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Enjoy live music every Friday night at the pub at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort. The lineup includes Abbey Road on May 4, 30 Pack Lite on May 11, Burden on Society on May 18, and Gary Dillon on May 25, 2012. Friday Night Live Entertainment will be held from 8pm-midnight, May through August, 2012.
Performance by MAC Award-Winning Vocal Ensemble Marquee 5, MAC Award-Winner Mark Janas, and Broadway Veteran Andy Gale. A free community performance as part of the 2012 BHSMF SOAR Program. The performance will begin at 7:30pm at the Pocono Mountain East High School at Swiftwater.
With agile imaginations of the band, they present a unique sound reliant on interwoven string arrangements, wide open spaces, and a multitude of musical traditions. Special guest Kishi Bashi will be opening the show. Tickets are $17 per person. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
MiZ music is a fusion of folk, rock, bluegrass, and blues; a melting pot blended into pure Americana. They amazed anyone who hadn't seem them before, with their opening set before the October 2011 Badlees show, including Morning Call reviewer, John Moser. Tickets are $18 per person. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Performance by Metropolitan Opera's Jane Marsh and Select Leading Opera Soloists. A free community performance as part of the 2012 BHSMF SOAR Program. The performance will begin at 7:30pm and will be held at the East Stroudsburg South High School.
His no-nonsense diesel guitar attack, powered by great booming, bottom-heavy licks still covered axle grease, is undoubtedly the real thing. Tickets are $23. Doors open at 7pm; the show will begin at 8pm.
Join Dora and all her friends as they go on a pirate adventure live on stage at the Sherman Theater. This interactive stage performance will feature Dora's friends Boots, Tico, Backpack, and Map as they explore the pirate world and run into their old friend, Swiper, who will no doubt be up to no good. With your help, Dora and friends can have a magical adventure and make some new friends along the way. Tickets are $17/adults, $15/seniors, and $13/children under 18. The show will begin at 7pm on Saturday, doors open at 6pm; 2pm on Sunday, doors open at 1pm.
Grammy Award winning artist Mya, is celebrating 13 years in the entertainment industry as an Internationally known, respected singer, songwriter, producer, dancer/choreographer, actress, designer, model, activist, and philanthropist. Kel Mitchell is an American actor, comedian, dancer, musician, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work as a regular cast member of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series 'All That' where he showed off his antics and wild persona. You might also recognize him as Ed in the film 'Good Burger.' Don't miss this hilarious performance in the Land of Love. Tickets for the show are $65 per person. The show will begin at 8:30pm. Reservations required.
Did you ever want to experience a Grateful Dead show but just never made it? Well, now is your chance! Dark Start Orchestra performs the Grateful Dead just like the Grateful Dead did during their 30 years of touring. Dark Star Orchestra will, on any given night, perform a show based on one of the thousands of set lists from the Grateful Dead's touring years. Tickets are $24/advance seating; $29/day of seating. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Bull riding, barrel splitting, balloon bustin', and steer ropin' rough riders compete each Saturday night in a 1,000 seat professional arena at Malibu Dude Ranch. Complete with rodeo clown antics and captivating intermission performances. The rodeo begins with a patriotic tribute to all our armed forces with the presentation of each division's flag proudly carried into the arena on horseback. There will be plenty of local vendors selling food, drinks, and other Western keepsakes. Admission for the Saturday night rodeos is just $15 for adults and $10 for children. The rodeo begins at 7pm.
Enjoy live music every Friday night at the pub at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort. The lineup includes Dan Engvaldsen on June 1, Abbey Road on June 8, Burden on Society on June 15, Rick Horvath on June 22, and Gary Dillon on June 29. Friday Night Live Entertainment will be held from 8pm-midnight, June through August, 2012.
It’s been more than three decades since The Band performed its farewell concert in 1976. But the group’s music lives on, thanks to a tribute act called The “The Band” Band, which performs authentic renditions from The Band’s legendary catalog. Tickets are $15 per person. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Bull riding, barrel splitting, balloon bustin', and steer ropin' rough riders compete each Saturday night in a 1,000 seat professional arena at Malibu Dude Ranch. Complete with rodeo clown antics and captivating intermission performances. The rodeo begins with a patriotic tribute to all our armed forces with the presentation of each division's flag proudly carried into the arena on horseback. There will be plenty of local vendors selling food, drinks, and other Western keepsakes. Admission for the Saturday night rodeos is just $15 for adults and $10 for children. The rodeo begins at 7pm.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has had two constants since their start in 1966, Jeff Hanna and Jimmie Fadden, with a third founding member, John McEuen eventually returning after a 14 year absence. Other members have come and gone over the years; including one now rock and roll Hall of Famer, Jackson Browne. One thing that has definitely remained steadfast over time is their sound of country rock/American roots music. This iconic group continues to add to their already legendary status with their multitude of multi-platinum and gold records. They have numerous Top 10 hits including "Fishin' In The Dark" and "Mr. Bojangles"; with the latter of the two being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2010. Tickets are $24/advance; $29/day of the show. Doors open at 6pm; the show will begin at 8pm.
