Rooted: 50 Years of Art, History, and Community in Bethlehem

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The SouthSide Film Festival is proud to present Rooted — a new documentary tracing 50 years of creative life in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

In this episode, George Wacker sits down with three of the artists featured in the film: Bill George of Touchstone Theatre, Doug Roysdon of Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre, and Dave Fry of Godfrey Daniels. Together, they reflect on what it means to create and collaborate in a post-industrial city shaped by both hardship and hope.

We talk about the early days of the Lehigh Valley arts scene, the personal and cultural challenges that defined their work, and how a community of artists helped transform Bethlehem from a steel town into a space for bold, grassroots creativity.

🎥 Rooted Screening: Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Baker Hall at Zoellner Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets: Get them here

🎧 Listen to the podcast: www.lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com/podcast/rooted

Southside Film Festival Dates: June 10–14, 2025 (with a showing of Rooted on the 15th!)
📍 Locations: Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Touchstone Theatre, PBS39, and more
🎟️ Info & Tickets: ssff.org

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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


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.

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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