Let’s close out July and bring on August with a bang ! Support live music. Support live music venues. Support local !

If you would like to see your events advertised here every week, simply let me know your schedule by Wednesday evening. Whether your event is live and in person or on-line, you can promote it here. Use the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or email at lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. Please take a minute to like and share us on Facebook. Here are this weeks’ lineups.

FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Every THURSDAY through October 14 starts with Happy Hour on Hamilton in downtown Allentown and Rock the Walk at 4pm. This week’s featured performer in Pocket Park is Major Kit & the Bionic Defection (6pm). Look for pop-up artists along Hamilton Street from 4-6pm.

SATURDAY 7/31– Blues, Brews & BBQ, downtown Allentown – Noon. Seventeen bands, 5 different stages. Fegley’s Biergarten Stage: Steve Johnson (noon), Octavia (2pm) and Bobby Soul (4:30pm). Blended Stage: Norman Taylor (noon), Lonnie Shields (2:15pm) and Bruce Katz (5pm). Air Products Stage: The BC Combo (1pm), The Craig Thatcher Band with Mike Guldin (3:30pm), King Solomon Hicks (6:45pm) and Shemekia Copeland (8:30pm). Bru Daddy’s Stage: Mississippi Pig Farmers (1pm), JP Williams & Ekat Pereyra Duo (2:45pm), Pentley Holmes (4:30pm) and Tavern Tan (6:15pm). Bell Hall Stage: Mikey Jr (1pm), Dave Keller Band (3pm) and Clarence Spady (6pm).

SATURDAY 7/31 – Hope Jam, Yergey Brewing Co. – 1pm – The Fight Back Home, Big Valley Bluegrass, Dave Fry, J Candeed and StaticSix28. Benefits Relay For Life of the Lehigh Valley. More info at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/YergeyBrewing

SUNDAY 8/1 – Songwriters Brunch, El Charro Del Rio – Noon – Hosted by Michael Patrick. Guest performers: Erika Sherger, Eliza Rush, Joe Janci and Rick Barth.

DAILY LINEUPS:

THURSDAY 7/29 – 11:30am – Stacy Gabel, Bethlehem Farmer’s Market. 4pm – Fran Mayville, Macungie Farmer’s Market. 5:30pm – Z Solo, Olde Homestead Golf Club and Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards. 6pm – Stef, Mike & Erin, Steel Club, Pentley Holmes, Architects Golf Club, Dr Dick Show, Shappell Park, Clayton Reilly, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar and Billy & Chris, Surv Restaurant. 6:30pm – Supra/Ayers Band, Penn’s Peak and The Bank Street Band, Scott Park. 7pm – Quickdraw, The Iron Mule, Acoustic Cabaret, Porter’s Pub and We3 w/Jim Brekus, The View at Morgan Hill. 8pm – Bright Eyes, Steel Stacks.

FRIDAY 7/30 – 5pm – James Supra, Tolino Vineyards and Kendal Conrad, Bishop Estate Vineyards. 5:30pm – Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards, Neil Grover, Easton Public Market and Pentley Holmes, Setter Ridge Winery. 6pm – Bill Ihling, Tavern 519, The Britles, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Jon Crouse, Markley Grill, Pandora’s Boxx, Roselawn Bistro, Billy Bauer, Lost Tavern – Hellertown, Stef & Mike, Boser Geist Brewing Co, The Honey Buzzards, Coplay Saengerbund, Brian Kidd, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, Derek Jones, Insurrection Distillery, Smooth Retsina Glow, Lost Tavern – Bethlehem Two of a Kind, Woodstone Country Club Erin Kelly, County Seat Spirits and The Bandana Brothers, Boulder View Tavern. 6:30pm – Jeni Hackett, The Farmhouse Restaurant. 7pm – Mark & Ralph, Derailed Taphouse, Ben Tyler, Easton Wine Project, Smith Compond Band, Catasauqua Park, Chris Cummings Trio, Two Rivers Brewing Co – Easton, The Clap, North Catty Park, Time Whys, Steel Pub, Chelsea Lyn Meyer Band, Fossil’s Last Stand, Philly Keys, Rivals Sports Bar, Ryan Mayerski, Ringer’s Roost, Joanna Bea & Mike ET, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Eliza Rush, Black & Blue and Regina Sayles, Warrior Bar & Grille. 7:30pm – Patrick Young, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co and The B-Street Band, Sherman Theater. 8pm – Live Wire, Penn’s Peak, Into the Mystic, New Hope Winery, The Weeklings, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Iridescents & Scruft, Seven Sirens Brewing Co, Little Green Shack, The Shanty on 19th and G, The Original Pocono Pub. 9pm – Cody Tyler & Gypsy Convoy, 3rd & Spruce Drafthaus and The JJ Lynch Band, The Draught House. 10pm – The Groove Merchants, The Funhouse Southside and Scott Harrington, Pearly Baker’s Ale House.

SATURDAY 7/31 – 10am – Mark & Ralph, Trexlertown Farmer’s Market and McConney, Easton Farmer’s Market. Noon – Michael Patrick, Federal Twist Vineyards. 1pm – Keystone Groove, Hardball Cider, Andrew Moses, Tolino Vineyards, Tim Harakal, Promenade Shops, Chelsea Lyn Meyer Band, Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson, Scott Carl & Luke Hertzog, Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill, Two of a KInd, Country Junction and Smooth Retsina Glow, Setter Ridge Winery. 2pm – Jeni Hackett Duo, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co, Chris London, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co Stef, Mike & Erin, Black River Farms and Lorenzo, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 3pm – Triple Dog Dare, The Sand Bar. 3:30pm – Psychedelic Revival, Old Post Inn. 4pm – Joanna Bea & Mike ET, Eight Oaks Farm Distillery and Big King Moose, The Inn at Birch Wilds. 5pm – Girl Crue, Macungie VFW Tiki Bar, A girl & a Guy, Invertase Brewing Co and Josh Sapna, Klinger’s at the Airport. 5:30pm – Social Call Duo, Hardball Cider and Scott Marshall & the Highway Souls, Black River Farms. 6pm – Honey & Nutz, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Harris & Staples, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, Sean & Cassandra, Insurrection Distillery and MissBehavin, Roselawn Bistro. 6:30pm – Matt Bednarsky, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Mosey Beat, Black & Blue, Firestorm, Steel Pub, Shaun Lally, Ringer’s Roost, The Boondock Barons, Infamous Sports Zoo, Ian Kirk, Derailed Taphouse, Nicholas Desouza, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, American Religion, Easton Wine Project, Smooth Retsina Glow, Descendents Brewing Co, Ginger & the Schnappes, Blended, Kendal Conrad, Taylor House Brewing Co and Chris Duddy, Rivals Sports Bar. 7:30pm – Mark & Ralph, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co, The Chasband, Coplay Maenerchor and The Big Takeover, Steel Stacks. 8pm – Into the Mystic, New Hope Winery, Jingo, Sellersville Theater, Invasive Procedure, Nazareth American Legion and The Chelsea Lyn Meyer Duo, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 8:30pm – Dose, Drafts. 9pm – Avilion, Jabber Jaws Bar & Grille and Regina Sayles, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. 10pm – The Stray Seeds, The Funhouse Southside.

SUNDAY 8/1 – 8am – Nick Franclik, Jake’s Flea Market. Noon – Dave Johnsen, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co. 1pm – Mark & Ralph, New Hope Winery. 1:30pm – The Boondock Barons, Blue Mountain Vineyards. 2pm – The Mighty Manatees, ed Rock Outdoor Listening Room, Glen Roberts, Hardball Cider, Kendal Conrad, Black River Farms and Peter Joseph, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co. 3pm – Vinyl Persuasion, Insurrection Distillery. 3:30pm – Christopher Dean Band, Thunderhead Lodge. 4pm – Stef, Mike & Erin, Nick’s Lakehouse and The Weekenders, The Inn at Birch Wilds. 5pm – Two of a Kind, Foundation Tavern. 6pm – Shaun Lally Band, Emmaus Community Park, Ruthie Foster, Steel Stacks and The Good Lovin Jam Band, Bear Creek Mountain Resort. 10pm – Heart Headed, The Funhouse Southside.

MONDAY 8/2 – 8:30pm – Adam Niewood Trio, Porter’s Pub.

TUESDAY 8/3 – 1:30pm – Billy Bauer, Lehigh University. 7pm – Z Solo, New Hope Historical Society and Dibs & the Detonators, White’s Road Park.

WEDNESDAY 8/4 – 11:30am – Two of a Kind, Pocket Park. 5pm – Kendal Conrad, Pocket Park.

OPEN MIC NIGHTS – THURSDAY – 6pm – Renegade Winery, My Tequila House and Jack’s Slice, 7pm – Bowers Hotel, Cinder Inn, The Stanhope House, Blend (Final Thursday every month) and ShawneeCraft Brewery. 9pm -. Rathskeller in the National Hotel. 10pm – The Bath Exchange, inside the Historic Slate Exchange Hotel in Bath. FRIDAY – 6pm – Hope & Coffee, Tamaqua. SATURDAY – 6pm – Bally Hotel (First Saturday Every Month). SUNDAY – 3pm,- Shanty on 19th and Camels Hump Farm. . 7pm – The Wooden Match. MONDAY – 6:30pm – Crooked Eye Brewery (1st, 3rd & 5th Monday every month). 10pm – The Funhouse Southside. TUESDAY – 5pm – Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 6pm – Iron Lakes Country Club. 7pm – Old Mill Pub and Change on 3rd (First Tuesday each month) 8pm – Descendants Brewing Co (Ship Inn). WEDNESDAY – 5pm – Insurrection Distillery. 6pm – Bally Hotel, Josie Porter Farm and Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill. 7pm – Black & Blue and Desiderio’s Stone Tavern. If you plan on attending an open mic, you are encouraged to bring your own instrument and microphone. Remember to follow all health and safety guidelines. Let’s keep the venues open !

WEEKLY ON-LINE SHOWS – Thursday – 8pm – Godfrey Daniels Concert Highlights on Folk Music Notebook. Friday – 7:30pm – Sippin with Shawn (Shawn Cavanaugh). Headeye (Jason Hedrington) – Saturday Shenanigans, 9pm and Tuesday & Wednesday, Afternoon Delight, 1:11pm all on Facebook & Instagram. Not For Coltrane (Michael Duck) Stump the Band, Tuesday -12:30pm on YouTube. Rocking the Valley – Sunday -7pm – Red Barn Music Series (Bill Medei), Monday – 7pm -Stories & Song with Mike & Tom (Michael Duck & Tom Cooney), 8pm – Alexxis Steele. Tuesday – 7pm – Canadian Sessions (Samara Johnson) – this show is currently on hold but, will be returning soon. Stay tuned. 8pm – Showcase with Steve Jones. Wednesday – 8pm – Artist Spotlight with Ralph (Ralph Pagano) will return September, 2021. . All Rocking the Valley shows on Facebook and YouTube.

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Once again, there’s plenty of live music to choose from. The weather forecast looks pretty close to perfect so, if it’s outdoor music you’re looking for, you should have no problem finding it. If you have been enjoying the Tunes at Twilight in Downtown Bethlehem, be sure to check out tonight’s schedule for the 2021 finale.

