{"id":143308,"date":"2025-06-20T00:32:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T04:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143308"},"modified":"2025-06-20T00:32:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T04:32:50","slug":"out-with-the-old-in-with-the-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143308","title":{"rendered":"Out with the Old, In with the Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"

Out with the Old, In with the Blues<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. June 19, 2025 \u2014 Listen to the sweet tunes of the blues, mixed with killer rock and R&B, from\u00a0ArtsQuest\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0three upcoming performances for an extraordinary experience at the Musikfest Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Samantha Fish<\/a>: Paper Doll World Tour \u2014 July 2 at 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This multi-award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist is set to bring a soulful yet soothing soundtrack to the stage, performing her newest album,\u00a0Paper Doll<\/em>. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Fish rose to fame in 2009, after recording and producing her first album,\u00a0Live Bait<\/em>, grabbing the attention of Ruf Records. From that moment forward, Fish toured across the globe, being endorsed by legendary artists like The Rolling Stones, who Fish opened for on their final 2024 U.S. tour. Returning for her fourth appearance at ArtsQuest, Fish knows how to put on a show that you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n

Dorothy<\/a>: The Redemption Tour with Special Guest Eddie & The Getaway<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 September 9 at 8:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best known for their hit songs like \u201cRaise Hell\u201d and \u201cWicked Ones,\u201d which reached a total of 162 million streams on Spotify, get ready for a night of headbangers and rock \u2018n\u2019 roll. Formed in 2014 in Los Angeles, California, Dorothy gained recognition after releasing their first self-titled EP, earning them #14 on Rolling Stone\u2019s 50 Best New Artists of 2014 list. Fast forward to today, their most recent album,\u00a0The Way<\/em>, starts with \u201cTombstone Town\u201d featuring the one and only Slash. Count on Dorothy to deliver a high-energy performance that will get your blood pumping and body moving.<\/p>\n

Eddie & The Getaway is a 24-year-old Arizona native who is a multi-genre songwriter, producer and artist. He has written and produced for Jay Webb, Pecos & The Rooftops, LECADE and more. Bringing a mix of country and 2000\u2019s rock to the stage, you\u2019re in for a nostalgic and charming opening act.<\/p>\n

The California Honeydrops<\/a>: Redwood Highway Tour \u2014 October 9 at 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experience a show like no other\u2014seriously! This retro group doesn\u2019t follow a set list; they let the vibe lead the way. Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, this electrifying group captivates audiences with instruments like the trombone, saxophone, clarinet, drums, guitar and more. \u201cThe California Honeydrops\u2026evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone,\u201d said Rolling Stone. Their music has over 200 million streams and has been featured in a variety of TV shows and films including \u201cDead to Me,\u201d \u201cAlaska Daily,\u201d \u201cBlack-ish\u201d and more. While touring across North America, their new deluxe album\u00a0Soft Spot<\/em>\u00a0is guaranteed to spark positive energy and good times.<\/p>\n

About ArtsQuest<\/strong><\/p>\n

ArtsQuest\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\u00a0ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL<\/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 40 percent are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.<\/p>\n

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\nBryn Keeney<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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