Still touring on the heels of their 40th Anniversary in 2010, America has been on the concert circuit and loving every minute of it. Their most recent release is 2009's Live in Concert: Wildwood Springs. "A Horse With No Name," their signature song, made America a household name in 1972. Just a little more than a year later, Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek were superstars riding the airwaves of their rock, pop, folk genre musical stew. Tickets are $35/regular reserved seating; $40/premium reserved seating. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
In concert, the combination of these qualities invariably yields an experience that is so celebratory and moving that the very word Cabinet takes on a new, vivid meaning for anyone in the audience. An inclusive and engaging energy is the uniting through-line as Cabinet weaves bluegrass, country and folk influences to powerful effect. Tickets are $15 per person. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
A singular performer, writer, arranger; David Bromberg's remarkable musical versatility and innovative resourcefulness have earned vast critical and popular acclaim. Concerts by David and his various bands are extraordinary events and his live shows remain unique as ever. While David Bromberg has graced the stage at the Sherman Theater before, this is his first time bringing his quartet configuration to Stroudsburg. Come for this eclectic musical journey through several uniquely American music forms. Tickets are $45 and $35. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
The premier brand in women’s entertainment. This is the Ultimate Girl’s Night Out! Tickets are $30/floor; $20/mezzanine, doors open at 7pm show starts at 8pm.
The Fillmore East and West were the pinnacle of performance venues in the 60s and early 70s, and Craig Thatcher and his band recreate that legendary sound. Tickets are $20 per person. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
In the early fall of 1973 Marshall Tucker Band was still a young and hungry group out to prove themselves every time they hit the stage. Their debut album had already spawned numerous hits. "Way Out West!"-Live from San Francisco 1973, their latest CD is a time capsule from that period. More than three decades later this galvanizing San Francisco performance reminds us how it all began. Still led today by founding member and lead singer Doug Gray, they represent a time and place in music that will never be duplicated. Tickets are $15/general admission and $25/balcony reserved. Doors open at 8pm and the show will begin at 8:30pm.
Kellie has proven that hard work and determination can get you from small town, North Carolina to the American Idol stage to top the country charts. With each album she completes, she finds herself becoming more and more of an artist. Do not miss the first ever appearance of Kellie Pickler at Penn's Peak. Tickets are $32/regular reserved seating; $37/premium reserved seating. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
7 Bridges is an amazing group of musicians combining vocal precision and stage presence that has garnered them nationwide acclaim. The band fully recreates the Eagles sound without the use of backing tracks or harmonizers. 7 Bridges provides an all ages show that highlights the band's most prolific period. Sometimes, even a little Don Henley and Joe Walsh surprises will be incorporated into the set list! Each member brings their own style and flair to the group delivering a near replica of a live Eagles performance. Tickets are $17/advance seating; $22/day of seating. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Redbone has released approximately 15 albums and earned a sizable cult following. His concerts blend performance, comedy, and skilled instrumentals. Tickets are $33 per person. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Come out to Gypsies Lounge and enjoy great music by Playboy’s DJ Kay Jay. $10 cover charge, doors open at 10pm.
They have captured the decay and corruption of contemporary America in dazzling fashion, like a series of character sketches drawn behind the scenes at a decrepit carnival, set to after-hours blues as raw and unhinged as the subject matter. Tickets are $25 per person. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Known for his deadpan delivery, Steven Wright has built up quite a following on his stand up alone. He did not break into the big screen or the sitcom circuit like most comedians of his time, but he did manage to win an Oscar for his short "The Appointments of Dennis Jennings" (1988). Spend the evening at Penn's Peak with the first inductee into the Boston Comedy Hall of Fame. Tickets are $29/regular reserved seating; $34/premium reserved seating. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm. Please note that all concert bars will close approximately 15 minutes prior to the show time.
