{"id":148298,"date":"2026-03-21T11:05:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T15:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148298"},"modified":"2026-03-21T11:05:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T15:05:20","slug":"musical-artists-lisa-bodnar-and-whistlegrass-invite-us-to-take-the-road-less-traveled-in-their-stirring-production-y411-at-the-ice-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148298","title":{"rendered":"MUSICAL ARTISTS LISA BODNAR AND WHISTLEGRASS INVITE US TO TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED IN THEIR STIRRING PRODUCTION Y411 AT THE ICE HOUSE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bethlehem, PA \u2013 March 2026\u2014Lisa Bodnar and Whistlegrass launch their evocative multi-media production,<em>\u00a0<strong>Y411<\/strong><\/em><strong>\u00a0at the Ice House on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 8pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Y411<\/em>\u00a0is a live concert production that explores the emotional and liberating choices humans make at life\u2019s many crossroads in the journey to self-discovery and self-acceptance, and how they foster deeper empathy and acceptance of others.<\/p>\n<p>The evening will be filled with vibrant pop art creations and musical compositions featuring new material, and diverse arrangements of songs from singer-songwriter Lisa Bodnar\u2019s last three albums,\u00a0<em>Maybe I Did<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Come Hell or High Water<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>40 Years in the Desert<\/em>. Musical artists Lisa Bodnar, Dann Araque, Shawn Cavanaugh, Leo Kline, Leah McCann, and Julia Jurkiewicz will perform the pieces in a variety of ensembles including a piano trio: piano, cello and violin; a duet: acoustic guitar, piano; and a full band: piano, guitar, drums, and bass.<\/p>\n<p>Known for unique concert productions and community fundraising efforts, Lisa Bodnar and Whistlegrass have been bringing their innovative sound and aesthetic to audiences in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Their ongoing PA67 Tour events bring local artists and communities together and have raised money and awareness for Pennsylvania nonprofits. Their annual Vinyl Garden series brings live music, plants, and vinyl enthusiasts together.<\/p>\n<p>Lisa Bodnar is a singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania\u2019s Lehigh Valley. Her music reflects the resilience and optimism of the region. Despite personal challenges, including home destruction from floods, Lisa has stayed positive and channeled her experiences into her music.\u00a0Her current release\u00a0<em>40 Years in the Desert<\/em>\u00a0with her band Lisa Bodnar and Whistlegrass on the Deko Entertainment (Warner\/ADA) label has many stand-out singles including: Best That I Can, Feeding Time, Truth Comes Out to Play, A Million Pieces, Revive My Heart, and I Love You, Friend (Duet with Steve Brosky). (<a href=\"https:\/\/lisabodnar.com\/\">https:\/\/lisabodnar.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The evening is part of the Ice House Performing Arts Collaborative (IcePAC). IcePAC believes in the power of the arts to serve community needs, grow our resident artist community, and establish an accessible stage for our richly diverse population. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icehouse-arts\/\">https:\/\/www.icehouse-arts<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Lisa Bodnar and Whistlegrass present\u00a0<em>Y411<br \/>\n<\/em>April 11, 2026, 8pm<br \/>\nIce House<br \/>\n56 River St<br \/>\nBethlehem, PA 18018<\/p>\n<p>Purchase tickets in advance online here at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lisabodnar.com\/shows\">lisabodnar.com\/shows<\/a>\u00a0or at the door on the day of the event.<\/p>\n<p>The first fifty tickets purchased online will receive a surprise gift on the day of the event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nLisa Bodnar Music<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lisabodnar.com\/\">https:\/\/lisabodnar.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bethlehem, PA \u2013 March 2026\u2014Lisa Bodnar and Whistlegrass launch their evocative multi-media production,\u00a0Y411\u00a0at the Ice House on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 8pm. 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