Announcing the First Annual LVU Winter Jamboree
Lehigh Valley Underground has covered countless shows over the past year, but one thing we haven’t done is put on our own…
Until now.
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PHOTOS: The Bastard Sons of Burt Sugarman at Broadway Pub (The Balcony Showcase)
The Balcony, a locally-based, widely-featured internet radio show hosted by local music enthusiasts Ann Thatcher and Andrew Chervak, kicked off its Showcase series at Bangor’s Broadway Pub on Friday night with well-crafted songs and the stories behind them.
Indeed, the Bastard Sons of Burt Sugarman did ride again.
Michael Meade’s Been ‘Wrestling With the Devil’
Photo credit: Michael Meade Music
Artist: Michael Meade
Single: Wrestling With the Devil (LISTEN)
Released: Sept. 14, 2016
Genre: Americana
Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week: Jan. 2-8
We’ve made it to a new year full of fresh possibilities. No matter your opinion of 2016, one thing is for certain: 2017 promises to hold just as many, if not more, musical treasures for us between now and December 31.
This week, we start it off with some selections that certainly deserve to be called…
Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week!
Tues., Jan. 3 | 8 p.m.
The Slicked Up 9s Open for The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Venue: Sellersville Theatre, 136 N. Main St., Sellersville
Admission: $33
Description: Swing all night with jump blues and more as the eastern PA natives start the night for the platinum-selling “Zoot Suit Riot” legends.
Thurs., Jan. 5 | 8 p.m.
The Band of Rivals, Ben O’Neill, Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart
Venue: Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia
Admission: $10 (21+)
Description: Take a field trip to Philly to watch LVU’s Doug Keller do his thing, slappin’ the bass for The Band of Rivals.
Fri., Jan. 6 | 7 p.m.
The Originals Music Series’ Two-Year Anniversary Bash
Venue: Chicago Restaurant, 1179 Airport Road, Allentown
Admission: FREE
Description: Dead:Stop, REVEL 9, and Autoerotica rock The Originals into Year 3. LVU Founder Gerard Longo is the guest emcee.
Fri., Jan. 6 | 8 p.m.
The Balcony Showcase Presents: The Bastard Sons of Burt Sugarman
Venue: Broadway Pub, 62 Broadway, Bangor
Admission: FREE
Description: Mike Roi, Carter Lansing, and Werner Sommer trade songs and stories to kick off the inaugural Balcony showcase.
Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week: Dec. 26-Jan. 1
We hope you all had (or are having) a wonderful holiday! We took a couple days off ourselves, and now have the opportunity and feel refreshed as we ramp up for 2016’s final week.
Let’s close out the year in style with one last batch of…
Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week!
Scratchin’ Out Some Nice Original Tunes
As 2016 winds down into its final days, I am encouraged by all of the signs of growth our music scene has shown this year.
PHOTOS: Scott Marshall & The Hillbilly Souls at The Shanty on 19th
While the music community prepares to give back to Scott Marshall in his time of need this February, the country rocker has rolled right along his usual path, staying in the charitable spirit by performing yet another benefit this past Saturday night.
PHOTOS: Acoustic Storytellers Night at American Spirits Roadhouse
Thursday night was one for the ages, full of delicious food and drink, top-notch musical talent, and the stories that make these artists tick.
VIDEO: Candlebox’s Brian Quinn Performs “Far Behind” with Zed D’Lance Members
What a night of great music and talent from top to bottom at American Spirits Roadhouse (to go along with a bangin’ pulled pork sandwich).
The Quinn Spinn, Sponsored by The Valley Ledger: Nov. 28, 2016
This episode of The Quinn Spinn, sponsored by The Valley Ledger, features some new tunes among some older favorites as we say goodbye to November and hello to a holiday season.
Also, learn what one young man did to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah, and why pizza is not an acceptable form of ID.