Sommerfest in the Valley 2010

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Thursday, May 21	4:30 to 7:30PM	Jolly Bavarians Traditional Germanic – The sounds of the Alps of Germany, Austria and Switzerland – that’s what we are all about. A unique blend of music, costumes, sing-a-longs and audience participation to create ‘Gemütlichkeit’, a coming together and a festive atmosphere. Obtain your own free copy of "Singen zum Sommerfest" from last year's festival. Use it during our sing-a-long starting at 7:00pm accompanied by the Jolly Bavarians.
Thursday, May 21	8:00 to 11:00PM	No Heroes Winners of 4 awards in The 2009 Lehigh Valley Music Awards including Best New Band / Artists and Best Original Band, the name No Heroes is being whispered throughout the Lehigh Valley Music scene. No Heroes was formed in 2005 by Tommy Ference(former drummer of bands such as Gandalf, Bam Bamm and Bullet) and Tommy Giovarelli (former bassist of Bam Bamm and Bullet). After feeling out a few guitarists and lead singers,they found the perfect fit with former Idle Threats guitarist Mark Klotz. Early in 2008 No Heroes found Lead Vocalist Scott "Free" Howell (former lead Vocalist of Rose Alley and Tainted Fate).The band has since forged ahead with a full head of steam and has captured the admiration of audiences and musicians alike.
Friday, May 22	1:00 to 4:00PM	Natty Rock & Johnny Jay Trio
	4:30 to 7:30PM	Squeeze Box Contemporary and Traditional Multi-ethnic - SQUEEZEBOX is a collaboration of three exceptional musicians with extensive performance backgrounds: Ted Lange, Mollie Busta, and Dave Burner. Based in NW Ohio, this live band specializes in multiple genres of music including polkas, waltzes, fox-trots, 2-steps, big band, swing, square dances, and figure dances. With over 60 years combined experience among the core members of the band, they're able to accommodate requests that bridge generations, nationalities, and musical styles. Their receptivity to audiences makes clear that their primary goal is to keep the masses happy, whether on or off the dance floor—and invariably they do! With an eclectic play list featuring over 500 selections, and impressive vocal fluency in English, Czech, German, and Polish, they are able to adapt to any venue. The result, which is never lost in translation, is that everyone has loads of fun (or legrace, or Spaß, or zabawa, or shut up already and dance).
	8:00 to 11:00PM	Philadephia Funk Authority Truly delivering what many bands only promise, the Philadelphia Funk Authority prides itself on providing the ultimate party and dance experience, regardless of venue. Specializing in getting the crowd out on the dance floor with the best soul, R&B, funk, dance and party music from the past 40 years, PFA is a group of dedicated, experienced and professional musicians ready to provide you with the perfect entertainment for your event. The Philadelphia Funk Authority guarantees an unforgettable party experience! Who's on the guest list is your job. Who's on the dance floor is ours!
Saturday, May 23	11:00AM to 2:30PM 1:00 to 1:45PM	Allentown Police Department K-9 Demonstration This educational awareness program and demonstration explains the role of a police K-9 and handler, their varied duties, and techniques used to locate suspects, victims, and narcotics."
	2:00 to 7:00PM	G.T.V. Almrausch Schuhplattler Schuhplattler - Based in Philadelphia, the G.T.V. Almrausch is one of the oldest Schuhplattler Vereine in North America. Over the past seventy-five years, the Gebirgstrachten-Verein Almrausch has occupied a very special place in the Delaware Valley community. Our Verein, formed out of friendships of young German and Austrian immigrants, has acted as ambassadors of goodwill for the City of Philadelphia and for the German-American community at large. We are a union of men and women, which include third and fourth generation Trachtler, who share a common goal to preserve and promote Bavarian dance, music and tradition.
	1:00 to 4:00PM	Emil Schanta Band Traditional Germanic & mid European – Originally known as the Burgenlander Band with a repertoire of original and arranged polkas, waltzes and landlers in the authentic German / Autrian / Hungarian style. The band stays true to the authentic style of Folk Music plus the addition of many popular tunes.
