Musikfest Five-Point Preview: Aug. 4, 2018
Did you have fun last night? Whether you celebrated First Friday with us, or opening night of Musikfest (also with us), we bet you had a blast.
Let’s keep this party going, yes? Yes!
Category Archives: Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week
Guide to LVU Music Events During Musikfest
Hey, in case you haven’t heard… there’s a lot going on around here over the next couple weeks. However, even with Musikfest taking its 35th trip around the sun, it’s fair to mention that there’s plenty happening outside the festival grounds.
Musikfest Five-Point Preview: Aug. 3, 2018
Folks… it’s time.
The 35th edition of Musikfest (officially) kicks off tonight in Bethlehem, and we are as ready as we’re going to be! Rain or shine, Christmas City is sure to be jumping tonight between opening night of the nation’s largest free outdoor music festival and plenty of other fantastic musical adventures within Bethlehem’s city limits (ahem, #LVUFirstFriday).
As is customary, we’ll be giving you five – count ‘em – five free stage performances that you should visit in your travels throughout each day of the festival. So, if you’re opting to head to Musikfest tonight, here’s the evening’s…
Musikfest Five-Point Preview: August 3, 2018
Matt Wheeler: Playing at Musikfest ‘A Goal for Years’
Every year, in addition to Musikfest veterans, new artists come into the fold every year at the nation’s largest free outdoor music festival.
One of those, Matt Wheeler of Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart, hails from Lancaster. Matt has the opportunity he’s been waiting for, set to perform a solo set at Martin Guitar Lyrikplatz on the festival’s final day, Sunday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
We caught up briefly with Matt to get his thoughts on the gig.
Folk Vibes: Amojo and Not For Coltrane Coming to Color Me Mine Aug. 19
The #LVUMagicSummer just got a touch more magical.
Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week: July 30-Aug. 5
If you’re in the Lehigh Valley, chances are you already know what awaits you at the end of this week. It’s time for Musikfest!
As usual, we’ll have a Five-Point Preview each day of the festival, highlighting the free stage performances that you need to experience. However, there’s plenty else happening this week off of festival grounds that you should know about (hello, #LVUFirstFriday).
Let’s explore!
Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week!
The Final August 2018 #LVUFirstFriday Lineup
There are a couple of changes that we need to get online before our August 2018 First Friday Concert Series lineup can be considered final.
PHOTOS: Wings & Strings American Cancer Society Benefit
After a rainy, stormy, humid week, things cleared up just in time for a beautiful day for a cause at Hellertown’s Dimmick Park.
PHOTOS: Out to Lunch Concert Series: Kayla Avitabile (Restaurant Week Edition)
The threat of rain — and ultimately, the oppressive humidity — moved Friday’s installment of our Out to Lunch Concert Series inside Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub.
Lehigh Valley with Love ComedyPlatz Brings the Funny Back to Musikfest Aug. 10-11
The Lehigh Valley with Love ComedyPlatz is returning to Musikfest with two free nights of stand-up comedy on August 10 and 11 at The Ice House on 56 River Street.