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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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Jess Novak
Jess Novak

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Slingshot Dakota
Slingshot Dakota

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

Seth Witcher
Seth Witcher

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

Crimson Apple
Crimson Apple

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

Nik Greely and the Operators
Nik Greely and the Operators

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

The Beautiful Distortion
The Beautiful Distortion

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

The Pietasters
The Pietasters

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

Summer Scouts
Summer Scouts

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

Tyler Rothrock
Tyler Rothrock

Photo Courtesy of Tyler Rothrock

Roi and the Secret People
Roi and the Secret People

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Vitruvia
Vitruvia

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

Weakened Friends
Weakened Friends

Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest

ITO
ITO

Jim Schoof Photo

Dear Anna
Dear Anna

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Ruby Dear
Ruby Dear

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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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Little Steven & Disciples of Soul perform tonight at the State Theatre in Easton. (Photo Courtesy of State Theatre)

Little Steven & Disciples of Soul perform tonight at the State Theatre in Easton. (Photo Courtesy of State Theatre)

Lehigh Valley concert, comedy roundup: July 26-28

July 26, 2019

Highlights include Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, Mosey Beat, and Slingshot Dakota.

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Forlorn Strangers
Forlorn Strangers

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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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Bethlehem-based punk rock duo Slingshot Dakota will perform Feb. 14 at the Easton Public Market in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

Bethlehem-based punk rock duo Slingshot Dakota will perform Feb. 14 at the Easton Public Market in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

Indie punk duo Slingshot Dakota to headline 'Anti-Valentine's Day' bash in Easton

February 8, 2018

The Topshelf Records recording artists will rock the Easton Public Market.

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Bethlehem-based indie punk duo Slingshot Dakota are planning to return to the studio in winter 2018 to work on the follow-up to their debut album "Break." (Courtesy Photo)

Bethlehem-based indie punk duo Slingshot Dakota are planning to return to the studio in winter 2018 to work on the follow-up to their debut album "Break." (Courtesy Photo)

INTERVIEW: Bethlehem's Slingshot Dakota on hanging with Godsmack, 'world domination'

September 24, 2017

Singer-keyboardist Carly Commando on a whirlwind year-and-a-half, following up their critically-acclaimed 2016 debut Break, and conquering the planet, one riff at a time.

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Slingshot Dakota
Slingshot Dakota

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Dear Anna
Dear Anna

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The Insidious Rays
The Insidious Rays

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Summer Scouts
Summer Scouts

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Stefanie Johnson
Stefanie Johnson

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Musikfest 2017: 10 days, 10 Lehigh Valley acts not to miss

August 3, 2017

With so many acts from which to choose, here is the list of lists to make your decision-making a little easier. 

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WATCH: Slingshot Dakota returns to their roots in new Musikfest promo video

June 6, 2017

The clip is set to the music of the indie rock duo's song "You."

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Slingshot Dakota will return July 15 to their hometown of Bethlehem for a headlining concert at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. (Courtesy Photo)

Slingshot Dakota will return July 15 to their hometown of Bethlehem for a headlining concert at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. (Courtesy Photo)

Singer-songwriter Andrew Bird, bassist Esperanza Spalding coming to SteelStacks

April 19, 2017

ArtsQuest also announced Tuesday the return of hometown favorites Slingshot Dakota.

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WATCH: Bethlehem's Slingshot Dakota celebrates anniversary with new music video

March 12, 2017

"You" captures life on the road for the alternative punk duo. 

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