PHOTOS: End-of-Summer DIY Showcase at Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley
On Saturday night, the lights were turned down low and the sound was turned up to 11 at The Gallery at Color Me Mine (25 E. Third St., Bethlehem).
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PHOTOS: Out to Lunch Concert Series ft. Carter Lansing
This Friday at the Out to Lunch Concert Series, we took things back to where they started.
PHOTOS: Amojo and Not For Coltrane at Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley
Sunday afternoon came with some Folk Vibes in South Bethlehem.
Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week: July 9-15
The troubadours rule the roost this week. Three out of four of the following Can’t-Miss Shows are showcases where the songs and stories of some of our regions most talented individuals will have a chance to shine.
Find out where and when below!
Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week!
The Importance of Good Production
The following is an opinion piece from Ann Thatcher, host of The Balcony Show, Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on WLVU: The Sound of The Underground.
If you are a talented original musician, chances are good that, at some point, you are going to want to record your own song. Given the fact that there are many choices out there when it comes to production – from high-cost producers, to do-it-yourself programs – it may be difficult to decide which way to go when it comes to something so personal.
Local Artist Community Coming Together on Benefit for Local Man
In Easton, the local artist community has responded to help a friend in his time of need.
The Hook Announces Fall Pacific Northwest Tour
It’s been one year since Valley-based original rock band The Hook started their DIY journey. Since then Carlos, Chris, Youssef and Joe have performed 60 shows throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, wrote, recorded, produced and released a 15-track debut LP, “Moonshine & Honey,” raised hundreds of dollars in support of suicide awareness — and more is on the way.
This October, The Hook is taking their debut album to new heights with a trip across the country to the Pacific Northwest for their first-ever tour, A Taste of Moonshine & Honey. With seven dates on the books (and counting) in Washington and Oregon, from Vancouver to Bend, The Hook has their four-eyes set on introducing their sound to the Pacific Northwest and bringing this journey full circle to frontman Carlos Barata’s second home. This June, LVU and Fig Bethlehem shed some light on The Hook’s roots in the region. This summer, The Hook will officially roll out their complete tour schedule on Facebook, Instagram and readysetgethooked.com.
“We’re incredibly excited to share our music in Washington and Oregon,” Barata said. “As a new band, 3,000+ miles away, we’re just blown away, honored, and grateful for how receptive folks in the Pacific Northwest have been. We’re really excited to take “Moonshine & Honey” to new places, and make new friends and fans along the way.”
For tour, album, booking and general inquiries, please contact the band at readysetgethooked.com, readysetgethooked@gmail.com, or Facebook and Instagram @readysetgethooked
PHOTOS: Out to Lunch Concert Series: Pat Foran
We’ve had good luck with the weather so far in June. Not only did the threat of rain disappear on June 1 for both Out to Lunch and First Friday, but the weather for the past two weeks have been particularly spectacular when the weekend has rolled around!
LVU, Color Me Mine to Host DIY Showcase Aug. 25
We’ve teamed up with South Bethlehem’s Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley on quite a few music events over the past year. Some have, of course, been a part of our First Friday Concert Series, while we’ve also worked together to host performances during SouthSide Arts & Music Festival and other independent ventures.
On Saturday, August 25, we’ll be back at it again!
Philly Artists Marcelyn and A Day Without Love Coming to Allentown June 29
What are most Philadelphia DIY shows like? They are a place for making friends. That is the story of Marcelyn and A Day Without Love (ADWL). Both Penn State Alumni with differing musical backgrounds, the stories of both of these Philadelphia based songwriters will be shared across the New England area.