Musikfest 2013, which is once again presented by ArtsQuest, took place from August 2 to 11. The festival included hundreds of performances by bands, artists, comedians, artisans, and buskers. They performed on over 14 indoor and outdoor stages and venues throughout Bethlehem's historic 18th-century downtown, the Sands Casino SteelStacks Plaza, the Artsquest Center, the
PNC Plaza and the
Yuengling Musikfest Cafe. This year's festival was special in that it was the 30th anniversary of Musikfest, and as such, many special events and concerts were planned to commemorate this event. The final day of the festival was capped by an impressive
fireworks display presented by
Garden State Fireworks. New to the festival was an event called the "Musikfest Color-Me-Rad 5K"; a
5K run with a twist, the runners were pelted with paint bombs from onlookers, as well as dodging and throwing paint bombs at each other. Also new to the festival was the First Annual Musikfest Volunteer Photography Exhibition. The exhibition highlighted the talents of the dedicated volunteers who document Musikfest each year. The exhibition featured the work of Dave Happel, Keith Huylebroeck, Joseph Ledva, Jeff Levy, Greg Ludwig, Diane Richter, Bob Yurko, and Adrianne Zimmerman. Other events included interactive dance performances, late night
stand-up comedy acts, multilingual
Catholic masses,
Presbyterian worship services,
Methodist Celebrations, musical acts booked and presented by marketing students from the
Bethlehem Area School District, SOStenuto Music Outreach Program presented by the YOUniversity of Music & Arts, and various retailers, vendors, and sponsored kiosks with interactive events, wares for sale, and contests.
Sands Steel Stage at PNC Plaza • August 2, 2013 –
Carly Rae Jepsen with supporting acts DJ Cap Cee and Sandlot Heroes • August 3, 2013 –
OneRepublic with supporting acts Mayer Hawthorne and Serena Ryder • August 4, 2013 –
Skillet with supporting acts Thousand Foot Krutch, Decyfer Down, and We As Human • August 5, 2013 – '''Frampton's Guitar Circus featuring
Peter Frampton,
B.B. King, and
Sonny Landreth with special guest
Vinnie Moore''' • August 6, 2013 –
George Thorogood & The Destroyers with supporting act Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes • August 7, 2013 –
Styx and Foreigner • August 8, 2013 –
KC and the Sunshine Band with special guest The Family Stone • August 9, 2013 –
Darius Rucker with opening act Chase Rice • August 10, 2013 –
Kesha with supporting act Semi Precious Weapons • August 11, 2013 –
Avenged Sevenfold with supporting acts Mindset Evolution and Fight or Flight Lutron Electronics Chamber Series at Central Moravian Church's Old Chapel Bethlehem Baroque, Andrea Wittchen,
Kim and Reggie Harris, Linaria Ensemble, and
Muriel Anderson Vesper Concert Series at Central Moravian Church Robin Spielberg, Abaca String Band, Charisse Baldoria, Southside Brass, and Quattro Due
The Platzes and other stages Many of Musikfest's stages feature free entertainment and activities.
Aetna Americaplatz at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks CC Coletti,
Eric Steckel, Friar's Point,
Christine Ohlman, Craig Thatcher Band, Leftover Cuties, Sean Nowell,
The Red Elvises,
Todd Wolfe Band, The Royal Scam, Jamie McLean Band, Mike Scala, Station, Hadden Sayers,
Holly Williams, Idol Kings, Duffy Kane, Ball in the House, Trespass,
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, The Hunts, Lights Out,
Here Come the Mummies,
Quiet Company, Sarah Ayers, Splintered Sunlight, Erick Macek, Jeff Thomas' All Volunteer Army, and The Blues Brotherhood.
Mutual of Omaha Banana Island Musikfest's family venue – kids' rides, activities and arts & crafts, children's performers, outdoor venue, with covered and uncovered seating. Planned events this year include a Creativity Tent, Themed Arts & Crafts Sessions, a Musikfest-wide Treasure Hunt, and mural painting done by various children (and adults) as a tribute to the 30th anniversary of Musikfest.
