ARTSQUEST ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SHOWS FOR 2022 IN THE MUSIKFEST CAFÉ

Tickets to go on sale for Taylor Hicks, Go Go Gadjet, Damn the Torpedoes – A Live Tom Petty Concert Experience and Boat House Row – A Yacht Rock Experience

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Start off the 2022 musical year with a little soul, blues and dancing at the Musikfest Café, presented by Yuengling. ArtsQuest is proud to announce upcoming shows for the month of January 2022. Tickets to these shows will go on sale beginning Tues., Nov. 9 for ArtsQuest Members and Fri., Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. to the general public at steelstacks.org. For more exclusive ticket access and advance purchase opportunities, become an ArtsQuest Circle donor today.

On Thurs., Jan. 13 Taylor Hicks, will entertain guests with his style of southern soul. Hicks, one of the most well-known AMERICAN IDOL® winners, will take the stage for a live performance spanning several genres of music from rock to R& B, country and of course, the blues. He released his debut single, “Do I Make You Proud,” with his self-titled album debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 in 2006, before going platinum. Hicks has preformed with artists Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Gladys Knight, Earth, Wind and Fire and The Allman Brothers.

Party with Go Go Gadjet’s unique energetic blend of past and present music combining traditional instruments with synths and controllers on Sat., Jan. 1. The live performance will be enhanced by a complementing stage designed for an audio and visual experience. The band partnered with Coors Light for the #ClimbOn campaign in 2017 to debut their single “Make You Feel Good” and can be found on their own Spotify channel.

On Fri., Jan. 21 Damn The Torpedoes – A Live Tom Petty Concert Experience will offer the audience a chance to hear Petty’s music brought to life. Rich Kubica will lead the four-member band in rock n’ roll as they bring Tom Petty’s signature riffs, harmonies and some fresh impromptu twists to the stage. This show will inspire dancing and singing in memory of a great artist.

Boat House Row – A Yacht Rock Experience will softly rock audiences with its mellow southern California-styled evening on Sat., Jan 29. This six-piece band specializes in 1970-80s soft rock and features vocals, guitar and drums alongside of saxophone, piano, flute and keyboards. Boat House Row is influenced by recognized “yacht rockers,” such as Hall & Oats, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan and many more.

ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for the latest updates.