MUSIKFEST, Bethlehem, PA

[tabasco]

MUSIKFEST! (http://www.musikfest.org/) Go ahead click on it!

Ok it time for my annual quest to find some threadheads to attend my longest running music festival...(over 20 years for me) :)

Also in years past, have gotten some great recommendations from threadhead nation! Here's the list for the FREE shows, have fun and hope to see some of you!

Notable NOLA acts include Trombone Shorty 8/1 and Marcia Ball 8/7

* 3D Ritmo de Vida - 8/7
* Acoustic Roadshow - 8/4
* The Adlers - 8/9
* The Afromotive - 8/8
* Alex Meixner Band - 8/9
* Alison Brown Quartet - 8/1
* All4One Piano Duo - 8/6
* Allegro Dance Company - 8/4
* Alo Brasil - 8/2
* AMLA - 8/1
* Andrew Portz - 8/3
* Andy Cohen - 8/7
* Anne Hills w/ Jay Ansill & Strings - 8/7
* Anthony Da Costa - 8/4
* Antsy McClain & Trailer Park Troubadours- 8/1 & 8/2
* The Arrogant Worms - 8/8 & 8/9
* Auerhahn Schuhplattler Verein - 8/1
* Barry Hannigan - 8/6
* Barynya - 8/6
* Bay Street Brassworks - 8/4
* Baze & his Silly Friends - 8/5
* BC & Company - 8/4
* Beaucoup Blue - 8/8
* Bearfoot - 8/3 & 8/4
* Ben Mauger's Dixieland Jazz Band - 7/31
* Best of Godfrey Daniels' Open Mike - 8/5
* Bethlehem Music Settlement - 8/3
* Bethlehem Area School District Guitar Camp - 8/4
* Beyond Barriers - 8/5
* Big Bang Boom - 8/6
* Bill Toms - 7/31
* Billy Bauer Band - 8/7
* Black Sheep Poets - 8/3
* Blackwater - 8/5
* Blue Ribbon Cloggers - 8/2
* The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn - 8/8
* The Blues Brotherhood - 8/9
* Bluzin - 8/6
* Bob Carlin & Cheick Hamala Diabate - 8/7
* Bob Sima - 8/5
* BoyintheShade - 8/7
* Brad Litwin - 8/8
* Brave Combo - 8/9
* Brittany Ann - 8/2
* Bronze Radio Return - 8/1
* Brother - 7/31 & 8/1
* Brownpenny - 7/31 & 8/1
* Bud Buckley - 8/5
* Burning Bridget Cleary - 8/3
* Butterjive - 8/5
* Cabinet - 8/1
* Capital Road - 8/8
* Carrie Rodriguez - 8/6
* Cast in Bronze - 7/31-8/9
* Catie Curtis - 8/2
* The Cat's Pajamas - 8/3
* C'est Si Bon - 8/2
* Chandler Travis Philharmonic - 8/5
* Charter School for the Performing Arts - 8/7
* Chino Nunez - 8/1
* Chris Smither - 8/5
* Christy Jefferson - 8/4
* Chuck Mead - 8/9
* City Rhythm Orchestra - 8/5
* City Winds Trio - 8/3
* Coffin Daggers - 8/2
* Colorado Quartet - 8/3
* Cooper Boone - 8/1
* Craig Kastelnik & Friends - 8/6
* The Craig Thatcher Band - 7/31
* Crawdaddies - 8/9
* CrazyHeart - 8/3
* Crossing North - 8/8
* Crucial - 8/1
* Daisy Jug Band - 8/2 & 8/8
* Dan DeChellis Trio - 8/7
* The Dan May Band - 8/1
* Dan Redine - 8/9
* Dan Stevens & Chris A'mato- 8/1
* Danny Rocco - 7/31
* Dave Fry - 8/2 & 8/4
* David Jacobs-Strain - 8/6
* Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam - 8/3
* Deb Callahan Band - 8/4
* DelRain - 8/5
* Dennis Polisky & the Maestro's Men - 8/1
* Die Fahrenbacher - 8/5 & 8/6
* The Difference - 8/7
* Digney Fignus - 8/2 & 8/3
* Dina Hall - 8/5
* Dirty Sock Funtime Band - 8/2
* Doc Marshalls - 8/6
* Don Cunningham & his Cabinet - 8/5
* Donovan-Roberts - 7/31 & 8/8
* The Doughboys - 8/7
* Dr. Dog - 8/3
* Dueling Pianos - 8/7
* The Duhks - 8/8
* Emerald City - 8/3
* Eren Cannata - 8/7
* Eric Steckel & Friends - 8/1 & 8/2
* Fabulous Greaseband - 8/6
* Fellswoop - 8/5 & 8/9
* Flamin Caucasians - 8/8
* Frankie Morales & the Mambo of the Times Orchestra - 8/8
* Friar's Point - 8/6
* Frog Holler - 8/3
* Fusion Jazz Trio - 8/4
* Gabriel Chamber Ensemble - 8/6
* George Hrab & the Geologic Orchestra - 7/31
* Girls, Guns & Glory - 8/9
* Grayson Capps & the Stumpknockers - 8/8
* The Guitardogs - 8/9
* HALA - Salseros - 8/2
* The Headers - 8/1
* Hector Rosado y su Orchestra Ache - 8/9
* Henry & the Versa Js - 8/8
* HER & Kings County - 8/1
* HillBilly Souls - 8/2
* Hoots & Hellmouth - 8/5
* Hot Peas N Butter - 8/5
* I Paesani - 8/8
* Innovata - 8/5
* Irish Stars: Parker School of Irish Dance - 8/5
* J. D. Malone - 8/9
* Jack Murrary - 8/5
* The Jamani Drummers - 8/4
* Jamnazi Africa Band - 8/2
* The Jason Spooner Trio - 8/1
* Jeff Umbahuer 8/6
* Jerry Haines - 8/7
* Jimmy & the Parrots - 8/6
* Jimmy Sturr - 8/2
* Joe Kroboth - 8/7
