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\nClarice Assad Jazz Trio<\/p>\nWhen: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8<\/p>\n
Where: Miller Symphony Hall, 23 N.6th St., Allentown<\/p>\n
How much: $33-$43<\/p>\n
Tickets: millersymphonyhall.org \/ 610-432-6715<\/p>\n
Musical style: Jazz, classical, world music<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cConstellation,\u201d \u201cAs Time Goes By,\u201d \u201cQuebra Pedra,\u201d \u201cMorro Velho\u201d and \u201cArchetypes: XII. The Explorer\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the artist: Allentown Symphony Orchestra\u2019s resident composer, the two-time Grammy-nominated Clarice Assad, takes her masterful blend of Brazilian rhythms, Romanticism, jazz, classical artistry, and stirring vocals to Jazz Upstairs in a cozy setting with her jazz trio. Performing professionally since she was 7 years old, and earning a Bachelor of Music degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago and a master\u2019s degree in composition from the University of Michigan, Assad creates innovative sounds incorporating her many influences and improvisational style.<\/p>\n
Check her out if you like: Sergio Assad, Third Coast Percussion, Milton Nascimento, Gaelle Solal, Edino Krieger, Carlotta Dalia, Yo-Yo ma<\/p>\n
The Wallflowers<\/p>\n
When: 8 p.m. Friday, May 8<\/p>\n
Where: Penn\u2019s Peak, 325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe<\/p>\n
How much: $38.50-$43.50<\/p>\n
Tickets: www.pennspeak.com \/ 866-605-7325<\/p>\n
Musical style: Roots rock, alternative, heartland rock<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cOne Headlight,\u201d \u201cThree Marlenas,\u201d \u201c6th Ave Heartache,\u201d \u201cThe Difference\u201d and \u201cSleepwalker\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: The Wallflowers is the music project of Jakob Dylan, son of Bob Dylan. They were formed in Los Angeles in 1989 and were first signed in 1992. They hit the mainstream charts in 1996 with their album \u201cBringing Down the Horse.\u201d They\u2019ve sold over 10 million records, won two Grammys, and 15 of their songs have made the top 10 on Billboard\u2019s Adult Alternative Airplay chart. Their hit, \u201cOne Headlight,\u201d was included on Rolling Stone\u2019s 100 Greatest Pop Songs, and Billboard named it the Greatest of All Time Adult Alternative Song. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of \u201cBringing Down the Horse,\u201d they\u2019ll play the album in its entirety.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Counting Crows, Hootie and the Blowfish, Gin Blossoms, Coldplay, Soul Asylum, Whiskeytown, Cracker<\/p>\n
Graham Parker<\/p>\n
When: 8 p.m. Friday, May 8<\/p>\n
Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave.<\/p>\n
How much: $29.50-$66.50<\/p>\n
Tickets: www.st94.com \/ 215-257-5808<\/p>\n
Musical style: Pub rock, new wave, soul<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cDiscovering Japan,\u201d \u201cYou Can\u2019t Be Too Strong,\u201d \u201cLocal Girls,\u201d \u201cProtection\u201d and \u201cI Want You Back\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the artist: He\u2019s released over 20 studio albums, and was featured in Judd Apatow\u2019s movie \u201cThis is 40\u201d alongside his old bandmates, The Rumour \u2014 leading to an actual reunion tour with them, and a new record. His first album, \u201cHowlin\u2019 Wind,\u201d was produced by Nick Lowe and received rave reviews. His album \u201cSqueezing Out Sparks,\u201d his first for Arista, was his best-selling record, hitting No. 40 on the American charts and selling over 200,000 copies.<\/p>\n
Check him out if you like: Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, The Rumour, Squeeze, Alex Chilton, Van Morrison<\/p>\n
Todd Albright<\/p>\n
When:\u00a08 p.m. Saturday, May 16<\/p>\n
Where: Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. 4th St., Bethlehem<\/p>\n
How much: $26.63-$31.82<\/p>\n
Tickets: godfreydaniels.org \/ 610-867-2390<\/p>\n
Musical style: Country blues, acoustic blues, folk<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cSavannah Mama,\u201d \u201cKill it Kid,\u201d \u201cRising River Blues,\u201d \u201cSweet Mary Blues\u201d and \u201cDelia\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the artist: Based in Detroit, Michigan, Todd Albright is a country blues 12-string guitarist and vocalist steeped in the pre-war era blues tradition. With the upmost respect for blues history, his performances incorporate stories and fascinating lessons on blues culture including fun facts and captivating tales. In 2017 he signed to Jack White\u2019s Third\u00a0Man Records, and he\u2019s been featured in numerous magazines, performed live sessions for KEXP and Daytrotter, and has received praise from all corners of the world.<\/p>\n
Check him out if you like: Roy Bookbinder, Blind Willie McTell, Dom Flemons, Jim Jackson, Jack White, Mississippi Joe Callicott, Furry Lewis<\/p>\n
Mullett<\/p>\n
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16<\/p>\n
Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave.<\/p>\n
How much: $35-$42<\/p>\n
