Puss n Boots_Photocredit_Richard_Ballard

Photo Credit: Richard Ballard

Puss n Boots with Norah Jones, Laurie Berkner, James Cotton & More Coming to Musikfest Café

Puss n Boots featuring Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson and Catherine Popper; acclaimed children’s artist Laurie Berkner and blues icon James Cotton are among the new shows coming to the ArtsQuest Center’s Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. Tickets for the performances on sale at www.artsquest.org and 610-332-3378.

Nine-time Grammy Award winner Norah Jones will perform with Sasha Dobson and Catherine Popperas Puss n Boots, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. The Americana group has been performing together since 2008, thriving in the live concert setting, and just released its debut album, No Fools, No Fun, featuring a mix of covers and original tunes.

Starting out as a children’s music teacher, Laurie Berkner became a hugely successful children’s recording artist and is credited with launching the genre “kindie rock.” She won a Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media Award and was the first recording artist to appear in a music video on Nick Jr.  In addition, she was often featured on the channel’s “Jack’s Big Music Show.”  Berkner, who’s known for appealing to both kids and parents alike, will perform a special solo holiday show Nov. 16, 3 p.m., at the Musikfest Café.

A legend in the blues, James Cotton began his careerat a young age after receiving a harmonica for Christmas. Since then he and his instrument have been inseparable, through playing with blues icons like Muddy Waters to starting the James Cotton Blues Band. This year marks the Grammy Award winner’s 70th year as a performer; he’ll appear at the Musikfest Café Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m.

The complete list of newly announced Musikfest Café shows is:

Puss n Boots Featuring Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson and Catherine Popper
Media partner is WNTI
Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25

Laurie Berkner
Nov. 16, 3 p.m.
Tickets: $25-$60

Strawberry Fields: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $17-$22

James Cotton
Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25-$35

The Sklar Brothers
March 7, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $24-$27 in advance; $27-$30 day of show

The StepCrew
April 26, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $35-$45

For more information on these and all upcoming Musikfest Café concerts, visit www.artsquest.org.