NIGHTLIFE: Folk, Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Pop, Comedy
BY SHERI BAYNE
Special to The Press
ARCHER MUSIC HALL
939 Hamilton St., Allentown. 610-798-1466, https://www.archermusichall.com
Algernon Cadwallader, Gladie, Boy Problems, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Arrow Hall
The Wood Brothers, The Wildmans, 7 p.m. Dec. 5
Set It Off, Autumn Kings, Vana, Fame On Fire, 6 p.m. Dec. 6
Saves the Day, Glassjaw, Soul Blind, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9
5AM Trio, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Arrow Hall
Shakey Graves, 7 p.m. Dec. 12
Agnostic Front, Violet Way, Raw Brigade, 6 p.m. Dec. 21, Arrow Hall
Gogol Bordello, 7 p.m. Dec. 28
KUTZTOWN FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY
St. Paul’s UCC, 47 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown. 484-336-9639 https://www.kutztownfolkmusicsociety.org
Jolly Tars, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12
GODFREY DANIELS
7 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. 610-867-2390, https://godfreydaniels.org/
The Kennedys, 8 p.m. Dec. 5
Your Next Favorite Band’s Winter WonderJam, 7 p.m. Dec. 6
Linda J. Mancinelli, book reading, 2 p.m. Dec. 7
Open Mike, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Dec. 21
Tony Trischka’s Holiday Show, 7 p.m. Dec. 11
John Gorka, 8 p.m. Dec. 12 - Sold out; 7 p.m. Dec. 13 - Sold out
Ocean Celtic Quartet, 7 p.m. Dec. 14
Seth Witcher, 7 p.m. Dec. 18
Hearthsong Folk Arts Community Yuletide Carol & Jam Night, 6 p.m. Dec. 20
The Druckenmillers, Norm Williams, 3 p.m. Dec. 21
Jack Murray & The Blue Tarp Wranglers: Hank Williams Tribute, 7 p.m. Jan. 1
At Whit’s End, 8 p.m. Jan. 3
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 570-325-0249, https://www.mcohjt.com/
Twelve Twenty-Four, 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Dec. 6
Magnolia Boulevard, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7
Rock This Town Orchestra, 8 p.m. Dec. 13
Bywater Call, 8 p.m. Dec. 20
Hunkajunk, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31
MILLER SYMPHONY HALL
23 N. Sixth St., Allentown. 610-432-6715, https://www.millersymphonyhall.org/
Eric Mintel Quartet, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Rodale Community Room. “Jazz Upstairs”
PENN’S PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-7325, https://www.pennspeak.com
Ryan Pelton: Elvis Tribute, 1 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 5, Dec. 6
American Band, Sweet, 8 p.m. Dec. 12
Jim Curry: John Denver Tribute, 8 p.m. Dec. 13
The Ultimate Doors: Doors Tribute, 8 p.m. Dec. 20
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, 8 p.m. Dec. 27
PPL CENTER
701 Hamilton St., Allentown. 610-224-4625, https://www.pplcenter.com/
“Disney on Ice presents Road Trip Adventures,” 7 p.m. Dec. 11; 7 p.m. Dec. 12; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 13; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. Dec. 14
SELLERSVILLE THEATER
24 W. Temple Avenue, Sellersville. 215-257-5808, https://www.st94.com
The Seldom Scene, 8 p.m. Dec. 5
Doug Church: Elvis Tribute, 2 p.m. Dec. 6
Magnolia Boulevard, 8 p.m. Dec. 6
Chris Ruggiero, 2 p.m. Dec. 7
Laura Williams, Jay Davids, 8 p.m. Dec. 7
The Gilmour Project, 8 p.m. Dec. 10
Wooden Ships Band: The Music of Crosby, Stills & Nash, 8 p.m. Dec. 11
Herman’s Hermits, 6 p.m., 9 p.m. Dec. 12
Alicia Witt, 8 p.m. Dec. 13
Anthony Nunziata, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14
Eric Gales, 8 p.m. Dec. 15
PAKT, 8 p.m. Dec. 17
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, 8 p.m. Dec. 18
Gary Puckett’s Christmas, 8 p.m. Dec. 19
The Tisburys, Stella Ruze, 8 p.m. Dec. 20
Mary Fahl, 8 p.m. Dec. 21
Eric Mintel Quartet, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23
Almost Queen: Tribute To Queen, 8 p.m. Dec. 26, Dec. 27
Raymond The Amish Comic, 8 p.m. Dec. 28
Live Wire: AC/DC Tribute, 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 29
The Bangos: Tribute to The Bangles and The Go-Go’s, 8 p.m. Dec. 30
AM Radio: One Hit Wonders of the 60s and 70s, 2 p.m. Dec. 31
