Feb
13
5:30 PM17:30

Celtic Fest Fundraiser- Cayley Schmid & Friends

It's a fundraiser for the Bellingham Celtic Festival at Honey Moon Meadery on Friday, February 13th from 5pm-10pm.

The evening will feature performances from local musicians, drawings and prizes, maybe BINGO?!, and delicious bevies and bites from the Honey Moon bar.

Featuring performances by:
-The Village Games Ceilidh Band (members of the band Daimh)
-Hanz Araki
-The House Wrens
-Five Mile Chase
-Schmid & Guest

Free to enter of course, but donations to the festival encouraged!

This is a 21+

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Andy RG (early)
Feb
14
5:30 PM17:30

Andy RG (early)

Andy R.G. is an Americana-soul singer-songwriter based in Edmonds, WA, delivering performances that balance polish and grit with undeniable intimacy. Built on percussive acoustic guitar and a dynamic, full-range vocal style, his sound is both raw and refined—music that feels lived-in yet intentional. His songs are intricately crafted yet instantly accessible, with hooks and melodies that linger long after the final chord.

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Piano & Puzzles w/ Aaron Guest (Copy)
Feb
18
6:30 PM18:30

Piano & Puzzles w/ Aaron Guest (Copy)

Aaron Guest (artist name A.Guest) has a new album out, and this time it's all mellow piano instrumentals, written and recorded at home in Bellingham on his piano. The album is called 'Felted' - a locking middle foot pedal lowers a felt cloth between the hammers and strings of the piano, giving it a warm and mellow tone.

He'll be selling vinyl copies of the new album, and playing selected pieces from it as well as a slew of recognizable cover songs (instrumental as well)

Come by, grab a drink or a snack, enjoy the background music, and work on a puzzle by yourself, with a friend, or with a stranger!

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Feb
18
8:30 PM20:30

Open Mic (Copy)

Hosted by the inimitable Laura Tams and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest-running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to have your faith renewed.

To get on the list of players: call or visit Honey Moon at 5pm sharp — for real, be quick if you want to grab a spot before the schedule fills up! 360-734-0728

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Aurelia Cohen, Dandelion
Feb
19
8:00 PM20:00

Aurelia Cohen, Dandelion

Aurelia Cohen is a Performance Artist, Aerialist, Song Writer, Accordionist, simple guitarist, Model, Actress, Freak, Director, Designer, Instructor and Event/Fitness Consultant. Currently based in Bisbee AZ, Aurelia writes songs and performs solo as a musician and physical theater/ dancer, stilter and aerialist. While collaborating is one of her favorite activities, this year finds her solo more often than not with a sprinkling of larger cast one off performances. 

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The Lonesome Town Painters
Feb
20
8:00 PM20:00

The Lonesome Town Painters

The Lonesome Town Painters are a tried-and-true, bona fide bluegrass band hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia  These fellas have a look, style and sound that harkens back to the raw and ragged edge of the genre. And while they draw deeply from the masters of the golden era, it’s their original songs that demonstrate just how far these fellas have come in the ten years they've been together. Their songwriting is grounded in tradition, anchored by the soaring harmonies, melodic instrumentation and pushing drive that has come to define their spirited and highly entertaining performances. 


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Northwest Women In The Round: Havilah Rand, Jean Mann, Sue Quigley
Feb
21
8:00 PM20:00

Northwest Women In The Round: Havilah Rand, Jean Mann, Sue Quigley

Three womxn songwriters who all hail from the Great Pacific Northwest take the intimate stage of The Honeymoon for an evening of original songs and stories. 

Havilah is an award winning singer songwriter who is based out of Bellingham, WA although her musical journey spans five full length albums, weaving its way through the jazz halls of New York City, the alternative rock venues of post grunge Seattle, the legendary live music venues of Austin, TX and countless listening rooms across the United States And Europe. Her unique brand of melodically lush, groove infused Americana is mulled in poetic lyricism born of adventure, self exploration and artistry at its most poignant. Havilah is also the founder of Holistic ArtVentures, an organization that uses songwriting as a tool for bolstering creativity and confidence and preserving the oral history of our elders. 

Jean Mann exudes an intimate yet personable musical style. A genre-hopping, barefoot contemporary singer-songwriter, she sprinkles her concerts with tenor and acoustic guitars, ukulele and harmonica. All to accompany a texture-laden vocal range. Genre: Lyric-driven alt-folk with an Americana twist. 


