Here we are, two weeks into 2021. Mid-January outdoor dining ? Yep, we have that. Outdoor live music ? Yep, we have that, too. While we continue to struggle with a global pandemic, many bars, restaurants and other live music venues struggle to keep their doors open. While many musicians have made the choice to stay home and “wait it out”, there are just as many who are struggling to keep their heads above water. There are fewer places to play so, fewer gigs to be had. Regardless of which side of the fence you are on, there are things you can do to help support both the venues and the musicians. Order take-out or delivery from your favorite restaurant, bar, brewery or wherever you would normally go to listen to live music. Listen to local musicians on line or, better yet, buy a single or an album to help show support. Tune in to a “live” broadcast and use the virtual tip jar. No one can blame you for feeling the need to stay home right now but, there are many other ways you can help.

Before I get to the rest of the business, I want to take a moment to express my deepest sympathy to the family, staff and many friends on the passing of Anthony Serafino, co-owner of the Insurrection Distillery in Lehighton. Tony was a great human being, one of the friendliest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and a huge supporter of live music. It will seem so much different setting up to perform there and not raising a glass with you but, we will certainly raise a glass to you. You will be sorely missed.

If you want your event listed here each week, it’s simple and it’s free. Whether it’s a live music event, a virtual performance or any other event, it can be included in the weekly music lineup. If you have new music coming out, a single or an album you would like reviewed or, if you have music you want included on a monthly playlist, let me know and we’ll get the message out there. You can use the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or email at lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. All I ask in return is that you like, follow, share Voices of the Valley on Facebook. Now, let’s look at this weeks’ music.

THURSDAY – Not much going on for tonight but, we do have Two of a Kind at the Covered Bridge Inn at 6pm and The Thursday Backyard Cabaret at Porter’s Pub at 6:30pm.

FRIDAY – 6pm – Lonesome Found, ShawneeCraft Brewery, Barefoot Duo, Bishop Estates Winery, John Cannavo Duo, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Michael Patrick, Crossroads Tavern and Jake Kaligis, Woodstone Country Club. 6:30pm – Kendal Conrad, Weyerbacher Brewing Company and Allan Willcockson, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Stef & Mike, The House & Barn, Chelsea Lyn Meyer Band, The Steel Pub, Glen Roberts, Easton Wine Project, George Grillo, Derailed Taproom, Cecilia Coleman, The Bookstore Speakeasy and Lucky 7, Rivals Sports Bar. 8pm – Aiden Bloomfeld, Seven Sirens Brewing Co, Vango, The Funhouse Southside, Mark Cook & Brian Hall, Warrior Bar & Grill, Jimmy Leahey, The Shanty on 19th and Walter Lee, The Original Pocono Pub.

SATURDAY – 2pm – Neil Grover, Seven Sirens Brewing Co and Jonny Cornelius, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co. 5pm – Billy T Acoustically, Hijinx Brewery. 6pm – Two of a Kind, Insurrection Distillery, Glenwood, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, Joe Lazorik, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn and Erin Kelly, County Seat Spirits. 6:30pm – The Castaway Band, Weyerbacher Brewing Co and Skylar Love, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Jake Bracey, Easton Wine Project, Dynamic Duo, Rivals Sports Bar, Kendal Conrad, Quaker Steak & Lube (Bensalem), 90 Minute Drive, Derailed Taproom, Chelsea Lyn Meyer Duo, The Shanty on 19th and Ashley Marquez, Trails End Pub. 7:30pm, Vanessa Collier, Steel Stacks (ticketed event). 8pm – Steve & Steve, Seven Sirens Brewing Co, Snow Betz, The Funhouse Southside, John Cannavo, Lakeside Bar and Jeff Crosson, 21 Crafthouse Kitchen.

SUNDAY – 2pm – Brian St John, ShawneeCraft Brewery, The Jimmy Leahey Duo, Desiderio’s Stone Tavern and Island Time, Blue Mountain Vineyards. 3pm – Payne Shelton, Thunderbird Lodge. 4pm – Bill Shannon, The Iron Mule and Joseph Acore & Jake, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 6pm – Beckwith Baker, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co. 8pm – Lorenzo, The Funhouse Southside.

