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Genre-bending storyteller Alex Radus is preparing to release his live album, Tributaries–Recorded Live at Godfrey Daniels, on April 7. Today, we have your first taste — and it’s a fan-favorite from Radus’ live performances in his native Pennsylvania!
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“Sometimes, I feel like I’m slippin’
More than the day before
If only we could stick together
I would stay upright for sure.”
When we travel parts of life’s journey by ourselves, we often create the space needed for change.
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The 19th Annual Lehigh Valley Music Awards ceremony takes place this Sunday at 4 p.m. at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, with the official Lehigh Valley Underground Preshow beginning in the ArtsQuest Center’s first floor lobby at 3 p.m.
Tune in for music from LVMA19 nominees. Plus, The Quinn shares an LVMA-related Somethin’ Good, tells you what you can expect before the LVMAs at the Lehigh Valley Underground First Friday Concert Series this Friday in South Bethlehem, and gives a little advice on how to conduct oneself before, during, and after the LVMAs have been distributed.
Sponsored by The Valley Ledger and Tuk Law Offices.
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Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
Roi and the Secret People – Saturn Girl
The Beautiful Distortion – Gasoline
Alpha Zero Three – Waiting on Myself
Autoerotica – Alone
Atown Slim ft. Phase Wun – Crime
Cubbage – Beautiful Night
Neil Grover – Politics
Leah Marie Fuls – Collision
Acoustic Kitty Project – San Francisco
Chelsea Lyn Meyer – Hangover
Werner & Julia Sommer – At All Times
Shawn Cav – Looking Busy
In the midst of other delicious First Friday activities on the South Side, we are proud to announce the latest installment of the Lehigh Valley Underground First Friday Concert Series, presented by SouthSide Arts District and Banko Beverage Co. and set to promptly take over South Bethlehem on Friday, December 1.
Artist: Shawn Cav Ensemble
Album: Polygons
Released: May 25, 2017
Genre: Jazz fusion
Much has happened in the world of Shawn Cav since last year’s release of his ensemble’s debut EP, “Glass Houses.” The bassman became a father for the first time and completed his band’s first full-length album, dedicated to his first-born daughter, Teagan.
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…
This Sunday, the 18th Annual Lehigh Valley Music Awards will take place at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. This year’s ceremony promises to be a big day; one meant to celebrate the accomplishments of the people on our local music scene.
We believe that every week is “Super” here on the Valley’s music scene, and this one is no exception.
If you’re like most of the country, you probably won’t be venturing too far out on Sunday. Before then, however, there’s plenty of quality entertainment in your backyard. For example, here are the…
The Quinn Spinn begins its 2017 a week early — and, when you have a guest like local legend Steve Brosky, it isn’t hard to imagine why! Steve joined us to talk music, the scene, and play a couple tracks from his new album, “Still,” live and in-studio!