Raised in the nuclear plains of Eastern Washington, Sue stole her sister’s guitar at 13 years old and started writing songs about getting out of town and living another life. After years of fighting forest fires, bartending and working with at-risk youth, Sue settled in Seattle and recorded “Little Wildernesses” which has been in rotation nation-wide and locally, recorded with producer Jonathan Plum at the iconic London Bridge Studios. She has performed locally in many of Seattle’s favorite iconic venues and has curated and performed in the ”Great Women of Country and Folk” series hosted by The Royal Room. Sue is working towards recording new material this year, performing and curating her mini- women’s music fest in West Seattle, MuseFest and building community through music and connection with the listener on emotions and issues we all share.


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Feb
11
8:30 PM20:30

Open Mic (Copy)

Hosted by the inimitable Laura Tams and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest-running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to have your faith renewed.

To get on the list of players: call or visit Honey Moon at 5pm sharp — for real, be quick if you want to grab a spot before the schedule fills up! 360-734-0728

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Piano & Puzzles w/ Aaron Guest (Copy)
Feb
11
6:30 PM18:30

Piano & Puzzles w/ Aaron Guest (Copy)

Aaron Guest (artist name A.Guest) has a new album out, and this time it's all mellow piano instrumentals, written and recorded at home in Bellingham on his piano. The album is called 'Felted' - a locking middle foot pedal lowers a felt cloth between the hammers and strings of the piano, giving it a warm and mellow tone.

He'll be selling vinyl copies of the new album, and playing selected pieces from it as well as a slew of recognizable cover songs (instrumental as well)

Come by, grab a drink or a snack, enjoy the background music, and work on a puzzle by yourself, with a friend, or with a stranger!

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Friends for the Ghost, Tim Mchugh
Feb
7
8:00 PM20:00

Friends for the Ghost, Tim Mchugh

Drawing inspiration from legends like Jason Isbell, Emmylou Harris, and James Taylor, Friends for the Ghost delivers a unique blend of Americana, Folk, and Rock. Their heartfelt vocal harmonies, tastefully crafted violin and guitar accompaniments, and occasional bursts of rocking electric guitar from Charlie Krengel define their signature sound. It’s a musical journey that embodies the spirit of the Pacific Northwest—a region known for its rugged beauty, introspection, and artistic expression.

About Tim:

I am a father, husband, teacher, published author, songwriter, and musician.  I have released four albums over the years.   In 1992, I received the honor of a lifetime when The International Indian Treaty Council in San Francisco invited me to perform at the Healing of the Sacred Hoop concert on October 12 along with John Trudell, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, Country Joe McDonald and many others.  I have also shared multiple bills with the late Floyd Red Crow Westerman, Kris Kristofferson, WAR, Sarah Mclachlan, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Tower of Power and others. Currently, I am preparing to release my fifth album entitled, Love Songs for the Apocalypse due out in the spring of '26.     

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Dandelion
Feb
6
8:00 PM20:00

Dandelion

Northwest native, singer, songwriter and accordion player. Dandelion enchants with melodies from the past and present with low drones and high treble tones. She combines theatre, folklore, language and tone to create an experience for the listener.

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Feb
4
8:30 PM20:30

Open Mic

Hosted by the inimitable Laura Tams and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest-running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to have your faith renewed.

To get on the list of players: call or visit Honey Moon at 5pm sharp — for real, be quick if you want to grab a spot before the schedule fills up! 360-734-0728

View Event →
Piano & Puzzles w/ Aaron Guest
Feb
4
6:30 PM18:30

Piano & Puzzles w/ Aaron Guest

Aaron Guest (artist name A.Guest) has a new album out, and this time it's all mellow piano instrumentals, written and recorded at home in Bellingham on his piano. The album is called 'Felted' - a locking middle foot pedal lowers a felt cloth between the hammers and strings of the piano, giving it a warm and mellow tone.

He'll be selling vinyl copies of the new album, and playing selected pieces from it as well as a slew of recognizable cover songs (instrumental as well)

Come by, grab a drink or a snack, enjoy the background music, and work on a puzzle by yourself, with a friend, or with a stranger!

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Jeffrey Slough
Jan
29
8:00 PM20:00

Jeffrey Slough

Jeffrey Slough is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller whose solo performances blend Americana, folk, and blues into an intimate, engaging experience. With a warm, conversational style, he weaves personal stories and songs — both original and reimagined — into a seamless evening that feels like time shared with an old friend. Having performed both across the U.S. and internationally, Jeffrey brings a world of experience to every stage, creating moments that linger long after the last note.