WEDNESDAY – 8pm –Christian Porter, The Original Pocono Pub.

ON LINE MUSIC – Rocking the Valley has a complete lineup of on-line shows from Sunday through Friday each week. For a complete listing of show times and dates or, to be featured on one of their shows, visit https://www.rockingthevalley.com/.

Thank you to everyone who reads, shares and contributes to this post each week. Your support is greatly appreciated. Let’s do all we can to keep the music scene in and around the Lehigh Valley alive and well.

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We’ve made it through the holidays, 2020 is behind and the restrictions have been lifted – or have they ? Indoor dining is back but, still with limited seating capacities and social distancing guidelines in place. Several of the area’s bars and restaurants are attempting to return to “business as usual” while fighting to stay open financially. While many of us are reluctant to dine in or attend a live performance, the venues and the musicians can still use our support. Ordering take-out, delivery or curbside pick up is a great way to show support for the venues. While you are picking up your food, maybe even consider leaving a tip for the musician performing inside. At the very least, follow them on line, listen to their music on Spotify, Apple Music or other streaming services and buy their merchandise. Everything we do now will determine what our music scene will look like when we get back to “normal”.

If you want your events listed here, please feel free to send me your information by using the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger at https://www.facebook.com/lvvoicesofthevalley or email me at lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. Please consider “liking” and sharing Voices of the Valley on Facebook. If you are a venue owner or manager and have any “specials” going on throughout the weekend, I will be happy to share that information along with your events.

I don’t have a whole lot of virtual performances to share with you but, I will list what I have at the end. Let’s get to the live music first.

THURSDAY – 6pm – Kendal Conrad, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar and Alyssa Dodge, Tuned Up Brewing Company. 7pm – Two of a Kind, Covered Bridge Inn.

FRIDAY – 5pm – Kyle Yankowy, The Shanty on 19th. 6pm – Stef, Mike & Erin, Steel Club, Kendal Conrad, Bru Daddy’s, Michael Arenella Duo, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn and Heart of Stone, ShawneeCraft Brewing Company. 6:30pm – Mark & Ralph, The Iron Mule and Keeton, Renegade Winery (also streamed live on FB). 7pm – Emily’s Toybox Duo, Rivals Sports Bar, Z Solo, Easton Wine Project, GT3, Bookstore Speakeasy, Time Whys, Steel Pub, Erin McClelland, Derailed Taproom and Ashley Marquez, The Wooden Match. 7:30pm – Git Down Band, Liberty Tavern. 8pm – Owen & the Alien, Seven Sirens Brewing Company and Taylor O’Conner, The Funhouse Southside.

SATURDAY – 2pm – Starting Tomorrow, Seven Sirens Brewing Company. 6pm – Greg Smith’s Off the Road, Overlook, Joe Lazorik, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn and The Secret Reasons, ShawneeCraft Brewery. 6:30pm – Michael Patrick, The Iron Mule and Steve McDaniel, Weyerbacher Brewing Co. 7pm – Deji & Derek Duo, Rival’s Sports Bar, Two of a Kind, The Shanty on 19th, Jean Navarr, Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill, Lovelace, Steel Pub, Stevie Vicks, Easton Wine Project and Sheila & Mark, Derailed Taproom. 7:30pm – Dirty Roxx, Diamond Fire Co. 8pm – Snow Betz, Seven Sirens Brewing Co and Mike Pants, The Funhouse Southside.

SUNDAY – 2pm – Stef & Mike, Blue Mountain Vineyards, Kendal Conrad, Black River Farms and Susan Pulcer, ShawneeCraft Brewery. 4pm – Rush Hour, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 5:30pm – Jonny Cornelius, The Iron Mule. 8pm – Urban Achievers, Funhouse Southside.

