{"id":256929,"date":"2026-08-01T04:16:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T04:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/256929\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T04:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T04:16:16","slug":"first-day-of-musikfest-sees-russell-dickerson-others-take-to-the-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/256929\/","title":{"rendered":"First day of Musikfest sees Russell Dickerson, others take to the stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The first day of Musikfest went off without a hitch with attendees being treated to performances by headliner Russell Dickerson and opening performances by Blake Proehl and Bethlehem native Lilly Moss.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5918\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler08-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982312\" \/>People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Mugs are stacked on shelves at the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5871\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler05_3fb356.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982313\" \/>Mugs are stacked on shelves at the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler12_c1d183.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982314\" \/>People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People cook using woks inside the Island Noodles food trailer during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4651\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler11_317f3f.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982315\" \/>People cook using woks inside the Island Noodles food trailer during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Maniya performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Levitt Pavilion at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4851\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler18_7e3dfc.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982316\" \/>Maniya performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Levitt Pavilion at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Myles Taylor works the grill during Kou Kitchen's second-ever appearance at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler06-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982317\" \/>Myles Taylor works the grill during Kou Kitchen\u2019s second-ever appearance at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Food cooks on Kou Kitchen's grill during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler07_fc78ed.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982318\" \/>Food cooks on Kou Kitchen\u2019s grill during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bruce Mason of Stewartsville, N.J. plays the guitar during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Mason will perform on Aug. 9 as part of the Masons Band at the Levitt Pavilion. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5301\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler03_9e1849.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982319\" \/>Bruce Mason of Stewartsville, N.J. plays the guitar during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Mason will perform on Aug. 9 as part of the Masons Band at the Levitt Pavilion. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Kaylee Brulliea of Quakertown, who works as a promotions assistant for Cat County 96, draws on the street with chalk during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2748\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler02_71e218.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982320\" \/>Kaylee Brulliea of Quakertown, who works as a promotions assistant for Cat County 96, draws on the street with chalk during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Shirts and cowboy hats are displayed at the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5802\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler04_d246de.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982321\" \/>Shirts and cowboy hats are displayed at the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5924\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler17-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982322\" \/>People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Glass items are displayed for purchase during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler14_5dc163.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982323\" \/>Glass items are displayed for purchase during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"9-year-old Mary Eates of Nazareth is helped by Stef Hoff, shown, and Dennis Gardner, both Artsquest employees, during a glass blowing session at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler15_4b0f94.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982324\" \/>9-year-old Mary Eates of Nazareth is helped by Stef Hoff, shown, and Dennis Gardner, both Artsquest employees, during a glass blowing session at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People enjoy food and drink during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler13_2f11bc.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982325\" \/>People enjoy food and drink during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People buy items from the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler10_6b6caa.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982326\" \/>People buy items from the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People take their seats ahead of musical performances during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5743\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler19_35a924.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982327\" \/>People take their seats ahead of musical performances during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem native Lilly Moss opens for Russell Dickerson during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2321\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-LillyMoss01_963fb9.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982328\" \/>Bethlehem native Lilly Moss opens for Russell Dickerson during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem native Lilly Moss opens for Russell Dickerson during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3202\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-LillyMoss03_8bd030.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982329\" \/>Bethlehem native Lilly Moss opens for Russell Dickerson during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Blake Proehl performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"1342\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler22_fae80b.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982330\" \/>Blake Proehl performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5006\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-RussellDickerson01-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982331\" \/>Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A concertgoer's phone records Russell Dickerson's performance at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5046\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler25_bcfb4b.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982332\" \/>A concertgoer\u2019s phone records Russell Dickerson\u2019s performance at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"1682\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-RussellDickerson02-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982333\" \/>Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2905\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-RussellDickerson03_a6b5ad.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982334\" \/>Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A concertgoer stands on her seat during Russell Dickerson's performance as Muskiest Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2190\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TMC-L-MusikfestNightCrawler01-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24982335\" \/>A concertgoer stands on her seat during Russell Dickerson\u2019s performance as Muskiest Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. 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