I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who contributes to this post every week and keeps me up to date on what you have going on. I couldn’t do it without you ! And, of course, thank you to all the weekly readers and followers ! If you would like to see your events advertised here every week, simply let me know your schedule by Wednesday evening. Whether your event is live and in person or on-line, you can promote it here. Use the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or email at lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. Please take a minute to like and share us on Facebook. Here’s this weeks’ lineups.

FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Every THURSDAY through October 14 starts with Happy Hour on Hamilton in downtown Allentown and Rock the Walk at 4pm. This week’s featured performer in Pocket Park is The Large Flowerheads (6pm). Look for pop-up artists along Hamilton Street from 4-6pm. Tonight is the final night for Tunes at Twilight in Downtown Bethlehem at 6pm. You’ll find Scott Marshall at Edge Restaurant, Regina Sayles at McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub, Ginger & Joe at the Goundie House Garden, Ron Gossley at Hotel Bethlehem, George Hrab at Twisted Olive, Jeff Crosson at Lost Tavern and Shaun Lally (5:30pm) at The Sun Inn Courtyard.

SATURDAY 7/24 – Can Jam Music Festival at the Creek, Springtown, PA – Noon – Slik Helvetika, Ho Jo, Chelsea Lyn Meyer Band and Hold On Howard. Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-jam-21-music-festival-at-the-creek-tickets-162466546815?fbclid=IwAR2GzkUQCJmc2RR2kocpRvOSoc4YOnQhnbr_2rmLR6qpWhLK1_N36bkHrbU

SATURDAY 7/24 – Sol Splash Music & Arts Festival, Snipes Farm – 2pm – Highbration, Deal, Bears Choice and Newness.

SATURDAY 7/24 – The Mighty Manatees Bob Marley Tribute, Country Creek Winery – 3pm. Tickets, $20 at the gate.

SUNDAY 7/25 – Punk Rock Sunday, Country Creek Winery – 2pm. Bands in order of appearance: Froggy, THE dp3, Big Handsome, Mojo Machine, Van Hellen and The Fux. Tickets $10 at the gate.

SATURDAY 7/24 & SUNDAY 7/25 – All Metal Weekend, Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill. Sat – 6pm – $10 cover. Suicide Puppets, Stys Fathers, All The Damn Vampires, Cold Blood Creep and 5-7-Zero. Sun – 7pm – $10 cover. This Calls For Blood, Burned in Effigy, Sinister RIP and Boorish.

DAILY LINEUPS:

THURSDAY 7/22 – 5pm – Chris Zelenka & Don Yoman, Covered Bridge Inn and Pentley Holmes, Slopeside Pub & Grille. 5:30pm – Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards. 6pm – Stevie Vicks Duo, Steel Club, Ash & Snow, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar and Time Whys, Shappell Park. 6:30pm – Who Knows Band, Penn’s Peak and Taylor & Blair, Porter’s Pub. 7pm – Tim Harakal, The Wooden Match, Zaire, The View at Morgan Hill and Jonny Cornelius, Stooges. 7:30pm – Steel Creek, Plainfield Farmer’s Fair and Cold Spring Union Duo, Steel Stacks. 8pm – Live Wire, Reading Motorcycle Club. 9pm – Joanna Bea & Mike ET, Willow Street Pub.

FRIDAY 7/23 – 5pm – At the Apollo, Tolino Vineyards. 5:30pm – Pentley Holmes, Easton Public Market, Vinyl Persuasion, Olde Homestead Golf Club, Chelsea Lyn Meyer Duo, Weis Pub – Macungie and Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards. 6pm – Third Hand, Bell Hall, Matt Miskie, Insurrection Distillery, Mark & Ralph, Thunderhead Lodge, Eliza Rush, Mansion House, Rob & Howard, Weathered Vineyards, Jonny Cornelius, Blueprint Brewing Co, Chris Martin, Markley Grille, Ricky & the Rebels, Coplay Saengerbund, Michael Arenella Duo, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Lovelace, Roselawn Bistro, DMC Duo, Copperhead Grille, Woodside Avenue, Emmaus Triangle, Little Red Rooster, Strawberry Family Restaurant and Two Rocks Rye Duo, Slopeside Pub & Grille. 6:30pm – Laurie Vosburg, The Iron Mule and Smooth Retsina Glow, Southern Cross Kitchen. 7pm – Philadelphia Funk Authority, South Whitehall Park, Leah Marie Fuls Band, Roseto Big Time, Steel Creek, Catasauqua Park, Psychedelic Revival, Riverside Barr, Phil Stahl, House & Barn, Heart of Stone, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Kyle Baker, Derailed Taphouse, Dave Mell Trio, Willow Creek Brewing Co, Mike Guldin’s Rollin & Tumblin w/Craig Thatcher, Steel Pub, Two of a Kind, Ringer’s Roost and Stevie Vicks Duo, Easton Wine Project. 7:30pm – Owen & the Alien, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co. 7:45pm – George Grund Trio, Bookstore Speakeasy (second show Saturday at 7:45pm). 8pm – Radio One, Fegley’s Allentown Brew Works, Fran Mayville, Triple Sun Spirits, Billy Bauer Band, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Wes & Gabe, West End Pub, Stef, Mike & Erin, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. and Mississippi Pig Farmers, The Shanty on 19th. 8:30pm – Greg Smith & Maz Mazza, Slate Pub. 9pm – The Amish Outlaws, Draught House. 10pm – The Wallace Brothers, The Funhouse Southside.

SATURDAY 7/24 – 10am, Joanna Bea & Mike ET, Hope & Coffee. 11am – Girl Crue, Keystone Harley-Davidson. Noon – Laurie Vosburg Band, Federal Twist Vineyards. 1pm – Pilgy, Tolino Vineyards, Mark & Ralph, New Hope Winery and Chelsea Lyn Meyer, Fossil’s Last Stand. 2pm – Acoustic Keyes, Black River Farms, Tom Waskevich, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co and John Rodden, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 4pm – Cassandra Rose, Eight Oaks Farm Distillery and Steel Creek, Victory Park (Slatington). 5pm – Serene Green, ed Rocks Outdoor Listening Room, Dirty Roxx, Egypt VFW and Scott Marshall & the Highway Souls, Macungie VFW Tiki Bar. 6pm – Z Solo, Mountain View Wine Bar & Taproom, Shaun Lally, Copperhead Grille, The Boondock Barons, Ringer’s Roost, Stef, Mike & Erin, Bell Hall, Steve & Kenny, Pocono Brewing Co, Mike Manning, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Tossed Salad, Strawberry Family Restaurant, Scott Erickson, Insurrection Distillery and Smokin Soles, Roselawn Bistro. 6:30pm – Scott Messina, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Acoustic Groove Trio, Palm Tavern, Matt Dellecker, Proper Brewing Co, Paller & Rose, Hill to Hill Grill, Owen & the Alien, House & Barn, Sons of Izzy, Steel Pub, Kate & Those Guys, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Vinyl Persuasion, Derailed Taphouse, Smooth Retsina Glow, Taylor House Brewing Co, Copper Fields, Bru Daddy’s and Rainbow Fresh, Easton Wine Project. 7:30pm – A Girl & A Guy, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co and Danielle Ponder, Steel Stacks. 8pm – The Knobby Whistlers, Lakeside Bar, Full Metal Racket, 1836 Saloon, Third Hand, The Shanty on 19th and The New Standard, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 9pm – Seamus Kelleher, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub, The Blue Collar Band, Hellertown American Legion and Psychedelic Revival, Trum Tavern. 10pm – At the Apollo, The Funhouse Southside.

SUNDAY 7/25 – 8am – Steve Walker, Jake’s Flea Market. 10am – Mark & Ralph, Emmaus Farmer’s Market. 11am – Avilion, Quakertown Farmer’s Market and Tim Harakal, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. Noon – Scott Marshall & the Highway Souls, Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson. 1pm – The Royal Picks, Stoney Run Winery, Curious Dog, Tolino Vineyards, Dave Johnsen, Saucony Creek Kutztown Brewery and The Smith Compound Band, Macungie VFW Tiki Bar. 2pm – Howie Baker, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Harmony Garage Band, Draught House, Two of a Kind, Blue Mountain Vineyards, Pentley Holmes, Slopeside Pub & Grille, Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards and Smooth Retsina Glow, Crooked Eye Brewery. 2:30pm – The Boondock Barons, Old Post Inn. 3pm – Cody Templeton, Desiderio’s Stone Tavern and Grant Wagner, Insurrection Distillery. 4pm – Owen & the Alien, Hardball Cider and Cody Wiley, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 5pm – Serene Green, Porter’s Pub, Shaun Lally, Fogelsville Hotel, Stefanie Johnson Band, The View at Morgan Hill and Copper Fields, Hops at the Paddock. 5:30pm – Saving Abel, Sister Salvation and Times Infinity, Artie’s Bar and Grill and John DeRosa, The Iron Mule. 6pm – Z Solo, Trails End Pub, Shayna Steel, Steel Stacks, Vinyl Persuasion, Kennedy Park, Large Flowerheads, Emmaus Community Park and Frog Holler, Bear Creek Mountain Resort. 10pm – Urban Achievers, The Funhouse Southside.

MONDAY 7/26 – 6:30pm – Joe Janci, Roxbury Twp Public Library.

WEDNESDAY 7/28 – 4:45pm – Owen & the Alien, Pocket Park. 6:15pm – Jeni Hackett Duo, Coplay Gazebo. 6:30pm – Cody Templeton, Water’s Edge. 7pm – Gyspy Junkies, Steel Pub.

OPEN MIC NIGHTS – THURSDAY – 6pm – Renegade Winery, My Tequila House and Jack’s Slice, 7pm – Bowers Hotel, Cinder Inn, The Stanhope House, Blend (Final Thursday every month) and ShawneeCraft Brewery. 9pm -. Rathskeller in the National Hotel. 10pm – The Bath Exchange, inside the Historic Slate Exchange Hotel in Bath. FRIDAY – 6pm – Hope & Coffee, Tamaqua. SATURDAY – 6pm – Bally Hotel (First Saturday Every Month). SUNDAY – 3pm,- Shanty on 19th and Camels Hump Farm. . 7pm – The Wooden Match. MONDAY – 6:30pm – Crooked Eye Brewery (1st, 3rd & 5th Monday every month). 10pm – The Funhouse Southside. TUESDAY – 5pm – Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 6pm – Iron Lakes Country Club. 7pm – Old Mill Pub and Change on 3rd (First Tuesday each month) 8pm – Descendants Brewing Co (Ship Inn). WEDNESDAY – 5pm – Insurrection Distillery. 6pm – Bally Hotel, Josie Porter Farm and Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill. 7pm – Black & Blue and Desiderio’s Stone Tavern. If you plan on attending an open mic, you are encouraged to bring your own instrument and microphone. Remember to follow all health and safety guidelines. Let’s keep the venues open !

WEEKLY ON-LINE SHOWS – Thursday – 8pm – Godfrey Daniels Concert Highlights on Folk Music Notebook. Friday – 7:30pm – Sippin with Shawn (Shawn Cavanaugh). Headeye (Jason Hedrington) – Saturday Shenanigans, 9pm and Tuesday & Wednesday, Afternoon Delight, 1:11pm all on Facebook & Instagram. Not For Coltrane (Michael Duck) Stump the Band, Tuesday -12:30pm on YouTube. Rocking the Valley – Sunday -7pm – Red Barn Music Series (Bill Medei), Monday – 7pm -Stories & Song with Mike & Tom (Michael Duck & Tom Cooney), 8pm – Alexxis Steele. Tuesday – 7pm – Canadian Sessions (Samara Johnson) – this show is currently on hold but, will be returning soon. Stay tuned. 8pm – Showcase with Steve Jones. Wednesday – 8pm – Artist Spotlight with Ralph (Ralph Pagano) will return September, 2021. . All Rocking the Valley shows on Facebook and YouTube.