WEDNESDAY – 7pm – 3D, Steel Pub.

LIVE STREAM – Rocking the Valley has a virtual live stream show every day but Saturday. Thursday – 7pm, Cyber Speakeasy with Not For Coltrane and 8pm, The Piano Pub. Friday – 5pm, Beach Bar with Jeffrey Ross and 7pm, Wild Bill’s Friday Night. Sunday – 7pm, Screaming Joe Hollar’s Kicking Country. Monday – 7pm, Songwriters Alive with Tom Cooney, 8pm, Alexis Steel and 9pm, Moonstruck Magic. Tuesday – 7pm, Dave Freeman live from Florida, 8pm, Rocking the Valley Showcase and 9pm, Rocking the Edge. Wednesday – 8pm, Artist Spotlight with Ralph and 9pm, Whip it out Wednesday. All shows are streamed live on the Rocking the Valley website, YouTube, Facebook, Bandlab and Twitch.tv/rockingthevalley. For more information or to be featured on one of their shows, visit https://www.rockingthevalley.com/

The information I share here each week is in support of the musicians and the live music venues in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. It is the reason I created Voices of the Valley and I will continue to do that in any way I can. Again, if you are not comfortable with indoor seating or attending live music performances at the moment, please consider alternative ways to help support the artists and the venues whenever you can. I am confident that you will return once this pandemic is under control and it is safe to get back to something resembling “normal”. What’s important now is doing what we can to ensure there are places to return to. Please help keep the music scene, in the Valley and beyond, alive and well.

#localmusic #localvenues #supportlocal #lehighvallymusicscene #VoV #voicesofthevalley

As we wave goodbye to 2020, there is very little to report in the way of live music. At the end of the day, that’s probably not a bad thing. While many of us struggle in one way or another with very few places to do what we do at the moment, others are much less fortunate. Yesterday, we said goodbye to Paul Greig and there are several other musicians in the area and beyond fighting the battle with the virus. When I established Voices of the Valley eighteen months ago, my goal was to support local music AND the venues that provide us with a place to play. That has not changed and it never will. I will continue to share the information given me and do my best to promote whatever it is you are doing. I will continue to ask you, as fellow musicians, to support each other in any way you can. I will also encourage you to support the many local venues that host live music on a regular basis. Many of them are struggling to stay open with carry-out and delivery their only way to generate income. They could all use our support right now.

As we flip the calendar to 2021, I will continue posting a weekly music lineup every Thursday. This is NOT limited to live performances. If you are performing virtually during the pandemic or appearing on an on-line show of any kind, feel free to let me know and I will share it. I will also continue my monthly Spotify playlist and, beginning in January, I will add a monthly YouTube playlist to my regular schedule. I am encouraging anyone with original music to send me links to either site to be included on a playlist. I will try to highlight new music first but, will gladly share anything you have, old or new. The playlists are open to anyone who has original music to share, regardless of genre. I have also written an occasional song and/or album review and would be happy to do that for you, if you would like. In fact, I would like to do more of that in 2021.

There are several ways to get your information to me. You can use the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger – https://www.facebook.com/lvvoicesofthevalley – or email me at lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. Many of you already do this on a weekly or monthly basis and, for that, I thank you. You do not have to be a musician to provide me with information. If you are a venue manager or owner, please share your schedule with me and I will publish it. Again, several of you already do and I thank you. One last thing before I get to the music.

You may notice the term “HOT SPOTS” is missing from the title and the cover photo. In June of 2019, with my first weekly post, the term seemed to fit. In light of the current situation, that term has taken on a whole new meaning and is no longer appropriate. As of this writing I will no longer use that term in any of my posts. I have also removed the word “live” as I will begin to promote virtual performances as well. There are many ways we can still support each other while the “live” music scene has come to a crawl. You can buy music or merchandise, stream your favorite artists on line, tune in to a virtual performance and use the virtual tip jar to show some support and follow them on social media. Hopefully, one day soon, we’ll get back to “normal”. Now, for the music.

