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

Posted On March 3, 2022 By lvwithlove In /

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Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate

Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub

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.”

We Banjo 3

Website: https://www.webanjo3.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/10jo3zVGDsW6qs3JVs9tfD?si=7Y9WsNNSStusd3mGvNVVOQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WeBanjo3

Songs featured in this episode
“Puncheon Floor” – https://open.spotify.com/track/2o3Xx5cTB4G7dfloSRESxI?si=c9b813a97c2848df
“Hold On To Your Soul” – https://youtu.be/I-XDQlWWpwo
“Don’t Let Me Down” – https://youtu.be/kFkSXl9cYbA

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Awareness Organizations
backline – Mental Health and Wellness Resources for the Music Industry
https://backline.care/Mental Health America
https://mhanational.org/pieta – Ending Suicide and Beginning Hope in Ireland
https://www.pieta.ie/

Watch the video version

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

We’ve Partnered with Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas for $6 Wednesdays All January 2022!

Posted On December 28, 2021 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /

We’ve partnered with ArtsQuest for $6 Wednesdays in January 2022 at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema in Bethlehem!

ARTSQUEST’S FRANK BANKO ALEHOUSE CINEMAS OFFERS $6 WEDNESDAYS IN JANUARY

These discounted box office rates will be presented by Lehigh Valley with Love Media

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas will offer discounted movie tickets on Wednesdays in the month of January 2022, thanks to a partnership with Lehigh Valley with Love Media.

“As a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to the arts, we are always looking for ways to remove barriers to experiencing our programming,” Jon Lunger, ArtsQuest Senior Director of Marketing said. “The new year is a perfect time to start this new partnership with a well-known name in the Lehigh Valley.”

The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas is a two-screen independent, foreign and arthouse cinema located in the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The two cinemas (red and blue) accommodate 100 and 200 guests, respectively. These $6 Wednesdays, presented by Lehigh Valley with Love Media, will begin on Jan. 5, 2022, and continue through at least the end of the month. The content driven media company, known for its popular Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast and blog, will help cover costs at the box office.

“We are huge fans of what ArtsQuest provides to the Lehigh Valley,” George Wacker, Owner/Founder of Lehigh Valley with Love Media said. “We attend and cover everything from Musikfest, to music and comedy shows. The Lehigh Valley is our home, and this is a great opportunity to play a role in the region’s thriving arts scene. We hope everyone takes time to return to the theaters and see everything there is to offer at the SteelStacks.”

Throughout the year, the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas plays a variety of new and classic films. ArtsQuest also presents a variety a special screenings and events including the LGBTQ+ Film Series and Cinema Significa… The series Black Film: Then and Now will premiere in February. Visit steelstacks.org/film for more information.

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

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Temple Psych and Film Student / Volunteer Extraordinaire, Nick Kasander | Take it From a Local with Allison

Posted On July 2, 2021 By lvwithlove In / 1 No Comments

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Nick Kasander of Bethlehem Township. We talk all about the fun things at Musikfest, what it’s like to work at Artsquest, and talk about how the Freddy Awards have impacted Nick’s life.

A student at Temple University, Nick Kasander majors in Psychology and Film and has recently created a short film called “In His Skin”, which is available on his YouTube channel (and below).

Nick talks about his volunteer work with ArtsQuest and what he loves about living in the Lehigh Valley.

You can check out his work on YouTube (Nick kasander) and Instagram (@nickk518)!

Thank you to our partners:

Burke Insurance Agency

Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate

and our Season Featured Partner, Venture X

Take it from a Local, a Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, is hosted by Allison Pittenger, a 20-year-old college junior.

“A Bethlehem native, I grew up going to Musikfest every summer, seeing shows at the State Theatre, and experiencing all that the Lehigh Valley has to offer. I’m a current student at East Stroudsburg University studying Video & Television production. I love theme parks, musical theatre, traveling, and of course creating content for people to enjoy. I began as an intern with Lehigh Valley with Love in early 2020 and have continued to work with them on various projects, and now this podcast! The goal of Take It From a Local is to hear from Lehigh Valley residents of past and present and to get their views and opinions on the many things to experience in the area. You can find me and follow my journey through life over on my Instagram @alli.pitt. I hope you enjoy the podcast!”

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Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 108: COVID19 Interviews with Billy’s Diner, Local Teachers, and Ryan Hill of ArtsQuest

Posted On March 29, 2020 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

This episode is brought to you by Walter Investment Partners!

We’re back! Over the course of the past two weeks, we’ve put out more than forty video podcast episodes on our Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter feeds.

We’ve been fortunate to talk to local business leaders, non-profit contributors, and awesome community members.

We took three of those and put them into this first of what may be a few COVID19 discussion podcasts.

We talk to Billy’s Diner owners Billy and Yanna about the tough business decisions they are facing and what other small businesses can do to protect themselves.
We talk to Tim and Betsy, two local teachers who are home with their kids, including their college-aged daughter.
We finish up with ArtsQuest Programming Director, Ryan Hill, on how ArtsQuest is combating people being forced to stay home.

A big shoutout to our patreons Victoria Y. and Silagh W.!

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This episode features the Song “Goodbye Syndrome” by Sunsets North. (www.sunsetsnorth.com)

Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 77: Comedian and ArtsQuest Programing Director, Ryan Hill

Posted On July 29, 2019 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

Just in time for Musikfest 2019, we welcome ArtsQuest Programming Director, Ryan Hill, to the Podcast.

Ryan tells us a little bit about his history in comedy, advice for those starting out, and gets us ready for a ton of comedy at the ‘Fest!

Be sure to check out Lehigh Valley with Love ComedyPlatz AND all of ArtsQuest comedy programming before, during, and after Musikfest!

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This episode features the Song “Goodbye Syndrome” by Sunsets North. (www.sunsetsnorth.com)

Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 67: Jon Lunger and Lehigh Valley Pizza

Posted On May 20, 2019 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

ArtsQuest Marketing Director, improver, and podcaster (among other things), Jon Lunger, joins us for a spirited episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast where we mostly talk about pizza.

Be sure to catch Jon in his musical improv project Spitfire as well as with comedian Glen Tickle on the Improvised Wikipedia Podcast.

Check out more upcoming comedy shows and workshops at SteelStacks.

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This episode features the Song “Goodbye Syndrome” by Sunsets North. (www.sunsetsnorth.com)

Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast: Episode 017 (ArtsQuest’s Talent Buyer, Helen Smith!)

Posted On June 3, 2018 By lvwithlove In / 1 No Comments

Have you ever wondered how ArtsQuest books all of their free stage acts for Musikfest? Wonder no more! On this episode, we have ArtsQuest Talent Buyer, Helen Smith. She gives us the ins and outs of Musikfest booking and even gives a few tips for your band.

She is also horrible at taking care of birds.

The Podcast is currently available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Pocket Casts.

As always, you can listen to the podcast directly on our website and insert it into your favorite player via our podcast feed.

This episode features the Song “Goodbye Syndrome” by Sunsets North. (www.sunsetsnorth.com)