{"id":319499,"date":"2026-11-02T13:41:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/319499\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T13:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:41:11","slug":"here-are-the-top-concerts-in-the-lehigh-valley-in-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/319499\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are the top concerts in the Lehigh Valley in November"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Daylight Savings has given us an extra hour, let\u2019s not let it go to waste. Using that extra hour to unwind with some live music sounds like the only good way to put it to use before the chaos sets in.<\/p>\n<p>From power pop legends The Smithereens, with guest vocalist John Cowsill (of Cowsills and Beach Boys fame), to Talking Heads tribute Start Making Sense, and a little spoken word from The Police\u2019s Stewart Copeland, this month is shaping up to be a November to remember.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for more top Lehigh Valley concerts this November.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Air Supply performs Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at the State...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/TMC-L-novemberconcerts-01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Air Supply performs Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at the State Theater in Easton. (Denise Truscello)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Smithereens, with guest vocalist John Cowsill, perform Saturday, Nov....\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/TMC-L-novemberconcerts-07.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Smithereens, with guest vocalist John Cowsill, perform Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at the Sellersville Theater. (Contributed photo)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Folk band Goodnight Moonshine performs Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/TMC-L-novemberconcerts-03.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Folk band Goodnight Moonshine performs Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem. (Joel Callaway)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Herman's Hermits with singer Peter Noone will perform Friday, Nov....\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/TMC-L-ThursGo-Noone-01_165721898.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Herman&#8217;s Hermits with singer Peter Noone will perform Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at the Sellersville Theater. (Photo by Scott Dudelson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tribute band Magical Mystery Doors performs Friday, Nov. 13, 2026,...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/TMC-L-novemberconcerts-04.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tribute band Magical Mystery Doors performs Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at the State Theater in Easton. (Aiden Scott)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Stewart Copeland of The Police brings his Spoken Word Tour...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/TMC-L-novemberconcerts-06.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Stewart Copeland of The Police brings his Spoken Word Tour to the Sellersville Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, in Sellersville. (Rossano Ronci)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Indie rock band Deer Tick performs Friday, Nov. 20, 2026,...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/TMC-L-novemberconcerts-02.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Indie rock band Deer Tick performs Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at Archer Music Hall in Allentown. (Contributed photo)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Talking Heads tribute band Start Making Sense performs Saturday, Nov....\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/TMC-L-juneconcerts-05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Talking Heads tribute band Start Making Sense performs Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem. (Stephanie Craig Photography)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Blues artist Samantha Fish performs Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/TMC-L-novemberconcerts-05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Blues artist Samantha Fish performs Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. (Aries Photography)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 9<\/p>\n<p>Air Supply performs Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at the State Theater in Easton. (Denise Truscello)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><br \/>\nAir Supply<\/p>\n<p>When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6<\/p>\n<p>Where: State Theater, 453 Northampton St., Easton<\/p>\n<p>How much: $90-$140<\/p>\n<p>Tickets: statetheatre.org \/ 610-258-7766<\/p>\n<p>Musical style: Soft rock, pop rock, adult contemporary<\/p>\n<p>Known for hits like: \u201cAll Out of Love,\u201d \u201cMaking Love Out of Nothing at All,\u201d \u201cLost in Love,\u201d \u201cEven the Nights Are Better\u201d and \u201cGoodbye\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meet the band: Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975 (eventually moving to Los Angeles) the duo of Graham Russell and Russel Hitchcock had eight top-five hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 throughout the late \u201870s and \u201880s. They were the first western band to ever tour in China and Taiwan, and in 2013 they were inducted into The Australian Recording Industry Association\u2019s (ARIA) Hall of Fame. Their albums \u201cLost in Love,\u201d \u201cThe One That You Love,\u201d \u201cNow &amp; Forever\u201d and \u201cThe Greatest Hits\u201d have sold over 20 million copies.