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On Wednesday, you learned about country rock singer-songwriter Paul Knakk, who will be opening for Candlebox’s Brian Quinn on Thursday at American Spirits Roadhouse. Now, meet Julia Sommer, a Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts student who will be adding her supreme vocal talents to the bill.
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One by one, Lehigh Valley Underground will feature the local artists opening for Candlebox’s Brian Quinn at American Spirits Roadhouse’s Acoustic Storytellers Night on Thursday, December 1.
First up is country rocker Paul Knakk, a Bethlehem-based singer-songwriter with a growing list of accomplishments to go along with his “Knakk” for writing a great hook.
Just across the Delaware River in Alpha, New Jersey is a musical man cave of Biblical proportions; a unique space, built from the inside, where you’ll find high-end recording equipment, hand-picked to give all who enter the chance to create their very best sound.
“Every piece of gear in here is hand-picked for quality. I didn’t skimp on a cable,” said our host. “The hardware makes a difference. Certain pieces are just magical.”
What kind of magic is there, however, without an experienced technician at the controls? The man for that job is Bob Giovannetti, long-time musician and, for the past 25 years, the producer behind Crystal Pig Studio.
You might have heard that, on December 1, Candlebox guitarist Brian Quinn is coming to American Spirits Roadhouse in Asbury, NJ for an Acoustic Storytellers Night, supported by local acts Zed D’Lance, Paul Knakk, and Julia Sommer and sponsored by Lehigh Valley Underground.
(If you didn’t hear that, go back and click the link at the beginning of the article. It’s good stuff.)
Acoustic storytelling and fine food and drink? Sounds like a great night to us.
When the storytelling is done, in part, by Candlebox rhythm guitarist Brian Quinn? That makes things even better.
That will be the case on Thursday, December 1, when American Spirits Roadhouse in Asbury, NJ hosts the guitarist for its Acoustic Storytellers Night, an intimate evening of music that will also feature local artists Zed D’Lance, Paul Knakk, and Julia Sommer.
Quinn joined the Candlebox lineup in 2015, joining in time to be a part of the band’s latest effort, “Disappearing in Airports,” released this past April. The band, originally formed in 1990, is known for rock radio hits such as “Far Behind” and “You.”
Stay tuned to Lehigh Valley Underground and our partners, DustinSchoof.com, for updates on this great night of music. Tickets will be available at the door for $10. For more information, check in on Facebook.
This week, Saturday seems to be the day around here. With shows happening across genres and at different venues throughout the region, you could very well have a Super Saturday of your own.
There’s more to this story, though. It’s also a good week to travel to nearby locales and check out the action. Learn more below about our…
Allentown seems to rule the week, both in terms of variety and number of shows on this week’s list.
Also making an appearance: a married folk duo at SteelStacks, and an out-of-town music festival featuring old friends. Time to learn more about our…
Although she has Lehigh Valley ties, Lauren Marsh is a Jersey girl through-and-through. Her new music video for her song, “Never Let You Go,” reflects her appreciation for her home and the people who have shaped her life.
The video, whose song appears on Lauren’s latest album, “Veracity,” was filmed along the backroads of Titusville and Lambertville, NJ, near Marsh’s home.
“I love incorporating locations, and places in my life that really resonate with my experiences and shape who I am as a person,” Marsh told Lehigh Valley Underground. “‘Never Let You Go’ is very much about just that; never letting the people in your life go, by choosing to always be there for them. We’re all on a journey in life, and having people be there for us through that journey is what I think really gets us through the highs and lows.”
This video is the latest in big steps for Marsh, who is slated to open for Don McLean at the NYC City Winery on Sept. 1. That will be followed by a performance at New York City’s famous venue, The Bitter End, on Sept. 10, and a pre-show gig opening for Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammar at the MAYO Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ on Oct. 18.
In case you’re thinking about making the trip to any of those shows, here’s the video for “Never Let You Go” to preview your experience:
It’s been a very active couple of weeks here at Lehigh Valley Underground. In the past nine days, we’ve covered four shows, a private recording party, and an ENTIRE FESTIVAL.
No reason to stop now, is there? Especially when you consider these…
Fri., Jul. 22 | 9 p.m.
The Gas House Gorillas
Venue: TD Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square, ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem
Admission: FREE
Description: Enjoy a great time on your Friday night with a genre-busting performance.
Sat., Jul. 23 | 2 p.m.
The Stoop
Venue: 1953 W. Township Line Rd., Blue Bell
Admission: $5
Description: A stacked lineup, food, vendors, slam poetry, and great times await at the DIY venue.
Sat., Jul. 23 | 7 p.m.
WSCI Summer Concert Series presents MAYVE
Venue: Tally Ho Tavern, 205 W. 4th St., Bethlehem
Admission: $5
Description: The Long Island quintet is next to take the stage for WSCI.
Sun., Jul. 24 | 4 p.m.
Acoustic Kitty Project
Venue: American Spirits Roadhouse, 1090 State Route 173, Asbury, NJ
Admission: FREE
Description: Celebrate a summer afternoon with an interstate adventure as you join AKP at the American Spirits Car & Truck Show.
Artist: Alpha Zero Three
Track: Ghost (LISTEN)
Released: June 30, 2016
Genre: Hard Rock
Since making their live debut at The Originals Music Series in May, the guys in Alpha Zero Three have been hard at work in the studio. That much is apparent on the band’s blistering new track, “Ghost.”
Starting off with an impressive metal riff from guitarist Jeff Smith, the pace of “Ghost” stays fast and never relents. Backed by driving rhythms, frontman Monty Leach delivers a powerful vocal that resides somewhere between the passion of Chris Cornell and the melody of Dave Grohl and company.
They’re only a few songs in, and already, Alpha Zero Three has proven themselves a versatile and multi-talented rock band. We can’t wait to see where the road leads next on their rock journey.