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There’s another great week of live music ahead ! Festivals, carnivals, community summer concert series’ and a brand-new songwriters brunch series hosted by Michael Patrick. Of course, there is always that long list of great bars, restaurants, breweries, etc that ALWAYS offer live music every week. As always, your support of the venues and the artists is greatly appreciated.

I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who contributes to this post every week and keeps me up to date on what you have going on. I couldn’t do it without you ! And, of course, thank you to all the weekly readers and followers ! If you would like to see your events advertised here every week, simply let me know your schedule by Wednesday evening. Whether your event is live and in person or on-line, you can promote it here. Use the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or email at lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. Please take a minute to like and share us on Facebook. Here’s this weeks’ lineups.

FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Every THURSDAY through October 14 starts with Happy Hour on Hamilton in downtown Allentown. Rock the Walk starts out at 4pm. This week in Pocket Park, Hunkajunk (6pm). Look for pop-up artists along Hamilton Street from 4-6pm. Downtown Bethlehem hosts Tunes at Twilight every week through July 22 at 6pm. You’ll find Tim Harakal at Edge Restaurant, Shaun Lally at McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub, Aiden Bloomfield at Corked 2.0, George Torella at Hotel Bethlehem and The Ginger Trio at Twisted Olive.

THURSDAY 7/15 thru SATURDAY 7/17 – Dewey Fire Co Carnival – 6pm each night. THU – Triple Dog Dare. FRI – Billy Bauer Band. SAT – Caution Blue.

THURSDAY 7/15 thru SATURDAY 7/17 – Liberty Fire Co Carnival – 6pm – THU – Chuck Schubert. FRI – Girl Crue. SAT – The Circuit Breakers.

SATURDAY 7/17 and SUNDAY 7/18 – Blueberry Festival, Burnside Plantation. SAT – Community stage: Little Brass Band (10:30am), Joanna Bea & Mike ET (noon), Jeni Englund (1pm), Dave Reber – Celtic Nomads PA (3:15pm), Yingling-Porter on Tap (4:30pm) and Joe Argese (6pm). Brewery Stage: Temple Ave Jazz Band (11am), Will Kiss Band (1pm), Amber Peirce (3pm), Acoustic Mayhem (4pm), Blueberry Jam Acoustic Open Mic (5pm). SUN – Community Stage: Dina Hall (10:30am), Big Wahu Caribbean Band (noon), PYT (1pm), Mark Misterio (3:15pm) and The Jack Murray Band (4:30pm). Brewery Stage: Andrew Lobby (11am), Fran Mayville (1pm), Matt Miskie (3pm) and Smooth Retsina Glow (5pm).

SATURDAY 7/17 – Red, White & Brew Fest, Riverside Barr – 6pm – Billy Monroe & the Soul Survivors and PSYCH.

SATURDAY 7/17 – Metal Assault, The Alternative Gallery – 7pm – $10 cover. The Nots, Might Makes Right, Anthropic and Thrash Gordon.

SATURDAY 7/17 – The Ben Event, Macungie Memorial Park – 3:30pm. Island Time, The Castaway Band and The Large Flowerheads.

SUNDAY 7/18 – Songwriter’s Brunch, El Charro del Rio – Hosted by Michael Patrick. Guests: Andrew Dunn, Kevin DeFeo and Pat Foran.

DAILY LINEUPS:

THURSDAY 7/15 – 3:30pm – Bill Ihling, Black River Farms Wine Bar (Quakertown). 5pm – Jeni Hackett, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards and Darren Frehulfer, Slopeside Pub. 5:30pm – Two of a Kind, Olde Homestead Golf Club and Owen & The Alien, Sun Inn Preservation Center. 6pm – Resting Punk Face, Joe’s Tavern, Paul Knakk, Steel Club, Kings of Queen St, Stroudsburg City Hall Square, and Billy Bauer, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar. 6:30pm – Vinyl Persuasion, Tamaqua Station Platform, Craig Thatcher Trio, Penn’s Peak and Acoustic Kitty Project, Scott Park. 7pm – Quick Draw, The Iron Mule, The Stray Seeds, The Wooden Match and Jonny Cornelius, Stooges. 7:30pm – Mark Santoro, Steel Stacks.

FRIDAY 7/16 – 4pm – Joanna Bea & Mike ET, Split Rock Resort. 5pm – Mrs Eller & The Fellers, Vince’s Pizzeria & Taproom, Dave Johnsen. Slopeside Pub and Deja Vudu, Tolino Vineyards. 5:30pm – Jordan White, Easton Public Market. 6pm – Two of a Kind, Hofford Mill, Mark & Ralph, Insurrection Distillery, Smooth Retsina Glow, Pocono Brewery, Dynamic Duo, Foundation Tavern, J&J Express, Thunderhead Lodge, Jeff Crosson, Big Woody’s (Forks), Pentley Holmes, Jack Slice, Barefoot Duo, Bishop Estate Vineyards, Smith Compound Band, Coplay Saengerbund, Fraser Thomas, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, Chris George, Weathered Vineyards, Dolcetto, The Glenn Hoffman Trio, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn and Copper Fields, Bru Daddy’s. 6:30pm – Michael Patrick, El Charro del Rio. 7pm – The Knobby Whistlers, Derailed Taphouse, Chelsea Lyn Meyer Band, Cattasaqua Park, Nikki Briar, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co., The Castaway Band, Blended by Bru Daddy’s, Jonny Cornelius, House & Barn, Colin O’Leary, Easton Wine Project, The Large Flowerheads, Walnutport Carnival, Hot Toddys, Chapel Hills Golf Club and American Street Band, Steel Pub. 7:30pm – Kendal Conrad, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co and The Dan DeChellis Trio, Connexions Gallery. 8pm – Mike Metzgar, Slate Pub, Kick – The INXS Experience, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jackyl, Penn’s Peak, Cody Templeton, One Ten Tavern and The Stray Seeds, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 10pm – The Tribe, The Funhouse Southside.

SATURDAY 7/17 – 1pm – Two of a Kind, Blue Mountain Vineyards, Smooth Retsina Glow, Renegade Winery, Erin McClelland, Tolino Vineyards, Scott Marshall Band, Promenade Shops, Jonny Cornelius, Hardball Cider and Hannah Violet, Stoney Run Winery. 2pm – Blaming Amy, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co, Radio One, Spectator’s Bar & Grill, George Becker, Black River Farms, Andrew Tirado, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co and Tim Harakal, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 3pm – Leah Marie Fuls Band, The Sand Bar. 4pm – Dana Gaynor & Tribe of Friends, The Inn at Birch Wilds. 5pm – Mo7s, All American Sports Pub and John Rodden, Hop Hill Brewing Co. 5:30pm – Two of a Kind, Foundation Tavern. 6pm – Joanna Bea & Mike ET, Renegade Winery, Dave Johnsen, County Seat Spirits, Jake Kaligis, HiJinx Brewing Co, Main Street Cruisers, Easton Center Square, Royal Picks, Pat’s Pizza & Bistro, Ziggy Isaacs, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, All Things Brielle, Rosanna’s, Zen Dog, Blueprint Brewing Co, Steel Creek, Jacktown Grove, Blue Moxie, Insurrection Distillery, The Dave Mell Band, Strawberry Family Restaurant, Craig Thatcher, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar and Zaire, Commons Park. 6:30pm – Bill Ihling, El Charro del Rio. 7pm – Smooth Retsina Glow, Willow Creek Brewery, Houston & the Dirty Rats, Palmer Park Mall, Frog Holler, Kutztown Park, Kim & The Clairvoyants, Ringer’s Roost, Bobby V, Derailed Taphouse, Adam McKinley, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co., Jeff Belfy, Easton Wine Project, Steve Brosky & John Cannavo, Widow’s Tavern and Social Call, Steel Pub. 7:30pm – Chris Zelenka & Don Yoman, 5 Points Grill & Pub, Jeff Crosson, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Steel Stacks. 8pm – Kick – The INXS Experience, New Hope Winery, Nick Mich, Well Crafted Brewery, Chelsea Lyn Meyer, Wescosville Fire Co, Wonton Soups, Seven Sirens Brewing Co., Off the Road, Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill and Sick Whiskey, Lakeside Bar. 9pm – Shaun Lally, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. 10pm – Bearsloth, The Funhouse Southside.

SUNDAY 7/18 – 8am – Ralph Pagano (solo), Jake’s Flea Market. 9:30am – Bill Ihling, Saucon Valley Farmer’s Market. 10am – The Audio Files, Emmaus Farmer’s Market. 11am – Jimmy Farrell, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub, Pentley Holmes, Asbury Coffee Mill and DMC Duo, Hamilton Kitchen & Bar. Noon – Kendal Conrad, The Cage Cocktail Bar. 2pm – Jimmy Leahy, Lakeside Bar, Joanna Bea & Mike ET, Split Rock Resort, Glenwood, Tolino Vineyards, Dead Friends, Country Creek Winery, Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyk, Weathered Vineyards, Bob Keel, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Six to Midnight, Blue Mountain Vineyards and Stacy Gabel, Stoney Run Winery. 3pm – DMC Duo, Insurrection Distillery. 3:30pm – We 3 Band, Thunderhead Lodge. 4pm – The Knobby Whistlers, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co., Girl Crue, 1836 Saloon, Skylar Love, The Inn at Birch Wilds, August V, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. and Steel Creek, East Stroudsburg VFW. 5pm – Shaun Lally, Fogelsville Hotel. 5:30pm – Jonny Cornelius, The Iron Mule. 6pm – Large Flowerheads, Dimmick Park, James Supra Band, Emmaus Community Park and Mason Porter, Bear Creek Mountain Resort. 6:30pm – Barefoot Bobby & the Breakers, Univest Performance Center and Alexis P Suter Band, Steel Stacks. 10pm – Lorenzo, The Funhouse Southside.

MONDAY 7/19 – 1pm – Payton Renee, Bell Hall. 7pm – Woodrow, E. Stroudsburg Dansbury Depot Stage.

WEDNESDAY 7/21 – 6pm – Z Solo, Trails End Pub, Cody Templeton, Mason Street Grill. 7pm – Denim & Leather, Steel Pub.

