Out with the Old, In with the Blues

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. June 19, 2025 — Listen to the sweet tunes of the blues, mixed with killer rock and R&B, from ArtsQuest’s three upcoming performances for an extraordinary experience at the Musikfest Café.

Samantha Fish: Paper Doll World Tour — July 2 at 7:30 p.m.

This multi-award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist is set to bring a soulful yet soothing soundtrack to the stage, performing her newest album, Paper Doll. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Fish rose to fame in 2009, after recording and producing her first album, Live Bait, grabbing the attention of Ruf Records. From that moment forward, Fish toured across the globe, being endorsed by legendary artists like The Rolling Stones, who Fish opened for on their final 2024 U.S. tour. Returning for her fourth appearance at ArtsQuest, Fish knows how to put on a show that you won’t want to miss.

Dorothy: The Redemption Tour with Special Guest Eddie & The Getaway — September 9 at 8:00 p.m.

Best known for their hit songs like “Raise Hell” and “Wicked Ones,” which reached a total of 162 million streams on Spotify, get ready for a night of headbangers and rock ‘n’ roll. Formed in 2014 in Los Angeles, California, Dorothy gained recognition after releasing their first self-titled EP, earning them #14 on Rolling Stone’s 50 Best New Artists of 2014 list. Fast forward to today, their most recent album, The Way, starts with “Tombstone Town” featuring the one and only Slash. Count on Dorothy to deliver a high-energy performance that will get your blood pumping and body moving.

Eddie & The Getaway is a 24-year-old Arizona native who is a multi-genre songwriter, producer and artist. He has written and produced for Jay Webb, Pecos & The Rooftops, LECADE and more. Bringing a mix of country and 2000’s rock to the stage, you’re in for a nostalgic and charming opening act.

The California Honeydrops: Redwood Highway Tour — October 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Experience a show like no other—seriously! This retro group doesn’t follow a set list; they let the vibe lead the way. Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, this electrifying group captivates audiences with instruments like the trombone, saxophone, clarinet, drums, guitar and more. “The California Honeydrops…evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone,” said Rolling Stone. Their music has over 200 million streams and has been featured in a variety of TV shows and films including “Dead to Me,” “Alaska Daily,” “Black-ish” and more. While touring across North America, their new deluxe album Soft Spot is guaranteed to spark positive energy and good times.

About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which nearly 40 percent are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.