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\nThe Kennedys<\/p>\nWhen: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec 5<\/p>\n
Where: Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. 4th St., Bethlehem<\/p>\n
How much: $30.78-$35.98<\/p>\n
Tickets: godfreydaniels.org\/ 610-867-2390<\/p>\n
Musical style: Folk rock, folk pop, Americana<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cHalf a Million Miles,\u201d \u201cWhen I Go,\u201d \u201cStand,\u201d \u201cRide, Angel, Ride\u201d and \u201cLife is Large\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: The Kennedys are a folk rock\/Americana husband and wife duo based in New York who met in 1992 while touring as members of Nanci Griffith\u2019s Blue Moon Orchestra. Their live shows incorporate acoustic and electric guitar, electric sitar, bass, mandolin, and ukulele, while integrating elements of country, folk, bluegrass, Western and pop melodies into one finely thought-out package. Since their start as The Kennedys in 1995 they\u2019ve released 16 albums earning them multiple accolades.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Nanci Griffith, Susan Werner, John Gorka, The Twigs, Dave Carter, Richard Thompson, Bob Dylan<\/p>\n
John Gorka<\/p>\n
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 & 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13<\/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: Love 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, Christine Lavin, Dave Van Ronk, Cliff Eberhardt, David Massengill, Frank Christian and Antje Duvekot. He also was 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
Magical Mystery Doors<\/p>\n
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec 12-13<\/p>\n
Where: Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem<\/p>\n
How much: $27-$59<\/p>\n
Tickets: www.artsquest.org\/ 610-332-3100<\/p>\n
Musical style: Classic rock, arena rock, garage rock<\/p>\n
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
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
Check them out if you like: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Wings, The Who<\/p>\n
Lotus Land: The American Rush Tribute<\/p>\n
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20<\/p>\n
Where: Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem<\/p>\n
How much: $47.75-$59<\/p>\n
Tickets: https:\/\/www.artsquest.org 610-332-3100<\/p>\n
Musical style: Prog rock, hard rock, arena rock<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: Covers of Rush songs, including, \u201cTom Sawyer,\u201d \u201cLimelight,\u201d \u201cThe Trees,\u201d \u201cThe Spirit of Radio\u201d and \u201cSubdivisions\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Lotus Land takes the songs of the award-winning Canadian prog rock trio, Rush, and perfects them on stage for the 50 states. Capturing the live energy and musical precision of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers is no easy task, but Lotus Land has honed their chops to wow die-hard fans and keep the music alive.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Rush, Yes, Van Halen, King Crimson, Cream, Dream Theater, ELO<\/p>\n
Agnostic Front<\/p>\n
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21<\/p>\n
Where: Archer Music Hall, 939 Hamilton Street, Allentown<\/p>\n
How much: $33<\/p>\n
Tickets: livenation.com\/ 610-798-1466<\/p>\n
Musical style: Hardcore, punk, thrash<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cFor my Family,\u201d \u201cGotta Go,\u201d \u201cOld New York,\u201d \u201cNever Walk Alone,\u201d \u201cThe Eliminator\u201d and \u201cUnite and Strong\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Crowned \u201cthe godfathers of hardcore,\u201d by fans and fellow artists, Agnostic Front is a hardcore punk band from New York City. Formed in 1982, the band is considered one of the most influential bands on the popular genre. Alongside groups like Warzone and Sick of it All, they pioneered an unyielding hardcore street punk sound that bands still use as a formula to this day. Combining classic punk, hardcore and thrash into one aggressive force, AF continues touring and releasing albums 40 years after its inception, with no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Sick of it All, Madball, Sheer Terror, Gorilla Biscuits, Biohazard, Murphy\u2019s Law, Warzone<\/p>\n
The Wizards of Winter<\/p>\n
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21<\/p>\n
Where: State Theater, 453 Northampton St., Easton<\/p>\n
How much: $48.95-$69.50<\/p>\n
Tickets: statetheatre.org\/ 610-258-7766<\/p>\n
Musical style: Hard rock, metal, Christmas music<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cSpecial Feeling,\u201d \u201cMidnight Noel,\u201d \u201cNight of Reflection,\u201d \u201cChristmas Dream\u201d and \u201cFlight of the Snow Angels\u201d<\/p>\n
Honors: The band started in 2010 as a way to raise money for a local food pantry and has since flowered into a touring holiday rock opera crossing the nation every year. The Wizards of Winter features members of Ted Nugent\u2019s band, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Alice Cooper Band, Def Leppard, Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult and more. They\u2019ve released four albums and donate to charities like Tunnels to Tower and Backpack Friends. Experience \u201cThe Christmas Dream\u201d as they perform emotive rock ballads and prog-metal anthems in the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Blue Oyster Cult, Def Leppard, Gary Hoey, Queensryche, Alice Cooper, Twelve-Twenty-Four<\/p>\n
An Evening of Charlie Brown Jazz with The Eric Mintel Quartet<\/p>\n
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23<\/p>\n
Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave.<\/p>\n
How much: $25-$47<\/p>\n
Tickets: www.st94.com\/ 215-257-5808<\/p>\n
Musical style: Jazz, holiday music, jazz instrumentals<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cJust Around the Corner,\u201d \u201cChristmas Tree,\u201d \u201cTake Five,\u201d \u201cChristmas Time is Here\u201d and \u201cLinus and Lucy\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: Eric Mintel has performed twice at the White House, once at the United Nations and multiple times at the Kennedy Center. He\u2019s been playing piano for most of his life, has been featured on NPR\u2019s \u201cPiano Jazz,\u201d and is in regular rotation on XM and Sirius radio. The Eric Mintel Quartet has been together for over 20 years and their holiday concert tours, featuring the music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, are an unforgettable annual tradition bringing the holiday spirit to families across the country.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: Dave Brubeck, Vince Guaraldi, Cole Porter, Paul Desmond, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie<\/p>\n
Gogol Bordello<\/p>\n
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28<\/p>\n
Where: Archer Music Hall, 939 Hamilton St., Allentown<\/p>\n
How much: $39-$136<\/p>\n
Tickets: livenation.com\/ 610-798-1466<\/p>\n
Musical style: Gypsy punk, punk rock, alternative<\/p>\n
Known for hits like: \u201cStart Wearing Purple,\u201d \u201cWonderlust King,\u201d \u201cAmerican Wedding,\u201d \u201cThrough the Roof\u00a0 \u2018n\u2019 Underground\u201d and \u201cWe Mean It, Man!\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the band: New York City gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello fuses punk rock, Eastern European folk and cabaret into one high-energy sound. Founded in 1999 and led by Ukrainian-born refugee, Eugene H\u00fctz, the band is known for their raucous live performances and politically charged lyricism.<\/p>\n
Check them out if you like: World\/Inferno Friendship Society, Streetlight Manifesto, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, System of a Down, Rage Against the Machine, Dead Kennedys<\/p>\n
Jay Honstetter is a freelance writer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"December is here already? How did that happen? What a whirlwind year and what better way to wrap…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":49010,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[153,155,154,1681,1213,289,432],"class_list":["post-49009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-bethlehem","tag-bethlehem","tag-bethlehem-headlines","tag-bethlehem-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\/49009","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=49009"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49009\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49010"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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