| Local 45 of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada |
|
|
MEMBERS ONLY
PRIVATE AREA
|
|
| |
Welcome to Local 45's Live Music Directory
If you have a live music event in or around the Lehigh Valley, email local45@afm.org and we'll add it to our listing.
Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra
The PSO presents a wonderful mix of music and diverse ensemble offerings to please every audience. From their "Simply Sinfonia" series (presenting "Musical Conversations" on 27 Feb 2010 @ 7:30 p.m. @ Wesley Church, Bethlehem) to Subscription concerts (presenting Zen for Primates on 27 March 2010 @ 7:30 p.m. @ Allentown Symphony Hall, Allentown), from performances with the Camerata Singers (presenting a "Mozart Festival" on 17 April 2010 @ 8:00 p.m. @ Wesley Church) to Valley Vivaldi (summer series commencing 27 June 2010), there's something for everyone. For tickets and additional information contact 610-434-7811 or visit their website at www.PASinfonia.org.
Allentown Symphony Orchestra
The ASO presents a montage of concerts. Their classical series (such as 13 & 14 March 2010 featuring the "Sibelius Concerto for Violin and Orchestra") brings music to life - to touch your heart and soul. And, for children of all ages there are family concerts (25 April 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. @ Allentown's Symphony Hall when the ASO and the Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley present Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" and Bizet's musical interpretation of the Hans Christian Anderson tale of "The Steadfast Tin Soldier"). The ASO Pops even recreate the days of the Bell Telephone Hour (coming to Allentown Symphony Hall on 08 May 2010 @ 8:00 p.m.). For tickets and additional information contact the box office at 610-432-6715 or visit www.allentownsymphony.org.
Additional 2010 concert schedules shall be available shortly. To give you a flavor of the music scene of the greater Lehigh Valley area, we give you an abbreviated version of 2009 concerts and information on several of our local artists.
Vince Pettinelli Orchestra
A Big Band with a jazzy R & B sound, this group is true entertainment; the musicians know their stuff and deliver. If you enjoy classics (with a twist) by the Big Bands, Frank Sinatra, the Beatles and more, don’t miss these concerts. You’ll be glad you came. For more information call 908-454-7865 or e-mail vpod1@enter.net
|
Date |
Time |
Location |
|
12 July 2009 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden |
|
26 July 2009 |
4-6 p.m. |
Phillipsburg Ole Towne Festival @ Walter’s Park (Phillipsburg, NJ) |
|
09 August 2009 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden |
|
21 August 2009 |
7:30 pm. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden |
Nazareth Community Band Concerts
Nazareth has a beautiful center circle – available for visitors and residents to sit, relax, enjoy the quiet and perhaps read a good book. Nazareth boasts another icon of the community - the Nazareth Community Band. Join Conductor Ralph Brodt and the Band at various venues for great live entertainment. For additional information contact Christina Brodt at 610-262-0556.
|
Date |
Time |
Location |
|
28 June 2009 |
7:00 p.m. |
Meuser Park (Wilson Boro, PA) |
|
4 July 2009 |
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
4th of July celebration at Nazareth Borough Hall |
|
18 July 2009 |
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
Nazareth Day at Nazareth Borough Park |
|
23 August 2009 |
6:00 p.m. |
Weona Park (Pen Argyl, PA) |
Valley String Trio – for that perfect touch
The Valley String Trio is a professional ensemble available to perform at weddings, bar mitzvahs, and private and corporate parties. The trio performs classical repertoire, as well as jazz/pop standards and show tunes. The Trio members are: Violinist, Stefan Xhori, Violist, Debra Reilly and Cellist, Patricia Bartolacci. (All are members of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.) For additional information, visit thevalleystringtrio.com or contact 570-325-0279.
Rob Stoneback to Play Sunnybrook!
During the Depression a great ballroom was built outside Pottstown, PA. Big names like Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and later even Chubby Checker came from all over the country to provide great dance music and entertainment. If you were a dance band, the Sunnybrook Ballroom was the place to be seen and heard. Well,the Lehigh Valley’s very own Rob Stoneback Big Band celebrates its 30 anniversary and will hit the boards at Sunnybrook on June 27th at 8:00 p.m. For more information click here. For directions and tickets go to www.sunnybrookballroom.net and have a swingin’ time. Congratulations, Rob!
Catasauqua Band Set to Entertain Lehigh Valley Audiences
The Catasauqua Band (est. 1873) directed by Conductor Vince Suppan begins its 137th season of entertaining audiences with wonderful traditional concert band music (fanfares, overtures and the like) as well as rousing marches and favorite Broadway selections. You can find the band performing for young and old at venues such as the North Catasauqua Playground, Catasauqua Park and even the Cedarbrook County Home in Dorneyville. This year there’s a special treat. RCN Cable TV will be live at the North Catasauqua Playground on July 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Come out one and all and be a participant. It will be a great night out for everyone. For additional information on the band and additional concert details phone 484-225-8474 or e-mail: pioneerhorn@yahoo.com.
Click here for the Band’s summer concert schedule – which begins June 6th!
