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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