* Joe Weber - 8/3
* John Frinzi - 8/4
* John Lee Hooker Jr - 8/8
* John Nemeth - 8/8
* John Stevens Doubleshot - 8/4
* Jolly Joe Timmer - 7/31
# Joshua Popejoy - 8/4
# Julia Joseph - 8/1
# Jump City Jazz - 8/1
# Justin Solonynka - 8/3
# KEF - 8/5
# Kelleigh McKenzie - 8/1
# Kira Willey - 8/4
# Kristin Diable - 8/8
# Kyle Herring - 8/6
# The Large Flowerheads - 8/3
# Larry Holmes & Marmalade - 8/2
# Latin Fiesta - 8/1
# Lehigh Valley Cloggers - 8/8
# Lehigh Valley Community Music School - 8/4
# Lehigh Valley Folk Music Society - 8/2
# Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Music Teachers Assoc. - 8/3
# Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push - 8/1
# The Lesson Center - 8/7
# Lester Hirsh - 8/2
# Li'l Anne & Hot Cayanne - 8/1
# Lili Anel - 8/1
# The Limits - 8/4
# Lisa Bodnar Band - 8/9
# Liz Longley - 7/31
# Los Straitjackets - 8/2 & 8/3
# The Lovell Sisters - 8/3 & 8/4
# Lucky 7 - 8/7
# Lucy Bonilla - 8/9
# Luisito Rosario - 7/31
# Magnum - 8/2
# Main Street Cruisers - 8/2
# Mama Jama - 8/4
# The Mango Men - 8/6
# Marc Silver & the Stonethrowers - 8/9
# Marcia Ball - 8/7
# Marlene Gilley Swingtet - 8/9
# Martin Family Band - 8/7
# Martin Guitar Group - 8/5
# Mascaro Newman Duo - 8/4
# Matt Praetzel - 8/3
# Matt Watroba - 8/7
# Miche Fambro - 8/2
# Mike Dugan - 8/8
# Mingo Fishtrap - 8/4 & 8/5
# Miss Amy - 8/7
# Missy Raines & the New Hip - 8/8
# Monarch Dance Company - 8/4
# Mountain Laurel - 8/2 & 8/6
# Music from China - 8/5
# Nancy Coletti - 8/2
# Nate Marks - 8/3
# Natural Breakdown - 8/4
# Nikki Shannon - 8/6
# O'Grady-Quilan Academy - 8/6
# Oakhurst - 8/5 & 8/6
# The Oasis Band - 8/5
# Ogans - 7/31
# Pablo Mayor & Folklore Urbano - 8/8
# Parrotbeach - 8/6
# Patrick Fitzsimmons - 8/5
# Paul Green School of Rock Music - 8/4
# Paul Rishell & Annie Raines - 8/5
# Peripheral Vision - 8/3
# Peter Siegel Duo - 8/7
# Philadelphia Funk Authority - 8/9
# Philadelphia Song Writers' Project - 8/6
# Phillybloco - 8/1
# Polka Family Band - 8/3
# The Polka Quads - 8/6
# Princess Katie & Racer Steve - 8/8
# Project - 8/4
# Radio Free Earth - 8/8 & 8/9
# The Ravel Trio - 8/5
# Ray Owen - 8/3
# Real West - 8/4
# Rebel Red - 8/2
# The Red Elvises - 8/7 & 8/8
# Red Molly - 8/3
# Red Rooster - 8/8
# Religion & Cash - 8/5 & 8/6
# Robin Greenstein - 8/7
# Roger Latzgo - 8/4
# Ronnie Baker Brooks - 8/4
# Rosie Flores - 8/2
# Russell Howard - 8/7
# Sabroso Video Showcase - 8/9
# Salsa Celtica - 8/4 & 8/5
# Sandlot Heroes - 8/3
# Santa Mamba - 8/7
# Sarah Ayers Band - 7/31 & 8/7
# Scott Marshall & Marshall's Highway - 8/9
# Scott McKenna - 8/7
# Scott Paul - 7/31 & 8/1
# Scythian - 8/5 & 8/6
# Seamus Kennedy - 8/3
# The Sensational Soul Cruisers - 8/4
# Sergio Rivera & Friends - 8/8
# Sharon Plessl School of Dance - 8/9
# Shelly Clark & Friends - 8/6
# The Slicked Up 9's - 8/5
# Spiritual Rez - 8/6
# Splintered Sunlight - 8/5
# Steve Brosky & Jimmy Meyer - 8/4
# Steve Meisner - 8/7
# Steve Pullara - 8/1
# StoneDixie - 8/9
# Super Haki Haki with Dola Kabarry - 8/7
# Susie Hall - 8/3
# SUYA - 8/1 & 8/8
# Suzi Shelton - 8/8
# Suzie Brown - 8/9
# SWiM - 8/1 & 8/5
# Sybarite Chamber Players - 8/7
# Syncopatin Six - 8/7
# Talking Heads Tribute: Start Making Sense - 8/4
# Tania Alexandra - 8/9
# The Tartan Terrors - 8/2 & 8/3
# Tempest - 8/6
# Thaddeus Rex - 8/1
# Three Legged Fox - 7/31
# Tim Miller - 7/31
# Todd Wolfe - 8/6
# Toga Party - 8/6
# Tommy Zito - 8/3
# Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue - 8/1
# Trombosis - 8/2
# The Trophy Husbands - 7/31
# The Two Man Gentleman Band - 8/2
# Two of a Kind - 8/6
# Uncle Rock - 8/9
# Up the Chain - 8/9
# The Uptown Band - 7/31
# Urban Fetch - 8/9
# UUU - 8/8
# Wahoo Skiffle Crazies - 8/8
# Walt Groller Orchestra - 8/2
# Webb Wilder - 8/1
# West Philadelphia Orchestra - 8/7
# Witches in Bikinis - 8/8
# Women's Blues Alliance Showcase - 8/5
# Women in docs - 8/8 & 8/9
# Yancarlos Sanchez - 8/3
# Yosi & the Superdads - 8/9
# The Young Werewolves - 8/2
# The Youngers - 8/6
# Zen for Primates - 7/31
# Zydeco-A-Go-Go - 8/3

