Last year during Musikfest, Bethlehem’s week long music festival, on one of their many free concert stages an energetic brass band from New York blew away the crowd with their sound and stage presence. Fast forward to 2017 and Lucky Chops made a stop back into Bethlehem in support of their latest E.P. Walter with an over… Read More Lucky Chops / Madaila – Musikfest Cafe – Bethlehem, PA – 4/26/17
“Music is an important part of our culture and record stores play a vital part in keeping the power of music alive.” – Chuck Berry As a lover of all things music, independent record stores are at the top of the list when I think of music in general. 10 years ago there was a… Read More Play It Again – Bethlehem, PA – 7/23/16
Disclaimer: I do not promote trespassing on grounds that is off limits to the public. If you wish to visit an abandoned place, for your safety, please reach out to the property owners to gain access. If you don’t, I am not held accountable for the fines or injuries that may occur. A few years… Read More Abandoned Martin Tower – Bethlehem, PA – 1/15/17
Weezer is no stranger to the Lehigh Valley. Playing what could be their fourth time in the area, there is one thing guaranteed, an excellent and memorable show. Each time Weezer does these one off shows in this area, they always invite a local band. In this case it was Philadelphia’s The Menzingers. The Menzingers… Read More Weezer / The Menzingers – Bethlehem, PA – Sands Event Center – 12/3/16
Summer, the season where the sun is shining, days are longer, and drives with the windows down and radio blasting with friends are a must. We can’t forget Summer concerts either, which have become a big staple in a lot of people’s summer to do lists. One tour though that needs to be on everyone’s list… Read More Blink 182 / A Day To Remember / All Time Low / DJ Spider – The Pavilion At Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA – 8/25/16
With the pending thunderstorms and the delay start at the main stage, Musikfest escaped the possibility of cancelling a main stage act due to rain. It would’ve been tragic, especially for it being the closing night. However, luck intervened. It could have been the start of Langhorne Slim’s set that helped stop the thunderstorms. The… Read More The Avett Brothers / Langhorne Slim – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/14/16
One can get lost in the sea of music at Musikfest. Everywhere you turn there is a band, musician, or artist sharing their talent for free to a passing festival goer. With so many different types of music being played it is possible you may miss out on something you amazing or next favorite band. Through… Read More Lucky Chops – Musikfest – Bethlehem,PA – 8/12/16
Musikfest hit Bethlehem, PA for the 32nd year and so far it had only been clear blue skies and hot heat. That changed the day Bush were set to perform. With storm clouds rolling in throughout the show it was only a matter of time. Opening the show was female rock group The Dead Deads. Hailing from… Read More Bush / Chevelle / Black Map / The Dead Deads – Bethlehem, PA – Musikfest – 8/11/16
A week before Blink 182 would release their 7th studio album, California, the trio played a few one off shows. These were fairly small capacity rooms compared to their upcoming summer tour. The little town of Bethlehem was one of those lucky date. With a show sold out months before, Bethlehem was going to witness the… Read More Blink 182 / Hawthorne Heights – Sands Event Center – Bethlehem, PA – 6/23/16
On Black Friday, the Lehigh Valley experience not one, not two, but three reunions at Jabber Jaws in Allentown. Definitely a trip down memory lane for everyone in the room, and the three bands that reunited still have it. Opening the show was a new local punk band Admit Nothing. With influences like Screeching Weasel… Read More Digger / Walter Krug / No Blitz / Admit Nothing – Jabber Jaws – Allentown, PA – 11/27/15
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