Lisa’s Lens: Musikfest 2018, Day 1
Despite intermittent rains that varied in intensity, opening night of Musikfest 2018 was a success.
Despite intermittent rains that varied in intensity, opening night of Musikfest 2018 was a success.
Did you have fun last night? Whether you celebrated First Friday with us, or opening night of Musikfest (also with us), we bet you had a blast.
Let’s keep this party going, yes? Yes!
Folks… it’s time.
The 35th edition of Musikfest (officially) kicks off tonight in Bethlehem, and we are as ready as we’re going to be! Rain or shine, Christmas City is sure to be jumping tonight between opening night of the nation’s largest free outdoor music festival and plenty of other fantastic musical adventures within Bethlehem’s city limits (ahem, #LVUFirstFriday).
As is customary, we’ll be giving you five – count ‘em – five free stage performances that you should visit in your travels throughout each day of the festival. So, if you’re opting to head to Musikfest tonight, here’s the evening’s…
There is a lot happening in the Lehigh Valley music scene over the course of the next two weeks. With the amazing lineup for LVU’s First Friday Concert Series and the start of Musikfest only a day away, there will be plenty to see, hear and talk about in the days ahead.
Every year, in addition to Musikfest veterans, new artists come into the fold every year at the nation’s largest free outdoor music festival.
One of those, Matt Wheeler of Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart, hails from Lancaster. Matt has the opportunity he’s been waiting for, set to perform a solo set at Martin Guitar Lyrikplatz on the festival’s final day, Sunday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
We caught up briefly with Matt to get his thoughts on the gig.
Philly-based indie rockers Ceramic Animal are no strangers to the Lehigh Valley or Musikfest. The foursome will perform at their fourth Musikfest this year, with three performances (and a main stage opening slot for Kesha) on tap.
We caught up with the guys, to get a veteran perspective on the nation’s largest free outdoor music festival.
This Monday, Lehigh Valley with Love released the latest episode of its podcast, taking the opportunity to preview Musikfest.
From live demonstrations of hot glass blowing to the shady comfort of kids crafts at the Crayola Creativity Tent, this year’s Musikfest has something for art lovers of all ages.
ArtsQuest recently announced that Sands Steel Stage headliners Daughtry and GROUPLOVE will each have the support of a local opener when the 35th annual Musikfest takes place in Bethlehem next month.
Photo credit: Hub Willson, 1984
The community is invited to submit their best photos of Musikfest over the years for the Musikfest 35th Anniversary Photography Exhibition, set for July 6-Sept. 2 at the Banana Factory.