Support These Local Musicians Coming to SteelStacks!
By Ben Youngerman, ArtsQuest Marketing Manager
At ArtsQuest, our main mission is to provide access to the arts for everyone in the Lehigh Valley. That means producing great shows for spectators, as well as opening up our venues for local entertainers and artists to hone their crafts at the next level!
A budding local comedy scene has emerged since the opening of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. Local resident artists create and display their work at The Banana Factory Arts Center. Local musicians rock our stages, can apply to play at Musikfest 2017 and are honored annually at the Lehigh Valley Music Awards!
With those musically talented locals in mind, here are some bands and musicians from our neck of the woods playing soon at SteelStacks!
Hoots & Hellmouth – 11/20 – buy tickets
From Philadelphia, Hoots & Hellmouth are an ecclectic mix of rock, soul and folk. The band won an Independent Music Award in 2008, had one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns in the company’s history in 2010 and recently released their 4th album, In The Trees.
Steve Brosky & His Big Li’l Band – 11/23 – buy tickets
Bluesman Steve Brosky was born in Allentown and remains a local musical icon in the area. He has won several Lehigh Valley Music Awards and played Musikfest on numerous occasions. On Nov. 23, Brosky will celebrate his new album with fellow musicians on this record including Jimmy Meyer, Josh Klein, Kenny Siftar, Wayne “Paco” Maura, Peter Fluck, Connie Edinger and Jenn McCracken.
The Large Flowerheads – 11/25 – buy tickets
Take a Groovy Trip back to the ‘60s with the Lehigh Valley’s Large Flowerheads! The band has opened for Peter Noone & Herman’s Hermits, The 5th Dimension, The Guess Who, The Tubes, The Dan Band and The Vogues! They’re no strangers to ArtsQuest, having played Musikfest, Levitt Pavillion SteelStacks and the Musikfest Cafe presented by Yuengling.
Steel City Sunrise – 12/2 – buy tickets
Formed at Lehigh University, Steel City Sunrise is an energetic alternative folk-rock band that’ll have you dancing the whole time! The band is comprised of Bassist James Copti, Banjo player John Pehnke, Ukelele player Jacob Newman, Drummer Evan Eckersley and guitarist Mikale D’Andrea.
The Lou Franco Project – 12/26 – buy tickets
The Lou Franco Project is a band for local Classic Rock aficionados! Lou Franco has been playing guitar since age 9 and has played professionally since age 12. He was previously a member of recording artists AVIATOR, UPROAR and Pretty Poison. Franco is also a veteran of Musikfest and Levitt Pavillion SteelStacks.
The Sofa Kings – 12/28 – buy tickets
The Sofa Kings are a high energy 10-piece band from Blue Bell, PA and continue to take the Lehigh Valley by storm! They combine fine musicianship, extraordinary vocals, an exceptional horn section and a high-energy stage show. They cover all genres including Dance Music, Motown, R&B, Classic Rock, Country, Alternative and the current Hot Tunes on the Billboard charts.
Check out these local artists and more all year long at SteelStacks and the Musikfest Cafe presented by Yuengling!