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VIDEO: Shawn Cav on the musical chemistry behind new album 'Polygons'

June 29, 2017

The bassist discusses the science behind creating his new LP.

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Soul Folks
Soul Folks

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Billy Bauer Band among Lehigh Valley musicians slated for Dave Matthews Band tribute in Stroudsburg
Billy Bauer Band among Lehigh Valley musicians slated for Dave Matthews Band tribute in Stroudsburg

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Goat Wizard
Goat Wizard

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ManDudeBro
ManDudeBro

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Copper Fields
Copper Fields

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Lehigh Valley concert, comedy roundup: May 11-14

May 11, 2017

Highlights include alt-rockers The 1975, comedian Caroline Rhea and "Live at the Falls."

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Tags allentown, bethlehem, easton, caroline rhea, soul folks, copper fields, billy bauer band, tony bennett, the 1975, sands bethlehem event center, steelstacks, alter bridge, steve brosky, dan dechellis, shawn cav, acoustic kitty project, brian mcknight, butterjive, goat wizard, shawn cav ensemble, chelsea lyn meyer, mandudebro, trouble city all-stars
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Bassist Shawn Cav used crowdfunding to help cover the cost of recording his forthcoming sophomore album. (Bill Stank Photo)

Bassist Shawn Cav used crowdfunding to help cover the cost of recording his forthcoming sophomore album. (Bill Stank Photo)

In the digital age, local musicians turn to crowdfunding to ease financial burden of recording albums

April 26, 2017

The shift to crowdfunding has seen a reliance on Kickstarter, PledgeMusic and other platforms. 

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Roi and the Secret People
Roi and the Secret People

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Carter Lansing
Carter Lansing

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Scott Marshall
Scott Marshall

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Shawn Cav
Shawn Cav

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Summer Scouts
Summer Scouts

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Lehigh Valley Music Awards 18 voting underway; Scott Marshall, Mike Roi lead nominations

December 15, 2016

Fans have until Dec. 28 to vote for their favorite Lehigh Valley artists and music personalities. 

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This Way to the Egress
This Way to the Egress

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Poor Man's Gambit
Poor Man's Gambit

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The Gonzo Project
The Gonzo Project

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Pentley Holmes
Pentley Holmes

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The Swing Time Dolls
The Swing Time Dolls

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Lehigh Valley concert, comedy roundup: Sept. 22-25

September 22, 2016

Celtic Classic returns and the School of Rock goes punk. Find out who else performing this weekend in the Lehigh Valley.

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Tags allentown, bethlehem, easton, boyz II men, the frequency collage, the subdudes, celtic classic, school of rock, chris cummings trio, alex radus, jon fadem, mandudebro, pentley holmes, not for coltrane, shawn cav, kevin james, trouble city all-stars, chelsea lyn meyer
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Glen David Andrews
Glen David Andrews

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Billy Bauer Band
Billy Bauer Band

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Acoustic Kitty Project
Acoustic Kitty Project

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Not for Coltrane
Not for Coltrane

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Shawn Cav
Shawn Cav

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Sister Hazel
Sister Hazel

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ZZ Top
ZZ Top

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Quiet Riot
Quiet Riot

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Lehigh Valley concert, comedy roundup: Sept. 8-11

September 8, 2016

Glen David Andrews, Not for Coltrane and ZZ Top are on deck. Find out who else is performing this weekend in the Lehigh Valley.

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Bassist Shawn Cav and his ensemble will celebrate the release of their debut album, "Glass Houses," on July 30 at The California Drum Shop in Bethlehem. (Bill Stank Photo)

Bassist Shawn Cav and his ensemble will celebrate the release of their debut album, "Glass Houses," on July 30 at The California Drum Shop in Bethlehem. (Bill Stank Photo)

INTERVIEW: Bassist Shawn Cav on constructing his new album, 'Glass Houses'

July 7, 2016

The Shawn Cav Ensemble will celebrate the release of their debut album with a concert in Bethlehem.

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Singer-songwriter Not for Coltrane is among the acts slated to headline the inaugural Mic Hop Fest fundraiser concert in Easton. (Monica A. Cabrera Photo)

Singer-songwriter Not for Coltrane is among the acts slated to headline the inaugural Mic Hop Fest fundraiser concert in Easton. (Monica A. Cabrera Photo)

Inaugural Mic Hop Fest in Easton to feature Not for Coltrane, others

October 28, 2015

The inaugural Mic Hop Fest fundraiser concert will be held in November in Downtown Easton, bassist and "Mic Hop Tours" co-host Shawn Cav announced Tuesday, via Instagram.

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Singer-guitarist Kenny Maze, left, and bassist Shawn Cav are the hosts of the video series "Mic Hop Tours," as well as the podcast of the same name. (Dustin Schoof Photo)

Singer-guitarist Kenny Maze, left, and bassist Shawn Cav are the hosts of the video series "Mic Hop Tours," as well as the podcast of the same name. (Dustin Schoof Photo)

Have microphones, will travel

August 10, 2015

Those who frequent the Lehigh Valley's open mic nights will likely recognize Shawn Cav and Kenny Maze.

The duo has been making noise as of late, not only with their instruments of choice, but as hosts of the web series Mic Hop Tours and podcast Mic Hop Cast.

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