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Bellingham Folk Fest: Pub Sing w/ Peter Contrastano, Cabin Fever, Pan-Celtic session w/ Alex Sturbaum
Jan
23
6:00 PM18:00

Bellingham Folk Fest: Pub Sing w/ Peter Contrastano, Cabin Fever, Pan-Celtic session w/ Alex Sturbaum

Cabin Fever NW Trio

"Imagine Simon and Garfunkle singing with the Carter Family's devotion" - Alternate Root Magazine

Vibrant original songs performed with rich vocals and masterful instrumentation, Cabin Fever NW has wide crossover appeal for fans of folk, bluegrass, singer-songwriter, country, pop and gospel. Trio includes Dianne Bochsler (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Tara Caldwell (vocals, claw hammer banjo) of Bellingham, WA, with Paul Elliott (vocals, fiddle) of Seattle, WA.
Cabin Fever shows tend to sell out quickly. Get here early for your seat! Suggested cover $10-$15 per person.

Dianne Bochsler's musical career began by singing duets and playing guitar with her father. She adopted an important piece of his life philosophy: happiness is playing a guitar and singing with friends. Her love of the stage took her all the way from upstate New York to Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. When she saw the music scene in the Pacific Northwest, she realized she had to be part of it. She followed her heart's desire and jumped into the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, where she found a bottomless well of inspiration.

Tara Caldwell’s musical roots rise from the mountains and prairies of Alberta and the folk traditions of the labor movement. An accomplished singer and songwriter, Tara finds inspiration in the brighter spots as well as the darker corners of human experience. As a two-year-old child, she "imprinted" with the banjo and has been following it around ever since. When Tara and Dianne met at their children’s preschool, they discovered their near-perfect vocal blend and immediately grew ambitious about performing, recording, and living out their musical dreams together.

Paul Elliott is an extremely versatile and respected West Coast fiddle player. He is a member of the legendary country group Sons of the Pioneers, originally founded in 1934 by Roy Rogers and sporting their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has performed with The Good Old Persons, John Reischman, Michelle Shocked, Alison Brown, Buell Neidlinger, and many others. His recording credits span film, television, and radio, and a long list of recordings including Scott Nygaard’s No Hurry on the Rounder label.

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Can of Clouds, Chris Aiken
Jan
17
7:00 PM19:00

Can of Clouds, Chris Aiken

Can of Clouds is an instrumental electronic/acoustic duo with Justine Jeanotte and Chad Channing, both multi-instrumentalists.  They released their full length album Passing Vistas in 2025.  Justine comes from a classically trained background on violin and Chad has played in many rock bands most notably as the drummer on Nirvana’s Bleach album.  Their music has been described as “beautiful, moving and entrancing.”

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The Yankee Drivers
Jan
10
8:00 PM20:00

The Yankee Drivers

The Yankee Drivers are firmly grounded in hard-driving, heart-breaking Bluegrass, traditional to progressive. Original tunes and forays into country, swing and rock influences add to the mix. The Yankee Drivers all make their home in Whatcom County, Washington.

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Three films. Three Performances. One night.
Dec
27
7:00 PM19:00

Three films. Three Performances. One night.

This annual show, now in its fourth year, features three unique, mostly homemade films accompanied by live soundtracks from Devin Champlin, John Swanke, and Sean Curtis Patrick. Hosted by Swanke with visuals curated by Emmy-winning director

, the night blends heartfelt, artful film and music performances with absurd and hilarious internet clip compilations shown between sets.

The evening begins at 7pm with a DJ set of obscure music, handmade projections, and vintage B-movie trailers. At 8pm, a short, highly edited compilation kick off the main program, offering everything from bizarre 1980s self-help videos to strange YouTube deep cuts. Some will make you laugh, some may make you cringe, and one may even require talking back to the screen… The three feature films remain the core of the event, enhanced by an array of obscure instruments, film and video projectors all over, and experimental visuals that transform the Honey Moon into a full A/V experience.

This year, the attempt will be made to have a more comfortable overflow area on the patio with additional projectors, screens, and heaters. Additionally, some exclusive merch by the guys will be available from everything from soda fired pottery, small woodworking pieces, photo books, zines, vinyl records, cassette tapes, and more!

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Kalei Yamanoha
Dec
26
8:00 PM20:00

Kalei Yamanoha

“Hailing from the rainy forests of ‘Ōla‘a on Hawai‘i Island, Kalei Pulapulaakama Yamanoha grew up surrounded by Hawaiian music, family stories, and the sound of slack key guitar drifting through backyard gatherings. His playing reflects that upbringing—grounded, warm, and full of the small details of his home. The sounds of Slack key (kī hō‘alu) is where he finds his voice, blending old melodies with his own style while keeping the heart of the tradition intact.

Kalei is traveling from Hawai‘i Island to share his music at Honeymoon Meads on December 26th, where he’ll be playing a mix of traditional Hawaiian songs, paniolo tunes, and original pieces. His shows are relaxed and personal—more like sitting with a friend than watching from a distance. Through stories, humor, and the gentle feel of slack key, he aims to bring listeners a small piece of Hawai‘i and the sense of home that comes with it.”

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