Matt Smith
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Allentown, PA, United States
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American Idol winner Phillip Phillips rocks Musikfest
The singer-songwriter headlined the Wind Creek Steel Stage Saturday evening during Musikfest. → Read More
Godsmack takes a chance on new stuff, positively delivers at Musikfest
The rockers peppered in hits from their late 1990s rise to fame during a headlining show in Bethlehem. → Read More
Funky start and mid-show ‘punch’ punctuate Lady Antebellum’s Musikfest performance
The country group was a previous headliner to the Bethlehem festival → Read More
Bass, glow sticks, burning drumsticks: The Chainsmokers light up Musikfest 2019 (PHOTOS)
The electronic dance music duo headlined the official opening of the 10-day Bethlehem festival, following a preview night. → Read More
Brantley Gilbert brings more than just party songs to Musikfest
It wasn't the first time Gilbert played Musikfest, as his last appearance was quite a different setting as he played a free show back in 2011 at Plaza Tropical. → Read More
Gary Clark Jr. shines in the bright lights of Musikfest
The 34-year-old guitar player got his first introduction to a national audience back in 2010 when he was asked by Eric Clapton to join the lineup of the Crossroads Guitar Festival, which would go on to become a hugely popular film and album. → Read More
Dierks Bentley ascends to higher place during Musikfest show
"This is such a special spot in the country," he remarked before launching into the heartening anthem "Riser." He told the crowd that he spent an hour earlier in the day taking the Bethlehem Steel Walking Tour on the Hoover Mason Trestle. → Read More
Jim Gaffigan spends much of his time horsing around during Musikfest show
Gaffigan had the crowd hanging on every joke throughout the show. His delivery, complete with voice impressions, remarking on daily life feels like instant observations that are easy to digest. → Read More
Poison keeping the party going with Allentown show (PHOTOS)
Though they don't get the same amount of credit, Poison was among the top-selling artists of a scene that included Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and Motley Crue, among others. → Read More
Indie rocker Jenny Lewis brings new music to Bethlehem
Two decades after the formation of her band Rilo Kiley, the singer plays the Musikfest Cafe. → Read More
Jethro Tull by Ian Anderson closes out Musikfest 2017
The folk, prog rock band best known for songs like "Aqualung" and "Thick as a Brick" closed out Musikfest in Bethlehem on Sunday night. → Read More
Live returns as a unified force during Musikfest (PHOTOS)
The band, originally from York, Pennsylvania, has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and recently reunited after an eight-year hiatus. → Read More
Father John Misty ascends to new heights at Musikfest (PHOTOS)
Father John Misty on Sunday evening headlined Musikfest's Sands Steel Stage. → Read More
Santana brings message of love to kick off Musikfest 2017 (PHOTOS)
The guitar icon performed in front of a sold-out crowd over over 6,500 fans on the Sands Steel Stage in Bethlehem. → Read More
With above average temps, Da Vinci Science Center keeping it cool (PHOTOS)
Part of the Frozen Science series is the SuperCoolness program which demonstrates the use of liquid nitrogen. → Read More
Spirit of the Lehigh Valley benefits thousands of families (PHOTOS)
The annual event was held to provide Christmas presents and a holiday meal to underprivileged families. → Read More
Building gingerbread houses at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School (PHOTOS)
Eighth-grade students worked with the kindergarten class to build gingerbread houses as a part of an annual holiday tradition. → Read More
Bethlehem Catholic hosts Christmas party for young students (PHOTOS)
More than 250 first graders from eight area Catholic schools participated in activities such as decoration making, holiday bingo, movie viewing and a visit from Santa Claus. → Read More
Take a look inside Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Bethlehem (PHOTOS)
The indoor trampoline park celebrated its grand opening at the Westgate Mall in Bethlehem. → Read More
Phillipsburg tops Easton in wild powder puff game (PHOTOS)
The annual game played by senior girls from Easton Area and Phillipsburg high schools leads into the Thanksgiving Day rivalry football game. → Read More