8 Classic Rock Shows Coming to SteelStacks this Fall
By Ben Youngerman, ArtsQuest Marketing Manager
Do you yearn for the no-frills rock of yesteryear? Do you miss the hisses and pops of vinyl records? Do you appreciate artists that sound as good live as they do on recordings?
At ArtsQuest, we're big fans of classic rock, too! That's why SteelStacks has your fix of great rock & roll coming to the Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling this October and November! Some of the best performers and songwriters will be in your backyard here in Bethlehem soon...
MACEO PARKER - October 12 - Buy Tickets
While Maceo Parker's name is synonymous with funk music, he has crossover appeal in classic rock! Parker has been the saxophonist for James Brown, George Clinton and Prince (see the video below). His collaborations over the years have included Ray Charles, Ani Difranco, James Taylor, De La Soul, Dave Matthews Band and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
JUDY COLLINS - October 21 - Buy Tickets
While more well-known for her folk and pop hits, Judy Collins has had a large influence in classic rock. While romantically involved with Stephen Stills, she was the inspiration for Crosby, Stills & Nash's hit song "Judy Blue Eyes" and had Stills play on her own album. Collinss has also recorded her own versions of songs by Bob Dylan, Randy Newman and many others.
JIM MESSINA - November 3 - Buy Tickets
As one half of Loggins & Messina, co-founder of Poco and key contributor to Buffalo Springfield, Jim Messina has left an indelible footprint on popular music. He’ll drop by the Musikfest Café to perform a mix of his solo work and hits from throughout his legendary career.
JIMMY WEBB - November 4 - Buy Tickets
Jimmy Webb's songs have been recorded or performed by the best including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Judy Collins, Isaac Hayes, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, R.E.M., Michael Feinstein, and Carly Simon. He was the youngest man ever inducted into the National Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.
RENAISSANCE - November 9 - Buy Tickets
Renaissance is a band with a rich history unique unto themselves as progressive rock pioneers who rose from the ashes of the seminal UK rock band, The Yardbirds. Their career has spanned forty plus years spearheaded by the 5 octave voice of Annie Haslam.
TUSK: Fleetwood Mac Tribute - November 11 - Buy Tickets
Named after Fleetwood Mac’s 1979 album TUSK, this dynamic tribute act features seasoned musicians recreating Fleetwood Mac classics like “Go Your Own Way,” “Don’t Stop,” The Chain” and more. Their performance at Levitt Pavillion SteelStacks earlier this year was one of the most popular shows of the summer lineup!
JOHN HIATT - November 18 - Buy Tickets
John Hiatt began his career working as a songwriter in Nashville and performing in clubs throughout the city. Many of his songs have been covered by other prominent artists including Joe Cocker (“Have a Little Faith in Me”), Bob Dylan (“The Usual”) and Eric Clapton (“Riding with the King").
SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY - November 26 - Buy Tickets
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes are known as one of the prominent "Jersey Shore sound" bands that started in the 1970s. As you can see below, they are closely associated with Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, having worked on many songs and albums together.
