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    Musikfest Picks Day 2, August 4th

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 4, 2018

    Remember yesterday when I said it was one of the most stacked day of Musikfest? I lied.  Today has some fantastic rock, electronia, and party music and since it’s a Saturday, it starts early and goes allllll night long.  And good news: the bullshit embedding problems I was having are gone so it’s even easier to stuff your earholes full of good jams.

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    Whomp whomp.  Sorry South Side, literally every single band I picked is on the North Side tonight. 

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    Pet Cheetah – This act is part of the Freedom High School program where Musikfest works with students to book bands. Ranging from super jammy and funky with yes, a violin, to ultra mellow, these Philly-area alt rockers are the perfect way to kick off your lunchtime Musikfest hangs.  They start at Plaza Tropical at noon.



    Saint Wilde – This Philly-area group plays melodic, laid back music, perfect for easing into a long evening of Musikfest.  They kick off at 3pm on Main Street.



    Crimson Apple – I’m absolutely addicted to this all-female band’s song “Hello”.  It may be my favorite discovery so far of Musikfest.  The girls, all sisters, are LA-based but Hawaii born, and while a late night slot would’ve been a perfect fit for their sound, I’m pumped to check them out nonetheless.  They start at Liederplatz at 4pm.



    Men and Whales – straight up alternative rock.  They list Weezer as an influence, and have been known to do their own rendition of “The Sweater Song.”  They play two sets on Main Street, one at 5pm and one at 6:30pm.


    Funky Dawgz – We caught these guys at last year at Musikfest and they brought horns and a good time. We’re glad to see them back in a bigger venue after being relegated to the Musikfest Cafe during a recent Levitt show and during the rain at preview night because their fun, easy-going sets are perfect for outdoor venues and dancing.  The funk starts at Volksplatz at 7pm.



    Sphynx – This Austin-based group played one of the best sets last year with their 80’s synth-tinged rock music.  Now at a bigger stage and in prime party central, this is going to be a shitload of fun.  They start at Plaza Tropical at 8pm.



    Strange Familia – Excellently poppy, synth-driven music from a duo out of Utah.  They’re playing a stripped down set at Lagerplatz at 5pm and a full set starting at 8:30pm on Main Street.


    Our Spotify playlist of bands playing today:

    August 4, 2018
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    Musikfest Preview Night Recap

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 3, 2018
    August 3, 2018

    I started off the night a little late on the unofficial first night of this year’s Musikfest for preview night featuring Trombone Short’s Voodoo Theauxdown, a stacked line-up of four headliner-worthy bands jammed into one evening.

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    Musikfest Picks Day 1, August 3rd

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 3, 2018
    August 3, 2018

    …and we’re off.  After a rain-drenched evening watching Trombone Shorty, the weather doesn’t look so great for tonight either.  Hopefully it holds out and people get down tonight because there’s one of…

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    Your Guide to Musikfest 2018

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 2, 2018
    August 2, 2018

    Oh hell yes.  It’s that time.  The time that Bethlehem effectively becomes Bourbon Street, the roads are blocked off, the music and the beer flow, and guts are busted by unending amounts…

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    The Struts bring down the house at the Musikfest Cafe

    by theelvee_w2oe3m July 18, 2018
    July 18, 2018

    Last week The Struts, an English glam rock outfit lead by frontman Luke Spiller, took over the stage for a sold out show in the Musikfest Cafe at Artsquest in Bethlehem.  It…

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    Musikfest Picks: Day 9, Saturday August 12th

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 12, 2017
    August 12, 2017

    North Side Grapefruit Cannonball – performing from 1pm to 1:30pm at Plaza Tropical This way, way Northeast PA rock four-piece from Towanda cite The Beatles, Green Day, Weezer, and Arctic Monkeys as…

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    Musikfest Picks: Day 8, Friday August 11th

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 11, 2017
    August 11, 2017

    North Side High Waisted – performing from 5pm to 6:30pm and 7pm to 8pm at Main Street Dreamy lo-fi surf rock from NYC is a great way to kick off your evening…

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    Musikfest Picks: Day 7, Thursday August 10th

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 10, 2017
    August 10, 2017

    North Side Hank and Cupcakes – performing from 5pm to 6:30pm at Volksplatz We caught this husband and wife duo late night on South Side two years ago and they were fantastic. …

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    Musikfest Picks: Day 6, Wednesday August 9th

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 9, 2017
    August 9, 2017

    North Side Crushed Out – performing from 3pm to 5:30pm at Plaza Tropical These guys play some hard, excellent surf rock that will tide you over to the Great White Caps reunion…

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    Musikfest Picks: Day 5, Tuesday August 8th

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 8, 2017
    August 8, 2017

    North Side Seamus Kennedy – performing from 3pm to 4:30pm at Volksplatz A perennial favorite, Seamus Kennedy blends traditional Celtic music, drinking songs, and comedy for a hilarious, engaging performance. If you’re…

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