THURSDAY – 7pm – Catch 22 at Derailed Taproom. 8pm – Contact Collective, Seven Sirens Brewing Co and Vinyl Persuasion, The Shanty on 19th. Rocking the Valley is hosting a Farewell to 2020, on line, starting at 8pm with several musical guests including Acoustic Mayhem (9;30pm) and Frank Porter (10:30pm). You can tune in at https://www.twitch.tv/rockingthevalley.

SATURDAY – 6pm –Smooth Retsina Glow, ShawneeCraft Brewery. 7pm – Mark Fahad, Derailed Taproom. 8pm – At the Apollo, Funhouse Southside and Jeff Crosson, Seven Sirens Brewing Co.

SUNDAY – 2pm – Supernova, Desiderio’s Stone Tavern.

WEDNESDAY – 6pm – Greg Smith’s Off the Road, Steel Pub.

Rocking the Valley has a regular weekly lineup of shows, broadcast live on line every Monday through Friday. They have taken this week off but, will return to their regular schedule beginning MONDAY, January 4. For the full lineup of shows and start times, visit https://www.rockingthevalley.com/.

I want to thank you all, once again, for your ongoing support throughout the year. Happy holidays !

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Our final Spotify playlist for 2020 is here with new music from Neil Grover, Acoustic Mayhem, Smooth Retsina Glow, From the Dark River, Dan DeChellis, Scruft, Jetpack Hyenas, Mosey Beat, Ralph Pagano and The Crowning. Also included on the playlist are Michael Reisman, Rofo Audio, The Beautiful Distortion, The Dave Goddess Group and Erin Kelly.

If you have new music coming out in 2021 that you would like included on our monthly playlist, simply let me know by using the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. Starting in January, 2021 there will be two (2) monthly playlists – one on Spotify during the final week of the month and one on YouTube around mid-month. You will now have two ways to get your music heard so, let’s hear what you’ve got. Please don’t forget to “like” and share us on Facebook.

I would also like to take a moment to thank all of you who have followed and shared my posts throughout the year and wish you all the happiest of holidays. Let’s all hope for a better 2021 and the return of a “normal” live music scene to the Valley and beyond.

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Christmas is just a few short days away and, if you haven’t been there yet, you still have three more days to enjoy Christmas in the Quarter. If you missed last weeks’ post, they have added an extra day to the schedule. Tomorrow, Wednesday December 23, they will be open from 1-6pm. Stacy Gabel will be there to entertain you starting at 2pm, Cousins Maine Lobster will be there to make sure you don’t go hungry and the outdoor bar will be open with Cave Brewing Company and Xplorer Spirits.

The final two days – Saturday and Sunday, December 26 and 27, will feature live music from Jack Pierone (2pm Saturday), Joanna Bea & Mike ET (4pm Saturday), Darin Jellison (1pm Sunday) and Julie Williams (3pm Sunday).

Looking for that last photo opportunity for the holidays ? You’ll find it here in the Christmas City. The Industrial Quarter will be all decked out holiday style and the lights will be on all of the buildings in the Industrial Quarter. The art exhibits, kids arts arts and crafts, pop-up shopping and Christmas Cottage rentals are there as well so, come out and enjoy the final weekend at Christmas in the Quarter.

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New government restrictions, business closures, December blizzards – it all seems so 2020, doesn’t it ? As a result, what we get is a very “watered-down” live music schedule for at least the next few weeks. There are several places that have cancelled live music for the remainder of the year but, continue to offer carry-out and/or delivery. If you are not planning on going out during this time, please consider supporting them whenever possible.

During the next few weeks, there will probably be an uptick in virtual performances. If you would like to be featured here, I will do my best to get the word out. As with the live events, let me know your schedule by Wednesday evening and I will be sure to promote your event here – live or virtual. Use the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. If your performance is virtual, please provide a link for viewers. And please, give our Facebook page a “like” and a share while you’re there.