Wells Fargo Festplatz on Main and Spring Streets Sofa Kings, Lucky 7, Joe Stanky and The Cadets,
Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, The Aardvarks, Fritz's Polka Band, The Nerds, Philadelphia Funk Authority, The Rob Stoneback Big Band, Jump City Jazz Orchestra,
Beantown Swing Orchestra, Joe Weber, Brian Clayton, Crazy Hearts, Tommy Guns Band, Joyous, The Exceptions, Boogie Wonder Band, The Soul Cruisers, Main Street Cruisers, Desire, Emily's Toybox, Joe Kroboth, John Stevens' Doubleshot, HALA Dance Expo, Alex Torres Band, The Wholigans, The English Channel, The Blue Meanies, Strawberry Fields,
Walt Groller Orchestra, Bud Hudenski and The Corsairs, and The Alex Meixner Band.
Air Products Handwerkplatz Cast in Bronze
National Penn Bank Jazz Cabaret Stage at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas Mike Lorenz, Blackbird Society Orchestra, Two Cent Jazz Band, The Smoke Rings, The Uptown Underground, The Hot Club of Philadelphia, Kristi Lynn Quartet, Tony Gairo Trio, Alignment, Helix, Dan DeChellis Trio, Jessy Carolina and The Hot Mess, Pamela Webb,
Frenchy and the Punk, Bumper Jacksons, Blair Crimmins and The Hookers,
Frank Giasullo Quartet, Hot Bijouxx, and Ben Mauger's Vintage Jazz Band.
Late Night Comedy at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas: Mandudebro, James Hesky, The Associated Mess, and Randy Tonge
Downtown Bethlehem Association Liederplatz: Lou Franco,
John Gorka, Lehigh Valley Folk Society, Acoustic Roadshow, Daisy Jug Band,
Dala, Eric Steckel, Ameranouche, Little Buddy, Goodnight Texas, Tumbling Bones, The StereoFidelics, Wanamaker Lewis Band, James Supra Band, Dina Hall Band, The Mallett Brothers Band, Billy Bauer Band, Zen for Primates,
The Guggenheim Grotto, Wooly and The Mammoth,
The Abrams Brothers, Craig Thatcher, Nyke Van Wyk, This Way To The Egress, Star and Micey,
Gangstagrass, The Dustbowl Revival, Dave Fry, The Whiskeyhickon Boys,
The Steel Wheels, New Sweden,
Trout Fishing in America,
Caravan of Thieves, Best of Open Mic,
Lucy Kaplansky, Eighteenth Hour, and The Wiyos.
Martin Guitar Lyrikplatz at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas: Tim Harakal, Scott Marshall, Twain Blue, Angela Sheik, Just So, Heather Friedman, The Honey Badgers,
Gina Sicilia, Erin Kelly,
Nalani & Sarina, John Fadem, SJ, Brosky and Meyer, Graham Alexander, Kenny Ferrier, Tall Tall Trees, Skyler,
Chris Pickering, Tracy Walton, Jared Weintraub, Nyke Van Wyk, Annaliese Emerick, Ryan Tennis,
Lily Mae, Shane Cooley, Angelo M, Lizanne Knot, Karen and Amy Jones, Rachel Marie, Our Griffins,
Melissa VanFleet, McClain Sullivan, Louis DeFabrizio, Heidi Winzinger, Matt Wade, Dina Hall, Twin Ghost, Rodger Delany, Dani Mari, Madison Cano, George Dennehy, Kwesi Kankam, John Childers, Amanda Duncan, The Vulcans, Brittany Ann, and Reverend TJ McGlinchey.
Downtown Bethlehem Association Main Street: John Beacher, Lovebettie, Emily Mure, Harkland, Post Junction, Marc Singley,
Miracles of Modern Science, On the Water, Joshua P. James and the Paper Planes,
Pearl and the Beard, MiZ, Hillbilly Shakespeare, The Late Ancients, The Whiskeyhickon Boys, Bong Hits for Jesus, Tavern Tan, Kagero, Blue Jersey Band, Cinder Conk, Echo & Drake, John the Conqueror, Bumper Jacksons, Elijah and the Moon, Giani Paci, Shivering Timbers, Crushed Out, The Almighty Terribles, The 4 Walls, The Wallace Brothers, and DJ Fusion.
