd, Doylestown PA 18902, 215-345-8020, free parking, no cover [pic from the band's website]

9:00 - midnight Ron Sunshine @ Bobby Simone's, 52 E State St (down the pedestrian-only "alley" near the County Theater) Doylestown PA 215-340-1414, full menu available, no cover

noon or so - 3:00 Musicology 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's & more @ PUCK's weather-protected patio, Printers Alley (across Court Street from the courthouse, the alley near Main St), Doylestown PA 215-348-9000, free

Frenchtown River Festival, Frenchtown NJ (~ 1/2 hr from Doylestown)

          Then cross the bridge & travel down scenic River Road to:

4:00 - 8:00 Soul Rebels, "cool, laid back music" @ the outside bar, Logan Inn,10 W Ferry St, New Hope PA (< 1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-2300, every Sunday, no cover [pic of Soul Rebels from Logan Inn website]

5:00 - 10:00 Little Big Thing, rock/jam @ PUCK's weather-protected patio, Printers Alley (across Court Street from the courthouse, the alley near Main St), Doylestown PA 215-348-9000, free

8:00 - 9:00 check-in for open mic w/ Tim @ John & Peter's, 96 S Main St, New Hope PA (1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-5981, no cover "As we rock through the 21st century, we remain the longest running nightclub in the country dedicated to musicians who play original material." [Quote & photo from the HISTORY page of the venue's website]

6:00 - 11:00 George Sinkler "timeless classics piano" @  LimeLight Restaurant & Bar, 812 N Easton Rd, Doylestown PA 215-345-6330, sing-along if you like, just listen, eat -- or talk in the dining area or at the main bar; every Tuesday, $7 minimum order at the piano bar

9:00 – midnight Jamie Stem  is back @ Bobby Simone's, 52 E State St (down the pedestrian-only "alley" near the County Theater) Doylestown PA 215-340-1414, indoor & outdoor seating with full menu available, every Tuesday in September, no cover

9:00 - midnight Rich Cox, classic rock acoustic guitar & vocals @ Applebee's, 1745 N Easton Rd, Doylestown PA 215-491-0291

7:00 - 10:00 Mark your calendar!!! Sister Blue, blues @ Logan Inn,10 W Ferry St, New Hope PA (< 1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-2300, never a cover charge (pic from her website)

7:00 - 10:00 Celtic Connection, Irish night @ Bobby Simone's, 52 E State St (down the pedestrian-only "alley" near the County Theater) Doylestown PA 215-340-1414, indoor & outdoor seating with full menu available, no cover

4:30 - 9:00  Live Music @ Houlihan's, 1580 Easton Rd, Warrington PA (10 min from Doylestown) 215-343-8150, free parking, every Thursday, no cover

9:30 - 11:00 Big Chill, classic rock @ Triumph Brewing Company, 400 Union Square, New Hope PA 215-862-8300 no cover for this event This band also plays Thursday in Pipersville - see below. [picture of Gracie Lane from Big Chill's website]

7:30 John Langley, formerly of Nashville, guitar/vocals, followed 9:30 - 12:30 by a D.J. @ Buffalo Grill 762 N Easton Rd, Doylestown PA 215-345-8020, no cover [pic from the JCD Band website]

7:30 - 11:30 Big Chill, classic rock @ Cactus Grill, Route 611, on the left, 8 mi N of Doylestown in Pipersville PA, 215-766-9840 no cover

10:00 Little Red Rooster, "Chicago blues & West Coast Jump Blues" @ M.O.M.'s Maxwell's on Main, 37 N Main St, Doylestown PA, 215-340-1880, no cover

10:00 - 5:00 Live Music Schedule all day Saturday & Sunday @ the Annual Doylestown Arts Festival [pic from their website], Doylestown PA 215-340-9988, free [PARKING - The old Courthouse Parking Garage on Main St is closed. You can park free in the new garage with entrances on Broad, Doyle, & Union Sts. There are bright green OPEN signs at the entrances.]

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Two by Two band @ Tamanend Park Day, 1255 Second Street Pike, Southampton PA (< 1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-355-9781 w/ lots of activities for the kids, free community day

11:00 - 4:00 Mike Brill, "Peace through Music" @ The First Annual Picnic at the Park sponsored by the New Britain Civic Association, family-friendly activities including a Duck Derby ($5 each) @ Covered Bridge Park, Keeley Ave, New Britain PA (10 min from Doylestown), free music [pic edited from Mike's website]

1:00 - 4:00 The Kharmacists [Check out the lyrics in the Album section of their website.] @ PUCK's weather-protected patio, Printers Alley (across Court Street from the courthouse, the alley near Main St), Doylestown PA 215-348-9000, free [pic from the Kharmacists' website]

~7:30 - 9:00 Street Worship somewhere on W State St, Doylestown, the block between S Main St & S Hamilton St (sponsored by Calvary Chapel of Central Bucks), second Saturday of each month, free

10:00 - 5:00 Live Music Schedule all day @ the Annual DOYLESTOWN Arts Festival, Doylestown PA 215-340-9988, free

4:00 - 8:00 Soul Rebels, "cool, laid back music" @ the outside bar, Logan Inn,10 W Ferry St, New Hope PA (< 1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-2300, every Sunday, no cover

6:00 - 10:00 Mikey Jr, blues @ Havana, 105 S Main St, New Hope PA (< 1/2 hr from Doylestown); music questions M-F 9-6, call 215-862-1933; for general information call 215-862-9897, dinner reservations recommended, no cover for this event

8:00 - 9:00 check in for open mic w/ Chris @ John & Peter's, 96 S Main St, New Hope PA (1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-5981, no cover From the HISTORY page of John & Peter's website, "As we rock through the 21st century, we remain the longest running nightclub in the country dedicated to musicians who play original material."

