Happy Labor Day! After a very successful opening installment of the Lehigh Valley Underground First Friday Concert Series, we took a couple days to get in some beach time and wave goodbye to the Summer of 2017.
We’re back in the saddle now, though, and ready to go with some new…
On Sunday, Rocking the Valley held a benefit for the recently-hospitalized Tommy Zito, a locally renowned musician and entertainer. The event became so big that it outgrew the internet radio station’s usual haunt of the Jetport Bar & Lounge.
Fortunately, an adjacent ballroom inside of the connected Days Inn hotel was available, providing the perfect space for a packed house and an inspired evening of local music.
At first glance, this list doesn’t seem too long this week, but when you consider that we have 12 – count ‘em – 12 Can’t-Miss Shows in one for you on Friday, this is actually our longest weekly list ever.
See you out there!
It’s going to be a big weekend out there. As you can see below, five of our six Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week happen between Friday and Sunday.
We’re going to be busy and need some extra caffeine, but it will be a ton of fun! Let’s go!
Photo credit: Showgun Photography
Due to an overwhelming response to Rocking the Valley’s call for performers for its Aug. 27 Tommy Zito benefit, the organization has indicated that the evening’s bill is now complete by announcing the event’s full lineup.
The local music community is coming together for renowned local entertainer Tommy Zito, who was recently admitted to a hospital after falling ill. A GoFundMe page launched on Friday already has more than $1,200 toward its $25,000 goal to support Tommy and his wife, Jan, as the musician continues to receive treatment.
This is the first weekend in three weekends that there’s not a festival happening right in our backyard.
So… now what?
Now, we keep going! Musikfest might be over for another year, but as always, there’s plenty going on around here to keep the pulse of the music scene beating the rest of the year through.
Let’s address the elephant in the room: Musikfest begins Friday. Just like last year, you can be sure that Lehigh Valley Underground will have daily previews of the action as the days go by.
Until then, there are plenty of non-‘Fest related activities taking place throughout the area this week, and we’re here to tell you about ‘em!
Aspiring actors who are looking for a new portfolio piece may have the chance to team up with local bluesman Steve Brosky on the forthcoming music video for his song, “In Your Arms.”