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Diary of a Road Warrior (ft. Hobo Houston)

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Hobo Houston is a punk rocker, Americana troubadour, and a dedicated performer who builds meaningful connections with audiences across the globe. With his band, Houston & the Dirty Rats, Houston has performed more than 1,000 times, including a run of 100+ shows in 100 days before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Houston joined us before the holidays to chat about the journey so far, and provided a look at what’s to come in the future — including his debut book?!

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Review: Houston & The Dirty Rats – Songs! from the Bathroom Stall?

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Houston & the Dirty Rats are one of the most prolific touring punk bands on the circuit. The New Jersey natives hit the road in a big way in 2019, performing 100 shows in 100 days across the United States and Canada.

With touring paused due to COVID-19 here in 2020, the trio is now impacting the world in a different way — with a new release!

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#LVURoadTrip: The Valley Shines Saturday Night at LAUNCH Music Conference

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Our highly-educational and downright glorious weekend in Lancaster for the 10th Annual LAUNCH Music Conference continued into Saturday, where summer-like temperatures served as a stunning backdrop for the evening’s music.

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Lehigh Valley Performers Set to Play LAUNCH Music Conference

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The 10th annual LAUNCH Music Conference takes place next month in downtown Lancaster. We’ll be heading out there to get edumacated in new music and industry trends.

And, once again, we’ll be in good and familiar company.

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Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week: Dec. 18-24

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There is no shortage of merriment to be had in this holiday week. Our music scene will light up like an overzealous neighbor’s house on Christmas Eve, with plenty of action all week long.

Look under your tree, where we’ve placed some…

Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week!

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Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week: July 10-16

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As festival season works into its middle stages, you’re guaranteed more great times out on the scene this week in a variety of forms.

You can go to a delicious festival, listen to some hometown heroes, chill out in a record store, and much more. See below for our…

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Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week: Aug. 22-28

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Live music in the Lehigh Valley can take on a life of its own in any given week. Take this past Saturday, for example. We thought we’d just innocently head to a ribbon cutting and hear some jazz in Allentown, and it ended up being a Super Saturday triple-header ranging from country rock to hardcore!

With that, know that there’s plenty of adventure in store once again, including our latest…

Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week!

Fri., Aug. 26 | 8 p.m.
Farewell to Summer
Venue: Spin Me Round Records, 1200 U.S. 22, Phillipsburg, NJ
Admission: FREE
Description: Elijah.the.Fly, Willing Tibet, Chasing Down Sunset, and Houston & the Dirty Rats are featured during this in-store, end-of-summer bash.

Fri., Aug. 26 | 10 p.m.
Carter Lansing
Venue: Stoke Coal Fire Pizza, 1 Lehns Ct., Easton
Admission: FREE
Description: As you re-enter PA, grab a slice and listen to the Acoustic Kitty Project frontman.

Sat., Aug. 27 | 1 p.m.
The Stoop w/ Percolator, Seoul Delhi, Stay at Home Dad, Duke Maroon, and more!
Venue: 1953 Township Line Road, Blue Bell
Admission: $5
Description: Eleven performers in all highlight another special day at the Philly-area DIY venue.

Sat., Aug. 27 | 9 p.m.
Steel City Sunrise
Venue: TD Community Stage on the Air Products Townsquare, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem
Admission: FREE
Description: Bethlehem’s original energetic folk rock band returns to SteelStacks.