AM Radio: Horn Section, 6 p.m. Dec. 31
AM Radio: Philly Sound and Motown, 9 p.m. Dec. 31
The Gathering Gloom: The Cure Tribute, 8 p.m. Jan. 2
The Wankers, 8 p.m. Jan. 3
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 570-420-2808, https://shermantheater.com
Craig Ferguson, 8 p.m. Dec. 5
Jessica Lynn, 7 p.m. Dec. 6
Kip Moore, 8 p.m. Dec. 12
Patent Pending, Don’t Panic, Goodstuff, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27
STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
453 Northampton St., Easton. 1-800-999-78283, https://statetheatre.org
“Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5
The Rock Orchestra, 8 p.m. Dec. 6
Straight No Chaser, 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 7
Michael Che, 8 p.m. Dec. 10
“Sister’s Christmas Catechism,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12
“Christmas in the Air,” 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 13
Wizards of Winter, 3 p.m. Dec. 21
STEELSTACKS
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 610-332-1300, https://www.steelstacks.org/
Bethlehem Visitor Center
House Team Improv, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6
We’re Good, You’re Great: Comedy, 8 p.m. Dec. 5
Synced Up, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13
The Improv JAM-BER-REE, 7 p.m. Dec. 16
Comedy Open Mic, 7:30 p.m. Dec.
Josh Fadem, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6
Toasted: A Standup Showcase, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 13
Cobra: Improv Comedy, 8 p.m. Dec. 19
Improv House Teams, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 20
JBY’s Holiday Masquerade Comedy Ball, 8 p.m. Dec. 27
Musikfest Cafe
Scythian, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5
Corinne, 7 p.m. Dec. 7
Johhnyswim,7:30 p.m. Dec. 8
Bob Schneider, Steve Poltz, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10
Magical Mystery Doors: Beatles, Zeppelin, Doors Tribute, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Dec. 13
Michael Blackson, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18
Lotus Land: Rush Tribute, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Dec. 20
Jimmy and The Parrots, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26
The Discoteks, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27
Steal Your Peach: Allman Brothers & Grateful Dead Tribute, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31
PNC Plaza
Christkindlmarkt:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Dec. 11, Dec. 14, Dec. 18, Dec. 21; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Dec. 6, Dec. 12, Dec. 13, Dec. 19, Dec. 20
Williams Brew Stage
Jazz Jam, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 18
Rock Steady, 8 p.m. Dec. 5
The BriTles, 7 p.m. Dec. 6
Open Mic, 7 p.m. Dec. 11
Jeremiah Tall, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12
Ted Donatelli, 8 p.m. Dec. 12
Ten Tiny Dances, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13
Acoustic Remedies, 8 p.m. Dec. 13
C’est La Vie, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19
The ColourSound, 8 p.m. Dec. 19
Dolcetto, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20
Clave Legacy Quintet, 8 p.m. Dec. 20
Danny’s Caribbean Jam, 7 p.m. Dec. 27
WIND CREEK EVENT CENTER
77 Sands Boulevard, Bethlehem. 610-297-7414, https://windcreek.com
Rain: A Beatles Christmas Tribute, 8 p.m. Dec. 5
Foreigner, 8 p.m. Dec. 7
OPEN JAMS, OPEN MICS
BETHLEHEM LIBRARY
11 W. Church St., Bethlehem. 610-867-3761
Open Mic with Bill Medei, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22
THE SHANTY ON 19TH
613 N. 19th St., Allentown. 610-841-0150, https://www.theshantyon19th.com
Open Jam with John Cannavo, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 21
Open Jam with The Benny Band, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23
“Nightlife” is a listing of folk, rock, country, blues, jazz, pop and comedy concerts in the Lehigh Valley area. To request a listing, email: Paul Willistein, Focus editor, pwillistein@tnonline.com








