Great place for an intimate concert. Very cool photos and posters on display chronicling GDCH's…read morerich history and commitment to artists and grassroots music. The staff were awesome and the sound was great. Delicious coffee, too! Be sure to say hi to Dave when you're there

They have great monthly bluegrass jams, performers, food, and people running the place…read more Featuring Jerry Douglas

(This was for the show last month with Everclear. As most people do, I'm going to mix two things…read moretogether here. Partially mumbling about the show and partially mumbling about the venue/experience.) A few things worth noting: I had been here once prior for a seated show but never for a GA one. I'm not really an Everclear fan. Nothing wrong with the music, it just never caught my ear. My daughter is a huge fan so this was totally for her. Part of the GA issue was a non-issue as I forked out for the meet & great package so we were guaranteed to be on the rail as close as you could be. Everything in the email from the 3rd party company that handles the meet & greet stuff was all spot on: Show up at time X. Buy merch if you want before you are let in. You are let in at time X. You are given bag of swag. Band plays a single acoustic song. You line up the 1st time and the band will sign whatever and briefly talk to you about whatever you want. Art loved that I wasn't bringing the kid and that it was more that the kid brought me. You line up the 2nd time for pix with the blast furnaces in the background. This was well all executed. At time Y, the rest of crowd is let in and then you wait an hour until it's time to start except it wasn't really time to start as there was an opening act that no one seemed to know about. The show was the show. When you're that close, the sound is hard to judge. To me, it's all a sludgy mess musically although Art's vocals were, all things considered, excellent. At the end of the show the band came down to the rail and they were talking/selfie taking with everyone there. Art was beyond generous and gave my kid his setlist and a pick. Overall this was good. The staff got everyone in and out easily. Parking was a non-issue as we got there early and parked strategically to get out quickly. Art and the guys are pros-pros who know what they are doing. Another show here? Yep. Why not.

Well, Steel Stacks and the ArtsQuest venues are pretty amazing! But I have to say I can't even get…read moreto a show because their website for getting tickets totally sucks! They ought to redesign it because 1) I'll never be able to figure this one out, and 2) I don't have patience. Think of all the frustrated would-be customers never making it to a show!! Come on, bring your design to 1) 2026 standards 2) make it usable and provide clear instructions/buttons/etc. 3) and bring YOUR COMPANY IMAGE up a notch or two in the process! Cheers.

This is my 2nd year attending their Galentine Sip and Stroll and I absolutely enjoy it! I love what…read morethey do for the growing Nazareth scene. This is a genius way of getting everyone to know the businesses and services offered in the community. During this event, the Nazareth Center for the Arts serves as headquarters and is a great place to gather pre-and post- event. They people working the event are all warm and helpful. Good times.

Fantastic local Art Gallery and music venue for small concerts. The gallery offers monthly open mic…read morenights on the second Wednesday of every month. Open mic night start at 7 PM. They also offer monthly figure drawing with live models on the third Wednesday of the month. This runs from 6 PM - 8:30 PM. Yoga classes upstairs Children's Art classes upstairs

Service was just OK. Had to wait a while for a drink. Atmosphere is awesome. Beautiful place not a…read morebad seat in the house. Have to say the food was very bland. Felt like I was eating at an amusement park. I just don't understand having so few items on the menu you should be able to turn out some amazing dishes?????This was far from it. In the future, I will always eat before going to a show here. Lesson learned. This review is for the food only fantastic concert venue.

Beyond gorgeous and amazing!!! THE WHOLE SURROUNDING AREA. Photo opps galore!…read more This incredible center hosts big consents, private events, etc! Please Google it to get all of the information. I MUST come back here for concert (we would stay overnight - it was an almost 2-hour drive for us from Southern New Jersey). Last night's (10/21/23) was for a PERFECT wedding reception. The facility blew me /us away! The happy couple had two floors - the third floor was for cocktail hour. The 2nd floor was for the reception, which boasted insanely scrumptious food (I had risotto; the man, a chicken dish), and a live band. Personal and beautiful touches of the couple were strewn througout the gigantic room. The decor was just beautiful and there were two big bars, with great bartenders. Please just go online and look into it!!!! BEST WEDDING RECEPTION I'VE EVER EVER BEEN TO - HANDS DOWN!!!

