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    Recap: Musikfest Day 4

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 5, 2014

    This performer, whose name we did not catch, was quite a (funny) smartass and was a gave a decent show to boot.  Juggling flaming batons while balancing on a very dangerous looking setup is no easy gig.


    MASSIVE footlong Nathan’s hotdogs being served up by Corked

    The first band we checked out on day 4 was the Badlees, a central PA band who achieved moderate success with two of their albums in the mid-90’s.  The band sounded great, and evolved from the rock you think of from that era. 

    Next up was Splintered Sunlight, a Grateful Dead cover band that always draws a large crowd when it plays in the Lehigh Valley.  This show was no exception.  The dreadlocks, pot smokers, and tie-dye crews were out in full force for these guys.  The band played a long, two and a half hour set that covered a range of Dead songs that rambled on and on, as the father of jam bands was known to do.  If you missed them this time, they’ll be hitting the Levitt Pavilion in September.

    Our favorite act of the night, Midnight Spin played a blistering set of rock on Main Street.  Whether it was their originals or their spot on covers of the Talking Heads and The Who, t his band was energetic as all hell and on point.  We’re just sad we didn’t get to see more of their set.  These guys would also probably benefit from a bit larger of a stage where they can move around and rock out more.  Hopefully we’ll see them again in the Lehigh Valley at some point.

    Playing the late night set at the TD Community Stage, The Box Tiger played for around 43 minutes, tearing through a set that was heavy and awesome.  The band’s singer, Sonia Sturino, has a distinctive voice that sets the band apart from other female-fronted groups like Paramore.  The music unfortunately seemed lost the group of mostly older patrons watching the show, save for a few seemingly drunk people and a very enthusiastic old guy who was playing metal spoons throughout the latter half of their set.   

    August 5, 2014
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    Musikfest Picks for Day 5, August 5th

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 5, 2014
    August 5, 2014

    Independence Drive – performing from 4pm to 5pm at the TD Community StageThis local group fuses reggae and rock into a melody-driven sound that’s less punky and more poppy than Sublime  …

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    Giveaway Contest: Emeril’s Restaurant Gift Certificates

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 4, 2014
    August 4, 2014

    We’re again partnering with the folks at the Sands Casino to give away a few gift certificates to three of the Emeril’s restaurants at the casino resort: Emeril’s Chop House, Emeril’s Italian…

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    Recap: Musikfest Days 1-3

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 4, 2014
    August 4, 2014

    Whoo boy.  Well, that first few days of Musikfest are over and we’ve got a round-up of all of the bands, the food, and the sights that we took in over the…

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    Review: The All-American Rejects at Musikfest

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 4, 2014
    August 4, 2014

    Review by Justin Burkhardt “I know you want us to play that one song, but we’re not gonna play it. Goodbye”, joked All American Rejects lead singer Tyson Ritter as he walked…

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    Musikfest Picks for Day 4, August 4th

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 4, 2014
    August 4, 2014

    The Harmaleighs – performing from 4pm to 5pm at the TD Community StageBanjo-pluckin’ and upright bass-wielding, this folk trio from Nashville has a tight sound with a strong vocalist. Steppin’ Razor –…

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    Musikfest Picks for Day 3, August 3rd

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 3, 2014
    August 3, 2014

    Bold As Love – performing from 4pm to 5:30pm at Plaza TropicalWe don’t usually choose cover bands for our Musikfest picks, but a Jimi Hendrix cover band is just too good to…

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    Musikfest Picks for Day 2, August 2nd

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 2, 2014
    August 2, 2014

    Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes – performing from 5pm to 6:30pm at AmericaplatzThis poppy electronica/rock group is one of the most radio-ready bands playing at the fest and have already hit…

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    Franklin Hill Team Hopes to Open Bethlehem Distillery

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 1, 2014
    August 1, 2014

    Earlier today Lehigh Valley Live reported that there will be an unnamed distillery opening up in Bethlehem.  The distiller?  Franklin Hill Vineyards.  According to Adam Flatt, son of Franklin Hill owner Elaine…

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    Musikfest Picks for Day 1, August 1st

    by theelvee_w2oe3m July 31, 2014
    July 31, 2014

    The first day of fest.  The one that everyone wants to get crazy on.  Here’s the music picks for your Friday night, the first of the fest. But first, a side note.…

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