[Staxsun]

I wonder if anyone will play a Martin?

Lots of great acts. If days weren't an issue, I wouldn't miss Brave Combo, Los Straitjackets, or Web Wilder. Of the acoustic type acts, I think Carrie Rodriguez is hot (her music is pretty good, too), I've always been a Catie Curtis fan, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines play great traditional blues, as does my friend Andy Cohen (say hello for me), and I almost forgot Rosie Flores.

[Lit]

Looks amazing again. Aside from the NOLA acts you know, here are my personal recommendations from among the other artists:

Bearfoot: Great contemporary bluegrass from Alaska; very easy on the ears and eyes.

Chris Smither: Perhaps you know him from New Orleans; if not, great singer/songwriter, story teller and acoustic blues performer.

The Duhks: Excellent Canadian roots music band with diverse styles, clever songs and fun performances.

Los Straightjackets: Crazy surf-type music with rockabilly and Mexican-tinged influences, from some Nashville musicians who wear Mexican wresting masks while performing.

Lovell Sisters: Bluegrass/country/folk from three young beauties who are equally adept instrumentally and vocally. Like Bearfoot--very easy on the ears and eyes.

Scythian: Maybe my favorite of the bunch. Crazy mix of Celtic and Klezmer-influenced music; great live performances with tons of energy.

[NOLA]

I wonder if anyone will play a Martin?

Lots of great acts. If days weren't an issue, I wouldn't miss Brave Combo, Los Straitjackets, or Web Wilder. Of the acoustic type acts, I think Carrie Rodriguez is hot (her music is pretty good, too), I've always been a Catie Curtis fan, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines play great traditional blues, as does my friend Andy Cohen (say hello for me), and I almost forgot Rosie Flores.

