Stu Warmington: The British Drum Company Marches to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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In this episode, we talk to Stu Warmington, Marching Division Manger at the British Drum Company. Stu and I met over twitter when we asked if anyone had been to one of our favorite local bar/restaurants Machs Gute.

In a career spanning over 22 years, including 18 months training at the Royal Marines School of Music, Portsmouth.

Stu Warmington served in all six Royal Marines Bands and performed for the Royal Family and various Heads of State while traveling all over the globe including Jamaica, South Africa, USA, Russia, Oman, Qatar and Australia to name but a few. Stu was also deployed to Kosovo in 2000 and Iraq in 2003.

Among Stu’s most memorable engagements are performing at the Queen Mother’s Funeral, numerous Military Tattoos around the world and planning and participating in the successful Guinness World Record attempt for the longest, continuous group drum roll at the Tower of London in 2014 (64 hours 27 mins 59 seconds).

Stu’s most cherished memory was the performance for the opening ceremony for the 2015 Rugby World Cup which was streamed around the world to over 1 billion viewers. His compositions have been showcased at the Royal Albert Hall and Horse Guards Parade in London and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on more than one occasion.

Stu has worked passionately with many national youth bands over the years and was appointed as President of the Traditional Youth Marching Band Association, a position he held for over 7 years. In 2016, Stu became a member of the United States National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD). Overseas, he is the Percussion Advisor for the Liberty High School Grenadier Marching Band in Bethlehem, USA.

Stu at British Drum Company: https://www.britishdrumco.com/staff/stu-warmington

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A Musical Conversation with Steve Brosky and Dave Fry at Godfrey Daniels | Lehigh Valley Music Legends

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In this episode we sit down at Godfrey Daniels in south Bethlehem to talk with Lehigh Valley music legends Steve Brosky and Dave Fry. 

Both Brosky and Fry have been playing in the Lehigh Valley for decades, but have had different paths to get to where they are today. Learn about their respective journeys.

We talk about Fry’s founding of Godfrey Daniels in the 70s, Brosky’s memories of early gigs in Allentown, how they first met, and what both are up to today as they continue to play.

We’re also treated to a musical performance from the two about 3/4ths of the way in. 

Steve Brosky Website: https://stevebrosky.com

Dave Fry Website: www.davefrymusic.com


The Lehigh Valley Book Festival 2022

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We’re talking about The Lehigh Valley Book Festival Taking Place on Saturday March 26 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. at the Bethlehem Area Public Library.  (Watch the video version below.)

https://www.letsplaybooks.com/lehigh-valley-book-festival

Guests include:

Kirsten Hess, Owner of Let’s Play Books in Emmaus and LV Book Festival founder 

Josh Berk, Executive Director, Bethlehem Area Public Library 

and authors

Paul Acampora  – who writes novels and short stories for young readers. 

Gina Loveless – who is the author of THE Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw series and pens profiles and pieces on mental health for Men’s Health.

Jordan Sonnenblick  – Jordan now spends much of the year visiting schools around the country and the world, conducting writing workshops, and sharing his love for the written word.


The Truth about Weather with Mark Shanaberger of trueWeather

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This week we talk with trueWeather meteorologist and Content Project Coordinator, Mark Shanaberger.

Mark spent 15 plus years in television including more than a decade at the Lehigh Valley’s Channel 69 WFMZ. 

Mark and I met up at Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub in South Bethlehem to talk about how he initially got interested in weather and where it’s taken him. We talk about his time in television, how being a meteorologist can be a thankless job, and what continues to drive him in his new endeavors.

From technology to education to people complaining about weather forecasts, we go in pretty deep. 

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Thank you, Mark and the trueWeather Team! 


Enda Scahill of We Banjo 3 / Lehigh Valley with Love Music

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We talk with Irish banjo legend and member of We Banjo 3, Enda Scahill. Scahill is a four-time All-Ireland Champion! We talk about his previous experiences in Bethlehem, all about the banjo, and getting back out on the road.

He is an ex-member of The Brock McGuire Band. In 2006 he released the album Humdinger with Paul Brock which was awarded Irish Music Album of the Year by The Irish Times and was released by Compass Records in Nashville, Tennessee.

