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Hard Work, Honest Songwriting, and Opportunity: A Conversation with Katie Cole

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Katie Cole has built an impressive career since coming to the United States from her native Australia; one which has taken her to iconic venues, legendary studios, and has connected her with her heroes. As a songwriter and touring musician, her success story is built on the tenets of hard work, a reverence for music, and a common reassurance whenever opportunities arise.

“You’ll work it out,” Cole recalls telling herself. “Say yes to the opportunity. Say yes to the right people, and you’ll work it out.”

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The Delta Rae Revival: A Unique and Immense Live Music Experience

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I originally heard about Delta Rae while living up in Bethlehem, PA. The lively country six-piece has come up to Christmas City a handful of times in the past, and even won our hearts with a high-powered song about the rise and fall of Bethlehem Steel on 2015’s “After It All.” Even so, I had never gotten the chance to take in the full, live Delta Rae experience…

…until Wednesday night.

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Announcing our Banko Beer Garden First Friday Lineup!

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With the May edition of #LVUFirstFriday, we ushered in a new era – the Banko Beverage Co. Beer Garden Era. During the warm weather months, you will now have the chance to come to the South Bethlehem Greenway (Mechanic St. between Webster and Adams) during First Friday, where you can enjoy and appreciate a selection of beers, yard games, and music presented by our friends at Banko, alongside LVU and SouthSide Arts District.

And, in case you’re wondering who you’ll feast your ears upon this summer (and into the fall), we have an answer!

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Review: Jesse Bardwell and the Free Union

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Artist: Jesse Bardwell and the Free Union
Album: Self-titled EP (BUY NOW ON VINYL OR DIGITAL)
Released: May 3, 2017
Genre: Folk/Country

Singer-songwriter Jesse Bardwell — who, since 2005, has been known for his work as part of northwestern New Jersey juggernaut Quimby Mountain Band — has gone out on his own to flex his country muscles.

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One More May-riffic Batch!

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You’ve seen our first two batches of May-riffic Music Festival lineup announcements. So far, it’s a stacked festival, filled top to bottom with some of the Valley’s best artists across genres.

Before we move forward, take a brief look back: Batch 1 | Batch 2

We’ve got one last batch for you, to put the icing on the cake for what is going to be an epic day on May 13. Here we go!

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It’s Not a Jamboree Without Carter Lansing

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Carter Lansing’s contributions to the Valley’s music scene are plentiful. In addition to his role as singer-songwriter of country rock outfit Acoustic Kitty Project, Carter is one of the region’s most prominent music volunteers and minds. We are honored to have him join us for the First Annual Lehigh Valley Underground Winter Jamboree, taking place Friday, February 10 at American Spirits Roadhouse.

Before that all goes down, Carter was kind enough to answer a few questions.

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The Quinn Spinn: Oct. 17, 2016

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Episodes like this are what The Quinn Spinn is all about — featuring the best in independent music! Not only do we have an interview with Second Player Score about their upcoming album, “Nobody’s Hero,” but we have a world premiere track from our local friends, JingerKroa! Plus, Somethin’ Good hits home for us, as Jersey country music duo and #GoodFriendsoftheShow Spinn are heading to Nashville as Nash Next finalists. Hear the news and tunes that are fit to hear on today’s show, sponsored by The Valley Ledger!

Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
Rofo Audio – Baggage
Second Player Score – Deep
Second Player Score – Comets
The Perms – Lose Yourself
Jupiter in Velvet – Keep Your Eye on the Pearl
Norse Super Band – Vision Fades
The Thrones – New Way
Guns of the Seneca – Tell Them About the Frequency
Elemento Zero – Urgencia
Spinn – City Country
Midnight Mob – Swing On
Mesa Jane – Waking Up to the Sound of a Machine
JingerKroa – Wasted (World premiere)

PHOTOS: Roi & the Secret People at the Tally Ho Tavern (WSCI Summer Concert Series)

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Our day-long Roi & the Secret People party continued with a special kickoff show at Bethlehem’s Tally Ho Tavern Saturday night, as part of the WSCI Summer Concert Series.

The evening was opened by Carter Lansing, frontman of outlaw country group Acoustic Kitty Project, who performed selections off of the band’s album, “Shine,” alongside newer songs.

Then, it was time to RSP, who rocked the Tally Ho with tunes from its two albums, “Dog St.” and “Phoenix,” as well as select tracks from frontman Mike Roi’s older efforts.

The WSCI Summer Concert series continues through August with local, original talent. The lineup is as follows. For tickets and more information, follow this link.

Sat., July 23: MAYVE
Sat., July 30: Trapped in Static
Sat., Aug. 6: Sing, Bird of Prey
Sat., Aug. 13: The Walking Tree
Sat., Aug. 20: Acoustic Kitty Project
Sat., Aug. 27: Kill the Broadcast

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