We caught Carrie Rodriguez on Austin City Limits last night - highly recommended - I look forward to catching her set at a festival sometime soon....

[The Krewe of Chew]

Hi Tabasco! We'll get back to you about going either Saturday August 1st or Sunday August 2nd (or both). Too bad Rosie Flores is going on so late on Sunday, we really wanted to see her but have to get up early and get back to the real world on Monday.

PS Thanks again for the awesome fireworks!

[jolie]

Grayson Capps 8/8 - Blues-rock.. A Must, if you haven't seen him.

And the movie Love Song for Bobby Long if you have not seen it (sorry I plug that movie anytime I see the opportunity)

Off to buy his latest release Rott N Roll on i-tunes now!

[tabasco]

Wow! Thanks guys! :D

Will try to keep this alive so more will find this gem of a music fest.

Here's a video I took of an up and comer in the Blues scene, I say up and comer only because he is 18!

I saw him first when he was 15 and he blew me away!

He's playing on 8/1 & 8/2

enjoy:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOcQdu-6i9M&feature=channel_page

[ScoopJohnD]

Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam - 8/3

Best f*&*&ing young guitarist around. Raved about him last year and saw him again this weekend. Now 20 I believe, a voice kinda like Warren Haynes, good originals and killer covers, and respects those who came before. Told the audience how his Dad giving him the first John Mayall's Bluesbreakers album turned him on and then said it was the second with Peter Green that got him before doing a killer 'You Don't Love Me', then urged everyone to check out Rory Gallagher before launching into a vicious 'Walk On Hot Coals' and did about a 12 minute version of CSN&Y's 'Almost Cut My Hair'

This kid is real deal. http://www.davyknowles.com/

[tabasco]

SCOOOOP!!!! How the F@%& are you!?

Wow thanks! will definitely check Davy Knowles out! Sounds great!

BTW, Eric Steckel actually toured with John Mayall.... when he was 12. :eek:

In November of 2003 the "ESB" appeared at the Sarasota Blues Festival where Eric’s powerful set and cameo appearances became the talk of the day. Before the night was over Eric was introduced by John Mayall
as the youngest person ever on stage with the Bluesbreakers.

Eric left a lasting impression on Mayall and in the Summer of 2004, Eric appeared in Sweden,
Norway and Denmark as a special guest with John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers during their Scandinavian Tour.
In early 2005 Eric traveled to Los Angeles where he joined Mayall for session work on the Bluesbreaker's "Road Dogs" record.

[tabasco]

It Starts in less than 24hrs! Anyone?

Trombone Shorty on Saturday....Come out and support.:)

[heyhon]

If you want to see something a little unusual, try Zen for Primates. It's cabaret, heavy on the irony, really heavy on the musianship. They play today.

[tabasco]

If you want to see something a little unusual, try Zen for Primates. It's cabaret, heavy on the irony, really heavy on the musianship. They play today.

Checked out their web site last night, definetly different, but that's good! Will check them out. Thanks!

[tabasco]

For those of you too far to travel or those doubting the excellence of Musikfest...
I bring you some video from last night!

An 18 year old Eric Steckel
Southern Skyline:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKlTbIa6818


A 23 year old Troy Andrews (aka Trombone Shorty) ;)
We Gonna Make You:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs4cCKQdoDM

When The Saints...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wYGVaWSpNE

[wladybugw]

Thanks for the video Tab, I can't get enough Shorty...sounds better every time I hear him...Cindee

[Belle]

Los Straightjackets: Crazy surf-type music with rockabilly and Mexican-tinged influences, from some Nashville musicians who wear Mexican wresting masks while performing.

So that is why Staxson recommended them!!! LOL

[The Krewe of Chew]

Los Straitjackets were fun as usual! Also really enjoyed the Young Werewolves, and got to check out Tabasco's fave, Eric Steckell. The kid can play.

This was a nice festival--we hope to be back next year.

Sorry we missed you, Tab!

[sharon_loves_fats]

For those of you too far to travel or those doubting the excellence of Musikfest...
I bring you some video from last night!

An 18 year old Eric Steckel
Southern Skyline:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKlTbIa6818


A 23 year old Troy Andrews (aka Trombone Shorty) ;)
We Gonna Make You:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs4cCKQdoDM

When The Saints...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wYGVaWSpNE

Very nice, Tab!

[tabasco]

Sunday night we caught Rosie Flores, here's a video for Cindy and Dave (Krew of Chew) Stax too! sorry you couldn't stay.

She's a pistol! Enjoyed her, thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xYp3_8G8Hk