... more events to come ... frequent updates ...do check back! Schedules subject to last minute changes.

6:00 - 11:00 George Sinkler "timeless classics piano" @  LimeLight Restaurant & Bar, 812 N Easton Rd, Doylestown PA 215-345-6330, sing-along if you like, just listen, eat -- or talk in the dining area or at the main bar; every Tuesday, $7 minimum order at the piano bar

7:00 - 10:30 Ricky Degenarro w/ Skaggs, blues, outside in the Main Street Bistro @ Logan Inn,10 W Ferry St, New Hope PA (< 1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-2300, never a cover charge (picture from his website)

6:00 - 10:00 Rich G, acoustic guitar & vocals @ LimeLight Restaurant & Bar, 812 N Easton Rd, Doylestown PA 215-345-6330, every Wednesday & Thursday, no cover

8:00 Richard Ray Farrell & Steve Guyger, blues @ The Black Horse Tavern (formerly The Grotto), 101 S State St, Newtown PA (1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-579-6152, no cover

10:00 The Wallace Brothers Band, country @ M.O.M.'s Maxwell's on Main, 37 N Main St, Doylestown PA, 215-340-1880, no cover

... more events to come ... frequent updates ...do check back! Schedules subject to last minute changes.

7:00/7:30 - 10:30 Obadiah, blues rock @ KAREN'S PLACE, Doylestown Mennonite Church, 590 N Broad St (enter from Sandy Ridge Rd), Doylestown PA 215-345-6377; snacks available, cafe-like setting; free parking, no cover [pic of Tom from Karen's Place website]

8:30 Mike Beck, alternative rock, classic rock, country, oldies, motown, & everything in between" @ Crossroads Tavern 2004 Hilltown Pike (Rt 152 & Hilltown Pike), Hilltown PA 215-822-3131, free parking, no cover [pic of Mike from his website, w/ Philly Phanatic]

4:00 - 8:00 Soul Rebels, "cool, laid back music" @ the outside bar, Logan Inn,10 W Ferry St, New Hope PA (< 1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-2300, every Sunday, no cover

8:00 - 9:00 check in for open mic w/ Justin @ John & Peter's, 96 S Main St, New Hope PA (1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-5981, no cover From the HISTORY page of John & Peter's website, "As we rock through the 21st century, we remain the longest running nightclub in the country dedicated to musicians who play original material."

6:00 - 9:00 Burning Bridget Cleary, "Halfway to St. Patty's Day Party" @ Havana, 105 S Main St, New Hope PA (< 1/2 hr from Doylestown); music questions M-F 9-6 #215-862-1933; general # 215-862-9897, dinner reservations recommended, no cover for this event  [pic of their new CD, "Everything is Alright" from their website (cover photo by Chris Russell/cover art by Katie Winkler)]

6:00 - 11:00 George Sinkler "timeless classics piano" @  LimeLight Restaurant & Bar, 812 N Easton Rd, Doylestown PA 215-345-6330, sing-along if you like, just listen, eat -- or talk in the dining area or at the main bar; every Tuesday, $7 minimum order at the piano bar

9:00 - midnight Rich Cox, classic rock acoustic guitar & vocals @ Applebee's, 1745 N Easton Rd, Doylestown PA 215-491-0291

9:00 – midnight Jamie Stem @ Bobby Simone's, 52 E State St (down the pedestrian-only "alley" near the County Theater) Doylestown PA 215-340-1414, indoor & outdoor seating with full menu available, every Tuesday in September, no cover

8:00 Richard Ray Farrell & Steve Guyger, blues @ The Black Horse Tavern (formerly The Grotto), 101 S State St, Newtown PA (1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-579-6152, no cover

~ 20 musicians & bands including Blackwater, Brian McNeill, & Burning Bridget Cleary @ Celtic Classic, "Highland Games & Festival", 305 Conestoga St, Bethlehem PA (an hour from Doylestown), free admission

5:00 - 9:00 Last Fridays Warrington, Valley Square Shopping Center, Route 611 (Easton Rd) & Street Rd, Warrington PA (10 min from Doylestown), every last Friday, free [pic of Mike Greer, who played at August's Last Friday, from his website]

4:00 - 8:00 Soul Rebels, Skags, Mikey Jr., & Johnny D, "hard rockin blues" on the patio @ Logan Inn,10 W Ferry St, New Hope PA (< 1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-2300, no cover

8:00 - 9:00 check in for open mic w/ Tim @ John & Peter's, 96 S Main St, New Hope PA (1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-862-5981, no cover "As we rock through the 21st century, we remain the longest running nightclub in the country dedicated to musicians who play original material." [pic & quote from the HISTORY page of John & Peter's website]

6:00 - 11:00 George Sinkler "timeless classics piano" @  LimeLight Restaurant & Bar, 812 N Easton Rd, Doylestown PA 215-345-6330, sing-along if you like, just listen, eat -- or talk in the dining area or at the main bar; every Tuesday, $7 minimum order at the piano bar

9:00 – midnight Jamie Stem @ Bobby Simone's, 52 E State St (down the pedestrian-only "alley" near the County Theater) Doylestown PA 215-340-1414, indoor & outdoor seating with full menu available, every Tuesday in September, no cover

8:00 Richard Ray Farrell & Steve Guyger, blues @ The Black Horse Tavern (formerly The Grotto), 101 S State St, Newtown PA (1/2 hr from Doylestown) 215-579-6152, no cover

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Pictured above are Karen's Place (photo by DoylestownMusic.com), Hawkeye's Country Tavern (from their website), fireworks, & the James Supra Blues Band (from their website).

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