<\/p>\n<p>Check them out if you like: Chicago, Bread, Michael Bolton, Carpenters, Debbie Gibson, Barry Manilow, Christopher Cross<\/p>\n<p>The Smithereens with guest vocalist John Cowsill<\/p>\n<p>When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7<\/p>\n<p>Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville<\/p>\n<p>How much: $45-$82<\/p>\n<p>Tickets: www.st94.com \/ 215-257-5808<\/p>\n<p>Musical style: Alternative rock. power pop<\/p>\n<p>Known for hits like: \u201cA Girl Like You,\u201d \u201cBlood and Roses,\u201d \u201cBehind the Wall of Sleep,\u201d \u201cOnly a Memory\u201d and \u201cBlues Before and After\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meet the band: Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens cut their teeth in clubs all over the NYC tri-state area, from Kenny\u2019s Castaways in Greenwich Village to the Court Tavern and Stone Pony in N.J. They gained notoriety through heavy MTV airplay and appeared on The Tonight Show with Conan O\u2019Brien, and Saturday Night Live. They\u2019ve released 17 albums, their latest being \u201cThe Lost Album,\u201d a collection of 12 previously unreleased songs. After the passing of singer Pat DiNizio in 2017, the band made the decision to carry on with a rotating cast of guest vocalists. John Cowsill was a member of The Cowsills and spent over two decades with The Beach Boys. He\u2019s also played with Bob Dylan, The Mamas &amp; Papas, Harry Chapin, Maroon 5, Herman\u2019s Hermits, Mickey Dolenz (The Monkees), and\u00a0Chuck Berry.<\/p>\n<p>Check them out if you like: The Plimsouls, Matthew Sweet, The Alarm, Big Country, The Motels, Robyn Hitchcock, The Cars<\/p>\n<p>Goodnight Moonshine<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a04 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8<\/p>\n<p>Where: Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem<\/p>\n<p>How much: $26.63-$31.82<\/p>\n<p>Tickets: godfreydaniels.org \/ 610-867-2390<\/p>\n<p>Musical style: Folk, blues, Americana<\/p>\n<p>Known for hits like: \u201cLost and Found,\u201d \u201cDark Side of the Rainbow,\u201d \u201cMy Sister Evangeline,\u201d \u201cHarder Than it Should Be\u201d and \u201cWork I Done\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meet the band: Goodnight Moonshine is the folk duo of Molly Venter (of Red Molly) and Eben Pariser (of Roosevelt Dime). Together, they perform acoustic folk tunes that deliver a good dose of storytelling with a side of guitar improvisation that defies traditional genres, allowing each of them to showcase their unique talents. They\u2019ve got three studio albums under their belt, their latest \u201cBusiness Unusual\u201d released this past February, and can be heard on NPR and other Americana stations across the 50 states.<\/p>\n<p>Check them out if you like: Red Molly, Roosevelt Dime, Susan Werner, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Olive Tiger, Nobody\u2019s Girl<\/p>\n<p>Herman\u2019s Hermits starring Peter Noone<\/p>\n<p>When: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13<\/p>\n<p>Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave.<\/p>\n<p>How much: $65-$102<\/p>\n<p>Tickets: www.st94.com \/ 215-257-5808<\/p>\n<p>Musical style: Garage rock, pop, rock<\/p>\n<p>Known for hits like: \u201cI\u2019m Into Something Good,\u201d \u201cNo Milk Today,\u201d \u201cThere\u2019s a Kind of Hush\u201d and \u201cEnd of the World\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meet the band: They had multiple number one hits in both the U.S. and UK, with 20 singles in the Top 40 between 1964 and 1970. They\u2019re considered one of the most successful British Invasion bands, and appeared in four feature films. They had both John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page, of Led Zeppelin, play on some of their recordings. Lead singer Peter Noone had appeared in a soap opera before fronting the band. Their song, \u201cI\u2019m Henry the VIII, I Am\u201d was the fastest selling song at the time of its release.<\/p>\n<p>Check them out if you like: The Dave Clark Five, The Searchers, Manfred Mann, The Hollies, Tommy James and The Shondells<\/p>\n<p>Magical Mystery Doors<\/p>\n<p>When: 7:30p.m. Friday, Nov. 13<\/p>\n<p>Where: State Theater, 453 Northampton St., Easton<\/p>\n<p>How much: $38.98-$70<\/p>\n<p>Tickets: statetheatre.org \/ 610-258-7766<\/p>\n<p>Musical style: Classic rock, arena rock, garage rock<\/p>\n<p>Known for hits like: Covers of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors, including \u201cHello, I Love You,\u201d \u201cMisty Mountain Hop,\u201d \u201cDear Prudence,\u201d \u201cRiders on the Storm\u201d and \u201cHere Comes the Sun\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meet the band: Not just performing the hits of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors, Magical Mystery Doors present the songs with surprising twists that combine elements of each group\u2019s signature sound into one amazing performance. Topped with a light show and visuals to enhance the experience, the band was voted USA Today Top Casino Show of 2022 for the way they captivate audiences. The band also features members of the group Go Go Gadjet.