Closing out the festivities at Musikfest on Main Street was none other than local favorite The Slicked Up 9’s. The group has performed at Musikfest every year and every year the crowd comes back and seems to grow each year. Along with the crowd growing, there is always multiple people dancing from all age groups… Read More The Slicked Up 9’s – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/14/22
For the second time, Catbite graced the Zinzenplatz stage at Musikfest, but this time to an even bigger crowd than the year before. When Catbite played Musikfest last year they just released their second album, Nice One, two days before, but were only playing a few songs from that album along with multiple covers. This… Read More Catbite – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/14/22
Now becoming a Musikfest regular, Swing That Cat made their 3rd appearance at the fest on August 5th which is also the opening night. They were once again in the Frank Banko Cinemas Lutron Jazz Cabaret stage, but the potential rain for the night seemed to have scared away a decent amount of the crowd.… Read More Swing That Cat – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/5/22
On the last day of Musikfest, I was asked to photograph a new band from the Conshohocken, PA, known as Devixe. Having just released two songs into the world, mere days before their Musikfest performance, Devixe is still a young band having formed prior to COVID. This might be a first for Musikfest’s free stages,… Read More Devixe – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/14/22
For the first time at Musikfest’s Main Stage on the South Side of Bethlehem, general admission/standing room was allowed and was the right decision for this show. The Summer Ever After Tour featuring All Time Low, Dashboard Confessional, and Gnash would’ve been fine with seating, but for both headliners their shows usually take fans into… Read More All Time Low / Dashboard Confessional / Gnash – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/11/18
Even though they didn’t perform at the 2020 virtual Musikfest, the Slicked Up 9’s were back in front of Hotel Bethlehem for Musikfest 2021. Pulling double duty, the Slicked Up 9’s played on two days and each day was four hours of music. The August 14th performance featured some of their original songs and also… Read More The Slicked Up 9’s – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/14/21
Catbite ended their weekend long record release shows for Nice One at Bethlehem’s yearly free festival Musikfest. Their set for this show was scheduled for a hour and a half on the Zinzenplatz stage, and it almost seemed like an endurance test for them to play that long. After playing Friday and Saturday, would they… Read More Catbite – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/8/21
Every year Musikfest has countless of free shows all around Bethlehem, there is literally something for everyone. Some of these are in tents, on a stage, or right on the street in downtown Bethlehem. One group that always plays Musikfest and always has a big following is The Slicked Up 9’s. The band originates from… Read More The Slicked Up 9’s – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/10/18
On day 6 of Musikfest 2018, rock n roll was alive and well with all credit to Gary Clark Jr. Starting the show off was acoustic folk/blues singer Jeremiah Tall. Being a fairly local musician, Jeremiah also had other dates at Musikfest on side stages, his performance on the main stage garnered attention from the… Read More Gary Clark Jr. / Fiona Silver / Jeremiah Tall – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/8/18
Slingshot Dakota has become a staple band to see at Musikfest for fans and onlookers. Comprised of husband, Tom Patterson, and wife, Carly Comando, the duo put on an electric performance each year. Tom’s drumming is chaotic that you wonder if his drums will break at any minute. Just watching him perform is like seeing… Read More Slingshot Dakota – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/3/18
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