OPEN MIC NIGHTS – THURSDAY – 6pm – Renegade Winery, My Tequila House and Jack’s Slice, 7pm – Bowers Hotel, Cinder Inn, The Stanhope House, Blend (Final Thursday every month) and ShawneeCraft Brewery. 9pm -. Rathskeller in the National Hotel. 10pm – The Bath Exchange, inside the Historic Slate Exchange Hotel in Bath. FRIDAY – 6pm – Hope & Coffee, Tamaqua. SATURDAY – 6pm – Bally Hotel (First Saturday Every Month). SUNDAY – 3pm,- Shanty on 19th and Camels Hump Farm. . 7pm – The Wooden Match. MONDAY – 6:30pm – Crooked Eye Brewery (1st, 3rd & 5th Monday every month). 10pm – The Funhouse Southside. TUESDAY – 5pm – Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 6pm – Iron Lakes Country Club. 7pm – Old Mill Pub and Change on 3rd (First Tuesday each month) 8pm – Descendants Brewing Co (Ship Inn). WEDNESDAY – 5pm – Insurrection Distillery. 6pm – Bally Hotel, Josie Porter Farm and Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill. 7pm – Black & Blue and Desiderio’s Stone Tavern. If you plan on attending an open mic, you are encouraged to bring your own instrument and microphone. Remember to follow all health and safety guidelines. Let’s keep the venues open !

ON-LINE this SATURDAY, 7/17 – 2pm – Punk & Preppy, Episode 6 with Dorothy and Prince Henderson (Resting Punk Face). Tune in on Facebook. WEEKLY ON-LINE SHOWS – Thursday – 8pm – Godfrey Daniels Concert Highlights on Folk Music Notebook. Friday – 7:30pm – Sippin with Shawn (Shawn Cavanaugh). Headeye (Jason Hedrington) – Saturday Shenanigans, 9pm and Tuesday & Wednesday, Afternoon Delight, 1:11pm all on Facebook & Instagram. Not For Coltrane (Michael Duck) Stump the Band, Tuesday -12:30pm on YouTube. Rocking the Valley – Sunday -7pm – Red Barn Music Series (Bill Medei), Monday – 7pm -Stories & Song with Mike & Tom (Michael Duck & Tom Cooney), 8pm – Alexxis Steele. Tuesday – 7pm – Canadian Sessions (Samara Johnson) – this show is currently on hold but, will be returning soon. Stay tuned. 8pm – Showcase with Steve Jones. Wednesday – 8pm – Artist Spotlight with Ralph (Ralph Pagano) will return September, 2021. . All Rocking the Valley shows on Facebook and YouTube.

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Last year saw changes to the way many things were done. The Blueberry Festival as we know it was one of the many local events that felt the effects of the pandemic. As we move closer and closer to what was “normal”, the 34th annual Blueberry Festival is back in full force. There are many things to see and do at the festival this year. You’ll find local craft beers, wines and spirits in the Brewery Tasting Tent. Your $25 ticket gains you admission to the festival, a souvenir tasting glass and 5 tastings (advance sales – day of tickets get you 4 tastings). You can also purchase your favorites separately. There will also be pie-eating contests, children’s activities, a dessert tent, crafts and much, much more. And, of course, live music on two different stages throughout the day both days. As you may have guessed by now, I’m here to talk about the music.

There will be live performances from many local artists on both stages throughout the weekend and Saturday’s performances will be capped with the Blueberry Jam Acoustic Open Mic presented by Voices of the Valley and hosted by myself at 5pm on the Brewery Stage. Registration for the open mic is still open but, there are a limited number of spots available. You can register at rpaganomusic@gmail.com or through messenger at https://www.facebook.com/lvvoicesofthevalley. Here’s your complete music lineup:

SATURDAY, 7/17

Community stage: Little Brass Band (10:30am), Joanna Bea & Mike ET (noon), Jeni Englund (1pm), Dave Reber – Celtic Nomads PA (3:15pm), Yingling-Porter on Tap (4:30pm) and Joe Argese (6pm). Brewery Stage: Temple Ave Jazz Band (11am), Will Kiss Band (1pm), Amber Peirce (3pm), Acoustic Mayhem (4pm), Blueberry Jam Acoustic Open Mic (5pm).

SUNDAY, 7/18

Community Stage: Dina Hall (10:30am), Big Wahu Caribbean Band (noon), PYT (1pm), Mark Misterio (3:15pm) and The Jack Murray Band (4:30pm). Brewery Stage: Andrew Lobby (11am), Fran Mayville (1pm), Matt Miskie (3pm) and Smooth Retsina Glow (5pm).

For more information on the festival or to purchase your advance tickets, visit https://historicbethlehem.org/blueberry-festival/

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The Blueberry Jam Acoustic Open Mic, presented by Voices of the Valley, is back at the Blueberry Festival for 2021 ! This event will be held on the Brewery Stage on Saturday, July 17 from 5 to 7PM. This is open to all genres and spots are limited. You must pre-register by Friday, July 16 in order to receive a pass to the festival. If you are interested, you can do so by email at rpaganomusic@gmail.com or Messenger at https://www.facebook.com/lvvoicesofthevalley.

The event is part of the Blueberry Festival, held at the Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA. Ralph Pagano will be your host for the day. Non-performers must purchase tickets at https://historicbethlehem.org/blueberry-festival/blueberry-festival-admission/?fbclid=IwAR0U1_tqz_UmyeMaKtjX7IVWq6qVZVDg8Et0wWpf5_nHuEDlsUQFjCd_NV0

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If you have been following along at all, you know there is no shortage of live music in and around the Lehigh Valley. We have music from the Poconos to Bucks, Berks and Carbon counties, some spots in NJ and, of course the Valley as well. There’s plenty to choose from, as you will see below. As always, please support the great venues that host live music every week as well as the amazing local talent we have here. Check out the festivals and special events – there are quite a few. I’ll list them first, then the regular daily lineups. Thank you for helping keep the music scene in the area alive and well !

I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who contributes to this post every week and keeps me up to date on what you have going on. I couldn’t do it without you ! And, of course, thank you to all the weekly readers and followers ! If you would like to see your events advertised here every week, simply let me know your schedule by Wednesday evening. Whether your event is live and in person or on-line, you can promote it here. Use the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or email at lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. Please take a minute to like and share us on Facebook. Here’s this weeks’ lineups.

FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Every THURSDAY through October 14 starts with Happy Hour on Hamilton in downtown Allentown. Rock the Walk starts out at 4pm. This week in Pocket Park, Pentley Holmes Duo (4pm) followed by Dear Anna (6pm). Kendal Conrad will be at Hamilton Kitchen & Bar at 4:30pm. Look for pop-up artists along Hamilton Street from 4-6pm. Downtown Bethlehem hosts Tunes at Twilight every week through July 22 at 6pm. You’ll find The Beautiful Distortion at Edge Restaurant, Without George at McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub, Stefanie Johnson Trio at Franklin Hill Vineyards, Rusty Snow at Crooked 2.0, Lorenzo Bubba at Urbano Mexican Kitchen and Bar, Corinne Mammana at Hotel Bethlehem and Tim Harakal at Twisted Olive.

SATURDAY, 7/10 – Noon – Strawberry Jam and Pig Roast, Strawberry Family Restaurant. Live music: Bear Sloth, Reality Check, Smoking Lightbulbs, Mulberry Hill, Mojohand and a closing jam. $30 cover.

SATURDAY 7/10 & SUNDAY 7/11 – Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson Anniversary Bash. Saturday – 1pm – Back In Black. Sunday – 9:30am – Paul Knakk. 1pm – Girl Crue.

SATURDAY 7/10 & SUNDAY 7/11 – Clinton Red Mill Festival in the Quarry. Saturday – Tim McGeary (noon), Cookie Rabinowitz (1:15pm), Grace Morrison (2:30pm), Caren Kennedy (3:45pm), Rob Viola (5pm) and Charlie Don’t Surf (6:15pm). Sunday – Carl Dietel (noon), Pierce Crask (1:15pm), Just Jeff (2:30pm) and Michael Patrick (3:45pm).

SUNDAY 7/11 – Shawnee River Fest, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort – Yingling-Porter on Tap kicks off the live music at 11:30am. Also appearing: Wild Planes, Nik, Stephanie Campbell, Elizabeth Gillen, Harley, Sandra Rivera, Johnny Rocco and Joshua Raub.

SUNDAY 7/11 – Easton Heritage Day. – Heritage Stage: The Swingtime Dolls (1pm) and The Jolly Tars (4pm). Star Spangled Stage: The Silas Powell Band (12:30pm), The Jack Adams Blues Band (2:30pm), Zaire (4:30pm) and Joyous (7pm). Rivals Sports Bar: Shaun Lally (1pm), Jason Dumm Duo (4pm) and The Weekenders (7pm).

DAILY LINEUPS:

THURSDAY 7/8 – 4:45pm – Jeni Hackett Duo, Coca Cola Park (pre-game). 5pm – The Frost, Slopeside Pub. 5:30pm – Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards The Boondock Barons, Olde Homestead Golf Club and Mike Greer & Co w/The Marshall Tucker Band, Univest Performance Center. 6pm – Toby Costa, Steel Club, Joanna Bea & Mike ET, Cinder Inn, Ashley Marquez, Artisan Wine and Cheese Cellar and Twin Hill, Hofford Mill. 6:30pm – We May Be Right, Scott Park. 7pm – PS Experiment, The View at Morgan Hill, The Cody Templeton Band, Forks Community Park and Sevendust, Steel Stacks.

FRIDAY 7/9 – 5pm – Steel Creek, Tolino Vineyards, Pentley Holmes, Hop Hill Brewing Co and Two of a Kind, Radical Wines. 5:30pm – Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards and Carter Lansing, Easton Public Market. 6pm – Regina Sayles, Barley Creek Tasting Room, DMC Duo, Blueprint Brewing Co, Mike Miz & Friends, ed Rock Outdoor Listening Room, 1 Supernova & Tantric, Arties Bar & Grill, McConney, Old York Cellar Winery, Ginger & Joe, Weis Pub (Macungie), John Cannavo, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Brian Kidd, Foundation Tavern, The Stray Seeds, Bell Hall, Good Lovin’ Jam Band, Jim Dietrich Park, Stranger Things Rock, Strawberry Family Restaurant, Mystic Warrior, Roselawn Bistro, Jason Carlyle, Cinder Inn, The New Standard, HiJinx Brewery, She Said Sunday, Coplay Saengerbund, Joanna Bea & Mike ET, Insurrection Distillery, Tim Fitzpatrick, Boulder View Tavern, Lorenzo Bubba, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, Pocono Duo, Emmaus Triangle, James Lauchmen, Bishop Estate Vineyards and BC Combo, Weathered Vineyards. 6:30pm – Mark & Ralph, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Scott Marshall & the Highway Souls, Cattasaqua Park, Shaun Lally, Easton Wine Project, Flirtin’ with the Mob, Northampton Community Park, Christopher Dean Duo, Thunderhead Lodge, Big Hix, South Whitehall Park, RED, House & Barn, N*ked Jake, Rivals Sports Bar, Smooth Retsina Glow, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Bad Influence, Steel Pub, The Boondock Barons, Fossil’s Last Stand, Chris Janson, Univest Performance Center and Sugadont, Two Rivers Brewing Co (Easton). 7:30pm – Cassandra Rose, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co, Walter Lee, Sherman Theater and Whiskey River, 1787 Brewery. 8pm – Silk & Steel, The Shanty on 19th, Another Side of Izzy, Seven Sirens Brewing Co, Classic Stones, New Hope Winery, Tony Caggiano, Derailed Taphouse and Dose, Riverside Barr. 10pm – Tavern Ten Band (record release show), The Funhouse Southside.

