Almost ten years later after they first disbanded, Digger is back. The Lehigh Valley four piece got back together in 2015 and already has been a busy two years for them. From countless shows to possible new music, the Lehigh Valley pop punk sweethearts are back and hopefully for good this time. I recently had… Read More Digger – Bath, PA – 9/14/17
Musikfest is known for having countless of free stages during their festival. Most of the time it is local bands, or regional bands from Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Sometimes they will have a couple of touring bands perform, but no one with a extensive history. However, this year boosted some surprises including Washington D.C.’s The… Read More The Pietasters – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/12/17
While Rise Against was on tour with Deftones this past June, I had the chance to photograph Tim McIlrath warm up before the show for Martin Guitars. Below is the entire set from the shoot and if you look on Martin Guitars’ social media for additional information on the one photo below: View this post… Read More Tim McIlrath of Rise Against – Philadephia, PA – 6/17/17
Before going back into the studio to record their next album, Godsmack ended their touring circuit at Musikfest with a stunning performance. Local band from Lehighton, Another Day Dawns, opened the show and proved to the crowd they are your favorite new band. The members in Another Day Dawns performed with hunger and even made… Read More Godsmack / Like A Storm / Another Day Dawns – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/9/17
Touring off his third and latest album, Pure Comedy, Father John Misty made his Bethlehem debut at Musikfest on August 6th. Opening with the titled track, the crowd’s unified voices could be heard over Josh Tillman’s voice. For the crowd there on a Sunday night, they made it clear that they were there for a show… Read More Father John Misty – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/6/17
Musikfest brought Philly’s newest soul/rock band to Bethlehem’s main street and from evening to night had the crowd singing and dancing. The Dull Blue Lights, who were formally called The Snails, are no strangers to the Lehigh Valley, but this was their first time playing the nation’s largest free festival, Musikfest. Performing two sets, about… Read More The Dull Blue Lights – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/6/17
Lehigh Valley, PA has a new punk band in the scene called Bunchajerks. Forming in October of 2016, Bunchajerks come to party and well, be jerks. All jokes aside, Bunchajerks sound like if NoFX sprinkled horns throughout their songs. This isn’t a ska band, but a punk band adding a little different flavor to the… Read More Bunchajerks – The Alternative Gallery – Allentown, PA – 8/5/17
Sirius XM channel the Coffee House took their channel from the listeners’ radio speakers to the stage this year. The tour featured Joshua Radin, Rachael Yamagata, and Brandon Jenner, three artists that are played heavily on the channel. To complete the tour, the stage and pit area was set for a mood as if you… Read More Joshua Radin / Rachael Yamagata / Brandon Jenner – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 8/4/17
The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ was treated to a night of nostalgia, laughter, and one great night of music. The Wallflowers and Better Than Ezra performed to an overexcited crowd on Saturday night. Better Than Ezra kicked the night off with their 1996 single “King Of New Orleans” with the audience singing back every… Read More The Wallflowers / Better Than Ezra – The Wellmont Theater – Montclair, NJ – 7/8/17
During the summer months, the Levitt Pavilion at Steel Stacks hosts a free concert series of music ranging multiple genres of music. On July 6th, Bethlehem was treated to Not Fade Away, a tribute band dedicated to the late and great Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. Not only does each musician dress,… Read More Not Fade Away – Levitt Pavilion – Bethlehem, PA – 7/6/17
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