Folks, it looks like we’re coming to the end of our magical Musikfest journey.
We’ve had a great time out there in Bethlehem over the past 10 days, and we look forward to one more night making our way through Christmas City to capture as much of the action as we can.
We’ll see you out there later. Here are some suggestions on how to spend your Sunday.
If you’re looking for family friendly entertainment, a variety of talented live performers, and, of course, all things blueberry, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites has the place for you to be on July 15-16.
Last week, we announced that Serene Green would be joining us for the Lehigh Valley Music Awards Preshow, to be presented by Lehigh Valley Underground at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks on Sunday, March 5.
Now, we know the performers for the ceremony itself.
It’s time to get social!
On Thursday night, you have the opportunity to mix and mingle with your musical brethren from the Lehigh Valley and beyond. You’ll also get to meet us – Lehigh Valley Underground will have a table, which may feature a couple of surprises…
Learn more about that, and some other cool events, as you dive right into the…
Thurs., June 16 | 7 p.m.
The Second Annual Lehigh Valley Musicians Social at The Originals Music Series
Venue: Chicago Restaurant, 1179 Airport Road, Allentown
Admission: FREE
Description: Join Scott Marshall, Pinnacle, and Valdez for this special night of music and networking, presented by The Fyre & Ice Show.
Fri., June 17 | 7 p.m.
JingerKroa Opens for Jackyl at the Sherman Theater
Venue: 524 Main St., Stroudsburg
Admission: $18 advance; $22 day of show
Description: The Lehigh Valley natives keep their hot streak going, opening for another nationally-touring act at the Sherman Theater.
Sat., June 18 | 10 p.m.
Hector Rosado y Orq HACHE at ¡Sabor! Latin Festival
Venue: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem
Admission: FREE
Description: Join Hector Rosado and the many other great acts who comprise the ¡Sabor! Latin Festival lineup at SteelStacks this weekend.
…and that’s just one of the many exciting things about this year’s recently-announced Musikfest free stage lineup!
OK, I must admit: I’m pumped for the return of SAURUS. Those bird/dinosaur/robot things were pretty epic when I encountered them after a couple Summer Shandies two years ago.
Even moreso, I can’t wait to hear some incredible music over the course of ten August days and nights in the Christmas City. The first weekend alone is stacked with artists we’ve featured before on LVU, from locals Alex Radus Trio, Scott Marshall, and Hector Rosado, to nationally-touring favorites like JD & the Straight Shot. The Amish Outlaws, too, hold a special place in my heart, as theirs was the first Musikfest show I ever worked as an event staffer at Festplatz on a Saturday night. On that fateful night, I got booed by the masses for telling an 85-year-old man to stop dancing on a table, and the Outlaws’ lead singer helped me return a lost child to his family, mid-song. It was a memorable night in my life, for sure.
As you can tell, I still get excited for Musikfest after all these years (I attended my first in 2007, as a rising Moravian College sophomore). I’m also looking forward to covering as many of these great performances as possible for LVU.
For now, take a look at the free lineup and let us know: Which shows are you most excited for, and which would you like to see us cover?