Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn, who performs as Mirah, has toured extensively throughout the US and Japan since her beginnings in Olympia, Washington in the late 1990’s. Her experimental pop style and endearing songwriting has garnered praise from publications like the New York Times, Pitchfork, NPR, and UK\u2019s The Guardian throughout her career. The \u201cLibrary After Hours\u201d concert will be Mirah’s first performance in the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI did play a show in Scranton once about 15 years ago, but this show will be my first in the Lehigh Valley.\u201d Mirah said from her home in Brooklyn. \u201cI am very excited!\u201d<\/p>\n
Concert organizer and Tape Swap Radio founder, Shamus McGroggan, credits a growing underground music scene which is attracting artists like Mirah. \u201cThere is something really special, really magnetic about the Lehigh Valley right now. We’re fostering a music community that works for the artists and helps support sustainable community organizations at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Also performing at the show will be fellow Brooklyn indie pop artist Kid in the Attic and Delaware Water Gap indie folk band, Lewis & Clarke. The show represents the first collaboration between the Bethlehem Area Public Library and Tape Swap Radio. Bethlehem Library Executive Director Josh Berk is excited to keep the library open between 7 and 10 PM<\/span> for the show.<\/p>\n \u201cLike many libraries we view our role as not just repositories of knowledge, but vibrant public spaces that celebrate community and support the arts,\u201d said Berk. \u201cI’m particularly thrilled to work with Tape Swap Radio as I have long admired the work they do in bringing in great bands to town and supporting the local independent music scene. It’s going to be a noisy night at the library and I couldn’t be happier!\u201d<\/p>\n Tape Swap Radio is an original live music series which, in addition to hosting its concert series, produces a radio program that airs on WDIY 88.1 FM, Lehigh Valley’s community NPR station. Since 2015, Tape Swap Radio’s concert series has raised $5,442 for Lehigh Valley organizations and community programs like The Center for Animal Health & Wellness in Easton, The Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown, and the Homebase Skateshop After-School Skate Program in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n \u2013\u00a0Quick Info \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n Tape Swap Radio Presents: Library After Hours <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nMusic: Mirah, Lewis & Clarke, Kid in the Attic Where: Bethlehem Area Public Library –\u00a011 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18018\u00a0 When: Friday, February 24, 2017<\/span> | 7 \u2013 10 PM<\/span> Admission: $10 tickets, $8 with current student ID. All tickets available at door. All ages. Proceeds Donated To: The Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter of the ACLU of Pennsylvania More info:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com<\/u>\/events\/1750419308620838\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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