SATURDAY 7/10 – 10am – Michael Patrick, Holland Township Farmers Market and Smooth Retsina Glow, Perkasie Farmers Market. 11am – Dirty Roxx, Keystone Harley-Davidson. 1pm – Two of a Kind, Blue Mountain Vineyards, Ziggy Isaacs, Bell Hall, Mark & Ralph, New Hope Winery, The Royal Picks, Setter Ridge Winery, DMC Duo, Ringers Roost and George Baier, Tolino Vineyards. 2pm – Chris Colaiaco, Seven Sirens Brewing Co, Big Things, Dimmick Inn, Peter Joseph, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Catmoon Daddy, The Inn at Birch Wilds, Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards and Pat Warn, Perkiomen Valley Brewery. 3pm – Third Degree, New Jerusalem Inn, Radio Zoo, The Sand Bar and Social Call Duo, Spectator’s Bar & Grille. 4pm – Red Angel, Bishop Estate Vineyards, Smooth Retsina Glow, Eight Oaks Farm Distillery and Str8up Band, Nick’s Lake House. 5pm – The Audio Files, Foundation Tavern Biergarten, The Castaway Band, Macungie VFW Tiki Bar, Stephanie Grace, Ridgewood Winery and Therapy Barn, ed Rocks Outdoor Listening Room. 6pm – Regina Sayles, Renegade Winery, Shaun Lally, Hotel Bethlehem, The Derelict Franchise, McCooles at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Jeni Hackett Duo, HiJinx Brewery, Ginger & Joe, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, Payton Renee, Bell Hall, The Last Train, Casa Toro, Pentley Holmes, Slopeside Pub, Jonny Cornelius, Mountain View Vineyards and Keystone Groove, Insurrection Distillery. 6:30pm – Steve Brosky, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Kristen Morgenstern, House & Barn, Dr Dick Show, Best Station Hotel, Large Flowerheads, Northampton Community Center, Kendal Conrad, J.J. Ratigan Brewing Co, Controlled Chaos, Rolling Hills Recreation Center, The Secret Reasons, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Christian Porter, Derailed Taphouse, Caren Kennedy Duo, Easton Wine Project, Jessica Hoch, Palm Tavern and Doubting Thomas, Steel Pub. 7:30pm – The Ultra Kings, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co, Jeff Croon, Taylor House Brewing Co and Kashmir, Steel Stacks. 8pm – Asleep at the Wheel, Musikfest Cafe, Dee Maple Band, Seven Sirens Brewing Co, Phat Crizzy, Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill, Michael Patrick, Decendants Brewing Co, Jake Kaligis, The Shanty on 19th, Rubix Kube, Mauch Chunk Opera House and Dose, The Original Pocono Pub. 9:30pm – Brian Kibler, Riley’s Restaurant. 10pm – Starting Tomorrow, The Funhouse Southside.

SUNDAY 7/11 – 8am – Alyssa Dodge, Jake’s Flea Market. 11am – Jimmy Farrell, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Radio One, Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works. Noon – Bill Ihling, Stockton Market. 1pm – Barefoot Duo, Free Will Brewing Co, Len Mooney, Tolino Vineyards, Kristen Morgenstern, Weis Pub (Macungie) and Ash & Snow, Bishop Estate Vineyards. 2pm – American Street Band, Macungie VFW Tiki Bar, The Castaway Band, Weathered Vineyards, Fine & Mellow, Lakeside Bar, Street Box Strummer, ShawneeCraft Brewery, Kendal Conrad, Black River Farms, Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards, The Knobby Whistlers, Renegade Winery and Tucker, New Jerusalem Inn. 3pm – Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues, The Inn at Birch Wilds, The Mighty Manatees, Country Creek Winery and Smooth Retsina Glow, Insurrection Distillery. 4pm – The Weekenders Acoustic, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co and Jonny Cornelius, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 5pm – Shaun Lally, Hops at the Paddock, Owen & the Alien, Fogelsville Hotel, Chad Brown & Friends, Jasper Mountain Event Center and Space Kamp, Steel Stacks. 6pm – Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyk, Dimmick Park and Tumbleweed w/The Manatawny Creek Ramblers, Bear Creek Mountain Resort. 6:30pm – Dutch’s Basement Blues Band, Univest Performance Center. 7pm – Jim Messina. Musikfest Cafe. 10pm – The Braun Brothers, The Funhouse Southside.

TUESDAY 7/13 – 6pm – Stereotype, Maingate Night Club. 7pm – Steel Creek, Walnutport Carnival.

WEDNESDAY 7/14 – 5pm – Jeni Hackett, Promenade Shops. 7pm – Triple Dog Dare, Steel Pub.

OPEN MIC NIGHTS – THURSDAY – 6pm – Renegade Winery, My Tequila House and Jack’s Slice, 7pm – Bowers Hotel, Cinder Inn, The Stanhope House, Blend (Final Thursday every month) and ShawneeCraft Brewery. 9pm -. Rathskeller in the National Hotel. 10pm – The Bath Exchange, inside the Historic Slate Exchange Hotel in Bath. FRIDAY – 6pm – Hope & Coffee, Tamaqua. SATURDAY – 6pm – Bally Hotel (First Saturday Every Month). SUNDAY – 3pm,- Shanty on 19th and Camels Hump Farm. . 7pm – The Wooden Match. MONDAY – 6:30pm – Crooked Eye Brewery (1st, 3rd & 5th Monday every month). 10pm – The Funhouse Southside. TUESDAY – 5pm – Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 6pm – Iron Lakes Country Club. 7pm – Old Mill Pub and Change on 3rd (First Tuesday each month) 8pm – Descendants Brewing Co (Ship Inn). WEDNESDAY – 5pm – Insurrection Distillery. 6pm – Bally Hotel, Josie Porter Farm and Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill. 7pm – Black & Blue and Desiderio’s Stone Tavern. If you plan on attending an open mic, you are encouraged to bring your own instrument and microphone. Remember to follow all health and safety guidelines. Let’s keep the venues open !

ON-LINE this FRIDAY, 7/9 – 7pm – Virtual Sculpture Garden Concert Series, featuring Ash & Snow, presented by Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission. Watch on the BFAC Facebook page or their website at https://bfac-lv.org/. WEEKLY ON-LINE SHOWS – Thursday – 8pm – Godfrey Daniels Concert Highlights on Folk Music Notebook. Friday – 7:30pm – Sippin with Shawn (Shawn Cavanaugh). Headeye (Jason Hedrington) – Saturday Shenanigans, 9pm and Tuesday & Wednesday, Afternoon Delight, 1:11pm all on Facebook & Instagram. Not For Coltrane (Michael Duck) Stump the Band, Tuesday –12:30pm on YouTube. Rocking the Valley – Sunday –7pm – Red Barn Music Series (Bill Medei), Monday – 7pm -Stories & Song with Mike & Tom (Michael Duck & Tom Cooney), 8pm – Alexxis Steele. Tuesday – 7pm – Canadian Sessions (Samara Johnson) – this show is currently on hold but, will be returning soon. Stay tuned. 8pm – Showcase with Steve Jones. Wednesday – 8pm – Artist Spotlight with Ralph (Ralph Pagano) will return September, 2021. . All Rocking the Valley shows on Facebook and YouTube.

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Is it really July already ? It feels like Memorial Day was just last week and now it’s the July 4 weekend and, it’s loaded with live music. From Tunes at Twilight in downtown Bethlehem to First Friday on the Southside, Rock the Walk in Allentown and a whole list of 4th of July special events, there is plenty to choose from. And, that doesn’t even scratch the surface. Take a good look at the lineups, find your happy place and go out and support live music ! Don’t forget all of the amazing venues that need your support as well !

I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who contributes to this post every week and keeps me up to date on what you have going on. I couldn’t do it without you ! And, of course, thank you to all the weekly readers and followers ! If you would like to see your events advertised here every week, simply let me know your schedule by Wednesday evening. Whether your event is live and in person or on-line, you can promote it here. Use the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or email at lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. Please take a minute to like and share us on Facebook. Here’s this weeks’ lineup. As I have the past few weeks, I’ll list the festivals and special events first, then I’ll get to the daily lineups.

FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Every THURSDAY through October 14 starts with Happy Hour on Hamilton in downtown Allentown. Rock the Walk starts out at 4pm. This week in Pocket Park, Dance Fusion Performing Arts Studio (4pm) followed by Garden State Radio (6pm). Mark & Ralph will be at Bru Daddy’s (4pm), C.J.Jenkins at Bell Hall (4pm) and Mike Metzgar at Hamilton Kitchen (4:30pm). Look for pop-up artists along Hamilton Street from 4-6pm. Downtown Bethlehem hosts Tunes at Twilight every week through July 22 at 6pm. You’ll find James Supra & Phil Pilorz at Edge Restaurant, Gene Perla Duo at Hotel Bethlehem, Fig for a Kiss at McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub, Craig Thatcher at Tapas on Main and George Hrab at Twisted Olive..

THURSDAY, 7/1 – East Rock Roots 1st of July Food Drive, 855 East Rock Road, Allentown. Live music – 6pm – with Elephants Dancing, Skyler Davis and David Sloyan

FRIDAY, 7/2 – First Friday on the Southside. Live music from The Wonton Soups, 6pm at Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub, Neil Grover, 6pm at the Banana Factory, Swamp Guard, 6:30pm at Dinky’s and The Swingtime Dolls, 7pm at Roasted.

FRIDAY, 7/2 thru SUNDAY, 7/4 – Sunny Rest 4th of July, Sunny Rest Resort. Live music Saturday – A Pair of Nuts (noon) and Radio Tokyo (10pm). Sunday – Tom Storm (noon) and Just Jeff (5pm).

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 7/2 & 7/3 – Rock for Your Independence, Morwood Sportsmen Club. Live music Friday – Poker Face (6:30pm), Spider Pie (7:45pm) and The Defiance (9pm). Saturday – Junior’s Grades (4:30pm), Old School (6:30pm) and Poker Face (9pm).

SATURDAY, 7/3 – Red White & Brew Fest, Riverside Barr, 6pm. Live music from PSYCH and Band of Brothers.

DAILY LINEUPS:

THURSDAY, 7/1 – 3:30pm – Nick Cerniglia, Trolly Barn Public Market. 4pm – Jeni Hackett, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards. 5pm – Owen & the Alien, Slopeside Pub. 5:30pm – Tim Harakal, The Shelby and Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards. 6pm – Ultra Kings Deluxe, Steel Club and Marc Berger & Ride, Scott Park. 6:30pm – Becky & the Beasts, Penn’s Peak. 7pm – Quick Draw, The Iron Mule and Jonny Cornelius, Stooges. 7:30pm – Nicole Atkins & the Family, Steel Stacks

FRIDAY, 7/2 – 4pm – Psychedelic Revival, Bushkill Park. 5pm – Mark & Ralph, Keystone Harley-Davidson, Moondogs, Tolino Vineyards, Brosky & Cannavo, Radical Wines, Zach Russack, Ironbound Cider and TimeWhys, Mountain View Vineyards. 5:30pm – Julianna Sweeney, Easton Public Market and Mosey Beat, Olde Homestead Golf Club. 6pm – Nate Meyers & the Aces, Hamilton Kitchen & Bar, Steven Wales, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, Pentley Holmes, HiJinx Brewery, Radio One, Bell Hall, DMC Duo, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Ken Pierson, Markley Bar & Grille, Chris Thomas, Weathered Vineyards, Jonny Cornelius, Blueprint Brewing Co, Two of a Kind, Insurrection Distillery, Michael Patrick, Black & Blue, Dave Mell Trio, Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brew Pub and Tom Storm, Mansion House. 6:30pm – Bill Ihling, El Charro del Rio, Psychedelic Revival, Riverside Barr, Mr Nice Guy, Stokesay Castle & Knights Pub and Lou Pompilio, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Smooth Retsina Glow, Strawberry Family Restaurant, Downtown Jimmy Brown Duo, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Chris Colaiaco, Easton Wine Project, George Grillo, Derailed Taphouse, Stef & Mike, Jack’s Slice, Joyous, Cattasaqua Park, The Bobby Clark Band, Rivals Sports Bar and The Verdict, Steel Pub. 7:30pm – Kyle Yankowy Duo, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co and Life After Dead, Steel Stacks. 8pm – StillCraft, 1836 Saloon, Accept & Blackfoot, Penn’s Peak, Vinyl Persuasion, The Shanty on 19th and The Royal Picks, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 9pm – Cody Templeton Band, Draught House. 10pm – My Brother Below, Funhouse Southside.

