* Friday, November 16
* 7:30 pm
* Allentown, PA
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The Hot Club of Philadelphia was started in 2001 by guitarist Barry Wahrhaftig. They are an acoustic ensemble, dedicated to playing 'Gypsy Jazz.' That's the term used to describe the music pioneered by the legendary original 'Hot Club of France Quintet,' which was led by guitarist Django Reinhardt and Violinist Stephane Grappelli. Django and Grappelli were attempting to do their own version of American 'Hot Jazz,' as played by stars like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. They used acoustic guitars, bass and violin, rather than horns and drums. Grappelli and Django added some French and Gypsy flavor and created a blend of music that is quite popular and accessible. The HCPhilly mixes the original style of the HCOF, along with their own modern influences.
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* Friday, November 16
* 8 pm
* Easton, PA
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Recognized as much for her staunch progressive ideals as she is for her unfettered acoustic flair, Dar Williams holds an audience in thrall with the sheer grace and honesty of her folk-pop songwriting. Her songs, beautifully crafted like finely drawn short stories, shift from the tenderly humorous to the devastatingly poignant—The New Yorker rightly identifies her as “one of America’s very best singer-songwriters.” At the heart of Williams’ work, spanning ten albums and four books, is her belief in friendship, human connection, and the transformative power of creating music together.
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Reading Blues Festival
Presented by:
Berks Arts Council
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* Friday, November 16 | 12-11pm
* Saturday November 17 | 12-11pm
* Sunday, November 18 | 12-11pm
* Reading, PA
The Berks Arts Council presents their 2nd Annual Reading Blues Festival at various venues throughout downtown Reading featuring: Vanessa Collier, Tommy Castro, Tinsley Ellis, Blind Boy Paxton, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Billy Branch, Lil’Ed and the Blues Imperials, Booker T. Jones, Ruthie Foster, Alexis P. Suter, Craig Thatcher, Shemekia Copeland and many more.
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The Spirit of Vienna
Presented by:
Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra
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* Saturday, November 17
* 7:30 pm
* Allentown, PA
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Featuring soloists Janet Sung (violin) and The Camerata Singers.
- Franz Schubert- Symphony No. 5 in B Flat
- Wolfgang A. Mozart- Inter Natos Mulierum, K. 72
- Robert Ingalls- Ave Maria
- Ludwig van Beethoven- Violin Concerto in D, Op. 61
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6 - 6:30 pm
Hosts: Kate Scuffle & George Miller
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George and Kate explore the upcoming
Finding H.D.
project, a 12-month long public exploration of the life and work
of Bethlehem-born poet Hilda Doolittle (H.D.), credited by many as a queer, feminist visionary and the most influential literary figure born in the Lehigh Valley.
They are joined by Lehigh University Theater Professor and Finding H.D. projects's
Jennie Gilrain
as well as Lehigh University English Professor and H.D. scholar
Seth Moglen.
The year-long Finding H.D. project kicks off this Wednesday, November 14 with a public reading of H.D.'s work at Bethlehem's City Hall Rotunda at 7 pm, featuring readers from the community.
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“Billboard” is the fictional film by Lehigh Valley filmmaker
Zeke Zelker
inspired by the 1982 billboard-sitting contest in Whitehall Township sponsored by struggling radio station, WSAN. The film, which was made in the Lehigh Valley, stars Eric Roberts as a ruthless radio-station owner. Paul Willistein of the
Lehigh Valley Press
reviews the comedy-drama.
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6:30 - 7 pm
Host: Eleanor Bobrow
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Eleanor Bobrow brings in guest,
Cheryl Cloke,
a benefit advisor who specializes in Medicare Supplement services. The two talk best practices for retirement, Medicare, and other services.
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7 - 9 pm
Host: Steve Aaronson
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The first part of tonight's program will be devoted to music in recognition of
Veterans Day
-- songs of appreciation, sacrifice, hope, and peace. The remainder will feature the usual blend of music and artists from folk's Golden Age.
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2 - 3 pm
The Blend
Host: Bill Dautremont-Smith
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At around 2 pm, host Bill Dautremont-Smith looks at what's in store for the upcoming
2nd Annual Reading Blues Fest
with festival general manager
John Ernesto.
The festival comes to downtown Reading this weekend, November 16-18.
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This week, Dina features archived sets from
Eric Andersen, Patti Larkin,
and
Peter Mulvey.
Plus plenty of studio cuts of Godfrey’s artists past, present, and future.
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6 - 7 pm
Host: Laurie Siebert
, CPA, CFP
®
, AEP
®
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Laurie Siebert discusses:
“Social Security Considerations.”
Laurie will take your questions live on the air at 610-758-8810. Questions can be submitted early at
yourfinancialchoices.com
.
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6 - 7 pm
Host: Sally Handlon
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Becky Bradley
, Executive Director,
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission,
returns to Lehigh Valley Discourse to share their goals and programs for a vibrant regional economy, efficient predictable development, connected multi-modal region, healthy and livable communities, and resilient-built environment.
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7 - 9 pm
Celtic Faire
Host: Megan Everett
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Guest host Megan Everett will have some great tracks for you from bands we enjoyed during this year's Celtic Classic including
Ímar, Jil Chambless,
and
Archie Fisher
-- and we'll be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, in conjunction with honoring our veterans, since both Armistice Day and Veterans Day fall on November 11.
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11 pm - 1 am
Host: Bill Fox
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Bill Fox continues the month-long Special Focus on
Jazzcomputer.org.
The Featured CD at Midnight will be
"Out of the City."
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9 am - 12 pm
Host: Karen ElChaar
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At 10:00 am,
Dr. Allan Birney,
Music Director of the
PA Sinfonia Orchestra
, joins host Karen El-Chaar for a preview of this weekend’s concert performance
The Spirit of Vienna
.
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1 – 4 pm
The Blend
Host: Bill Dautremont-Smith
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Bill Dautremont-Smith subs for Miss D this week, and brings you two live interviews and studio performances from the amazing range of artists performing in the Lehigh Valley this evening.
Shortly after 2 pm, Bill will host
Pete & The Stray Dogs,
his eclectic trio featuring
Ginger Dolden
on fiddle.
Pete Lanctot,
an alumnus of Lehigh, returns for a pair of on-stage cabaret performances this evening at the Zoellner Arts Center.
Then, at 3 pm, singer and songwriter
Chuck Brodsky
visits the studio prior to his first-time appearance at Godfrey Daniels this evening. Chuck is renowned for his engaging, observant songs involving humor, social commentary, and baseball.
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11 am - 1 pm
All Reet Street
Host: Geoff Chambers
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Quentin Fisher
and
Michael Johnson
of the Pennsylvania bluegrass band
Serene
Green
will talk with host Geoff Chambers about their Tribute to John Hartford, scheduled for Sunday, November 25 at Godfrey Daniels. During the interview, Quentin and Michael will play some of the songs that established Hartford as one of the most creative minds in American music.
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5 - 7 pm
Hosts: Steve Aaronson &
Rosalie Viscomi
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The theme tonight is
"Rosalie's Choice."
All of the music, except for Steve's
Moments to Remember
segment, was chosen by Rosalie herself -- from among her favorite big band and vocal performances.
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