It can be a tough sell to get people out of their homes on a Tuesday night for an evening on the town. However, Scott Marshall, Rocking the Valley, and a host of artists, organizations, and vendors had no problem doing just that, bringing close to 100 supporters out to the Jetport Bar & Lounge Tuesday night in the name of pediatric cancer awareness.
Now that Allentown JazzFest has once again come and gone, we find ourselves at the beginning of a week that features many reasons to celebrate.
Celebrate with us, if you would, by attending any number of these…
On May 19-20, The Greater Lehigh Valley Music Association will preview the upcoming Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks season – and will employ the talents of Lehigh Valley Music Award winners to do it.
Recently, we told you about an all-day event Scott Marshall is hosting at Bethlehem’s Steel Pub on Saturday, June 3 for the sake of pediatric cancer awareness.
Now, Allentown will get a taste of the action, courtesy of Rocking the Valley.
On Sunday, the Valley’s stars came out in droves to celebrate local music at the 18th Annual Lehigh Valley Music Awards. While there, they enjoyed an extravaganza that featured breathtaking performances, crisp production, and another record-breaking night for local singer-songwriter Scott Marshall.
Now that the nominations have been collected, you might be wondering when you can cast your vote for the 18th Annual Lehigh Valley Music Awards, taking place Sunday, March 5 at the Musikfest Café.
The answer? You won’t have to wait much longer.
If you have participated in the Lehigh Valley Music Awards nomination process in the past, you might notice some changes when making your picks for this year, whether you’ll cast your ballot in Fan or Industry categories.
The Greater Lehigh Valley Music Association has added or made changes to several categories, to continually present a more accurate, modern reflection of the Lehigh Valley’s music scene in 2016.
The updates are listed below. Both Fan and Industry nominations will be accepted through this Tuesday, November 15. For more information or to nominate your favorites, please visit lehighvalleymusicawards.org.
Who is the best?
Beginning November 1, the Greater Lehigh Valley Music Association wants your answer to that question, as nominations for the 18th Annual Lehigh Valley Music Awards have begun.
Photo credit: ErinKellyMusic.com
In advance of the Third Annual Arts on the Move on Nov. 12 at Touchstone Theater, Lehigh Valley Underground is on a mission to talk to each of the musicians performing at the event. Stay tuned here and with our partners at DustinSchoof.com as we bring you everything you need to know about the people making this event go.
First up, we chat with Erin Kelly, a 21 year old country music artist with a powerful, award-winning voice. Erin will be performing at Arts on the Move, and was nice enough to answer some of our questions.
There is a myth that exists in the Lehigh Valley, and it goes a little something like this: the music scene dries up when summer ends. As the sun begins to set earlier in the day, so, too, does it set on the active season in our arts and culture community.
That notion could not be further from the truth.
Between festivals, showcases, and our typical haunts, our dance card is already filling up for the fall, and will likely keep us out of the pumpkin patches and absorbing the sights and sounds as the autumn chill permeates the air. Here’s what’s on our radar.
Allentown ArtsFest is happening, like, right now.
Allentown ArtsFest
Dates: Now through Oct. 2
Location: Cedar Beach Park, Allentown
Description: ArtsFest 2016 features more than 300 artists, vendors, musicians, buskers and performers. All admission and entertainment is FREE for all ages.
Oktoberfest
Dates: Now through Oct. 2; Oct. 7-9
Location: SteelStacks, Bethlehem
Description: Music isn’t all Oktoberfest has to offer, with games, dachshund races, food and, of course, plenty of great beer. If you’re looking for tunes, though, Scott Marshall (10/1, 9 p.m.), The Moondogs (10/8, 4 p.m.), and Truth & Soul (10/9, 12 p.m.) are among the highlights that stand out to us.
On Oct. 27, Alpha Zero Three returns to the scene of their live debut.
Alpha Zero Three and Rofo Audio at The Originals Music Series
Date: Thurs., Oct. 27
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Chicago Restaurant & Club Gravity, 1179 Airport Road, Allentown
Description: Both AZ3 and Rofo Audio, rising rock acts in the Valley, will be performing new tunes from their upcoming releases.
Thirteen Butterflies Productions’ Annual Anti-Bullying Show
Date: Sat., Oct. 29
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Allentown Masonic Temple, 1524 W. Linden St., Allentown
Description: Craig Thatcher, Friar’s Point Band, Taylor Ash, and many more artists cap Anti-Bullying Awareness Month with an all-star jam.
There’s a lot of bacon in this photo. The only thing missing… is you.
PA Bacon Fest 2016
Date: Nov. 5-6
Location: Center Square, Easton
Description: 100+ vendors, 10+ musical acts, and bacon. Lots and lots of bacon.
Third Annual Arts on the Move
Date: Sat., Nov. 12
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. 4th St, Bethlehem
Description: We went into this a bit on Thursday, but to re-iterate: four great performers and an art/instrument auction to support the Greater Lehigh Valley Music Association’s scholarship program.