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\nBuilt to Spill<\/p>\nWhen: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 4<\/p>\n
Where: Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem<\/p>\n
How much: $47.75-$59<\/p>\n
Tickets: artsquest.org \/ 610-332-1300<\/p>\n
Musical style: Indie rock, alternative, indie pop<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cCarry the Zero,\u201d \u201cGoin\u2019 Against Your Mind,\u201d \u201cSpiderweb,\u201d \u201cLiar\u201d and \u201cThe Plan\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: They\u2019ve played numerous festivals including Lollapalooza, Pitchfork Music Festival and an All Tomorrow\u2019s Parties festival that was curated by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening. Since their early beginnings, founder Doug Martsch set out to have a different lineup for each album \u2014 something he\u2019s rarely strayed from. The band was previously signed to Warner Brothers before signing to Sub Pop in 2021. The current line-up includes Melanie Radford and Teresa Esguerra.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Pavement, Sebadoh, Superchunk, Yo La Tengo, Guided By Voices, Grandaddy, Silver Jews<\/p>\n
John Gorka<\/p>\n
When: 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, June 5 & 6<\/p>\n
Where: Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. 4th St., Bethlehem<\/p>\n
How much: $41.17-$46.37<\/p>\n
Tickets: godfreydaniels.org \/ 610-867-2390<\/p>\n
Musical style: Folk, Americana, singer-songwriter<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cLove is our Cross to Bear,\u201d \u201cNothing but a Child,\u201d \u201cThe Gypsy Life,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m From New Jersey\u201d and \u201cThe Water is Wide\u201d<\/p>\n
Honors: One of six winners of the New Folk competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 1984, John Gorka has released 14 studio albums, and continues to tour Europe and North America. He got his start at Godfrey Daniels with the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band and has played with artists like Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, Michael Manring,\u00a0Christine Lavin, Dave Van Ronk, Cliff Eberhardt, David Massengill, Frank Christian, and Antje Duvekot. He was also a part of the supergroup Red Horse with Eliza Gilkyson and Lucy Kaplansky.<\/p>\n
Check him out if you like: John Prine, Chris Smither, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Suzanne Vega, Gordon Lightfoot<\/p>\n
Modest Mouse<\/p>\n
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6<\/p>\n
Where: Archer Music Hall, 939 Hamilton Street, Allentown<\/p>\n
How much: $117-$351<\/p>\n
Tickets: livenation.com \/ 610-798-1466<\/p>\n
Musical style: Indie rock, alternative, pop rock<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cFloat On,\u201d \u201cDashboard,\u201d \u201cThe World at Large,\u201d \u201cLampshades on Fire\u201d and \u201cDramamine\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Formed in 1993 in the Pacific Northwest, Modest Mouse is the indie-rock brain child of Isaac Brock \u2014 the only consistent member since the band\u2019s start. With a rotating cast of band personnel, including members of Murder City Devils, Black Heart Procession, Man Man and most notably, Johnny Marr of The Smiths, Modest Mouse has received adoration from critics, and pushed their way into the mainstream with their 2004 album, \u201cGood News for People Who Love Bad News.\u201d Their 2006 album, \u201cWe Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank,\u201d featuring the aforementioned Marr, was their first to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts. Their new album \u201cAn Eraser and a Maze,\u201d will be released on Friday.\n<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: The Shins, Silversun Pickups, Beck, Cake, The Postal Service, Vampire Weekend, Death Cab for Cute<\/p>\n
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy<\/p>\n
When: 8 p.m. Sunday, June 7<\/p>\n
Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave.<\/p>\n
How much: $59.50-$102<\/p>\n
Tickets: st94.com \/ 215-257-5808<\/p>\n
Musical style: Swing, jazz, big band<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cGo Daddy-O,\u201d \u201cYou & Me & The Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby)\u201d and \u201cMr. Pinstripe Suit\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: They appeared in the 1996 independent film, \u201cSwingers,\u201d and their music has been featured on \u201cThird Rock From The Sun,\u201d \u201cAlly McBeal\u201d and \u201cSo You Think You Can Dance.\u201d They\u2019ve performed for three U.S. presidents, appeared as animated versions of themselves in the 2001 Cartoon Network Scooby Doo Halloween special, \u201cNight of the Living Doo,\u201d and attended dinner on an episode of Gordon Ramsay\u2019s \u201cHell\u2019s Kitchen.\u201d They also performed on the Super Bowl XXXIII half-time show in 1999, and were the house band for ESPN\u2019s ESPY Awards for years.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Brian Setzer, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Cherry Poppin\u2019 Daddies, Royal Crown Revue<\/p>\n
Journey<\/p>\n
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11<\/p>\n
Where: PPL Center, 701 Hamilton St., Allentown<\/p>\n
How much: $163.75-$664.80<\/p>\n
Tickets: pplcenter.com \/ 610-224-4625<\/p>\n
Musical style: Hard rock, arena rock, pop rock<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believin\u2019,\u201d \u201cAny Way You Want it,\u201d \u201cOpen Arms,\u201d \u201cSeparate Ways (Worlds Apart)\u201d and \u201cFaithfully\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Formed in 1973 by former members of Santana, Steve Miller Band and Frumious Bandersnatch, Journey became one of the most successful bands of the early \u201880s. They released the song \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believin\u2019\u201d in October 1981 and it was a top 10 worldwide hit. It\u2019s also No. 133 on Rolling Stone\u2019s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, and in 2009 it became the top-selling track in iTunes history of songs released prior to the 21st century \u2014 thanks in part to its use on the season finale of \u201cThe Sopranos\u201d in 2007. In 2021, the song was given the Grammy Hall of Fame award. Their record sales have landed them 25 gold and platinum albums, as well as a 15-time platinum RIAA Diamond Certified Greatest Hits album from 1988.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Foreigner, Night Ranger, Survivor, Heart, Styx, Rick Springfield, Huey Lewis & The News<\/p>\n