SATURDAY, 7/3 – Noon – Smooth Retsina Glow, Quakertown Farmer’s Market and Red Bear, Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson. 1pm – Amber Peirce, Bell Hall, Kristen Morgenstern, Lehigh Valley Zoo, Jordan White, Tolino Vineyards, Social Call, Hardball Cider, Acoustic Kitty Project, Promenade Shops, TimeWhys, Sorrenti Vineyards, Dear Anna, Leaf Cigar Bar and Kendal Conrad & Blazing Swine, Setter Ridge Vineyards. 2pm – Scott Marshall & the Highway Souls, Weathered Vineyards and Lonesome Duo, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co. 3pm – Eliza Rush Band, The Inn at Birch Wilds. 5pm – Smith Compound Band, Macungie VFW Tiki Bar, Pentley Holmes, Sorrenti Family Estate Vineyards, Stef & Mike, Hop Hill Brewing Co and Rebekah Leigh, New Hope Winery. 5:30pm – Fraser Thomas, Weis Pub (Macungie), Cramer Brothers Band, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards and DMC Duo, Invertase Brewing Co. 6pm – Smooth Retsina Glow, Lost Tavern – Bethlehem, Secondwynd, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, Cassandra Rose, Taylor House Brewing Co, Punkabillys on the Wagon, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Radio One, Hotel Bethlehem, John Rodden, Saucony Creek Kutztown Brewery and The Doc, Insurrection Distillery. 6:30pm – Whitey McVickers, The Iron Mule and Amy Lewis, Stokesay Castle & Knoghts Pub. 7pm – Sheila & Mark, Derailed Taphouse, Chuck Schubert, Easton Wine Project, The Boondock Barons, Jabber Jaws Bar & Grille, Regina Sayles, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Gunslinger, East Penn Sporting Clays, Michael Patrick, Big Bear Gear and The Bobby Clark Band, Steel Pub. 7:30pm – Woodside Avenue, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co, The Sofa Kings, Steel Stacks and The Gas Trio, Rivals Sports Bar. 8pm – Sunsets North, Seven Sirens Brewing Co, Joe Janci, Descendants Brewing Co and Kevin & Dean, New Jerusalem Inn. 9pm – Payton Renee, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. 10pm – The Big Shaboozie, Funhouse Southside. 10:30pm – Chris Condel, Warrior Bar & Grill

SUNDAY, 7/4 – 8am – Nick Franclik, Jake’s Flea Market. 9:30am – Mark & Ralph, Saucon Valley Farmer’s Market. Noon – Dave Johnsen, The Taproom at Weyerbacherr Brewing Co 1pm – Jeni Hackett Duo, Stoney Run Winery, Kristen Morgenstern, Lehigh Valley Zoo and Bobby from Curious Dog, Tolino Vineyards. 2pm – Owen & the Alien, Hardball Cider, Greg Smith’s Off the Road, Riverside Barr and The Sol, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co. 3pm – Vinyl Persuasion, Insurrection Distillery. 5pm – The Youngers & The New Constitution, Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Heart Headed, Seven Sirens Brewing Co and John Cannavo Band, Nick’s Lake House. 6pm – DMC Duo, Emmaus Community Park. 7pm – Girl Crue, Steel Stacks, Kate & Those Guys, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co and The Doc, Insurrection Distillery. 10pm – Heart Headed, Funhouse Southside.

MONDAY, 7/5 – 1pm – Jeni Hackett, Setter Ridge Winery. 2pm – Rick B, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co.

WEDNESDAY, 7/7 – 6pm – Vinyl Persuasion, Covered Bridge Inn. 7pm – Artisan Trio, Palette & Pour and Mike Greer & Co, Steel Pub.

OPEN MIC NIGHTS – THURSDAY – 6pm – Renegade Winery, My Tequila House and Jack’s Slice, 7pm – Bowers Hotel, Cinder Inn, The Stanhope House, Blend (Final Thursday every month) and ShawneeCraft Brewery. 9pm -. Rathskeller in the National Hotel. 10pm – The Bath Exchange, inside the Historic Slate Exchange Hotel in Bath. FRIDAY – 6pm – Hope & Coffee, Tamaqua. SATURDAY – 6pm – Bally Hotel (First Saturday Every Month). SUNDAY – 3pm,- Shanty on 19th and Camels Hump Farm. . 7pm – The Wooden Match. MONDAY – 6:30pm – Crooked Eye Brewery (1st, 3rd & 5th Monday every month). 10pm – The Funhouse Southside. TUESDAY – 5pm – Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 6pm – Iron Lakes Country Club. 7pm – Old Mill Pub and Change on 3rd (First Tuesday each month) 8pm – Descendants Brewing Co (Ship Inn). WEDNESDAY – 5pm – Insurrection Distillery. 6pm – Bally Hotel, Josie Porter Farm and Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill. 7pm – Black & Blue and Desiderio’s Stone Tavern. If you plan on attending an open mic, you are encouraged to bring your own instrument and microphone. Remember to follow all health and safety guidelines. Let’s keep the venues open !

WEEKLY ON-LINE SHOWS – Thursday – 8pm – Godfrey Daniels Concert Highlights on Folk Music Notebook. Friday – 7:30pm – Sippin with Shawn (Shawn Cavanaugh). Headeye (Jason Hedrington) – Saturday Shenanigans, 9pm and Tuesday & Wednesday, Afternoon Delight, 1:11pm all on Facebook & Instagram. Not For Coltrane (Michael Duck) Stump the Band, Tuesday –12:30pm on YouTube. Rocking the Valley – Sunday –7pm – Red Barn Music Series (Bill Medei), Monday – 7pm -Stories & Song with Mike & Tom (Michael Duck & Tom Cooney), 8pm – Alexxis Steele. Tuesday – 7pm – Canadian Sessions (Samara Johnson) – this show is currently on hold but, will be returning soon. Stay tuned. 8pm – Showcase with Steve Jones. Wednesday – 8pm – Artist Spotlight with Ralph (Ralph Pagano) will return September, 2021. . All Rocking the Valley shows on Facebook and YouTube.

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Are you getting back out and enjoying live music again ? If so, you will find everything you need to know about who is playing where and when right here. Festivals, special events, open mics and your favorite live music venues all in one place. There are even a few on-line events you can tune in to if you’re staying home. Let’s support each other whenever we can and, of course, these great venues that bring us live music every week.

I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who contributes to this post every week and keeps me up to date on what you have going on. I couldn’t do it without you ! And, of course, thank you to all the weekly readers and followers ! If you would like to see your events advertised here every week, simply let me know your schedule by Wednesday evening. Whether your event is live and in person or on-line, you can promote it here. Use the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or email at lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. Please take a minute to like and share us on Facebook. Here’s this weeks’ lineup. As I have the past few weeks, I’ll list the festivals and special events first, then I’ll get to the daily lineups.

FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Every THURSDAY starts with Happy Hour on Hamilton in downtown Allentown. Rock the Walk starts out at 4pm with The Billy Bauer Band and The Wood Smoke Duo in Pocket Park and Smooth Retsina Glow at Hamilton Kitchen. Look for pop-up artists along Hamilton Street from 4-6pm. Downtown Bethlehem hosts Tunes at Twilight every week at 6pm. You’ll find Melody Cruz at Corked 2.0, Tim Harakal at Edge Restaurant, Shaun Lally at The Sun Inn Courtyard (5:30 start) Hawk Brothers Jazz at Hotel Bethlehem, Without George at McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub, Hunter Chadeayne at Plants & Vintage and Aiden Bloomfield Duo at Platz.

SATURDAY, 6/26 – Poor Bastards Car & Motorcylce Show, East Goshenhoppen Park – 9am – Live music by The Ultra Kings and World Breaker.

SATURDAY, 6/26 – Soulshine Summer Music Concert, Country Creek Winery – 2pm – Live music by Mike Guldin & Rollin’ & Tumblin’, All Worn Out and Mike Greer & Company. Admission is $20. Rain date, SUNDAY, 6/27.

SATURDAY, 6/26 – Gathering of the Tribes Six, Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club. Noon – Live music from Girl Crue, The Cherry Bombs, Social Call and The Jack Adams Blues Band. $10 cover.

SATURDAY, 6/26 & SUNDAY, 6/27 – Groove at the Grove, Morwood Sportsmen Club – Live music in order of appearance: (noon start both days) SATURDAY – Mr. Checker, Electric Heart & Soul, Spider Pie, Pop Roxx, TK-2, Hammer Sheep and The Programme. SUNDAY – Maili Shelly, Three Beards & a Bush, One Eye Willy, Zig Zag & the Key of Z and The Hoppin’ Boxcars. $25 admission. Gates open 6pm FRIDAY, 6/25 for campers.

SATURDAY, 6/26 & SUNDAY, 6/27 – PA BBQ Fest, Jim Dietrich Park – Live Music in order of appearance. 11am start both days. SATURDAY – Richard Mextorf, Lil Ragu Band, Chris Beissel, Uncle Jake & the 18-Wheel Gang and a Billy Joel Tribute by Terrance Laughlin. SUNDAY – Lefty Wilson, Friar Point Band, Jaisen Taylor Band and Kirby Sibiski. FREE admission. $5 parking fee.

SUNDAY, 6/27 – Sunday Service Metal Night, Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill. – Live Music from Krusifire, Black Horizon and Raoul & the Dukes. 7pm – $10 cover.

DAILY LINEUPS:

Thursday, 6/24 – 4:30pm – Mark & Ralph, South Mall. 5pm – Kyle Yankowy, Lost Tavern – Bethlehem and Pentley Holmes, Architects Golf Club. 5:30pm – Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards, DMC Duo, Olde Homestead Golf Club.. 6pm – Lou Franco Duo, Steel Club, Two of a Kind, Covered Bridge Inn, Supra/Ayers Band, Scott Park, Regina Sayles, Stroudsburg Court House Square and Jeff Crosson, Lost Tavern – Hellertown. 6:30pm – Joanna Bea & Mike ET, Cinder Inn. 7pm – Stevie Vicks Duo, The View at Morgan Hill, Ashley Marquez, The Wooden Match and Jonny Cornelius, Stooges.

