Celebrate End of Summer With Some of Valley's Finest Musicians

I can't believe how fast the summer has gone by. But I must say this has been the most exciting summer for me in quite a few years. I had a blast going out to different venues, and rocking and rolling with some of the Lehigh Valley's best bands/musicians. If you haven't gotten a chance to catch some of these bands in action, you are missing out! And this weekend is the perfect time to go dance the night away and support local music and to celebrate the end of summer. Enjoy your holiday weekend everyone!!! Until next time...music feeds the soul!! ;-)

AUGUST 31, 2012

-RehabX @ Blue Mountain Pub in Palmerton, PA; 10 PM-2 AM (This is their back to school kick off weekend)

-The Big Empty (opening up for Ascending from Ashes and Charetta) @ The Legendary Dobbs in Philadelphia, PA; 8 PM-8:45 PM; 18+ to enter, 21 to drink WITH ID, $10.00 cover charge

-Big Things @ Luna Rossa in Gilbert, PA; 9 PM-2 AM

-Romeo Vegas @ The Scorecard in Wind Gap, PA; 9 PM-1:30 AM

-MissBehaving @ Weona Park in Pen Argyl, PA; 6 PM - 10 PM (This is the Labor Day Weekend Carnival)

-FreeFall @ Cinder Inn in East Stroudsburg, PA; 10 PM- 2 AM

-M80 @ Sands Casino-Molten Lounge in Bethlehem, PA; 9:30 PM- 1:30 AM

-Bootleg Express @ Strange Brew Tavern in Allentown, PA; 10 PM- 2 AM

-Modern Romance with White Oleander @ The Gin Mill in Northampton, PA; 9 PM- 12 AM

-The Ritz Band @ Coca Cola Park in Allentown, PA; starts at 5:45 PM (This is the pre-game happy hour for the Iron Pigs game)

-Billy Patrick @ Beer Goggles in Lehighton, PA; 9:30 PM- 12:30 AM

-The Riot @ Uproar Fest in Burgettstown, PA; 1:25 PM (The Riot won the Battle of the Bands to perform at the Uproar Festival)

-Open Mic @ Lee Gribbens in Emmaus, PA; 9 PM- 1 AM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

-RehabX @ The Boat Yard in Lehighton, PA; 9:30 PM- 1:30 AM (This is the Rox the Yard for the Festival)

-AKA Wingnut @ The Pub on Main in Macungie, PA; 9 PM- 2 AM (AKA Wingnut is one of the featured bands in the Valley Rockers 2013 Calendar and this is also their debut show at the Pub on Main)

-5ton Jack @ Beltzville Bar and Grille in Kunkletown, PA; 9:30 PM- 1:30 AM (This is their Labor Day celebration)

-A.D.D @ The Pig Pen Sports Bar in Allentown, PA

-JoNaS @ Mezza Luna in Allentown, PA; 9 PM- 1:30 AM

-Endzone @ The Blue Monkey in North Catasaqua, PA; 9 PM- 1 AM (This is the debut show of their newest member, Reuben Rodriquez!!)

-The Tommy Guns Band @ Honky Tonk Restaurant and Saloon in Dunmore, PA; 10 PM-2 AM

-Big Bone Daddy @ Rhythm's in Manville, NJ; 10 PM- 2 AM

-Beyond Eden @ Beer Goggles in Lehighton, PA; 10 PM- 2 AM (with special guest to be announced)

-Stingy Jack @ The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ; 8 PM with $10.00 cover charge

-Exit 22 @ The Farmhouse Inn in Milford, NJ; 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

-Postal @ 5 Points in Bangor, PA; 10 PM- 2 AM (Postal is one of the featured bands in the Valley Rockers 2013 calendar)

-Lupe Garu with Looseleaf Trio, Forever in Motion, and LightPoint @ The Legendary Dobbs in Philadelphia, PA; 7 PM- 10 PM

-Hattrick @ Strange Brew Tavern in Allentown, PA; 10 PM - 2 AM

-The Large Flowerheads @ West End Fair in Gilbert, PA; 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

-Forgotten Legacy, Gail Force, Murder Castle, Vilifi, Caustic Method, Etherial Collapse @ Jimmy's Place in Allentown, PA; doors open at 6 PM, 18+ to enter, 21 to drink WITH ID, $7.00 cover charge

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

-AKA Wingnut @ 10 White Oak Lane, Emmaus PA 18049 for an Open Jam; 2 PM until it ends (The members of AKA Wingnut want to invite all musicians, their friends, families, fans to come to their open jam and enjoy the camraderie of fellow musicians and friends. Bring a chair, BYOB, bring food if you want, come sit by the pool and enjoy yourselves!! NO ONE IS A STRANGER!!! ;-D )

-Stingy Jack @ The Great Falls Music and Arts Festival in Paterson, NJ

-M80 @ The Maingate Nightclub in Allentown, PA at The Great Allentown Fair; 9 PM - 1 AM

-Voodoo Blue Band @ Strange Brew Tavern in Allentown, PA; 8 PM - 12 AM

-True Becoming @ Scranton Hardware Bar in Scranton, PA; 8:30 PM (This is for the Steamtown Music Showcase)