Scahill is the founder of the band We Banjo 3 whose members include Martin Howley, David Howley and his brother Fergal Scahill. Earle Hitchner, music writer for The Wall Street Journal, describes We Banjo 3’s playing as a “freshness and finesse bordering on the magical” and LiveIreland proclaiming them “the hottest group in Irish music.”


Fighting Cancer with Comedy / Comedian Doug McHizzle / Amanda Buss with the Cancer Support Community Greater Lehigh Valley

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The Accidentals and Gangstagrass / Lehigh Valley with Love Music

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Wyatt Moore and Tyler Stoudt, Creators of “The Inventor” on The Fantasy Network

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Wyatt Moore and Tyler Stoudt met at Whitehall High School, where they started the school’s first film club. After both receiving film scholarships to different schools, they kept in touch enough to still put together a web series that was recently picked up by The Fantasy Network.

We talk about how they started their web series, what motivates them, and what’s in store.

LINKS:

Website: theinventor.show

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUw9v5nwKn6gs1MDHVj9bw

The Fantasy Network: watch.thefantasy.network/tv-show/the-inventor/

Social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/theinventor.show/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealinventor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealinventor


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Nort Port Cheeseballs : Lehigh Valley Snack Bliss

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We’re here with Lauren Geldon, the creator of Nort Port, the Cheese Ball Company. 

Nort Port is a food manufacturing business based out of Allentown, PA that specializes in selling cheese balls to wineries, breweries, distilleries, and more. Their mission is to provide an in-house food option to local businesses to reduce reliance on food trucks when they aren’t able to be present, and ensure there is always packaged ready to go food for consumers!


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Carver Commodore / The Groove Merchants / Marc Douglas Berardo : Lehigh Valley with Love Music

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Lehigh Valley with Love Music co-host Phil Reese and I recently sat down with Carver Commodore, Marc Douglas Berardo, and The Groove Merchants to talk touring, music during covid, and plans for the future.

Please be sure to check all of the links below for more information on each artist and be sure to give them a listen or two! We have also included the individual live interviews with each artist as well, which can all be found on our YouTube Channel.

If you’re an artist interested in being on the show, reach out!


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Marc Douglas Berardo

Website: https://www.marcdouglas.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/63HR11YTVLfZHvSvytkKBF?si=bznltArgRX21gONzoAeNuw

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Mapsong

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcdouglasberardo

 

Carver Commodore

Website: https://carvercommodore.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JYBvQbg4xyCfKy1S5YGpU?si=Lr04Hh7gT1-kpl-yotLz0Q

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarverCommodore

 

The Groove Merchants

Website: https://www.groovemerchantsmusic.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wXo2yYq5uSA3oJ058me1Y?si=42Iq2JkuQq68KNOKIuPKtA

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYAPS6Ov1BzyTn0Rb66R2Q



Special thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use selections of their songs for our opening, transitions and closing music.  Please check out their music and give them a follow on Spotify and social media.

Opening Music

Runner Up” and “Pathetic Again (Acoustic)” by Carver Commodore; “Pretend You Know” by argonaut&wasp

Transitions

Tell Me What You Want (I Want It)” and “Can’t Stay Away” by Carver Commodore

Closing Music

It’s All Over Now” by Blair Crimmins & the Hookers

Andre Williams: Football & Fine Denim

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Welcome to 2022, we’re looking forward to continuing to tell the stories of the Lehigh Valley and we think you’ll enjoy what we have in store. 

I’d like to welcome on former NFL running back with the Giants and Chargers, one of the best running backs in college football history at Boston College finishing his career 5th all time for most yards rushed in a single season with 2,177, Heisman finalist, Parkland High graduate, and now a local business owner with a really interesting concept: Andre Williams! 

Andre is the owner of AW Selvedge, a high end denim retailer located at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley. 

We talk about how he continues to use the tenacity that made him successful in athletics, successful in his new endeavor. We also talk about why the Lehigh Valley and exactly what goes into choosing the best in quality denim, along with some of his other interests.