Tickets: www.st94.com \/ 215-257-5808<\/p>\n
Musical style: Hair metal, arena rock, \u201880s rock<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: Classic \u201880s covers including \u201cShot Through the Heart,\u201d \u201cWorking for the Weekend,\u201d \u201cJump,\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believin\u2019\u201d and \u201cSweet Child O\u2019 Mine\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Keeping the \u201880s alive, Dan Halen, Teddy Lee, Jef Leppard, and Sebastian Rock \u2014 collectively known as Mullett \u2014 put the pedal to the ahem, hair metal, blasting out classic favorites from the decade that defined big hair, rock n\u2019 roll, and all-out mayhem. More than just a covers band, Mullett brings a whole stage show delivering the full \u201880s experience complete with the outfits, the sound and a whole lotta hairspray.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Journey, Motley Crue, Poison, Foreigner<\/p>\n
Motion City Soundtrack<\/p>\n
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17<\/p>\n
Where: Archer Music Hall, 939 Hamilton Street, Allentown<\/p>\n
How much: $46-$100<\/p>\n
Tickets: livenation.com \/ 610-798-1466<\/p>\n
Musical style: Pop punk, emo, alternative<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cEverything is Alright,\u201d \u201cThe Future Freaks Me Out,\u201d \u201cL.G. FUAD,\u201d \u201cMy Favorite Accident\u201d and \u201cWhen You\u2019re Around\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Formed in Minneapolis in 1997, Motion City Soundtrack shakes up the emo\/pop-punk sound with their use of a Moog synthesizer. They\u2019ve released seven albums, including their debut, \u201cI Am the Movie,\u201d and their 2005 breakthrough album, \u201cCommit This to Memory.\u201d In 2016, after years of extensive touring, the band broke up but then announced a reunion in 2019 with numerous gigs throughout the 2020s. In 2025 they released their first album in 10 years, \u201cThe Same Old Wasted Wonderful World.\u201d Consequence ranked the band 75th on their list of \u201cThe 100 Best Pop Punk Bands\u201d in 2019, and in 2025, Screen Rant included them on their list of \u201c10 Forgotten Pop-Punk Bands Who Deserve To Be Better Remembered.\u201d<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: The Starting Line, Say Anything, New Found Glory, Taking Back Sunday, Saves the Day, Dashboard Confessional, Alkaline Trio<\/p>\n
Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets<\/p>\n
When: 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 20<\/p>\n
Where: Penn\u2019s Peak, 325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe<\/p>\n
How much: $27.83-$50<\/p>\n
Tickets: www.pennspeak.com \/ 866-605-7325<\/p>\n
Musical style: Rock \u2018n\u2019 roll, oldies, pop<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cRock Around the Clock,\u201d \u201cShake, Rattle and Roll,\u201d \u201cSee You Later Alligator\u201d and \u201cRudy\u2019s Rock\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Dubbing their concert a \u201cRock and Roll History Show,\u201d Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets perform covers of classic Bill Haley songs and other chart-topping \u201850s and \u201860s jukebox tunes. Bill Haley Jr. is the son of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bill Haley, and shares stories of his father for historical context between songs.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Bill Haley & His Comets, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chubby Checker, Little Richard, The Big Bopper<\/p>\n
Don McLean<\/p>\n
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30<\/p>\n
Where: Wind Creek Event Center, 77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem<\/p>\n
How much: $39.50-$69.50<\/p>\n
Tickets: ticketmaster.com \/ 610-297-7414<\/p>\n
Musical style: Folk, pop, rock<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cAmerican Pie,\u201d \u201cVincent,\u201d \u201cAnd I Love You So,\u201d \u201cCastles in the Air\u201d and \u201cCrying\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the artist: Don McLean is a Grammy-honored, Songwriter Hall of Fame-inducted artist and BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. His song \u201cAmerican Pie\u201d is preserved in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a Top 5 Song of the 20th Century by the RIAA. Getting his start on the New York club scene of the late \u201860s, McLean has since gone on to see his songs recorded by the likes of Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake and \u201cWeird Al\u201d Yankovic, and included in countless films and television shows. Some of his other honors include inductions into the Musicians Hall of Fame and stars on both the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Las Vegas Walkway of Stars, and a $1.2 million auction of his original handwritten \u201cAmerican Pie\u201d lyrics.<\/p>\n
Check him out if you like: The Mamas & The Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Jim Croce, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield, The Turtles<\/p>\n
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