<\/p>\n<p>Check them out if you like: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Wings, The Who<\/p>\n<p>Stewart Copeland (of The Police) \u2014 Spoken Word Tour<\/p>\n<p>When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17<\/p>\n<p>Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave.<\/p>\n<p>How much: $55-$102<\/p>\n<p>Tickets: www.st94.com \/ 215-257-5808<\/p>\n<p>Musical style: Spoken word<\/p>\n<p>Known for hits like: \u201cMessage in a Bottle,\u201d \u201cWalking on the Moon,\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t Stand So Close to Me,\u201d \u201cEvery Little Thing She Does Is Magic\u201d and \u201cEvery Breath You Take\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meet the artist: Best known as the founder and drummer of The Police, after inviting Sting and Andy Summers to join the band in 1977, Stewart Copeland sat behind the kit as they\u00a0 went on to deliver four consecutive number one albums, win five Grammy awards and two BRIT Awards, and sell over 75 million records. After the band split in 1986 he went on to score numerous films, put out solo records and collaborations with other well-known artists, and write two autobiographical books. Now he tells his life story during his first ever U.S. spoken\u2011word tour, \u201cHas He Said Too Much?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Check him out if you like: The Police, Curved Air, Klark Kent, Animal Logic, Oysterhead, Gizmodrome, Peter Gabriel<\/p>\n<p>Deer Tick<\/p>\n<p>When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20<\/p>\n<p>Where: Archer Music Hall, 939 Hamilton St., Allentown<\/p>\n<p>How much: $33-$118<\/p>\n<p>Tickets: livenation.com \/ 610-798-1466<\/p>\n<p>Musical style: Indie rock, folk, alternative<\/p>\n<p>Known for hits like: \u201cBaltimore Blues No. 1,\u201d \u201cAshamed,\u201d \u201cMange,\u201d \u201cThese Old Shoes\u201d and \u201cTwenty Miles\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meet the band: They were signed after a gig at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn when an agent from Partisan Records caught the show. In 2009 Rolling Stone called their album, \u201cBorn on Flag Day\u201d the \u201cCountry-Rock Break-through of the Year.\u201d In 2017, after a four-year hiatus from releasing music, the band released two collections, \u201cVol. 1\u201d and \u201cVol. 2,\u201d followed by a companion album, \u201cMayonnaise,\u201d in 2019. In 2018, lead singer\/guitarist John Joseph McCauley joined Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear to play three Nirvana songs, \u201cServe the Servants,\u201d \u201cScentless Apprentice\u201d and \u201cIn Bloom,\u201d at the Cal Jam festival. The band has performed as Deervana doing full Nirvana sets.<\/p>\n<p>Check them out if you like: Phosphorescent, Josh Ritter, My Morning Jacket, Jeff Tweedy, Justin Townes Earle, Magnolia Electric Co., Delta Spirit<\/p>\n<p>Start Making Sense \u2014 Tribute to Talking Heads<\/p>\n<p>When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21<\/p>\n<p>Where: Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem<\/p>\n<p>How much: $34.25-$64<\/p>\n<p>Tickets: artsquest.org \/ 610-332-1300<\/p>\n<p>Musical style: New wave, post punk, alternative<\/p>\n<p>Known for hits like: Covers of Talking Heads songs including, \u201cAnd She Was,\u201d \u201cOnce in a Lifetime,\u201d \u201cPsycho Killer,\u201d Girlfriend is Better\u201d and \u201cBurning Down the House\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meet the band: A tribute band faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads through all eight of their studio albums. The band unleashes a live performance that fully encompasses the live Talking Heads experience complete with a frontman that so closely resembles David Byrne, you\u2019d think it was the man himself. Songs from every\u00a0era of the Talking Heads career make for the perfect \u201880s new wave art punk celebration.<\/p>\n<p>Check them out if you like: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, David Byrne, Velvet Underground, Devo, B-52s, Television<\/p>\n<p>Samantha Fish<\/p>\n<p>When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21<\/p>\n<p>Where: Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg<\/p>\n<p>How much: $37-$58.56<\/p>\n<p>Tickets: shermantheater.com \/ 570-420-2808<\/p>\n<p>Musical style: Blues, rock, folk<\/p>\n<p>Known for hits like: \u201cBulletproof,\u201d Kill or be Kind,\u201d \u201cFaster,\u201d \u201cDeathwish\u201d and \u201cTwisted Ambition\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meet the band: Award-winning artist Samantha Fish is known, not only for her songwriting and guitar chops, but for her uncanny ability to push the limits of blues rock beyond their boundaries. She was named one of the \u201cTop 10 Best Blues Guitarists in the World\u201d by Guitar World, and she\u2019s been the recipient of numerous awards, including \u201cBest Female Vocalist,\u201d \u201cBest Blues Performer,\u201d \u201cBest Guitarist,\u201d and \u201cArtist of the Year\u201d in 2018\u2019s Best of the Beat Awards.<\/p>\n<p>Check her out if you like: The Allman Brothers Band, Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, ZZ Top, Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan<\/p>\n<p>Jay Honstetter is a freelance writer.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Daylight Savings has given us an extra hour, let\u2019s not let it go to waste. 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