The Beatles never toured with an orchestra; in fact, they never performed any of their later albums live – but if they did they would have needed one. These albums are modern masterpieces, with beautiful orchestrations, and Beatlemania has decided to celebrate that its 2013 tour, dubbed “The Magical Symphony Tour.” Beatlemania will perform for [...]
John Beacher is a gifted contemporary singer-songwriter, performer, and an original artist from New Hope, PA (formerly of Boulder, CO). He has the knack of drawing listeners into his provocative world of song and then astounding them with his vocal improvisations. His extraordinary ability to scat and vocalize in a jazzy, soulful, funky, rap-like style [...]
This dynamic new ensemble, straight from the jazz mecca of NYC, Manhattan’s Birdland Jazz Club, is the hottest big band in New York City. The Birdland Big Band, provides an unforgettable musical event that goes beyond the traditional and sets the standard for the 21st-century jazz orchestra. World music is explored from every corner of [...]
Frank DiBussolo Group Master guitarist Frank DiBussolo, an eight-time Grammy nominee, leads a dynamic quintet through a program of his own compositions this Friday, 7:30 PM at the Allentown Symphony Hall. Frank uses both acoustic and electric guitars as he hits a rocking Latin groove on Blue Heron, Ha! Gringo and Una Samba [...]
Let There Be Light by Terree Yeagle Singer Songwriter LisaBeth Weber's Song Trouble Man is a welcome tribute to Power Linemen Working endlessly to restore the power after Hurricane Sandy. "I wrote the song during Hurricane Irene as a tribute to electrical crews who work in dangerous post storm conditions. In the post [...]
Did you hear them perform today on WXPN? Something different and special indeed! Check out HuDost! Debuting in 2005, HuDost is a commanding, experimental indie world rock group whose core musicians are singer/songwriters Moksha Sommer from Montreal and Jemal Wade Hines from New York. HuDost's material is best described as experimental world rock. Its original [...]
Oh what a perfect ending to one of the most incredible musical festivals in America! BonVoyage Musikfest 2012! What a fantastic final evening with a firework show that rivaled the best 4th of July shows! Utterly spectacular non stop cosmic like explosions filled the sky above SteelStacks tonight, the last night of our beloved Musikfest! [...]
If you are going to Musikfest tonight, catch this band! Described as a mix of Cirque du Soleil, Queen, Rebirth Brass Band, the Village People and a marching band with stiltwalkers. Thursday 8/9 –NORTHSIDE PERFORMANCE @ VOLKSPLATZ: 5:00-6:30pm. NORTHSIDE PARADE: Volksplatz to Sand Island 7:00-7:30pm.
Local arts organizations partner for this “can’t-miss” event of the summer! The Allentown Art Museum is partnering with the Allentown Symphony Association, the Baum School of Art, Civic Theatre, Community Music School and the Repertory Dance Theatre to bring you Sizzling Summer Nights on Thursday, August, 9, from 5–7 p.m. in the Allentown Arts Park! [...]
Come on out for some musical summertime fun! CHIXFEST SONGS OF SUMMER CHIXFEST SONGS OF SUMMER A FREE CONCERT! WEAR YOUR TIE DYE! Sponsored by Hosfeld Insurance and InsuranceChix.com Star of the Day Event Productions' Make it 3 & also featuring Star of the Day All-Star Singers Don't miss this toe-tappin', booty shakin' [...]
