Not that long ago it seemed like the days of The Stanhope House might be numbered. But the iconic music club, just minutes from Warren County, endured the challenges of the COVID pandemic and if there were any doubts about its survival, the spring schedule makes the point very clear that it is here to stay. 

The Stanhope House, which closed only briefly during the worst of the pandemic, is offering an impressive mix of rock, blues and folk in April and May, including a couple of classic 60s bands.

Canned Heat kicks off a number of “special event” shows on April 2, with Iron Butterfly (In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida) scheduled for April 23. The newest version of Canned Heat, which originally dates back to 1966, features Jimmy Vivino on lead guitar and vocals. 

In between in April, the amazing Joanne Shaw Taylor brings her own brand of the British blues and rock to the club on April 8 and cosmic country and western singer Daniel Donato hits the stage on April 22.

There will be some Phish in the air when The Dude of Life, or for those who know him personally, Steve Pollack, comes to Stanhope for a show on May 7. Pollack co-wrote numerous Phish songs, including “Suzy Greenberg”, “Run Lke an Antelope”, Fluffhead”, and “Dinner and a Movie”, “Crimes of the Mind” and “Slave to the Traffic Light”.

Next, Friends of the Brothers, a premier Allman Brothers tribute band that includes four musicians with either direct or indirect ties to the original band, comes to Stanhope on May 14. A week later, Steve Forbert (Romeo’s Tune), pictured above, makes a long awaited return appearance at The Stanhope House on May 20.

Chris Duerte, a native of Austin, TX, who many describe as playing “ferocious rockin’ blues” , travels to Sussex County on May 24.

Throughout the spring, The Stanhope House and its promoter, Flying V Productions, will be announcing other main attraction shows, as well as offering the best of regional bands from throughout Northwest New Jersey.

The storied Stanhope House is located on Main Street in Downtown Stanhope. For tickets to these events and to view the full schedule, visit stanhopehousenj.com.