First time at Wind Creek for a concert. I love that the venue is small and feels intimate. We…read morewere there to see Diana Ross. The lobby is huge and bar is massive with plenty of seating. We had good seats and a good view. Luckily where we were sitting an elevated area we and didnt have to look over people which wasnt the case for most. The large arena floor area looks to be completely flat which means you have to look over people most of the time to see the entertainers. Staff was attentive and accommodating especially when a "feathered fan" showed up and was completely blocking people behind him. Although he was having fun and was not a disturbance, he was a big guy in black feathers and a cowboy hat and people who were in wheelchairs (there were a lot of seniors) were completely blocked. The staff gave him a great option and accommodated him upstairs on to the balcony level where he danced the night away ! LOL!

If I could rate this place 0, I would. They treat people like convicts here, policing them the…read moreentire time! First they shovel you in after violating your privacy and yelling at the crowd like they're children! Then they pack everyone in like cattle. They obviously forgot about Covid, as the seats are tied together so you have to be on top of all the strangers around you. Then security nitpicks at EVERYTHING! Your toe touching the aisle is grounds for getting continuously harassed, then thrown out. But not just out of the venue, they throw you out to the Bethlehem police (this is the money scheme they got going). So first they rape you with ticket, food & drink prices, then they get you in trouble with the law, for absolutely no reason. They feed the piggies sandwiches while they await the arrests. The tall dork in headphones is the one who calls the shots. He signals to the other event staff who he wants to throw out that night. They don't care who you are, but they do seem to target a certain type. We witnessed this many times, but always thought they were doing something wrong. NOPE! They are just looking for their bread & butter, and greasing the palms of Bethlehem's law system. You will get a nice sized citation in the mail with no way to fight it. By the time this "experience" is over, you've probably wasted $1000 of your hard-earned cash. Wind Creek and the Event Center are protected under the Patriot Act, where they can assault you and toss you out without any questions. The Bethlehem Police do not care, nor will they ask you any questions, because they are in cahoots with each other! Save yourself the money and trouble, and go anywhere else. The State Theater, Sherman, and so many others actually value your patronage and will treat you with respect. Wind Creek Event Center needs to shut down; they should be sued for running their scam on paying customers.

I found out about the Celtic Classic in 2016 from my parents, who went for their first time the…read moreyear before. Being part Irish and just turning 21 2 months before, I knew I had to go check it out. We usually start off with the awesome parade on Main Street then go and check out the festival afterwards. I was impressed by the beer, live shows, sporting events and vendors, this is where I found an awesome sword and one of my favorite hoodies which I wear to this day! (It had my family crest and saying on it and is comfy as heck). I loved the experience so much, I came back for the 2017 festival. Although we had to miss 2018, we came back yesterday for the 2019 festival and it was a welcome return! I found a Irish flat cap I loved and wore around the festival as well. I love coming to Bethlehem for the festival, it's a area and there are many reasons to return. Beer, food, music, and you can always find something at the vendors that's completely awesome. I can't wait to return for 2020!

No seating near food and the air is so thick with cigars everywhere you go that it's not enjoyable…read more Who wants constant whafts of cigar when you are trying to eat. Disgusting and it's everywhere not just certain areas.

This non-profit, volunteer group produces a weekly series of live, acoustic music programs. The…read morevenue is located in a small, rural Pennsylvania high school auditorium. It is an intimate and inexpensive place to see an artist perform. The place seats about 200 people on folding metal chairs, with tickets at $20-$25. The headline act, last night, was the great Rory Block, a soulful blues singer and amazing guitarist who has been playing traditional country blues and old-timey-influenced folk music since the 1960's. She covered classic blues songs by Robert Johnson, Missisippi John Hurt, Son House, Muddy Waters,and others, as well as her original songs, plus she performed a couple of brilliant, acapella gospel numbers. She was captivating, as always, and I thoroughly enjoyed her performance. I was able to meet her after the show, and she autographed an instructional guitar DVD for me. The sound system in this hall is amateurish, basically a portable P.A., but I would still come here again, and recommend it to others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqTUoV67M60

We took the family out to see a live band play on Saturday night. Although I can't remember the…read morename of the group - the music was great and our kids really enjoyed watching the drummer play.

