Now that the gifts have been unwrapped and the egg nog has been consumed, we find ourselves smack in the middle of the final week of the year. One thing you’ll notice here is that there are no New Year’s Eve shows listed below. That’s because it deserves its own list, and that is coming a bit later in the week.
For now, let’s take a look at everything else going on, and let’s plan to finish strong!
Blue Heart’s Revelry, the five-piece Americana band, and Scratch, the craft pizzeria inside Easton Public Market, have some things in common. Both reside in Easton, and both are riding real momentum pertaining to their contributions to the music scene.
You might argue that we’re a day late with this week’s Can’t-Miss Shows. Although it’s true that we typically push this out on Monday, you had a lot of photos to enjoy yesterday from last week’s list. We didn’t want to distract you from the task at hand.
We’ll make it up to you, though, with a heapin’ helpin’ of excellent…
We’re still coming down from the high of the First Annual Lehigh Valley Underground Winter Jamboree, and we can’t wait to follow it up by hitting the scene once again this week!
Fortunately, we have plenty of options in front of us, like these…
I had the pleasure of supporting local music across our great Valley this Saturday night, trekking from Bethlehem on a mild (for January), foggy evening to hit both of the day’s Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week selections.
We’ve been looking forward to this weekend for a while now.
One of our favorite out-of-towners is making a stop in Bethlehem, and Saturday night has some tunes for all tastes. Let’s learn more with a deeper dive into…
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.
This weekend marks the beginning of a brand-new monthly original music showcase – and, in this season of giving, it’s all for a good cause.
Summer is unofficially over. The kids are back to school, the days are getting shorter, and our chances to get outside and enjoy music in 2016 are dwindling.
The good news? Indoors or outdoors, there’s plenty going on in and around our region, all year round! For example, behold these…
Tues., Sept. 6 | 5 p.m.
First Monday
Venue: Sugar Hill Jazz House, 39 S. 9th St., Allentown
Admission: FREE
Description: Due to Labor Day, first Monday happens on Tuesday this month. Either way, enjoy great tunes, delicious food, and a chance to network.
Thurs., Sept. 8 | 2 p.m.
Blacktop Mojo New York City Bus Trip, sponsored by WSCI Radio
Venue: Pickup at WSCI’s Studio 73, 1667 Woodfield Dr., Bethlehem
Admission: $40
Description: It’s the ultimate meet and greet experience! Hang with the band, visit the 9/11 Memorial, and catch Blacktop Mojo perform live!
Thurs., Sept. 8 | 5 p.m.
Not For Coltrane
Venue: Scratch, Easton Public Market, 327 Northampton St., Easton
Admission: FREE
Description: Staying local on Thursday? Sample great local food and beer as you enjoy the acoustic stylings of Michael Duck.
Sat., Sept. 10 | 7:30 p.m.
The Young Dubliners
Venue: Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem
Admission: FREE
Description: The Levitt season closes at SteelStacks with the hardest-working Celtic band in the business.
Sat., Sept. 10 | 8 p.m.
Shawn Cav Ensemble
Venue: Connexions Gallery, 213 Northampton St., Easton
Admission: $7
Description: What better on a beautiful September night than some original jazz fusion in Connexions Gallery’s outdoor courtyard?
Sat., Sept. 10 | 8:30 p.m.
BEATS by Blue Jean
Venue: Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St., Easton
Admission: FREE
Description: Originals, covers, and maybe a Lil Wayne or Trey Songz cover by the acoustic rock duo.
Easton Public Market has gained a reputation for supporting and promoting locally-grown, fresh foods and the vendors who supply them. However, this open marketplace in the heart of downtown Easton also provides a different kind of nourishment, giving local performing artists another venue to showcase their talents.
This I learned when I stopped by Easton Public Market’s Community Room, located adjacent to Scratch, last night to catch a set from Soul Folks, who I had previously seen perform with Not For Coltrane at Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem. Of course, Soul Folks brought it as they usually do, living up to their name with their incredibly versatile vocal talents – they even performed an original rap song – and stripped-down, yet intricate instrumentation. It was a truly enjoyable night of covers and original, and I even took a little bit of video, as I’m known to do. Check it out.
More enjoyment is coming up all month long. Multiple times per week, there is live entertainment inside the Community Room. Tonight, DJ Kaos will be there from 6-9 p.m. spinning classic hip hop and ska. Then, on Thursday from 5-7 p.m., Not For Coltrane will be on-hand to play some tunes.
If you like great pizza, beer, and fresh, local tunes, we recommend that you check back with Scratch Easton on Facebook all month long to find out who’s playing next.