	4:30 to 7:30PM	Squeeze Box Contemporary and Traditional Multi-ethnic - SQUEEZEBOX is a collaboration of three exceptional musicians with extensive performance backgrounds: Ted Lange, Mollie Busta, and Dave Burner. Based in NW Ohio, this live band specializes in multiple genres of music including polkas, waltzes, fox-trots, 2-steps, big band, swing, square dances, and figure dances. With over 60 years combined experience among the core members of the band, they're able to accommodate requests that bridge generations, nationalities, and musical styles. Their receptivity to audiences makes clear that their primary goal is to keep the masses happy, whether on or off the dance floor—and invariably they do! With an eclectic play list featuring over 500 selections, and impressive vocal fluency in English, Czech, German, and Polish, they are able to adapt to any venue. The result, which is never lost in translation, is that everyone has loads of fun (or legrace, or Spaß, or zabawa, or shut up already and dance).
	8:00 to 11:00PM	Flamin Dick & the Hotrods Flamin' Dick and the Hot Rods is a 50's and 60's Rock-n-Roll Party Band, playing a variety of music from the years of 1955 to 1968 - "The Golden Years of Rock-n-Roll." The classic songs played by Flamin' Dick and the Hot Rods have the soulful sound and feel of the original artists; Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Cochran, Bill Haley, Elvis, The Righteous Brothers, Gene Vincent, Dion, and more. Entertaining crowds from the resorts in New York's Catskill Mountains and the Meadowlands of New Jersey to the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Pennsylvania, Flamin' Dick and the Hot Rods have played many national events and offer a full format of danceable, fun-loving music for your party, convention, dance, or other event.
Sunday, May 24


	12:00 to 2:45PM	Josef Kroboth Eroclass Recording Artist - Joe has been playing in the Tri State area for over 30 years; playing many different types of music, but specializing in Austrian and German music. He has entertained at many different festivals and Oktoberfests. He has been featured on cruise ships. He has released numerous recordings and has even run excursions to Austria and the surrounding countries.
	3:00 to 4:30PM	Coplay Saengerbund and Hianzchor Choruses Lehigh Saengerbund Chorus
	4:45 to 7:30PM	Walt Groller Traditional German / Austrian – Recognized as this country’s “Polka Ambassador to the World”. Nominated for a Grammy in 1988, the polka maestro was inducted into the international Polka Hall of Fame at Chicago in 1986. Recording twenty-four albums and writing numerous songs over the years, Groller’s music is played year after year on bandstands from the Lehigh Valley to Burgenland, and on radio stations in Milwaukee to studios in Vienna.
	8:00 to 11:00PM	Main Street Cruisers The Main Street Cruisers perform a high energy show featuring true to the original versions of many Rock and Roll hits of the 50's and 60's. The group’s two poodle skirted female vocalists Faith and Doreen keep the action flowing with dance routines that have the crowd moving and harmonies that make you believe you are listening to the original artists. Mark dons a pair of Elvis shades and belts out Blue Suede Shoes while bass player Bill and drummer "Surfer Boy" Kevin keeps the rhythm section rocking. Don on Sax fills the stage with fun songs such as Tequila and celebrity guest performers such as Lenny Longo, lead vocalist and guitarist of Bill Haley's Comets, who works with the group on a regular basis increase the Marquee value and drawing power of the group.
Monday, May 25	12:30 to 3:30PM	Joe Weber Band
Monday, May 25	4:00 to 7:00PM	Crazy Heart CrazyHeart, Northeast Pennsylvania Country Band, is one of the most popular country music bands in the Lehigh Valley and Eastern Pennsylvania. Formed in 1993, CrazyHeart has played in and around Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 15 years. CrazyHeart has played for various carnivals, clubs, concerts and other events, including Musikfest, MayFair, Penn's Peak, the Great Allentown Fair, Hershey Park, Knoebel's and at the first Cat Country Birthday Paryy, just to name a few. CrazyHeart has also opened for many national recording acts such as Big & Rich, Billy Currington, The Charlie Daniel's Band, Josh Turher, Kitty wells, David Lee Murphy, and Mark Wills. CrazyHeart's high energy, heart pumpin', foot stompin', country music will have you singing and dancing all night.