FIVE FOR FIGHTING, WITH SPECIAL GUEST THE VERVE PIPE, TO PERFORM AT MUSIKFEST CAFÉ

Five for Fighting will be joined by special guest The Verve Pipe on Wed., July 27

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest is proud to announce Five for Fighting with special guest The Verve Pipe will perform in the Musikfest Café, presented by Yuengling on Wed., July 27. Tickets for this show will go on sale at for ArtsQuest members at 10 a.m. Thurs., Feb 17 and Friday Feb. 18 for the general public at steelstacks.org. For more exclusive ticket opportunities, become an ArtsQuest Circle donor today.

Before finding widespread musical fame with his hockey penalty stage name, Five for Fighting, Los Angeles native John Ondrasik first appeared on the glam metal scene in the early 90s through collaborations with Rudy Sarzo and Pat Benatar. As the grunge scene began to expand, Ondraski returned to his piano where he has spent the past decade writing deeply personal songs and making emotional connections spanning six full studio albums. Five for Fighting’s breakthrough came in 2001 with the chart-topping song “Superman.” Following the acclaim of his Grammy-nominated song, Ondrasik released “100 Years,” “World” and “The Riddle” and has been featured in more 350 films, TV shows and advertisements ranging from The Blind Side to The Sopranos. Ondrasik has been deeply involved in supporting the troops with USO tours, supporting several veteran oriented charities and distributing more than a million CDs for the Troops to servicemen and their families around the world.

The multi-platinum alternative rock band The Verve Pipe, is recognized worldwide for radio hits “Photograph,” “Hero,” “Happiness Is,” “Never Let You Down” and the smash single “The Freshmen,” from its 1996 album Villains. In addition to their success on radio, TV and film, the band has performed in sold-out concerts throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. The band has released seven studio rock albums, one live album featuring an acoustic reimagining of their platinum debut album Villains, and expanded its repertoire to include A Family Album, a critically acclaimed introduction to the world of children’s music, as well as a follow up family-oriented release, Are We There Yet? With a new lineup and a renewed energy and focus, lead singer/songwriter and founder Brian Vander Ark and the band continue to deliver original music that is distinguished by innovative arrangements, soul-searching lyrics and layered vocals.

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Before finding widespread musical fame with his hockey penalty stage name, Five for Fighting, Los Angeles native John Ondrasik first appeared on the glam metal scene in the early 90s through collaborations with Rudy Sarzo and Pat Benatar. As the grunge scene began to expand, Ondraski returned to his piano where he has spent the past decade writing deeply personal songs and making emotional connections spanning six full studio albums. Five for Fighting’s breakthrough came in 2001 with the chart-topping song “Superman.” Following the acclaim of his Grammy-nominated song, Ondrasik released “100 Years,” “World” and “The Riddle” and has been featured in more 350 films, TV shows and advertisements ranging from “The Blind Side” to “The Sopranos.” Ondrasik has been deeply involved in supporting the troops with USO tours, supporting several veteran oriented charities and distributing more than a million “CDs for the Troops” to servicemen and their families around the world.

The multi-platinum alternative rock band The Verve Pipe, is recognized worldwide for radio hits “Photograph,” “Hero,” “Happiness Is,” “Never Let You Down” and the smash single “The Freshmen,” from its 1996 album “Villains.” In addition to their success on radio, TV and film, the band has performed in sold-out concerts throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. The band has released seven studio rock albums, one live album featuring an acoustic reimagining of their platinum debut album Villains, and expanded its repertoire to include “A Family Album,” a critically acclaimed introduction to the world of children’s music, as well as a follow up family-oriented release, “Are We There Yet?” With a new lineup and a renewed energy and focus, lead singer/songwriter and founder Brian Vander Ark and the band continue to deliver original music that is distinguished by innovative arrangements, soul-searching lyrics and layered vocals.

Information provided to TVL by:
Nicole Harrell
ArtsQuest Director of Communications
http://www.artsquest.org/