Archer Music Hall has quickly become one of my favorite small-to-mid-size concert venues in…read morePennsylvania. It's about an hour and fifteen from me, totally doable for a weeknight show, and honestly the combination of ticket prices, artist variety, and solid acoustics keeps pulling me back. Venue Atmosphere & Layout If you're into a club-style concert vibe, this place nails it. It's basically a big black rectangle of a room in the best waywith a wide open floor that gives you a clear line of sight from almost anywhere. There's also a slightly elevated second-tier area behind the main floor with its own bar and standing space. Great if you want a little more breathing room without sacrificing the view. Bars run almost the full length of the building on both sides, which makes grabbing a drink pretty convenient (I didn't grab any this time, so can't speak to pricing). Security & Entry Here's the one thing you must plan for: entry takes time. Both times I've been here, I missed the first song of the opening band even though I arrived around 6:20 for a 7 PM show. Security is thorough but slow-moving, so if you want to see the opener or get a good spot, show up earlier than you think. Sound Quality & Experience The sound inside Archer is surprisingly good for a venue of this size. I've seen: * Magnolia Park * From Ashes to New * Set It Off * Autumn Kings * Vana * Fame On Fire And every show felt tight, loud, and balanced not the usual muddy wall of noise you get at some club venues. Lighting and production are also way better than expected. Ticket Prices & Value Another huge win: tickets are cheap. Most shows I've gone to were around $50 with fees, which is practically a miracle these days. For the level of talent they bring in, the value is incredible. Extras * Coat check available * Bathrooms clean-ish (for a concert venue, that's basically a compliment) * General admission only -- which I personally love Overall Archer Music Hall is a fantastic GA concert venue with great acoustics, solid sightlines, friendly staff, and ticket prices that don't make your wallet cry. The only downside is the entry line, but that's fixable by showing up a little earlier. I'll absolutely keep coming back. Perfect for fans of rock, alt, metalcore, pop punk, and high-energy live shows who want an intimate venue without sacrificing production quality.

Very excited to check out this new venue in Allentown. Appears they opened around March 2025…read more Great venue, great sound, great lighting. The show I went to had an attendance of about 800...mostly general admission and some people paid more than double to get a seat upstairs in the balcony. While it would've been nice to be able to sit, I found it nicer to be downstairs on the main floor to see the band. The floor is concrete and there is literally no where to sit. There's an area behind general admission where you can also pay a premium to have a seat and a small table. Cost varies but to put things into perspective, i paid $40 for my general admission ticket and it would have been an add'l $60 to upgrade. Bars and food: Anyone who was over 21 and planned to drink was ID'ed prior to entry and given a special wristband. There are bars on both the left side and the right side of the general admission area. Full bar. I had a Stateside seltzer for $8 and my friend had a refillable soda for $7. Note there's a combo of bottomless popcorn and bottomless soda for $12. Many people bought some sort of cocktail in a reusable cup and it had a flashing light in it ($22). As for the food/snacks, it was all prepared ahead of time and available in a warming drawer for the bartenders to give to those who order. They also had snack sized bags of chips. Note when you pay (cashless), the system defaults to a 20% tip...you can adjust. Security: everyone must pass thru metal detectors and security made each person with a hat take it off. While my bag wasn't searched, I heard most people's were. Note there is a bag policy. Parking: we easily parked on the street and used the parkmobile app to pay. Cost was about $2/hr and 2 hr limit on that main street that the music hall is on. Only had to pay until 9pm. While I was told by many that we'd be able to renew the parking after 2 hrs, the app wouldn't allow us. We got around that by using a different phone's parkmobile app. Some people paid $18 via ticketmaster and purchased parking ahead of time. That lot was somewhere behind the building. Wi Fi / service: my cell service was terrible in the venue. I was able to connect to the venue's wi fi and that worked well. Bathrooms: There's only one ladies room and one mens room for general admission and it's in the lobby. Plenty of stalls. The bathrooms were not kept up throughout the night. By later in the evening, some stalls were out of toilet paper, only some dispensers had paper towels and only some soap dispensers had soap. Restaurants in the area: there's a great quick Mexican restaurant directly across the street called Amigos. I got a steak bowl for $13. They have indoor seating (extremely casual) and outdoor seating. They are starting to sell alcoholic drinks and making their own tequila and vodka.

On Bethlehem's busy Main Street is a multi-use building consisting of a gift shop and music lounge…read moreon the first floor and vacation rentals on upper floors. The sound of Swing and Blues drew me in. An energetic quintet was playing to a small group of listeners, spread out around the stage. There is various seating from folding chairs to arm chairs to a couch to a recliner (which I grabbed. Very comfy. I might be hanging here awhile. There is a bar area with tables, but it looks like only beer is served; and since I'm not a beer drinker... The space is split into 3 sections: the stage and lounge seating, the bar area, and a gift shop selling holiday decor, candles, bath and body, home decor and more. I believe they have musical acts here every weekend. Relaxed atmosphere and nice spot to take a break from shopping.

This is one of the most unique spots on Main Street. There is an eclectic mix of crafts, decorative…read moreitems, cookware and more, but the real draw is the music! Live concerts several times a week feature jazz, blues, and a monthly Grateful Dead tribute! Craft beers, cocktails and wine are available at the Ear Bar towards the back of the space. When you stop in, ask someone to bang the gong for you! This place is super cool.