FRIDAY, 6/25 – 5pm – At the Apollo, Tolino Vineyards, Jeni Hackett Duo, Radical Wines, Glen Roberts, Hardball Cider and Tom Graham, Lost Tavern – Hellertown. 5:30pm – Adam Web, Easton Public Market, Not Us, Olde Homestead Golf Club and Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyards. 6pm – Z Solo, Pocono Winery, Damian Walck, Insurrection Distillery, Michael Arenella Duo, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Blaming Amy, HiJinx Brewery, Billy & Chris, Lost Tavern – Bethlehem, Yingling-Porter on Tap, Emmaus Triangle, Cody Templeton Band, Rivals Sports Bar, Chelsea Lyn Meyer Duo, Foundation Tavern, Eliza & Brook, Mansion House, Manatawny Creek Ramblers, Jim Dietrich Park, Jonny Cornelius, Trolly Barn Public Market, 2 Joes & a Jane, Hotel Bethlehem, Sons of Izzy, Coplay Saengerbund, Swamp Guard, Hills at Lockridge in Macungie, Kermit, Reading Liederkranz, Mike & Brian, Bishop Estate Vineyards, Craig Thatcher, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, The Grayman Group, Jack’s Slice, The Color Teal, Horse Tavern and Tim Fitzpatrick, Boulder View Tavern. 6:30pm – Zaire, One Center Square and Allan Willcockson, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Shaun Lally, Ringer’s Roost, Band of Brothers, Steel Pub, Acoustic Kitty Project Duo, Two Rivers Brewing Co – Easton, The Audio Files, Fegley’s Allentown Brew Works, Luca, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Erin McClelland, Derailed Taphouse, Hunkajunk, Cattasaqua Park, We May Be Right, Covered Bridge Park, Payton Renee, House & Barn and Uncle Wes & the Mess, Riverside Barr. 7:30pm – Mark & Ralph, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co. 8pm –Third Hand, The Shanty on 19th, Scott Marshall & the Highway Souls, Pocono Raceway and Owen & the Alien, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 9:30pm – Video Daze, Rivals Sports Bar. 10pm – The Wonton Soups, The Funhouse Southside.

SATURDAY, 6/26 – 11am – Third Degree, Keystone Harley-Davidson. 1pm – Billy Bauer w/Bobby Siegfried, Dinky’s, Ash & Snow, Setter Ridge Winery and Two of a Kind, Country Junction. 2pm – Rick Toure, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co, Enjinz Fire, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Hannah Violet, Stoney Run Winery and John Rodden, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 3pm – Whiskey Mansion, The Sand Bar and Just Duane, Lost Tavern – Hellertown. 4pm – Mark & Ralph, Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, Joe Janci, Little Ridge Vineyards, Big Fuss, Invertase Brewing Co and Joey & the T-Birds feat. Dave Freeman, Frank Foley & Jon Samson, Sherman Theater Concert on the Creek. 5pm – Indecision, Macungie VFW Tiki Bar. 5:30pm – Alias, Hardball Cider. 6pm – Scott Erickson, Insurrection Distillery, Andrea Carlson & the Love Police, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Smooth Retsina Glow, Pocono Brewery, Stef, Mike & Erin, Bell Hall, The Muddbuggs, HiJinx Brewery, DMC Duo, Ringer’s Roost, Paul & Joe, Roselawn Bistro, Mark Prestifillipo, Hotel Bethlehem, Strutter & Victim of Vengence, Artie’s Bar & Grill, Helicopter Hot Tub, Saucony Creek Kutztown Brewery and Steven Wales, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar. 6:30pm – John DeRosa, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Andrew Tirado, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Scott Marshall & the Highway Souls, Pocono Raceway, Sage, Derailed Taphouse, Scott Carl, Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill, The Harrisons, 5 Points Bar & Grill, Tucker, Palm Tavern and Fuzzy Bunny, Steel Pub. 7:30pm – Skylar Love, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co and The Mike & Will Duo, West End Tavern. 8pm – Luisto Rosario, Steel Stacks and Mark Cernese feat William H Taft, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 9pm – Shaun Lally, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. 10pm – The Electric Cheese Melt, The Funhouse Southside.

SUNDAY, 6/27 – 8am – Steve Walker, Jake’s Flea Market. 11am – Joe Janci, Asbury Coffee Mill and Billy & Chris, Hamilton Kitchen & Bar. 12pm – Michael Patrick, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co. 2pm – The Castaway Band, Weathered Vineyards, Smooth Retsina Glow, Black River Farms, Howie Baker, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Stef Mike & Erin, Stoney Run Winery and G, Lakeside Bar. 3pm – DMC Duo, Insurrection Distillery, Black Cross Band, The Sand Bar and Vinyl Persuasion, Thunderhead Lodge. 4pm – Joseph Acor & Jake, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 5pm – Street Box Strummers, Hops at the Paddock and Shaun Lally, Fogelsville Hotel. 6pm – Project Grand Slam, Steel Stacks and Friends of Tom, Emmaus Community Park. 7pm – Trio Grande feat. Dave Freeman, Frank Foley & Jon Samson, Old Mill. 10pm – Urban Achievers, The Funhouse Southside.

WEDNESDAY, 6/30 – 5:30pm – Steve Johnson, The Sun Inn Courtyard. 7pm – Stereotype, Steel Pub.

OPEN MIC NIGHTS -There are TWO NEW open mic nights to add to the list. Both are on THURSDAY – 6pm – My Tequila House and 7pm – The Stanhope House. THURSDAY – 6pm – Renegade Winery, My Tequila House and Jack’s Slice, 7pm – Bowers Hotel, Cinder Inn, Blend (Final Thursday every month) and ShawneeCraft Brewery. 9pm -. Rathskeller in the National Hotel. 10pm – The Bath Exchange, inside the Historic Slate Exchange Hotel in Bath. FRIDAY – 6pm – Hope & Coffee, Tamaqua. SATURDAY – 6pm – Bally Hotel (First Saturday Every Month). SUNDAY – 3pm,- Shanty on 19th and Camels Hump Farm. . 7pm – The Wooden Match. MONDAY – 6:30pm – Crooked Eye Brewery (1st, 3rd & 5th Monday every month). 10pm – The Funhouse Southside. TUESDAY – 5pm – Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 6pm – Iron Lakes Country Club. 7pm – Old Mill Pub and Change on 3rd (First Tuesday each month) 8pm – Descendants Brewing Co (Ship Inn). WEDNESDAY – 5pm – Insurrection Distillery. 6pm – Bally Hotel, Josie Porter Farm and Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill. 7pm – Black & Blue and Desiderio’s Stone Tavern. If you plan on attending an open mic, you are encouraged to bring your own instrument and microphone. Remember to follow all health and safety guidelines. Let’s keep the venues open !

ON LINE – FRIDAY, 6/25 –7pm – The Big Wahu Caribbean Band, streaming live on the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission Facebook page and https://bfac-lv.org/. WEEKLY ON-LINE SHOWS – Thursday – 8pm – Godfrey Daniels Concert Highlights on Folk Music Notebook. Friday – 7:30pm – Sippin with Shawn (Shawn Cavanaugh). Headeye (Jason Hedrington) – Saturday Shenanigans, 9pm and Tuesday & Wednesday, Afternoon Delight, 1:11pm all on Facebook & Instagram. Not For Coltrane (Michael Duck) Stump the Band, Tuesday –12:30pm on YouTube. Rocking the Valley – Sunday –7pm – Red Barn Music Series (Bill Medei), Monday – 7pm -Stories & Song with Mike & Tom (Michael Duck & Tom Cooney), 8pm – Alexxis Steele. Tuesday – 7pm – Canadian Sessions (Samara Johnson) – this show is currently on hold but, will be returning soon. Stay tuned. 8pm – Showcase with Steve Jones. Wednesday – 8pm – Artist Spotlight with Ralph (Ralph Pagano) will return September, 2021. . All Rocking the Valley shows on Facebook and YouTube.

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With several festivals and special events plus, over 125 more live performances on the schedule, there is plenty of music to go around. Someone told me several weeks ago, “I can never find who is playing where anymore”. I told him “Just read this every Thursday”. I don’t claim to have every live music event listed here but, there’s certainly a lot to choose from. Keep sending me your schedules and I’ll keep posting them.

I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who contributes to this post every week and keeps me up to date on what you have going on. I couldn’t do it without you ! And, of course, thank you to all the weekly readers and followers ! If you would like to see your events advertised here every week, simply let me know your schedule by Wednesday evening. Whether your event is live and in person or on-line, you can promote it here. Use the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or email at lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. Please take a minute to like and share us on Facebook. Here’s this weeks’ lineup. As I have the past few weeks, I’ll list the festivals and special events first, then I’ll get to the daily lineups.

FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Every THURSDAY starts with Happy Hour on Hamilton in downtown Allentown. Rock the Walk starts out at 4pm with The Groove Merchants and The Castaway Band in Pocket Park. Look for pop-up artists along Hamilton Street from 4-6pm. Downtown Bethlehem hosts Tunes at Twilight every week at 6pm. You’ll find Rebecca Connelly & Clayton Reilly (5:30pm start) at Corked 2.0, Pentley Holmes at the Goundie House Garden, Ron & Michael Goosely at Hotel Bethlehem, Island Time at Edge Restaurant, Tim Harakal at McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Wayward Buds at the Twisted Olive.

FRIDAY, 6/18 & SATURDAY, 6/19 – Phillipsburg Olde Towne Festival – 5pm Friday at Shappell Park, The Dr Dick Show. Saturday at Walters Park, beginning at noon, Jack & the Echos, TimeWhys, The Bobby Clark Band and The Large Flowerheads.

FRIDAY, 6/18 – SUNDAY, 6/20 – Beer Fest Weekend at Sunny Rest Resort. Live music: Saturday, A Pair of Nuts (1pm) and Social Call (10pm). Sunday, 5pm – Damian.

SATURDAY, 6/19 – Nazareth Food Truck Festival – 3pm – Live music from Keith Quelet (3pm), Fab 5 Revue (4pm), 60 Something (5pm) and New Day Rising (6pm).

SATURDAY, 6/19 – West Reading Art on the Avenues. Music lineups: Main Stage (6th Ave) starting at noon, Egon & the Slimers, Mr Nice Guy, Non Zero Sum Jazz Guitar Trio, Cloud Party, The Chairman Dances, The Quiet Campaign and The Nielsen Trust (Rick & Daxx Nielsen of Cheap Trick). 7th Avenue Stage starting at 12:30pm – Allison Favila, Horns of Pan, Aaron Parker, Beautiful Red Panda, Kick Out Before 3 and Milou Sky.

SUNDAY, 6/20 – Strawberry Festival and Car Show, St Matthews UCC Church, Kunkletown. 11am – Scott Reppert. 3pm – Cramer Brothers Band.

SUNDAY, 6/20 – The Father’s Day Memorial Ride begins at Steel Stacks at 11am and ends at Fossil’s Last Stand with live music from Scott Marshall, Chelsea Lyn Meyer and The Boondock Barons.

MONDAY, 6/21 – Make Music Upper Perk. This all day music festival is part of the world-wide celebration of Make Music Day (annually on June 21). There will be live performances from 46 different local musicians at 13 different venues throughout Green Lane, East Greenville and Pennsburg. Music begins at 10am and continues until approximately 10pm. A complete listing of all musicians, locations and times can be found at https://valleyartscene.wordpress.com/mmup-2021-schedule/.