Come One, Come All! The Macungie Band Starts its 154th Season
Summer is here and the band concert season is upon us. The Lehigh Valley is blessed to have a host of concert bands, each one steeped in fine concert band tradition and still entertaining audiences after 150+ years. The Macungie Band, under the direction of Douglas Bolasky, begins its 154th season at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday 6 June 2009 at a wonderful outdoor setting, Prater Park, found in Lower Macungie Township. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, family, friends, neighbors, and even the dog for an enjoyable and relaxing evening of entertainment. Check out the Band’s website for additional concert venues and dates – you are in for a real treat. ENJOY! Visit www.macungieband.com
For a complete listing of Macungie Band concerts please go to: www.macungieband.com/schedule.html
Royalaires Provide that Swingin’ Sound
Music of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s is making a big comeback so why not get in the groove and check out the Royalaires at one of their free concerts or dances in the Lehigh Valley. The group’s mission is to preserve those fine sounds of the Big Band era and bring quality entertainment to audiences of all ages. Whether it’s a Friday night out at Cedar Beach or a concert at any of a number of local venues, you’ll be boppin’ and swingin’ all night. For additional information visit their website: www.royalairesbigband.com , mark your calendars - www.royalairesbigband.com/schedule.php , and get out those dancing shoes.
Sapore d’Italia (the flavor of Italy)
The Lehigh Valley Italian-American Band is now in its 25th year of existence. Organized in 1984, the band performs throughout eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey. Whether for concerts in a park, parades, processions or Italian festivals and celebrations, you’ll hear such favorites as “Arriverderci Roma” and “O Sole Mio.” And no performance is complete without a little Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. For more information contact Matt Cascioli at 610-597-0629.
Lehigh Valley Italian-American Band 2009 Summer Concert Schedule
All concerts are free and open to the public
For information contact 610-597-0629
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| 06/06/09 |
2:30 p.m. |
Strolling down Main Street Bethlehem, PA |
| 07/04/09 |
10:00 a.m. |
Ewing Township 4th of July Parade, Ewing Township, NJ |
| 07/15/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Hampton House, 1802 Lincoln Ave., Northampton, PA |
| 07/19/09 |
11:00 a.m. |
Strolling down streets of Norristown, PA |
| 07/19/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden, Union Blvd. & 9th Ave., Bethlehem, PA |
| 07/25/09 |
2:30 p.m. |
Strolling down Main Street Bethlehem, PA |
| 07/26/09 |
6:00 p.m. |
Ludlow Park, Summit Hill, PA |
| 08/09/09 |
7:00 p.m. |
Meuser Park, Easton, PA |
| 08/15/09 |
2:30 p.m. |
Strolling down Main Street Bethlehem, PA |
| 08/29/09 |
1:00 p.m. |
Schuylkill County Fireman's Parade, Tamaqua, PA |
| 08/30/09 |
5:30 p.m. |
Columbia Fire Co. No. 1 100th Anniversary celebration, Roseto, PA |
2009 Allentown City Summer Concert Schedule July 2009
| Date |
Time |
Organization |
Location |
| 07/03/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Allentown Band |
West Park |
| 07/03/09 |
8:00 p.m. |
Royalaires, Dancing Under the Stars |
Cedar Beach |
| 07/05/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Pioneer Band |
West Park |
| 07/07/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Allentown Band - "Tin Pan Alley" |
West Park |
| 07/09/09 |
7:00 p.m. |
Marine Band |
Art Park |
| 07/10/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Municipal Band of Allentown |
West Park |
| 07/12/09 |
7:00 p.m. |
Pioneer Band - Youth Concert |
West Park |
| 07/17/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Allentown Band |
West Park |
| 07/18/09 |
7:00 p.m. |
Pioneer Band |
AHEPA |
| 07/18/09 |
8:00 p.m. |
Royalaires, Dancing Under the Stars |
Art Park |
| 07/19/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Municipal Band of Allentown |
West Park |
| 07/21/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Allentown Band - "Potpourri" |
West Park |
| 07/24/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Pioneer Band |
West Park |
| 07/25/09 |
7:00 p.m. |
Municipal Band |
Dadonna Terrace (aka Union Terrace) |
| 07/26/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Marine Band |
West Park |
| 07/28/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Allentown Band - "A Night at the Opera" |
West Park |
| 07/31/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Municipal Band of Allentown |
West Park |
In the event of inclement weather, for the most up-to-date information please contact each individual musical organization.
Marine Band of Allentown – phone 610-435-0628
American Legion Band of Bethlehem – phone 610-262-8762 or 610-974-8008
Local 45 is pleased to announce that RCN Cable TV will once again televise several of the 2009 concerts. For a list of the band concerts, locations, recording dates and subsequent airtimes, please click here. We sincerely thank RCN for their support of "live music" in the Lehigh Valley and their willingness to share these concerts with their viewing audience.
2009 Bethlehem City Summer Concert Schedule July 2009
| Date |
Time |
Location |
Organization |
| 07/03/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden |
American Legion Band of Bethlehem |
| 07/04/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem City Center |
Bethlehem Municipal Band |
| 07/05/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden |
Dave Neith Orchestra |
| 07/11/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Ice House |
Dave Neith Orchestra |
| 07/12/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden |
Vince Pettinelli Orchestra |
| 07/17/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden |
American Legion Band of Bethlehem |
| 07/18/09 |
2:30 p.m. |
Strolling on Main Street |
Recordante |
| 07/19/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden |
Lehigh Valley Italian American Band |
| 07/24/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden |
Dave Neith Orchestra |
| 07/25/09 |
2:30 p.m. |
Strolling on Main Street |
Lehigh Valley Italian-American Band |
| 07/25/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Ice Rink |
Dave Neith Orchestra |
| 07/26/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden |
Bethlehem Municipal Band |
| 07/31/09 |
7:30 p.m. |
Bethlehem Rose Garden |
Pioneer Band of Allentown - Pops Concert |
In the event of inclement weather, for the most up-to-date information please contact each individual musical organization.
Vince Pettinelli Orchestra phone 908-454-7865
American Legion Band of Bethlehem – phone 610-262-8762 or 610-974-8008
Lehigh Valley Italian American Band – phone 610-797-8911
| |