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Lehigh Valley with Love Holiday Spectacular Album

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Enjoy the music only from our our Lehigh Valley with Love Holiday Spectacular.

Tracklisting:

Seth Witcher – “Jingle Bell Rock”, “It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas”,
“The Christmas Song”, ”Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” starts at 0:02:30
Carver Commodore – “Wonderful Christmas Time”, “Blue Christmas”,
“You’re a Mean One, Mr Grinch”, “Sleigh Ride” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” 0:15:27
Corinne Mammana – “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman” and “Loveliest Gift” (original) 0:28:10 
Gangstagrass – “Santa’s Favorite” and “Please Christmas Don’t Be Late” 0:36:05
Jon Worthy and Kiki Halliday – “Last Christmas” 0:42:45
Hannah Gill – “Thinking of You (Social Distancing Blues)” (original), “Blue Christmas”
and “Home For The Holidays” (original) 0:46:15
Eljuri – “The Little Drummer Girl” 0:56:15 
Robbie Lawrence – “Santa Must be Polish” 0:59:29 
Dirty Dollhouse – “Party Dress”(original) 1:03:30 
Pepperwine – “This Christmas” and “Santa Claus is Comin to Town” 1:06:43 
Ryan Tennis – “Coming Home” (original) and “All Through The Night” 1:13:34
Puddles Pity Party – “Oh Holy Night” and “Silent Night” 1:20:08


Full Lehigh Valley Holiday Spectacular Stream Below

 

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Lehigh Valley with Love Holiday Spectacular LIVE (4+ Hours)

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Join hosts George Wacker and Phil Reese on for the Lehigh Valley with Love Holiday Spectacular recorded live on December 7, 2021 with some super special musical guests live or recorded including:

Puddles Pity Party
Eljuri
Hannah Gill
Pepperwine
Gangstagrass
Ryan Tennis
Corinne Mammana
Jon Worthy
Carver Commodore
and more!

You can still donate to New Bethany Ministiries at this link https://newbethanyministries.org/donate-today/


 

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Touchstone Theatre’s Christmas City Follies | Winter Vaudeville Returns to the Stage

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In this episode, we talk with Touchstone Theatre General Manager/Ensemble Member, Emma Ackerman; Artistic Director, James P. Jordan; and ensemble member and creator Samantha Beedle; to talk all things Christmas City Follies on the very stage it will be taking place.

Christmas Ciy Follies runs December 2 – 19, 2021!

“Kick off the holiday season with jingle bells, ukuleles, and the return of our annual winter vaudeville! Join us for the twenty-second iteration of this homegrown variety show, celebrating the season through music, merriment, and traditions new and old. Touchstone is ready to help you ring in the holidays!” – Visit www.touchstone.org for more information.

Tickets can be found here

 


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Dave and Leliah of White Elephant Online (Play Your Favorite Gift Swap Game Virtually)

On the heels of the holiday season, we sat down with Dave and Leliah, owners of White Elephant Online, an online version of the popular gift-swap game that they launched out of their Lehigh Valley home last year. We speak with them about Leliah’s Lehigh Valley roots, how they met in college, how their individual careers intersected, and where they see the future going for their young endeavor. Join the thousands of companies that bring their remote teams together with White Elephant Online, or play your favorite gift-swap game virtually with family & friends!

Dave has spent his career building software at tech startups and was most recently the Senior Director of Product at a property-tech firm in New York City.  In addition to his role at White Elephant Online he is also the founder of Remotely Useful, a weekly newsletter for remote workers & managers.  He has a bachelor’s degree in Business and Entrepreneurship from Babson College.

Leliah brings a diverse background to the White Elephant Online Team.  She started her career in Finance and worked for several major banks before breaking out on her own to start a real estate investment company in the Lehigh Valley.  In addition to being a co-founder of White Elephant Online, she is also the co-founder of NILETA, a womenswear company based out of New York City.   She has a bachelor’s degree in both Economics and Philosophy from Wellesley College.

White Elephant Online is also presenting partner of the Lehigh Valley with Love Holiday Lights Map 2021!

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