DAILY LINEUPS

THURSDAY, 6/17 – 4:30pm – Fran Mayville, South Mall. 5:30pm – Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Winery and Starting Tomorrow, Sun Inn Courtyard. 6pm – Two of a Kind, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, Paul Knakk, Steel Club, The Dana Gaynor Band, Scott Park and Mark Cook & Brian Hall, Stroudsburg Courthouse Square. 6:30pm – Grateful Duo, Porter’s Pub. 7pm – Quick Draw, Iron Mule and Zaire, The View at Morgan Hill. 7:30pm – The Hillbenders, Steel Stacks.

FRIDAY, 6/18 – 4pm – Joanna Bea & Mike ET, Split Rock Resort. 5:30pm – Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Winery, Blaming Amy, Olde Homestead Golf Club and Chasing Daylight, Easton Public Market. 6pm – Kendal Conrad, Hotel Bethlehem, Stef & Mike, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, Billy Bauer Trio, Bell Hall, Bank Street Band, Center Square – Easton, James Supra, Foundation Tavern, DMC Duo, Hardball Cider, Lorenzo, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Ryan Mayersky, Copperhead Grille, Stranger Things Rock, Strawberry Family Restaurant, Vital Link, Weathered Vineyards, Smooth Retsina Glow, Mountain View Vineyards, Bobby Newton & Three the Hard Way, Roselawn Bistro and Derek Jones, Insurrection Distillery. 6:30pm – Chris Giakas, Iron Mule, Melanie Ilana Duo, Saucony Creek Kutztown Brewery and Bark at the Moon, Penn’s Peak. 7pm – Two of a Kind, Halftime Bar & Grill, Payton Renee, Fegley’s Allentown Brew Works, Lovelace, Steel Pub, Secret Reasons, ShawneeCraft Brewery, She Said Sunday, Cattasaqua Park, Jonny Cornelius, Stooges, Acoustic Kitty Project (solo), Easton Wine Project, Heart Headed, Blended by Bru Daddy’s and Nick Cerniglia, House & Barn. 7:30pm – John Rodden, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co and Almost Queen, Sherman Theater. 8pm – Mark & Ralph, 21 Taphouse, Swamp Guard, Seven Sirens Brewing Co, Billy Rooth, Derailed Taphouse, Rock Trax, American Spirits Roadhouse and Eaglemania, Mauch Chunk Opera House. 10pm – The Wallace Brothers, Funhouse Southside and Sugadont, Pearly Baker’s Ale House.

SATURDAY, 6/19 – 9:30am – Mark & Ralph, Trexlertown Farmer’s Market. 11am – Third Degree, Keystone Harley-Davidson. Noon – The Boondock Barons, Slatington Market Place, The Castaway Band, Tri-Boro Sportsman’s Club and Uncle Smiley, Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson. 1pm – Now Serving, Maggie’s Tavern, Smooth Retsina Glow, Renegade Winery, RED Duo, Vynecrest Vineyards and Yingling-Porter On Tap, Promenade Shops. 2pm – Pilgy, Tolino Vineyards, Skylar Love, Seven Sirens Brewing Co, A Girl & A Guy, ShawneeCraft Brewery, Nick Cerniglia, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co, Windy City, Country Creek Winery and Third Degree, Stoney Run Winery. 4pm – Triple Dog Dare, Leaf Cigar Bar. 5pm – Stef & Mike, Hop Hill Brewing Co, Sons of Izzy, Macungie VFW Tiki Bar and Laurie Vosburg w/Mike Wojik & Louis Fox, Pour House Bar & Grill. 5:30pm – Z Solo, Blue Ridge Estate Winery and Freedom in Christ Band, Universal Performance Center. 6pm – Shaun Lally, Hotel Bethlehem, Clayton Reilly, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, Joe Lazorik, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Blue Moxie, Insurrection Distillery, Island Time, HiJinx Brewery, Mostly Grateful, Forksville Inn & Tavern, Jonny Cornelius, Big Woody’s (Forks), Payne Shelton, Thunderhead Lodge, Brian Drux Project, Jack’s Slice and Cody Tyler & Gypsy Convoy, Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brew Pub. 7pm – PSYCH –Steel Pub, DMC Duo, Easton Wine Project, The Contact Collective, Iron Mule, Kendal Conrad, Taylor House Brewing Co, Joanna Bea & Mike ET, Black & Blue, Tim Harakal, The Wooden Match, Lo & Behold, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Michael Patrick, Crossroads Tavern and Jessica Hoch, House & Barn. 7:30pm – Jeni Hackett Duo, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co., Psychedelic Revival, Best Station Hotel and Henry & the Reggae Rockers feat. Conquering Rulers, Steel Stacks. 8pm – Chelsea Lyn Meyer Duo, The Shanty on 19th, Vinyl Persuasion, Gin Mill & Grill and The Wonton Soups, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 9pm – Seamus Kelleher, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. 9:30pm – Mississippi Pig Farmers, Grumpy’s BBQ. 10pm – Cody Templeton Band, 1836 Saloon, Smooth Retsina Glow, Pearly Baker’s Ale House and Dear Anna, Funhouse Southside.

SUNDAY, 6/20 – 8am – Mark & Ralph, Jake’s Flea Market. 9:30am – Frank Porter, Emmaus Farmer’s Market. 11am – Ash & Devan, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, Smooth Retsina Glow, Hamilton Kitchen and Jimmy Farrell, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. Noon – Dom Palombi Project, The Taproom at Weyerbacher Brewing Co. and Catch 22 Duo, Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson. 12:30pm – Bill Ihling, Four Sisters Winery. 1pm – Kerry Blue Band, Villa Milagro Vineyards. 2pm – Band of Brothers, Macungie VFW Tiki Bar, Pilgy, Blue Ridge Estate Winery, Ziggy, ShawneeCraft Brewery, Girl Crue, Ritz BBQ, Steven Wales, Stoney Run Winery, Royal Picks, Blue Mountain Vineyards, John Rodden, Black River Farms and Johnny D, Slopeside Pub. 3pm – Matt Miskie, Insurrection Distillery, Brit & Kenny, Broadway Grill, Vinyl Persuasion, The Wabash (Tamaqua Summerfest) and Steve Brosky & John Cannavo, Thunderhead Lodge. 4pm – Beach Lovin’ Man/Caribbean Jeff, Covered Bridge Inn and Colour Sound, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 5pm – Owen & the Alien, Fogelsville Hotel. 6pm – Z Solo, Trails End Pub, Habibi, Steel Stacks, Frog Holler, Bear Creek Mountain Resort and The Large Flowerheads, Weona Park. 7pm – Kinda Sorta Maybe, Topton Park. 10pm – Lorenzo, Funhouse Southside.

MONDAY, 6/21 – 8:30pm – Adam Niewood Trio, Porter’s Pub.

WEDNESDAY, 6/23 – 6pm – Jeni Hackett, D&L Trail – Slatington Trailhead. 6:30pm – Traditional Irish Jam, Porter’s Pub. 7pm – Stefanie Johnson Band w/Erin Kelly, Cattasaqua Park, Billy Bauer Band, Forks Twp Commerce Center and Social Call, Steel Pub.

OPEN MIC NIGHTS –THURSDAY – 6pm – Renegade Winery, My Tequila House and Jack’s Slice, 7pm – Bowers Hotel, Cinder Inn, Blend (Final Thursday every month) and ShawneeCraft Brewery. 9pm -. Rathskeller in the National Hotel. 10pm – The Bath Exchange, inside the Historic Slate Exchange Hotel in Bath. FRIDAY – 6pm – Hope & Coffee, Tamaqua. SATURDAY – 6pm – Bally Hotel (First Saturday Every Month). SUNDAY – 3pm,- Shanty on 19th and Camels Hump Farm. . 7pm – The Wooden Match. MONDAY – 6:30pm – Crooked Eye Brewery (1st, 3rd & 5th Monday every month). 10pm – The Funhouse Southside. TUESDAY – 5pm – Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 6pm – Iron Lakes Country Club. 7pm – Old Mill Pub and Change on 3rd (First Tuesday each month) 8pm – Descendants Brewing Co (Ship Inn). WEDNESDAY – 5pm – Insurrection Distillery. 6pm – Bally Hotel, Josie Porter Farm and Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill. 7pm – Black & Blue and Desiderio’s Stone Tavern. If you plan on attending an open mic, you are encouraged to bring your own instrument and microphone. Remember to follow all health and safety guidelines. Let’s keep the venues open !

WEEKLY ON-LINE SHOWS – Thursday – 8pm – Godfrey Daniels Concert Highlights on Folk Music Notebook. Friday – 7:30pm – Sippin with Shawn (Shawn Cavanaugh). Headeye (Jason Hedrington) – Saturday Shenanigans, 9pm and Tuesday & Wednesday, Afternoon Delight, 1:11pm all on Facebook & Instagram. Not For Coltrane (Michael Duck) Stump the Band, Tuesday –12:30pm on YouTube. Rocking the Valley – Sunday –7pm – Red Barn Music Series (Bill Medei), Monday – 7pm -Stories & Song with Mike & Tom (Michael Duck & Tom Cooney), 8pm – Alexxis Steele. Tuesday – 7pm – Canadian Sessions (Samara Johnson) – this show is currently on hold but, will be returning soon. Stay tuned. 8pm – Showcase with Steve Jones. Wednesday – 8pm – Artist Spotlight with Ralph (Ralph Pagano) will return September, 2021. . All Rocking the Valley shows on Facebook and YouTube.

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Several months ago, when I took a quick look into Headeye’s ongoing project, I described it as Yes meets Frank Zappa and Warren Zevon. That much has not changed. I introduced the first few couple singles (and the “B” sides) from the CD – “Earth Girls”. “Facebook Booty Call” and “Ja Aber Nein” gave you a pretty good preview of what was to come. Well, the full CD is here now. It has actually been out for a couple months and, shame on me for not getting this out sooner.

“Earth Girls” is a full-length, 13-song album with a wide range of very interesting and entertaining music that steps well outside the main stream. If you haven’t taken the time to listen yet, there’s no better time than the present. The album features different mixes and a little different flow on the aforementioned singles and is a real treat if you’re looking for something new and different to listen to. Put on the headphones or pop in the ear buds and crank it up nice and loud, then kick back and enjoy.

So, what’s next ? A vinyl package is tentatively scheduled for release some time in June with a target date of Record Store Day. The package is available for pre-order now at http://www.headeye.org. There’s lots of goodies to go along the vinyl like stickers, posters and a USB stick full of bonus cuts from the project. If you order the full package now, you’ll get it all – vinyl, CD, USB stick and digital download. You will have every version of every song – and then some. Also on the horizon is a series of live performances in conjunction with Touchstone Theater. Next Saturday, June 19, They will be doing a special “test run” event in front of family, friends and invited guests. There will then be two live performances planned of August and October that will be open to the public. Stay tuned for dates. And, while they are hard at work on the next album, the final chapter in this story has not yet been written. There’s more to come and we’ll talk about that in the next chapter. In the meantime, get to the website, listen to this amazing production, pre-order the full package and get more of the story (so far).

If you want to get to know the man behind the project, Jason Hedrington, you can tune in to one (or all) of his weekly shows on Facebook and Intagram. Saturday Night Shenanigans airs weekly at 9pm and Afternoon Delight is every Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:11pm.