There seem to be a few more open mic nights popping up around the Valley so, I’m going to list them first. If you have an open mic night or, know of one in the area, let me know and I’ll list it right here. Tonight, and every Thursday, John Cannavo hosts his open jam at Jack’s Slice at 5pm and Phil Stahl will be hosting his open mic at the Bowers Hotel starting at 7pm. On Sunday, Bill Medei hosts an open mic at Camels Hump Farm and John Cannavo is at the Shanty on 19th. Both start at 3pm.
PSA: The Shanty on 19th is looking for solo or duo acoustic acts for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. If interested, contact Joe Tatasciore for details. Now, for the weekend “HOT SPOTS”.
THURSDAY – 4:30pm – Stef, Mike & Erin, Hamilton Kitchen and Bar. 5pm – The Mark & Ralph Acoustic Duo, South Mall. 6pm – Zaire, Shappell Park and Tim Harakal (Duo), The Wooden Match.
FRIDAY – 5pm – Doug Kaetz, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar and Doyle & the Dudes, Tolino Vineyards. 6pm – Steve Brosky Duo, The Shanty on 19th, The Mark & Ralph Acoustic Duo, Insurrection Distillery, Mike Greer & Co, Strawberry Family Restaurant, Cody Wiley, Seven Sirens Brewing Co, Stef, Mike & Erin, Jack’s Slice and Seth Witcher, Hotel Bethlehem. 6:30pm – Lou Pompilio, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Z Solo, Easton Wine Project, Francis Mayville, Triple Suns Spirits and Shaun Lally, Tacos y Tequila (Allentown). 8pm – The Stray Seeds, Funhouse Southside.
SATURDAY – 2pm – Eliza Rush, Black River Farms Winery, Janci & Berry, Brook Hollow Farms and The Brian Drux Project, Desiderio’s Stone Tavern. 4pm – Billy & Chris, Lost Tavern (Hellertown). 5pm – The Mark & Ralph Acoustic Duo, The Flying V Restaurant, Electric Heart & Soul, Strawberry Family Restaurant and Pentley Holmes, Invertase Brewing Company. 5:30pm – Tantric, Sister Salvation, Crooked Ways, Blind Choice & StillCraft, Artie’s Bar & Grill. 6pm – Cassandra Rose, Taylor House Brewing Co. 6:30pm – Bill Shannon, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Psych and Doug Kaetz & From the Dark River, Riverside Barr, The Boondock Barons, Jabber Jaws and Dirty Roxx, The Steel Pub. 8pm – The Wonton Soups, Funhouse Southside, Smooth Retsina Glow, Soma Downtown Grill and Sunsets North, Seven Sirens Brewing Co.
SUNDAY – 11am – Yingling-Porter On Tap, The Asbury Coffee Mill. 1pm – Stef, Mike & Erin, Ringer’s Roost. 2pm – Steve & Steve, Desiderio’s Stone Tavern and Ash & Snow, Black River Farms Winery. 5pm – The Mark & Ralph Acoustic Duo, Strawberry Family Restaurant. 5:30pm, Jonny Cornelius, The Iron Mule. 6pm – Tim Harakal, Seven Sirens Brewing Company and Jaycie & Michayla, Trails End Pub. 8pm – Public Displays of Rejection, Funhouse Southside.
Also happening this weekend is Apple Days, hosted by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites at the Burnside Plantation. The event takes place SATURDAY and SUNDAY from 10am to 4pm and there will be live music all day both days. For more information on all of the weekend activities there, visit https://historicbethlehem.org/events/apple-days/. The music lineup for the weekend: SATURDAY – Mike Metzgar (10am), Andrew Lobby (noon) and Frank Porter (2pm). SUNDAY – The Druckenmillers (10am), 99 Stringz (noon), Young at Heart Duo (2pm).
As always, many thanks to those of you who follow and support Voices of the Valley, live local music and the venues that help keep the local music scene alive each weekend. If you would like to have your events listed here each week please use the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. Use any of those methods to get your information to me by Wednesday night and I will promote your events here. Go take in some live music this weekend.
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