Winter appears to have finally left us! Spring is in the air, and there’s a buzz about all that is to come in the warmer months ahead.
And, true to form, we head into April with another thrilling slate of…
This week, Saturday seems to be the day around here. With shows happening across genres and at different venues throughout the region, you could very well have a Super Saturday of your own.
There’s more to this story, though. It’s also a good week to travel to nearby locales and check out the action. Learn more below about our…
While I was in Cape May over the weekend, LVU contributor Lisa Robinson did me a solid and spent a little time at The Alternative Gallery in Allentown, which hosted its Hullabulubula 6 event on Saturday night.
Lisa is having a very busy week at work this week, but wanted me to pop by, share her photos, and tell you about this interesting night of music, comedy, and appreciation for the arts. In our conversation, Lisa described that there was a youthful energy at The Alternative Gallery on Saturday night. She caught two of the 13 performing acts that night — Silent Animals and the Allentown Ocean Good Times Band — and observed musicians who flexed their creative muscles to bring across their passion, exposing her to new, previously uncharted corners of our music scene.
Sounds like I’ll need to take a trip to The Alternative Gallery when Hullabulubula 7 comes around. Until then, let these photos tide you over.
We’re so sorry for the delay with our weekly list of unmissables. Things are quite busy – in a good way, of course – for LVU. We’ve had projects to work on, loose ends to tie up, and people to meet.
Don’t think for a second, though, that we won’t be hitting the scene, because you’ll surely see us at some of these…
Wed., Aug. 31 | 8 p.m.
WZZO’s 28th Annual Backyard Bands Competition
Venue: The Great Allentown Fair, Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown
Admission: FREE with admission to the Fair
Description: Acoustic Kitty Project, Another Day Dawns, The Beautiful Distortion, Monoceros, and September Silence vie for more than $6,500 in prizes.
Fri., Sept. 2 | 7 p.m.
Soul Folks
Venue: Easton Public Market, 325 Northampton St., Easton
Admission: FREE
Description: Enjoy some genre-bending tunes alongside delicious food and drink to kick-start your holiday weekend.
Sat., Sept. 3 | 6 p.m.
The Alternative Gallery Presents: Hulubulubula 6
Venue: 707 N. 4th St., Ste. 103, Allentown
Admission: $5
Description: We have no idea how to pronounce that event title, but we do know that there are 13 great comedy and musical acts lined up for Saturday night!
Sun., Sept. 4 | 7 p.m.
Godfrey Daniels Open Mike
Venue: Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. 4th St., Bethlehem
Admission: $3.50
Description: Mance Robinson is the featured artist for this night of newcomers and seasoned veterans alike.
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As April gives way to May this week, we can look forward to the return of this popular video meme. In any other week, that would have been enough, but we’re excited for a different reason: Allentown JazzFest!
We’re stoked to be an official media partner of this year’s festival, and you can be sure that we’ll be there quite a bit this week and next. In addition, there’s plenty more music where that came from!
Let that be your preface as we present the…
Thurs., Apr. 28 | 7 p.m.
The Originals Music Series
Venue: Chicago Restaurant, 1179 Airport Road, Allentown
Admission: FREE
Description: Rofo Audio and Infinite Lives are the bands chosen to rock the stage at Chicago Restaurant’s Club Gravity this week.
Fri., Apr. 29 | 8 p.m.
Al Chez & The Brothers of Funk (AJF2016)
Venue: The Renaissance Ballroom, Allentown
Admission: $30 general admission, $60 VIP
Description: World-class trumpeter Al Chez brings his big band’s high-energy show to the opening night of Allentown JazzFest
Sat., Apr. 30 | 8 p.m.
JoJo Mayer/Nerve (AJF2016)
Venue: HALO, 22 N. 6th St., Allentown
Admission: $35
Description: Nerve helps open HALO after its brand of electronic, dance-infused jazz proved to be one of the big hits of last year’s Allentown JazzFest.
Sun., May 1 | 6 p.m.
WMUH Allentown and Alternative Gallery present: Gather in the Gallery
Venue: 707 N 4th St, Ste 103, Allentown
Admission: FREE
Description: Pete Hill, VoirVoir, CRUISR, and Cheerleader highlight this Sunday show for all ages.
Sun., May 1 | 7 p.m.
Scott Tixier (AJF2016)
Venue: 187 Rue Principale, 187 Main St., Emmaus
Admission: $25
Description: Scott Tixier, an award-winning French jazz violinist and a recording artist, makes his Allentown JazzFest debut.