OPEN MICS – The Shanty on 19th is closed today so, no open jam tonight, obviously. They will reopen tomorrow and John Cannavo’s Open Jam is every Sunday at 3pm. MONDAY – The Funhouse Southside, 8pm. TUESDAY – Seven Sirens Brewing Co, 6pm. WEDNESDAY – Desiderio’s Stone Tavern, 7pm. There are several others that take place on a regular basis but, I have no word at the moment on whether or not they are continuing during the latest shut down. If you would like to reach out to them for an update, they are: THURSDAY – The Bowers Hotel, ShawneeCraft Brewery and Renegade Winery. MONDAY – Down River Brewing. TUESDAY – Old Mill Pub. WEDNESDAY – Black & Blue.

THURSDAY – Christmas in the Quarter is closed today and tomorrow. They will reopen Saturday at 2pm. Everything else I had for tonight has been cancelled.

FRIDAY – 6pm – Ziggy, ShawneeCraft Brewing and Smooth Retsina Glow, The Bridge Inn. 7pm – Steve Brosky Duo, The Shanty on 19th and Christian Porter, Derailed Taproom. 7:30pm – The Contact Collective, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 8pm – Adian Bloomfield Duo, The Funhouse Southside.

SATURDAY – 11:30am – Street Box Strummer and 6pm – Vanessa Marchiano, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co. 2pm – Ginger & Joe (2pm) and Michael Reisman (4pm), Luckenbach Mill (Christmas in the Quarter). 7pm – Phat Crizzy, Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill, Gas Trio, Seven Sirens Brewing Co, Two Pints, The Shanty on 19th and Andrew Moses, Derailed Taproom. 8pm – Heart Headed, The Funhouse Southside.

SUNDAY – 1pm – Mike Metzgar (1pm) and Rick Focht (3pm), Luckenbach Mill (Christmas in the Quarter). 2pm – I’m with Carlos, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co. 4pm – Doug Kaetz Duo, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 8pm – Braun Brothers, The Funhouse Southside.

WEDNESDAY – 2pm – Stacy Gabel, Luckenbach Mill (Christmas in the Quarter).

While there is not nearly the number of live music events in the area as there normally would be, there are some if you are looking to get out. There are a number of venues that host live music but, are unable to do so right now. Many of them remain open for carry-out and/or delivery so, please, help support them by ordering over the weekend and beyond. And, of course, help support local, live music.

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As we head into week 7 in the Industrial Quarter, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the schedule and some schedule changes that include added days. First, the added days. In addition to the normal weekend hours, they will now be open Monday through Wednesday, 12/21-23. With the threat of a major snow storm coming tonight, they have already announced they will be closed tomorrow and Friday is “up in the air”. If you were planning on coming out to see Frank Porter tomorrow evening, there is a possibility we may be able to reschedule him. With the remainder of the week 7 schedule, keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates https://www.facebook.com/lvvoicesofthevalley. Here’s what we know about the live music schedule so far.

THURSDAY – closed. FRIDAY – TBA. SATURDAY – 2pm, Ginger & Joe. 4pm – Michael Reisman. SUNDAY – 1pm, Mike Metzgar. 3pm – Rick Focht. MONDAY & TUESDAY – TBA. WEDNESDAY – 2pm, Stacy Gabel. Again, this is all subject to change and I will update the Facebook page if and when there are any adjustments to be made.

As long as they are open, all other activities will remain the same. If there is a silver lining to the incoming snow, it will provide a nice backdrop for your holiday pictures and there will be plenty of photo opportunities. The art exhibits, cabin rentals, pop-up shops and the outdoor bar with Cave Brewing Company and Xplorer Spirits will all be there for you to enjoy. At the very least, it will begin to look a lot like Christmas in the Christmas City.

The unfortunate reality of our current situation is that many venues in the area that normally host live music will have to adjust to the new restrictions placed on them in an effort to slow the spread of the Corona Virus. As much as no one wants to hear “You’ve been cancelled” or “postponed”, it’s something that we all have to deal with. Whether you are a musician or planning on supporting someone who is, it means a change in plans and – in many cases – starting now.