Wilco<\/p>\n
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17<\/p>\n
Where: Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, 789 E. First Street, Bethlehem<\/p>\n
How much: $40-$45<\/p>\n
Tickets: artsquest.org \/ 610-332-1300<\/p>\n
Musical style: Indie rock, alt country, art rock<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cJesus, Etc.,\u201d \u201cCalifornia Stars,\u201d \u201cHeavy Metal Drummer,\u201d \u201cHow to Fight Loneliness\u201d and \u201cImpossible Germany\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Seven-time Grammy nominee, and one-time winner, Wilco was born out of the remnants of Uncle Tupelo\u2019s break up in 1994 and has continued on their own path ever since. Their eclectic catalogue sees them sway from alt-country to experimental indie rock to collaborative albums with Billy Bragg and the Minus 5. They\u2019ve released 13 studio albums to date, curate the Solid Sound Festival, and band members also have successful solo careers outside of the group.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Yo La Tengo, Belle and Sebastian, Billy Bragg, M. Ward, Nick Drake, Elliott Smith, Spoon<\/p>\n
Everclear<\/p>\n
When: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18<\/p>\n
Where: Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem<\/p>\n
How much: $53-$251<\/p>\n
Tickets: artsquest.org \/ 610-332-1300<\/p>\n
Musical style: Alternative, pop-rock, post-grunge<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cFather of Mine,\u201d \u201cSanta Monica,\u201d \u201cI Will Buy You a New Life,\u201d \u201cWonderful\u201d and \u201cEverything to Everyone\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Their first three major label albums, \u201cSparkle and Fade,\u201d \u201cSo Much for the Afterglow\u201d and \u201cSongs from an American Movie Vol. One: Learning How to Smile,\u201d are certified platinum. Their songs were featured on the soundtracks to \u201cRomeo & Juliet\u201d and \u201cScream 2.\u201d They received a Grammy nomination for \u201cBest Rock Instrumental\u201d in 1998 for \u201cEl Distorto de Melodica,\u201d and won Billboard\u2019s Modern Rock Band of the Year award the same year.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Marcy Playground, Eve 6, The Presidents of the United States of America, Better Than Ezra, Collective Soul, Third Eye Blind, Gin Blossoms, Soul Asylum<\/p>\n
Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan performing the music of The Cars<\/p>\n
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 20<\/p>\n
Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave.<\/p>\n
How much: $35-$66.50<\/p>\n
Tickets: st94.com \/ 215-257-5808<\/p>\n
Musical style: New wave, power pop, rock<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cDrive,\u201d \u201cJust What I Needed,\u201d \u201cMy Best Friend\u2019s Girl,\u201d \u201cYou Might Think\u201d and \u201cGood Times Roll\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Best known for his pivotal role in shaping the sound of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Cars, through his experimentation with synthesizers, keyboards and\u00a0 electronic effects, Greg Hawkes continues to bring the band\u2019s music to stages across the U.S. Backed by cinematic pop band Eddie Japan, this recreation of The Cars\u2019 timeless classics often sells out quickly, and is not to be missed.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Talking Heads, Devo, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Duran Duran, INXS, Pretenders, Cheap Trick<\/p>\n
Real Diamond tribute to Neil Diamond<\/p>\n
When: 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 23 & 24<\/p>\n
Where: Penn\u2019s Peak, 325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe<\/p>\n
How much: $31.50-$55<\/p>\n
Tickets: pennspeak.com \/ 866-605-7325<\/p>\n
Musical style: Pop rock, adult contemporary, baroque pop<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: Neil Diamond covers including \u201cCherry Cherry,\u201d \u201cHolly Holy,\u201d \u201cLove On The Rocks,\u201d \u201cKentucky Woman\u201d and \u201cSweet Caroline\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Led by Neil Diamond superfan Curtis Didomizio, Real Diamond has taken the reigns since Neil put the brakes on performing live back in 2018. But the band goes back further than that. A 12-piece professional act, Real Diamond starting wowing crowds with Neil Diamond hits in 2008. Playing the songs to perfection, with Didomizio not only wearing the Neil Diamond hat, but fully embodying it, crowds can\u2019t help but feel like they\u2019re at a genuine greatest hits concert with the legend himself.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Neil Diamond, Tom Jones, John Denver, The Monkees, Bob Seger, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summer\u2019s almost here, and with the heat comes a slew of indie rock bands, a little swing music…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":208439,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[119,121,120,1681,1213,289,432],"class_list":["post-208438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-allentown","tag-allentown","tag-allentown-headlines","tag-allentown-news","tag-entertainment","tag-music-and-concerts","tag-things-to-do","tag-top-stories-tmc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=208438"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208438\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/208439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=208438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=208438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=208438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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