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Musikfest Five-Point Preview: Day 2

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JD & the Straight Shot returns to the Lehigh Valley tonight!

It’s the first Saturday of Musikfest! We hope that opening night went as swimmingly for you as it did for us.

We still have a long way to go, and a lot of music to enjoy. Let’s get right to it, then, with today’s…

Musikfest Five-Point Preview
Day 2 – Aug. 6, 2016

The Mellowells | 1 p.m.
Stage: FLYLVIA Plaza Tropical (North)
Description: The indie rockers (and multi-time ‘Festers) make the trek from Lancaster.

Jutaun | 2 p.m.
Stage: FLYLVIA Plaza Tropical (North)
Description: From R&B, to pop, to rock, these South Jersey boys can do it all.

Dave Fry Acoustic Trio | 4 p.m.
Stage: Red Stag Pub Liederplatz (North)
Description: Enjoy a relaxed Saturday afternoon with the Lehigh Valley folk legend.

 JD & the Straight Shot | 7 p.m.
Stage: Air Products Americaplatz (South)
Description: In case you missed them in April, come down and see what the “Ballyhoo!” is about.

The Amish Outlaws | 8:30 p.m.
Stage: Wells Fargo Festplatz (North)
Description: I’m biased, of course, because these dudes helped me cement my Valley legacy. Aside from that, however, this is guaranteed to be a can’t-miss, epic party.

There’s more where that came from! Check in with DustinSchoof.com every morning throughout Musikfest for a full free stage lineup!

Musikfest Five-Point Preview: Day 1

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Scott Marshall returns to the Musikfest Cafe Friday night.

You were wondering where your Can’t-Miss Shows were this week, weren’t you?

Admittedly, I wanted to take a few days off before hitting the scene during Musikfest. After all, there’s going to be so much music around these parts for the next ten days, that we’re going to have our hands full covering all of it.

I also must admit that we may not get to EVERY. SINGLE. SHOW. at Musikfest over the course of the next ten days. However, we will try our best to hit as many as possible (and if you want us to get to yours in particular, please let us know).

Either way, we WILL come at you each day of the festival with a brand-new…

Musikfest Five-Point Preview
Day 1 – Aug. 5, 2016

Alex Radus Trio | 5 p.m.
Stage: Hotel Bethlehem Platz (North)
Description: Mixing folk, jazz, Americana, and more, the diverse trio kicks off the second year of the iconic hotel’s official Musikfest stage.

Opening Ceremonies | 6 p.m.
Stage: Festplatz (North)
Description: Ring in a brand-new ‘Fest, back where it all started!

X Ambassadors ft. Rachel Platten & Jukebox the Ghost | 7 p.m.
Stage: Sands Steel Stage (South)
Description: The band that brought you “Renegades” kicks off the main stage action. LVU will have a review on Saturday!

 Scott Marshall & Marshall’s Highway | 8 p.m.
Stage: PNC Series at Musikfest Café (South)
Description: One of the Valley’s most popular acts returns to the scene of its April heroin awareness benefit.

The Rare Occasions | 11 p.m.
Stage: TD Community Stage on Air Products Townsquare (South)
Description: The party continues deep into the night with the Providence-based alt-rockers.

There’s more where that came from! Check in with DustinSchoof.com every morning throughout Musikfest for a full free stage lineup!