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Musikfest 2021: 22 Lehigh Valley area artists not to miss

August 6, 2021

With so many must-see acts spread over the next nine days, here are the ones you definitely do not want to miss

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Tags musikfest, bethlehem pa, steelstacks, pentley holmes, kendal conrad, acoustic kitty project, roi and the secret people, summer scouts, slingshot dakota
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Doyle and the Dudes perform Sunday at Fossil’s Last Stand in Catasauqua. (Courtesy Photo)

Doyle and the Dudes perform Sunday at Fossil’s Last Stand in Catasauqua. (Courtesy Photo)

Lehigh Valley concert, comedy roundup: Aug. 9-11

August 9, 2019

Highlights include a double dose of Doyle and the Dudes, Leah Marie Fuls, and Pentley Holmes.

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Tags allentown pa, bethlehem pa, easton pa, musikfest, leah marie fuls, pentley holmes, doyle and the dudes, cubbage, tim harakal, the large flowerheads, sunsets north, chris cummings trio, steve brosky, jon fadem, glenwood, doug hawk, ryan niemiller, goat wizard, headeye, shane reimer
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Listen to new music from Phillipsburg's Leah Marie Fuls, Bethlehem rockers Ruby Dear

August 4, 2019

The Phillipsburg native leans heavily into her country-rock roots while power trio Ruby Dear unleashes an intense burst of catchy garage rock.

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Tags leah marie fuls, ruby dear, phillipsburg nj, bethlehem pa, musikfest
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Lehigh Valley concert, comedy roundup: Aug. 2-4

August 2, 2019

Highlights include Blue Heart’s Revelry, Pentley Holmes, and Start Making Sense.

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Tags musikfest, bethlehem pa, easton pa, start making sense, acoustic kitty project, talking heads, pentley holmes, sunshine symphony, sunsets north, dana gaynor band, brian dean moore band, leah marie fuls, lost tavern brewing, weyerbacher brewing company, porters pub, dave goddess group, nick cerniglia, the moondogs, copper fields
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Jess Novak
Jess Novak

Ashli Novak Photo

Slingshot Dakota
Slingshot Dakota

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

Seth Witcher
Seth Witcher

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

Crimson Apple
Crimson Apple

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Nik Greely and the Operators
Nik Greely and the Operators

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The Beautiful Distortion
The Beautiful Distortion

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

The Pietasters
The Pietasters

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Summer Scouts
Summer Scouts

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Tyler Rothrock
Tyler Rothrock

Photo Courtesy of Tyler Rothrock

Roi and the Secret People
Roi and the Secret People

Photo Courtesy of Roi and the Secret People

Vitruvia
Vitruvia

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

Weakened Friends
Weakened Friends

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

ITO
ITO

Jim Schoof Photo

Dear Anna
Dear Anna

Photo Courtesy of Dear Anna

Ruby Dear
Ruby Dear

Photo Courtesy of Ruby Dear

Dentist
Dentist

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

Musikfest 2019: 19 free stage acts not to miss

July 31, 2019

From acoustic hip-hop to jazz-pop and post-hardcore, these are the acts you need to see.

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Tags musikfest, bethlehem pa, roi and the secret people, slingshot dakota, summer scouts, shane reimer, shane reimer and them spicy boize, dear anna, vitruvia, ruby dear, the beautiful distortion, the moondogs, mosey beat, ito band, pietasters, weakened friends, crimson apple, nik greeley and the operators, glen tickle, tyler rothrock, jason j brown, doogie horner, allentown pa, easton pa, steelstacks, reading pa, jess novak band, dentist band
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Sublime with Rome
Sublime with Rome

Photo Courtesy of State Theatre

Train
Train

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

Sublime with Rome, Goo Goo Dolls and Train coming to Lehigh Valley in 2019

November 13, 2018

State Theatre expands 2019 lineup, Musikfest has its first headliner.

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Comedian Tyler Rothrock, a native of Nazareth, is among the comedians performing Aug. 10-11 during LehighValleywithLove ComedyPlatz at Musikfest. (Courtesy Photo)

Comedian Tyler Rothrock, a native of Nazareth, is among the comedians performing Aug. 10-11 during LehighValleywithLove ComedyPlatz at Musikfest. (Courtesy Photo)

LehighValleywithLove ComedyPlatz returns with two more nights of free laughs

August 10, 2018

Starting tonight, the two-day showcase will feature performances by comedians Tyler Rothrock, Glen Tickle, Chanel Ali, Late Show with Stephen Colbert writer Django Gold, and others.

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MUSIKFEST SPOTLIGHT: Stylistic diversity key ingredient to Juice's musical potency

August 7, 2018

The Boston septet has been earning critical praise for their highly concentrated fusion of classic soul, hip-hop, blues and modern pop. They perform tonight in Bethlehem.

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Forlorn Strangers
Forlorn Strangers

Lindsay Patkos Photo

Dave Goddess Group
Dave Goddess Group

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Futurist
Futurist

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Appalachian Gypsy Tribe
Appalachian Gypsy Tribe

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Nalani and Sarina
Nalani and Sarina

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Jakopa's Punch
Jakopa's Punch

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Juice
Juice

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Ruby Dear
Ruby Dear

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Slingshot Dakota
Slingshot Dakota

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This Way to the Egress
This Way to the Egress

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Musikfest 2018: 18 free music performances not to miss

July 29, 2018

From the Original Wailers to Nashville’s Forlorn Strangers, these are the shows you want to make sure are on your Musikfest planner.

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Tags bethlehem, musikfest, forlorn strangers, appalachian gypsy tribe, futurist, roi and the secret people, january noon, dave goddess group, slingshot dakota, the national reserve, the moondogs, nalani and sarina, this way to the egress, ruby dear, church girls, jakopa's punch, jeremiah tall, juice band
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Meet the Musician: Neil Grover

August 31, 2017

The singer-songwriter performs tonight at Pearly Baker's Alehouse in Easton.

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