I know there are many different sentiments regarding the situation and this post is not meant to take one side or the other. It is simply meant to keep everyone up to date on what is happening with the local music scene for this weekend and beyond. While the new mandate does not take effect until midnight, several places have already taken steps to cancel their events starting with tonights’ shows. I’m sure many will follow suit tomorrow and will continue to do so through at least the first week in January.

I’m not sure I will be able to see every cancellation or keep up with them as they happen. If your event was listed in the Weekly Live Music “HOT SPOTS” yesterday, I’ll ask you for a little help with this weekend. I will pin this post to the top of the page https://www.facebook.com/lvvoicesofthevalley. If your show(s) have been cancelled, add them to the comment thread there so people have one place to go for the info. I will do so with anything I get word on in an attempt to keep the public as informed as possible.

Something I hope everyone will make an effort to do is support these local business owners by ordering take-out, curbside pickup, delivery, etc. If you were planning on attending a show and having dinner there anyway, they can still use your support. Help them stay in business so we all have a place to go play once this is over.

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It’s been a really tough year for the music and hospitality industries. With the ever-changing restrictions and the ongoing concerns with the pandemic, they need our support now more than ever. It’s important, at the same time, to make sure we are following the guidelines to help stop the spread of the virus. Let’s do our best to help support the places that have managed to keep the music scene in and around the Lehigh Valley going to this point. And, of course, the musicians who need the support as well. Here’s a look at the week ahead.

Are your events listed here ? If not, what are you waiting for ? It’s easy to be included and it’s FREE. Simply let me know by Wednesday what you have scheduled by using the “contact us” form on the website, Facebook messenger or lvvoicesofthevalley@gmail.com. And, please like and share Voices of the Valley on Facebook.

OPEN MICS: THURSDAY – 6pm – Renegade Winery. 7pm – Bowers Hotel, The Shanty on 19th and ShawneeCraft Brewery. SUNDAY – 3pm – The Shanty on 19th. MONDAY – 6pm – Down River Brewing Co. 8pm – The Funhouse Southside. TUESDAY – 6pm – Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 7pm – Old Mill Pub. WEDNESDAY – 7pm – Black & Blue, Desiderio’s Stone Tavern and The Raven’s Nest.

THURSDAY – 5pm – Joe Mixon, Artisan’s Wine & Cheese Cellar. 6pm – Mike Metzgar, Luckenbach Mill (Christmas in the Quarter).

FRIDAY – 5pm – Two of a Kind, Radical Wines. 5:30pm – Seth Witcher, Black River Farms. 6pm – Mark & Ralph, Insurrection Distillery, Kendal Conrad, County Seat Spirits, Stef, Mike & Erin, Steel Club, Nikki Briar, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co, John Cannavo, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Dave Reber, Luckenbach Mill (Christmas in the Quarter and Clayton Reilly, Artisan’s Wine & Cheese Cellar. 6:30pm – Owen & the Alien, Weyerbacher Brewing Co and Chris Giakas, The Iron Mule. 7pm – ITO & the Moonlight Hippies, Rivals Sports Bar, Skylar Love, House & Barn, George Grund, Bookstore Speakeasy, George Grillo, Derailed Taphouse, Crippled Moonshine, The Shanty on 19th, Tim Harakal, Easton Wine Project, The Smith Compound Band, Steel Pub and the Gabe Stillman Duo, Palette & Pour. 8pm – Stray Seeds, Seven Sirens Brewing Co and Snow Betz, The Funhouse Southside.

