Upcoming Next Door Café Events
POWERS ELECTRIC EVENT
at the Next Door Cafe
Tuesday, October 21st - 5-8pm
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Eat. Drink. Play Guitars. – Powers Electric Guitars Event!
📅 Tuesday, October 21st
⏰ Starts at 5PM
Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating Powers Electric Guitars!
🎸 5PM – Kick things off with free food and drinks (the good ones!) while you check out a full lineup of stunning Powers Electric guitars.
🎶 6PM – Live music begins, hosted by our own YouTube demo guru James Graff, followed by an in-depth discussion on:
The unique craftsmanship and design philosophy behind Powers Electric Guitars
The history of Andy Powers (owner & creator)
Different models, pickups, and what makes them stand out
Live demos so you can hear the difference in real time
🎵 The night continues with a set from James Graff’s Quartet, and here’s the best part—you’ll have a chance to sit in and play with the band using Powers Electric guitars!
💰 Special event pricing on all in-stock and custom orders
🎁 Free giveaways throughout the evening
And if you’re planning to jump in with the band, here are the songs you can jam on:
Green Onions – Booker T
Sleepwalk – Santo & Johnny
Funk #49 – James Gang
Crossroads – Clapton
Sissy Strut – The Meters
👉 Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind night of guitars, music, food, and fun.
DALLAS PERKINS CLINIC
Live from the Next Door Cafe
Thursday, October 23rd - 6-8pm
ABOUT THIS EVENT
🎸 Free Guitar Clinic with Dallas Perkins 🎸
📅 Thursday, October 23rd
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 N Stuff Music
Join us for an unforgettable evening of guitar mastery with Dallas Perkins. Known for his jaw-dropping technique and musicality, Dallas has carved out a career that spans coast to coast — from his roots in Pittsburgh, to the legendary halls of Hollywood’s Musician’s Institute, and on to releasing critically acclaimed instrumental albums.
Dallas draws inspiration from icons like Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Howe, and Ritchie Blackmore — and you’ll hear those influences shine through in his dynamic playing. Whether you’re a guitarist looking to learn, or just a music fan who loves incredible live performance, this free clinic is a chance to experience something special up close.
✨ Don’t miss it — free admission, great music, and an inspiring night of six-string magic.
SCOTT AMBUSH BASS CLINIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY PITTSBURGH BASS DAYS
Live from the Next Door Cafe
Tuesday, October 28th - 6-8pm
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Bassist, composer and luthier, Scott Ambush has been performing since the age of twelve. A native Marylander, Scott began playing electric bass when he discovered that the drum slot in the band he wanted to join was filled. Scott has no regrets. Scott has performed on stage and in studio with a veritable who’s who of the DC/MD/VA music scene; saxophonists Tim Eyerman, Marshall Keys, and Al Williams, Singer/songwriters, John Carroll and Mary Ann Redmond, Guitarists, Carl Filipiak, Alan Scott and Michael Fath, and even the legendary Root Boy Slim. In addition, Scott has played hundreds, if not thousands, of Jazz, Pop, R&B, and Funk gigs throughout the region,
especially adept at performing or filling in on short notice.
As a member of contemporary jazz super group, Spyro Gyra, he has garnered five Grammy nominations, and has become widely known for his versatility, sensitivity and lyrical playing. Scott is equally at home in a wide range of musical contexts, having played with such luminaries as Stanley Turrentine, Dizzy Gillespie, Omar Hakim and Special EFX. He has backed R&B jazz instrumentalists, Chuck Loeb, Kirk Whalum, and Pieces of a Dream; R&B vocalists Maysa Leak and Angela Bofil, as well as award winning Blues artist Deanna Bogart. Whether doing live dates or recording projects with Bogart, Jason Miles, Teresa DeSio (Italy), Misato Watanabe (Japan) or renowned Bollywood composer and producer, Sandeep Chowta, Mr. Ambush's varied experiences have served him well. When not touring with Spyro Gyra, Mr. Ambush fronts his own group, and designs, builds and sells the custom bass guitars that carry his name.
TODD SUCHERMAN DRUM CLINIC
Live from the Next Door Cafe
Monday, December 8th - 6-8pm
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Todd Sucherman returns to N Stuff Music!
General Admission event featuring live performances, Q&A, and a Meet & Greet.
Todd Sucherman continues to be one of the world’s most in demand drummers and educators. While recording and touring the world with the multi platinum rock band STYX for the last twenty four years, he’s managed to balance a schedule of recording sessions, masterclasses, clinics, and creating the enormously successful “Rock Drumming Masterclass” for Drumeo. Todd has been recognized by his peers winning many Modern Drummer Magazine Reader’s Poll awards through the years taking top honors in the categories of Rock Drummer, Progressive Rock Drummer, Classic Rock Drummer, Live Drummer, Clinician, Educational DVD, Recorded performance, and multiple placements in other categories. In 2020 after playing drums for forty nine years, he released his first solo record, “Last Flight Home.”
TODD SUCHERMAN MASTERCLASS
Live from the Next Door Cafe
Tuesday, December 9th - 6-9pm
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Todd Sucherman returns to N Stuff Music!
This intimate class focuses on grip, form, ergonomics, mental and physical ideas for maximum flow and performance. Spots are limited.
Todd Sucherman continues to be one of the world’s most in demand drummers and educators. While recording and touring the world with the multi platinum rock band STYX for the last twenty four years, he’s managed to balance a schedule of recording sessions, masterclasses, clinics, and creating the enormously successful “Rock Drumming Masterclass” for Drumeo. Todd has been recognized by his peers winning many Modern Drummer Magazine Reader’s Poll awards through the years taking top honors in the categories of Rock Drummer, Progressive Rock Drummer, Classic Rock Drummer, Live Drummer, Clinician, Educational DVD, Recorded performance, and multiple placements in other categories. In 2020 after playing drums for forty nine years, he released his first solo record, “Last Flight Home.”
TODD SUCHERMAN V2 ORCHESTRATION CLASS
Live from the Next Door Cafe
Wednesday, December 10th - 6-9pm
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Todd Sucherman returns to N Stuff Music!
If you have attended the primary masterclass at N Stuff Music, now is the time to take it to the next level. This small group class focuses on stickings, applications and orchestrations on the drum set. Explore the thought process of discovery with Todd Sucherman in this newly developed masterclass.
Todd Sucherman continues to be one of the world’s most in demand drummers and educators. While recording and touring the world with the multi platinum rock band STYX for the last twenty four years, he’s managed to balance a schedule of recording sessions, masterclasses, clinics, and creating the enormously successful “Rock Drumming Masterclass” for Drumeo. Todd has been recognized by his peers winning many Modern Drummer Magazine Reader’s Poll awards through the years taking top honors in the categories of Rock Drummer, Progressive Rock Drummer, Classic Rock Drummer, Live Drummer, Clinician, Educational DVD, Recorded performance, and multiple placements in other categories. In 2020 after playing drums for forty nine years, he released his first solo record, “Last Flight Home.”