From their days playing together as teenagers to their current acoustic and electric blues, it's always been about consistency in rock music with Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Cassady, the founder and continuing core members of Hot Tuna. Formerly of Jefferson Airplane, Jorma and Jack have continued on as Hot Tuna, both acoustic and electric, for years and years, bringing in new musicians but keeping their sound mostly the same. In recent years, they've brought special guests on tour, and this year's show will feature Bethlehem, PA's very own Steve Kimock, of the Steve Kimock Band and Steve Kimock's Crazy Engine. Tickets are $40, $35, and $25. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
The ever popular sound of Foreigner resounded throughout the 70s and 80s. No one can forget hits like "Cold As Ice," "Jukebox Hero," "Urgent" and, the chart topper, "I Want To Know What Love Is." Their sound continues today captivating audiences of multi-generational fans. It is over 70 million albums later and Foreigner is still going strong with this lineup of players: Mick Jones, Kelly Hansen, Tom Gimbel, Jeff Pilson, Michael Bluestein, and Mark Schulman. You cannot miss the blues, R&B, British Rock sounds of Foreigner at Penn's Peak. Tickets are $55/pit (standing room only); $45/regular reserved seating. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Saturday Night Live alumni, comedian, television host, and actor Colin Quinn will be performing the Colin Quinn show in Gypsies Lounge. Tickets are $40/floor; $30/mezzanine, doors open at 7pm the show will begin at 8pm.
A true guitar hero, Johnny has forged the way for legendary guitar players for over 40 years. He is the link between British blues rock and American Southern rock ala The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Magic Slim and The Teardrops are a no frills, in your face Chicago blues band that is going to leave you wanting more. Experience a night of blues with Johnny Winter and Magic Slim and The Teardrops at Penn's Peak. General admission seating tickets are $25/advance; $30/day of the show. Doors open at 7pm; the show will begin at 8pm.
Enjoy jazz on the deck every Wednesday at The Settlers Inn. Live jazz from 6-9pm, rain or shine.
Enjoy live music every Friday night at the pub at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort. The lineup includes 30 Pack Lite on July 6, Abbey Road on July 13, Burden on Society on July 20, and Gary Dillon on July 27. Friday Night Live Entertainment will be held from 8pm-midnight, July through August, 2012.
Bull riding, barrel splitting, balloon bustin', and steer ropin' rough riders compete each Saturday night in a 1,000 seat professional arena at Malibu Dude Ranch. Complete with rodeo clown antics and captivating intermission performances. The rodeo begins with a patriotic tribute to all our armed forces with the presentation of each division's flag proudly carried into the arena on horseback. There will be plenty of local vendors selling food, drinks, and other Western keepsakes. Admission for the Saturday night rodeos is just $15 for adults and $10 for children. The rodeo begins at 7pm.
Accompanied by a fine band of instrumentalists, Sierra Hull's mandolin playing has always possessed clarity and fleet-fingered precision and her singing is always straight and true. Tickets are $20 per person. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
ABBA, Sweden's largest music sensation. They were only around from 1971-1982, but in those years, they built a legacy that will last forever. The Swedish band Arrival is the largest touring ABBA show in the world and the one and only with exclusive rights to identically create versions of ABBA's original outfits. Their lineup includes 12 members, two of which are original ABBA members. There are many ABBA tribute bands out there, but this is the most entertaining and the most identical to the real thing. Tickets are $23/regular reserved seating; $28/premium reserved seating. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Jim is not only a musician, he is also a knowledgeable and highly skilled recording, mixing and mastering engineer and producer. Jim played along with Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Kenny Loggins. Don't miss Jim Messina at Penn's Peak. Tickets are $23/advance; $28/day of the show. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Summer Outdoor Concert Series: KC and the Sunshine Band have been entertaining audiences around the world for over 37 years. The band’s most well-known songs include major disco hits “That’s the Way (I Like It),” (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” I’m Your Boogie Man,” Keep It Comin’ Love,” “Get Down Tonight,” “Give It Up,” and “Please Don’t Go”. Tickets are $40/general seating; $55/VIP seating. Gates open at 7:30pm and the show will begin at 9pm under the stars.
Come party at Gypsies Lounge with J Woww from MTV’s Jersey Shore. $15 cover charge, doors open at 10pm.
Three of the most revered songwriters in folk music converge to perform together in what amounts to a folk fan's dream. Tickets are $25 per person. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Comedian-turned game show host (famously from Deal or No Deal) Howie Mandel, makes his return to the stage at Cove Haven Resort. Howie is an Emmy-nominated "Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition" and one of Comedy Central's 100 best stand-up comedians. You don't want to miss his wild and wacky performance. Tickets are $75 per person. The performance will begin at 8:30pm. Reservations required.
Since their formation in 1990, 311 has sold over 8.5 million albums in the U.S. alone, had five albums reach the Top 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Sales Chart, and had eight singles reach the Top 10 on Billboard's Modern Rock Chart including the #1 singles "Down", "Love Song" and "Don't Tread On Me" along with "Amber", "All Mixed Up", "Come Original", "Creatures (For a While)" and "Hey You". 311 has developed a reputation as one of the most influential and most entertaining live bands in the world. Slightly Stoopid is a band who describe their music as "a fusion of acoustic rock and blues with reggae, hip-hop, and punk". As a band, they have released seven albums (twolive) with their fifth studio album, entitled "Chronchitis", released on August 7, 2007. Don't miss 311 and Slightly Stoopid live! Tickets are $49.50 per person. Doors open at 5:30pm and the show will begin at 7pm.
