REVIEW/PHOTOS: Scranton’s Menzingers deliver Clash-style punk show at Musikfest Café in Bethlehem
In recent times, punk bands have gravitated toward two styles – speedy thrash and Ramones-style poppy punk. But the style that really pushed punk forward to the masses, and which is all but missing today, was that of The Clash. It also was fast and hard, but had a deeper musical sensibility and lyrical content. […]
Despite rainy weather and flooding, nearly 1 million attended 2018 Musikfest in Bethlehem
From a press release: Nearly one million guests from 40 different states visited Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley as Musikfest celebrated its 35th year with 500 music, art, and comedy performances on 17 stages throughout the city on Friday, Aug. 3 through Sunday, Aug. 12. The festivities kicked off a day early this year with […]
Headliners Gary Clark Jr. and Grouplove complete Musikfest lineup at SteelStacks in Bethlehem Aug. 8-9
From a press release: Grammy Award-winning guitar virtuoso Gary Clark Jr. and indie pop sweethearts Grouplove will rock Musikfest when they perform on the Sands Steel Stage in Bethlehem on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m., respectively. Tickets for these concerts at PNC Plaza (645 E. 1st St., […]
British glam rockers The Struts play ‘One Night Only’ at Musikfest Café in Bethlehem on July 10
From a press release: For “One Night Only,” British rockers The Struts will bring their electrifying collection of rock ‘n’ roll anthems to the ArtsQuest Center’s Musikfest Café at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem on Tuesday, July 10 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $20-$27.50 in advance and $22-$30 the day of the show, are on […]
Country star Dierks Bentley headlines Musikfest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem on Aug. 6
From a press release: Chart-topping country superstar Dierks Bentley will return to Musikfest when he performs on the Sands Steel Stage in Bethlehem on Monday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m., along with special guests LANCO. Tickets for this concert at PNC Plaza (645 E. 1st St., Bethlehem) at the SteelStacks, which are $69-$89, go on […]
All Time Low and Dashboard Confessional headline Musikfest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem on Aug. 11
From a press release: After they both performed in Wilkes-Barre recently about a month apart, chart-topping pop punk band All Time Low and iconic emo rockers Dashboard Confessional will play together at Musikfest on the Sands Steel Stage in Bethlehem on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for this concert at PNC Plaza (645 […]
Pop superstar Kesha returns to Musikfest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem on Aug. 7
From a press release: It was announced today that pop singer/songwriter Kesha will make her triumphant return to the Sands Steel Stage at Musikfest in Bethlehem on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets for this concert at PNC Plaza (645 E. 1st St., Bethlehem) at the SteelStacks, which are $49-$79, go on sale starting […]
REVIEW/PHOTOS: Deer Tick plays acoustic and gets electric at Musikfest Café in Bethlehem
Supporting their new double album, Rhode Island indie rockers Deer Tick took the final leg of their Twice Is Nice Tour to the Musikfest Café in the ArtsQuest Center at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem on Tuesday, March 6, splitting the night with a short opening acoustic set, followed by a full electric set, mirroring last […]
Rock band Jounce featuring ‘Pete & Pete’ star Danny Tamberelli plays in Bethlehem on March 9
From a press release: New York rockers Jounce, which features actor and comedian Danny Tamberelli of “The Adventures of Pete & Pete” fame, will bring their anthemic, punk-infused rock music to the Fowler Blast Furnace Room in the ArtsQuest Center at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem on Friday, March 9 with opening act Summer Scouts. Doors […]
Styx and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts kick off 35th annual Musikfest in Bethlehem on Aug. 3
From a press release: Soon after their stop at the Giant Center in Hershey, it was announced today that classic rock legends Styx and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will kick off Musikfest’s 35th anniversary, headlining the first night of the Bethlehem festival on the Sands Steel Stage on Friday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. […]
