{"id":142329,"date":"2025-05-14T21:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T01:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=142329"},"modified":"2025-05-14T21:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T01:02:08","slug":"the-craic-comes-to-steelstacks-musikfest-cafe-welcomes-top-acts-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=142329","title":{"rendered":"The Craic Comes to SteelStacks: Musikfest Caf\u00e9 Welcomes Top Acts This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Craic Comes to SteelStacks: Musikfest Caf\u00e9 Welcomes Top Acts This Summer\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. May 12, 2025 \u2013 The spirit of Celtic music is coming alive at the Musikfest Caf\u00e9 this season, with a vibrant lineup of acclaimed performers set to grace the stage. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Celtic sound and storytelling with Carbon Leaf, The High Kings and Skerryvore \u2013 three powerhouse acts blending rich tradition with contemporary flair.<\/p>\n

Carbon Leaf<\/a>, known for their fusion of Celtic, folk and rock influences, will kick off the festivities on\u00a0Sunday,\u00a0May 18\u00a0<\/strong>with their genre-defying sound and poetic lyrics that have captivated fans for over two decades. Their high-energy performances and musical craftsmanship promise an evening of both nostalgia and new discoveries.<\/p>\n

Next up,\u00a0The High Kings<\/a>\u00a0bring their signature harmonies and foot-stomping ballads to the stage on\u00a0Tuesday,\u00a0July 22<\/strong>. Having held the position as the distinctive voice of Irish Folk music across the world for the last 15 years, The High Kings have shattered records in the streaming world and their remixed songs have garnered millions of streams. Renowned for revitalizing traditional Irish folk music with a modern twist, this chart-topping quartet delivers a show filled with heartfelt emotion and infectious charm.<\/p>\n

Closing out the series,\u00a0Skerryvore<\/a>\u00a0is a musical force like no other \u2013 taking the Musikfest Caf\u00e9 stage on\u00a0Sunday, September 7<\/strong>. Three-time winners of Scotland\u2019s\u00a0Live Act of the Year\u00a0<\/em>award, the band has grown from their West Coast beginnings to become one of Scotland\u2019s premier global musical exports. With their dynamic blend of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, whistles, guitar, vocals, bass, drums and keys, their electrifying stage presence and innovative arrangements make them a must-see for fans of Celtic music and beyond.<\/p>\n

More Celtic Music at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those looking to explore even more Celtic sounds this summer, the Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health, offers a robust lineup of\u00a0FREE concerts<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks<\/a>. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday, unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n

Highlights from the Levitt Pavilion lineup include:<\/p>\n