Enjoy jazz on the deck every Wednesday at The Settlers Inn. Live jazz from 6-9pm, rain or shine.
Enjoy live music every Friday night at the pub at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort. The lineup includes 30 Pack Lite on August 3, Rick Horvath on August 10, Abbey Road on August 17, Burden on Society on August 24 (Wally Lake Fest), and Dan Engvaldsen on August 31. Friday Night Live Entertainment will be held from 8pm-midnight.
Bull riding, barrel splitting, balloon bustin', and steer ropin' rough riders compete each Saturday night in a 1,000 seat professional arena at Malibu Dude Ranch. Complete with rodeo clown antics and captivating intermission performances. The rodeo begins with a patriotic tribute to all our armed forces with the presentation of each division's flag proudly carried into the arena on horseback. There will be plenty of local vendors selling food, drinks, and other Western keepsakes. Admission for the Saturday night rodeos is just $15 for adults and $10 for children. The rodeo begins at 7pm.
Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Collin Raye made his debut on the American county music scene in 1991 with the release of his debut album “All I Can Be,” which produced his first Number One hit, “Love Me.” That album was the first of four consecutive albums released by Raye to achieve platinum status in the United States for sales of one million copies each. Tickets are $20/general seating; $30/VIP seating. Gates open at 7pm and the show will begin at 9pm.
Vince Gill's musical career began in high school when he played with the bluegrass band Mountain Smoke. That was in the mid 1970s and Vince has not stopped playing since then. He has covered the gamut of genres over the years, but country music seems to be his mainstay. It is also quite evident in the amount of awards he has amassed over the years as well. He has earned 18 CMA Awards, tied with George Strait for having won the most CMA Male Vocalist Awards at five, sold over 26 million albums, and is currently second to Brooks and Dunn for accumulating the most CMA Awards in history. Vince does top the list for most Grammy Awards at 19 and counting. There's plenty of music left in this man to add on to that collection. Tickets are $49/regular reserved seating; $54/premium reserved seating. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Grand Funk Railroad built a devoted fan based with constant touring, a loud, simple take on the blues-rock power trio sound, and strong working-class appeal. Their anthem rock hits include “Feelin’ Alright,” “I’m Your Captain,” “We’re an American Band,” and “Some Kind of Wonderful,” to name just a few. Tickets are $25/general seating; $40/VIP seating. Gate time opening has not yet been announced. The show will begin at 9pm.
The town of Delaware Water Gap will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic 1912 appearance of John Philip Sousa and his band at the Castle Inn Music Hall. Previous anniversary concerts held in front of the former site of the Music Hall on Delaware Avenue drew over 175 musicians and upwards of 1200 spectators. Admission for the anniversary concert is $1 (the same as the 1912 concert). The concert will begin at 6:30pm. The rain date is set for Tuesday, August 21, 2012.
Bull riding, barrel splitting, balloon bustin', and steer ropin' rough riders compete each Saturday night in a 1,000 seat professional arena at Malibu Dude Ranch. Complete with rodeo clown antics and captivating intermission performances. The rodeo begins with a patriotic tribute to all our armed forces with the presentation of each division's flag proudly carried into the arena on horseback. There will be plenty of local vendors selling food, drinks, and other Western keepsakes. Admission for the Saturday night rodeos is just $15 for adults and $10 for children. The rodeo begins at 7pm.
Charlie Daniels was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2009. Visit Cove Haven to hear the Charlie Daniels Band perform renowned hits like, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." Charlie Daniels' music - rock, country, bluegrass, blues, and gospel - is quintessentially Southern. Don't miss your chance to see this musical legend perform live in the Land of Love. Tickets are $65 per person. The show will begin at 8:30pm. Reservations required.
Peter Noone, also known as Herman, the lead singer of Herman’s Hermits, is a singer and an actor who has been entertaining audiences all his life. Come to Penn’s Peak and see the man that still sells out venues today. Tickets are $27/regular reserved seating; $32/premium reserved seating. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Come to Penn’s Peak to hear the vibrato sounds of the Texas Tornado herself, Tanya Tucker. Tickets are $29/regular reserved seating; $34/premium reserved seating. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Don’t get yourself in T-R-O-U-B-L-E, make sure you show up for a little Christmas with Travis Tritt. Tickets are $37/regular reserved seating; $42/premium reserved seating. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm.