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Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., December 23, 2024 \u2013 ArtsQuest is bringing back the classics with a plethora of tribute bands and performers set to come to the Musikfest Caf\u00e9 in 2025. Music lovers can mark their calendars and get tickets now at\u00a0steelstacks.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

Kick 2025 off right with one of the following Musikfest Caf\u00e9 shows:<\/p>\n

haZy Cosmic Jive \u2013 Bethlehem Bowie Birthday Bash<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

January 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

haZy Cosmic Jive performs a unique and high-energy David Bowie tribute, including 70\u2019s-Ziggy-era classics, deep cuts and more. Based in Philadelphia, where Bowie forged a career-long bond, haZy Cosmic Jive is led by Zeek Mitchell (Z) and a cast of premier Philly-area musicians. Whether you are a casual fan or even if you are just curious about the musical and cultural icon David Bowie, haZy Cosmic Jive will blow you away!<\/p>\n

Yacht Lobsters<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

January 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Established in New York City, the Yacht Lobsters sail the waves of the butteriest Soft Rock of the 70\u2019s and early 80\u2019s. Their big sound recreates \u2013 and at times reimagines \u2013 the studio mastery of retro-rock icons like Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, Hall & Oates, Toto, etc.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the breezy Yacht Rock cool vibe you know and love, fused with stellar vocals, a full horn section and unique elements of NOLA funk, classic rock and jazz improvisation to keep things bouncy, set your mood to festive and ensure your boat\u2019s a-rockin\u2019. There\u2019s even a tasteful smattering of original music that sounds like it stepped right out of 1978.<\/p>\n

BROKEN ARROW \u2013 The Music of Neil Young<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

January 11, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Broken Arrow performs the music of Neil Young, featuring both the rockin\u2019 electric Crazy Horse tunes and the more acoustic, pedal steel-driven country rock material. The band delivers these classic songs faithfully while taking them out on some jamming excursions and tastefully tweaking some of the arrangements. Joe Mass nails the Neil vocals perfectly and the harmonies are spot on. They have audiences on their feet singing along and demanding encores at every show.<\/p>\n

Damn the Torpedoes \u2013 Tom Petty Concert Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

January 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Damn the Torpedoes has a deep understanding of the Tom Petty catalogue and demonstrates the unspoken, authentic chemistry that makes a great band. The signature riffs of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, harmonies and underlying parts of the music are all there, along with some fresh twists that are often inspired in the moment. The resulting performances have audiences smiling, singing, dancing and mourning the loss of this truly great artist.<\/p>\n

The Brit Pack<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

January 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most authentic British Invasion experience this side of the Atlantic!<\/p>\n

Formed in 2011 by British session musicians based in New York City, The Brit Pack take their audience on a journey through a dynamic blend of British classics known and loved by all \u2013 including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, The Police and many more.<\/p>\n

Go Go Gadjet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

January 24, 2025, at 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blending rhythms of dance music with familiar melodies from the past and present, Go Go Gadjet straddles the line between band and DJ like few others. Their innovative combination of traditional instruments with modern synths and controllers has allowed them to craft a sound and presentation that is uniquely their own. Go Go Gadjet works to create captivating visuals that complement and enhance the live experience. They aim to provide audiences with an audio\/visual escape.<\/p>\n

Home Again \u2013 A Tribute to the Music of Carole King<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

January 25, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Home Again is a tribute to the multi-winning singer-songwriter Carole King. Deb De Lucca, joined by her band of seasoned musicians, takes the audience on a journey through Carole\u2019s impressive and expansive repertoire. Carole King made her mark with \u201cTapestry\u201d in 1971 but was already a well-established songwriter for over a decade. She wrote more than two dozen chart hits, many of which have become standards, for numerous artists such as The Shirelles, The Chiffons, The Drifters, The Carpenters, The Monkees, Herman\u2019s Hermits, Bobby Vee and more!<\/p>\n

The Amish Outlaws<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

January 31, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Covering all genres in their own unique way, The Amish Outlaws constantly surprise the audience and keep them guessing as to what they could possibly play next. From Johnny Cash to Jay Z, Lady Gaga to Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, Pitbull to Elvis Presley, Luke Bryan to Dropkick Murphys, to theme songs from the TV shows they have come to know, The Amish Outlaws are sure to keep you on your toes.<\/p>\n

Four out of the six members of The Amish Outlaws were born and raised in Lancaster, PA and had a strict Amish upbringing. No electricity from landlines, no alcohol, no musical instruments, but their spirits were too wild for the Amish lifestyle. Once they trampled in the Devil\u2019s Playground, there was no turning back. In the years since Rumspringa, the members of The Amish Outlaws have become very well acclimated to the pleasures and vices of the modern world\u2026music, most of all.<\/p>\n

Thus, with a bold lust for life and a fire for music and performance that can only come from 16 years of repression, The Amish Outlaws were unleashed upon the world.<\/p>\n

The Nerds<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

February 1, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Often imitated but never duplicated, The Nerds have been redefining what it means to be a cover band since 1985. With the onslaught of cover bands playing alternative-grunge song lists, The Nerds stuck to their guns playing a little bit of everything that they like (R&B, blues, funk, dance, classic rock, hair band, punk, new wave, pop and Englebert Humperdinck). In\u00a0the\u00a0fall of 2000,\u00a0they were asked to host MTV\u2019s Ultimate Cover Band Contest as\u00a0the\u00a0house band. Besides MTV,\u00a0the\u00a0Nerds\u00a0have also performed multiple times on \u201cThe\u00a0View\u201d, Carson Daly, and several other TV shows long since gone. They\u2019ve shared a stage with Sheryl Crow, Hootie and\u00a0the\u00a0Blowfish, Earth Wind and Fire, Train,\u00a0The\u00a0Go-Gos, Maroon 5, Southside Johnny and more. Over\u00a0the\u00a0years, Spaz, Biff, Stretch and Mongo have graced stages from\u00a0the\u00a0Jersey Shore to Las Vegas, earning\u00a0their reputation as \u201cAmerica\u2019s Party Band Fun-omenon\u201d every step of\u00a0the\u00a0way.<\/p>\n

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About ArtsQuest<\/strong>
\nArtsQuest\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest\u2122 supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event,\u00a0Musikfest<\/a>; the\u00a0Banana Factory Arts Center<\/a>; and the ArtsQuest Center at\u00a0SteelStacks<\/a>\u00a0arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest\u2019s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization\u2019s programs and events, of which nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nBryn Keeney<\/p>\n

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Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., December 23, 2024 \u2013 ArtsQuest is bringing back the classics with a plethora of tribute bands and performers set to come to the Musikfest Caf\u00e9 in 2025. Music lovers can mark their calendars and get tickets now at\u00a0steelstacks.org. Kick 2025 off right with one of the following Musikfest Caf\u00e9 shows: haZy … Continue reading Replicating Magic at the Musikfest Caf\u00e9 with These Can’t-Miss Tribute Bands<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":138776,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\n\n{excerpt}\n\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[5717,69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-138775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bethlehem","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/musikfest-cafe.jpg?fit=672%2C372&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138775","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=138775"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138775\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/138776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=138775"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=138775"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=138775"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}