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Acoustic Kitty Project
Acoustic Kitty Project

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Roi and the Secret People
Roi and the Secret People

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Soul Folks
Soul Folks

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The Mosey Beat
The Mosey Beat

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Six Lehigh Valley bands to keep an eye on in 2017

January 2, 2017

From garage punk of Holy Toast to the lilting melodies of Soul Folks, these are the Lehigh Valley bands you will be talking about this year. 

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Tags acoustic kitty project, carter lansing, copper fields, holy toast, roi and the secret people, soul folks, the mosey beat
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Former "Wicked" star Dee Roscioli, a graduate of Wilson Area High School, will perform with co-star Emily Rozek at the State Theatre in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

Former "Wicked" star Dee Roscioli, a graduate of Wilson Area High School, will perform with co-star Emily Rozek at the State Theatre in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

INTERVIEW: 'Wicked' star Dee Roscioli on the magic of Elphaba, return to Easton

January 1, 2017

The Wilson Area High School graduate will perform with her "Wicked" co-star, Emily Rozek, Monday at the State Theatre. 

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Acoustic Kitty Project
Acoustic Kitty Project

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Soul Folks
Soul Folks

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Lehigh Valley concert, comedy roundup: Dec. 30-Jan. 1

December 29, 2016

Acoustic Kitty Project, Soul Folks and Rusted Root are on deck. Find out who else is performing this weekend.

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Tags acoustic kitty project, allentown, copper fields, bethlehem, dina hall, godfrey daniels, the groove merchants, chris cummings, mandudebro, clutch, rusted root, soul folks, steelstacks, sands bethlehem event center, public displays of rejection, easton, drinkys
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Sharpen those (verbal) skewers: 'Roast of the Year 2016' is tonight in Bethlehem

December 28, 2016

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Victory Firehouse of the Lehigh Valley. 

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(Adam Atkinson Photo)

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2016 in review: The highs, the lows and why Easton really does rock

December 25, 2016

Though 2016 was a rollercoaster of emotions, friendship and community made it all worthwhile. 

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'Ellen' writer to headline 'Make Christmas Great Again' stand-up show in Allentown

December 24, 2016

Comedian Adam Yenser will be joined by Lehigh Valley natives Johnny Loquasto and Tyler Rothrock.

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Best of 2016: Our favorite live performances and performers of the year

December 23, 2016

Lehigh Valley Underground's Gerard Longo and I decided to take a look back at our favorite performances and performers of 2016. 

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Best of 2016: Top five albums by Lehigh Valley artists

December 22, 2016

The list includes Summer Scouts, Shawn Cav Ensemble and comedian Glen Tickle. Find out who else made the cut.

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Comedian-actor Michael Ian Black will perform Feb. 25 at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem. (MichaelanBlack.org Photo)

Comedian-actor Michael Ian Black will perform Feb. 25 at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem. (MichaelanBlack.org Photo)

'The State' star Michael Ian Black, guitarist Tab Benoit coming to Musikfest Cafe

December 21, 2016

ArtsQuest also announced the additions of Celtic rockers Carbon Leaf and Kashmir: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute. 

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Nashville-based Americana band Forlorn Strangers will perform Feb. 24 in the State Theatre's Acopian Ballroom. (Courtesy Photo)

Nashville-based Americana band Forlorn Strangers will perform Feb. 24 in the State Theatre's Acopian Ballroom. (Courtesy Photo)

Nashville's Forlorn Strangers heading north to headline State Theatre's Acopian Ballroom

December 21, 2016

The Americana quintet will be joined by opening act Blue Jean. 

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