SATURDAY – 11:30am – Lonesome Found, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co. 2pm – Dave Reber (2pm) and Matt Dellecker (4pm), Luckenbach Mill (Christmas in the Quarter. 4pm – Mark & Ralph, Eight Oaks Farm Distillery. 5pm – Stef & Mike, Artisan’s Wine & Cheese Cellar and Deal, Hijinx Brewery. 6pm – Love & Duffy, ShawneeCraft Brewery, Leah Marie Fuls Duo, Washington House, Payton Renee, Fegley’s Allentown Brew Works, Chelsea Lyn Meyer Duo, The Shanty on 19th, Joe Lazorik, McCoole’s at the Famous Red Lion Inn and Seth Witcher, County Seat Spirits. 6:30pm – Ultra Kings, Weyerbacher Brewing Co, John Cannavo, Five Points Bar & Grill and Brian Molnar, The Iron Mule. 7pm – Avilion, Jabber Jaws Bar & Grill, Jeff Bellfy, Easton Wine Project, Jason Dumm Duo, Rivals Sports Bar, The Boondock Barons, Fossil’s Last Stand, Kyle Baker, Derailed Taphouse, ITO & the Moonlight Hippies, Black & Blue, Video Daze, Steel Pub, Homestead Collective, Palette & Pour and Victim of Vengeance, Artie’s Bar & Grill. 7:30pm – Large Flowerheads, Musikfest Cafe. 8pm – Peter Johann, Seven Sirens Brewing Co and Mike Pants, The Funhouse Southside.

SUNDAY – 11am – Ginger & Joe, Artisan’s Wine & Cheese Cellar. 1pm – Chris Dryfoos (1pm) & Frank Porter (3pm), Luckenbach Mill (Christmas in the Quarter) and Ash & Snow, Folino Estate Vineyards. 2pm – Brian Elliot, ShawneeCraft Brewing Co. 3pm – The Teacher & the Poet, Insurrection Distillery and Kate & Those Guys, Lost Tavern (Hellertown). 4pm – Steve & Steve, Seven Sirens Brewing Co. 5:30pm – Mark & Ralph, The Iron Mule. 8pm – Lorenzo, The Funhouse Southside.

Thursday looks a little light but, Friday and Saturday are jam-packed. Christmas in the Quarter runs until 12/27/20 so, there’s only 3 weekends left to explore the Industrial Quarter at it’s holiday best. If you are a fan of ITO & the Moonlight Hippies, your last chance to see them live is this weekend as they teak a break from performing to pursue other goals. Insurrection Distillery in Lehighton will be drawing the winner of a Holiday Spirits Basket on Saturday evening. Proceeds go to the Trinity Food Pantry and entry tickets can be purchased for $2 each at the distillery or Radical Wines. Stop by Insurrection or Radical Wines for live music and to purchase your tickets on Friday. It’s also your last chance to catch Mark & Ralph at Insurrection until April, 2021. Whatever you do this weekend, make one of these venues a stop along the way to help support local businesses and keep the live music scene going strong.

#livemusic #localmusic #supportlocal #weeklyhotspots #christmascity #christmasinthequarter #historicbethlehem #VoV #voicesofthevalley

It is the sixth weekend for Christmas in the Quarter and, as the holidays approach, there are only a few weekends left to explore the Christmas City’s Historic Industrial Quarter. It’s also a great opportunity to show some support for some of the area’s finest musicians as they perform live for you throughout the weekend. We have another great lineup waiting for you starting Thursday so, stop by and enjoy the sights and the sounds of Christmas in the Quarter.

Here is your live music lineup for the weekend: THURSDAY – 6pm – Mike Metzgar. FRIDAY – 6pm – Dave Reber. SATURDAY – enjoy on encore performance from Dave Reber at 2pm and stick around for Matt Dellecker at 4pm. On SUNDAY, Chris Dryfoos (1pm) and Frank Porter (3pm) return to the Quarter to close out the weekend.

In addition to the live music, the art exhibits, children’s arts and crafts, photo opportunities, building and tree lighting and pop-up shopping spots will all be there. On SATURDAY, 12/12 the Young Chef’s Academy will be there for a cooking bake-off and demonstration while in the evening, it’s Luminaria Night with Bethany Ministries. And, don’t forget to stop by the outdoor bar and enjoy a beverage from Cave Brewing Company or Xplorer Spirits.

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