Street Performers on Main Street: Johnathan Burns, Wacky Chad, Crazy Boy Coy, Breakatronz, Jason Divad, and Arizona Jones.
PNC Series at the Yuengling Musikfest Cafe: BC Combo, The Smoke Rings, The Fabulous Greaseband, Sweet Leda and
Ron Holloway, Gas House Gorillas, Work Release, Nouveaux Honkies, Craig Kastelnik & Friends, Tommy Zito, Magnum, Eric Mintel Quartet, Bob Lanza Blues Band, The Folkadelics, Cunningham and Associates,
The Abrams Brothers, The Slicked Up Nines, Philadelphia Funk Authority,
Moonshine Society, Ball in the House, Lucky 7, Hoppin' John Orchestra, Fox Street Allstars, The Aardvarks,
Caravan of Thieves, and The Brosky/Meyer Band.
Plaza Tropical: Carlos Núñez, Wito Rodriguez Salsa Jazz Orchestra, Steve Pullara and His Cool Beans Band, Time Will Tell, Ground Up, Bonner Band, Daylight, HOLA Showcase, Rolie Polie Guacamole, Me & My Uncle, Stone Flower, The Large Flowerheads, Craig Thatcher Band,
Kira Willey, Lehigh Valley Music Teacher's Association, School of Rock, Sofia Rei, Gilberto Velez y su Orquestra Son 9, We Kids Rock, Twin Rivers Music Ensemble, Performing Artist Learning Center, Sinclarity, La Capitana, Crobot, The Joanie Leeds Duo, William Allen HS Chorale, Saucon Valley Music, Sabroso Video Showcase, StarFish, The Coffin Daggers, Mango Men, The Beach Bumz, Jimmy and The Parrots, The Billy Kelly Show, The Lesson Center,
Quiet Company,
Cheers Elephant, Great White Caps, Erin Lee and Up Past Bedtime, The Ballroom Thieves, Fox Street Allstars, Dana Twigg, Mad Rapture, Fright Barker & Sons, Hector Rosado, Uncle Rock, Los Hacheros, HALA-SUYA, and Luisito Rosario Orchestra.
TD Bank Community Stage on Air Products Town Square: Lunic, nHeather Friedman, Honey Badgers, Madame Freak and The Funky Fever, Kill the Broadcast,
Brick+Mortar, The StereoFidelics, Trouble City Allstars, Taking Tomorrow, The Bigness, Dear Anna, Access Royale,
Hurray for the Riff Raff, Julian Fulton and The Zombie Gospel, Butterjive, Trevor Exter, Travel Songs, Spokey Speaky, and Doug Hawk Proposition.
DANCENOW at the TD Bank Community Stage on Air Products Town Square: Sidra Bell Dance New York and Take DANCE by Phyllis McCabe
Pennsylvania Lottery Volksplatz at Johnston Park: Vagabond Opera, UUU, O'Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance,
Dala, Ocean Celtic, M.A.K.U. Soundsystem,
The Red Elvises, Irish Stars Parker School of Dance, Burning Bridget Cleary, Andy Shaw Band, PhillyBloco,
Southern Culture on the Skids, Common Bond, Monarch Dance Company, Eco del Sur, Yahn Arkestra, Amish Outlaws, Marla & Juniper Street Band, Allegro Dance Company, SoulRagga, Djembe Jam, The Mickey Fins, Start Making Sense, Zaire, Sharon Plessl School of Dance, Roger Latzgo – Reflections in the Wine Dark Sea, Red Sea Pedestrians, Star and Micey,
Gangstagrass,
Buckwheat Zydeco, Good Time Charlie, Blue Ribbon Cloggers, African Benga Stars, Black Masala, Mama Jama, Moondog Medicine Show, Ball in the House,
The Steel Wheels, Blackwater,
Enter the Haggis, Lehigh Valley Cloggers,
Trout Fishing in America, The Hunts, Daisy Jug Band, Alo Brasil,
Los Straitjackets, Art and Rhythm of Dance with Tahya, Zap and The Naturals, Sylvana Joyce and The Moment, The Large Flowerheads, and Call Your Mama. ==2012 Performers==