It’s a week full of holidays, between Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, and an extended President’s Day weekend. To celebrate, our music community delivers a little something for every occasion!
Let’s explore how with an all-new batch of…
Hailing from Trenton, NJ, bombastic punks The Cryptkeeper Five released their latest album, “The Stronghold,” back in September.
While scrolling through Facebook, we caught notice of one of the album’s singles, “Balboa” — and we’re glad we did!
Artist: Jutaun
Album: Jutaun Sessions Live
Released: February 2, 2018
Genre: Alternative Motown
Pat Foran, a singer-songwriter from Lambertville, NJ, has announced the February guest lineup for his weekly Pat Foran Showcase.
Local music fans are invited to join Pat Foran and friends as they welcome a new musical guest to Havana New Hope every Wednesday night. Located at 105 S. Main St., New Hope, PA, Havana New Hope is renowned regionally for hosting live entertainment, ranging from local performers to national touring acts, several nights per week.
The Pat Foran Showcase will host the following performers throughout the month. All events begin at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 7:
New Jersey-based indie folk singer-songwriter Corey R-J, whose full-length record “The Long Way Home” is available now and Carlsea (formely Chelsea Carlson), an award-winning pop singer-songwriter from Morris County, NJ.
Wednesday, Feb. 14:
Amy Dee, a genre-jumpin’ veteran Americana musician, will host a special release party for her upcoming album, “Southern Routes.”
Wednesday, Feb. 21:
Experimental multi-instrumentalist Larry Saklad and Philadelphia-based act Baron von Groove and the Pirates of Love.
Wednesday, Feb. 28:
Black Cat Habitat, a soulful, shamelessly melodic indie pop rock band led by singer-songwriter Rachel McCullough.
For updates on the Pat Foran Showcase, please visit the series’ official Facebook page. To learn more about Havana New Hope, including upcoming musical guests, please visit www.havananewhope.com.
As we head into February, there’s much to take note of on WLVU’s airwaves. We’re highlighting plenty of local performers, while also using our programming as an audible “window to the world” outside of the Lehigh Valley.
You’ll hear a healthy mix of both on some of our flagship programs. Take a look inside what’s happening…
On Saturday, February 24, frequent First Friday partner venue Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley (25 E. Third St., Bethlehem) will take one step further into the realm of hosting live music with a big night of indie rock.
South Bethlehem’s Touchstone Theatre is teaming up with Rockville, MD-based Happenstance Theater to host the latter’s original production, BrouHaHa.
South Jersey-based singer-songwriter Marc Ambrosia is back with a powerful love ballad, described as being about “love so close, but so far away.”
Lehigh Valley-based singer-songwriter Julia Sommer is widely regarded as one of our region’s great young musical talents. This Saturday, she has the opportunity to put her abilities on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.