By: Schuylkill Musicians, K.M.
The one thing that has been the same for years in Schuylkill County has been the creation of great music. The Dorsey Brothers in the 1920’s, and then later the Jordan Brothers brought Skook music to the world. Before they “Talked Dirty” Poison played in Skook . Ten years ago the PA Musician magazine was so full of bands, shows, and venues that it was 2 sections with the first part being almost exclusively bands. Bands in the early 2000’s didn’t all have websites, there were no social networking. Shows were plugged by word of mouth, posters and mailing lists.
Today Skook music is just as powerful and special as ever, if not more. Websites, social network pages and merchandise is made and plugged before a band has complete members or shows booked but to the credit of these bands there looking at the big picture and being known is a step up in the industry.
There are more than 80 musicians and bands filling Skook with great music every day, every week, every month and year after year. From day one we have been here to remind people that music isn’t just on Pandora, iTunes, and the Radio. The People make the music scene better and better not just the ones on stage. People made the Dorsey’s, people made Breaking Benjamin, and People made Grammy award winning band Halestorm not just great but made the area better.
The next time you’re online, or where ever you are and see there is a band or performer of any kind, remember you are the reason they’re out there and they are making the area better. So why not head out to the fairs, block parties or local venues and show your support to these talented people and most of all your support of Schuylkill County.
Here are the places you can find this talent in Skook in the month of August, remember to check out Facebook page for other shows that might come up and read some of our features on some of the many talented artists.
Questions, Comments, or anything in between contact us on Facebook at: facebook.com/skookpamusic or at skookpamusic@gmail.com
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August Shows (shows start between 9-10 unless noted)
1st
* American Hose Block party, Tamaqua w/For the People 7pm
* U.N.Leashed at Mcguires Pub, Mahanoy City
* Roxy Nova at the Blue Ridge Hotel, Schuylkill Haven 9-12
* Gleasons Drift at the Happy Ending, Tamaqua
* Ostrich Hat at Bar Louie inside Mohegan Sun, Wilkes-Barre
* Dirty Hand at Evan’s Roadhouse, Drums (rd. 309, North of Hazleton)
* Matt Haslam at St. Joseph Parish Festival at the St. Ann’s Picnic Grove, Frackville 3-11
2nd
* American Hose Block party, Tamaqua w/Toolshed Jack
* Sterling Koch Band (acoustic) at Animal Rescue league Benefit, Bowl-Grille Restaurant, Reading 1:30-3
** and then Sterling Koch Band at Striker’s Pub, Pottsville 9-12
* Reckless Country Band at Good Intent ATV Run, Llewellyn 6pm
* Nick Chikotas, acoustic at Hall’s Nowhere Saloon, Girardville
* Dave Evans and Diaspora at Vito’s Pizza, Saint Clair 8pm
* Dave-Live at In the Mix Pub, Nesquehoning 8pm
* Donna Nye Band at Riverboat Saloon, Bernville
* Kenny Scharlatt Band opening for Cole Swindell at the Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg 8pm
3rd
*John Pe-We Damiter at St. Josephs Parrish Picnic, Frackville 6-8
* American Hose Block party, Tamaqua w/S.S.A.
* Matt Haslam at St. Joseph Parish Festival at the St. Ann’s Picnic Grove, Frackville 1-5
* A Cause for the Collins Benefit at V.F.W. McAdoo 1-7 w/Hooligan, CroTek, and the Kraven Moorehed Band
5th
* Shaddler and Schuylkill County Idol Maura Gownley for Mount Carmel National Night (Mount Carmel High School 5-8
6th
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon,Girardville (Every Week)
7th
*John Pe-We Damiter at The Greystone, Pottsville 5:30-7:30
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
* Ostrich Hat at Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe 6:30
8th
* Sterling Koch Trio at Vito’s Pizza, Saint Clair 7-10
* Delano Fire Co. Block Party w/Broken Spell 7:30-12 (starts at 4pm)
* Kris and the Trainwrecks at My Lower End Bar, Larksville
9th
* Sterling Koch Trio & Band (acoustic) at Slapjacks Bar, Minersville 9-12
* Delano Fire Co. Block Party w/Another Side 7:30-12 (starts at 3pm)
* Ostrich Hat at Genetti’s Best Western, Hazleton (rt. 309) for High Mountain Craft Beer Festival 4-8
* Outdoor Band Festival at Bethany Christian Fellowship, Cressona 5pm
* Hazelton Art League presents Eye on Attraction, Heroes & Hooligans, Home Movies, For Ages, Tedd Hazard, Glitterus 6-10:30
* 16th Annual Lehighton bike night (7th and Iron St. Lehighton) w/Crotek, Onguent, the Local Boyz, The Kraven Moorehed Band, and others. 12-9
* Alias at the Wooden Match, Bethlehem 8-11
* Local Corn at the Red Lion Street Fair 9:30am-Noon (fair ends at 4pm)
** and Local Corn at Goofy’s Bar, Spring Grove 6pm-10
* Grey Mourning, Pave the Way and Earthmouth at V Spot, Scranton
* Ugly Mustard at the Kempton Hotel
13th
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon,Girardville (Every Week)
14th
* Open Jam at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center 6:30-9:30 (Full band and Pa available) (Second Thursday of the Month)
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
15th
*John Pe-We Damiter at Vito’s Coal Fired Pizza, Saint Clair 8-11
* Toolshed Jack at East End Park, Tamaqua (Acoustic)
* Sterling Koch Band at Bowl Grille, Reading 7-10
* Avenue Q the Musical at Majestic Theater, Pottsville 7pm
16th
* R.A.T.L. at Locust Gap Fire Co. Picnic 6-10
* Toolshed Jack at Giradville Block Party
* Sterling Koch Trio at Berwick Brewing Co. 7-11
* Better than Monday at the Towers, Fern Glen!
* Dudefest Noon-8pm at the West Penn Rod and Gun Club, South Tamaqua w/County Line and others!
* John Frye acoustic at McNiff’s Irish Pub, Mahanoy City
* Patrick Burke acoustic at the Pine Burr, Kulpmont
* Avenue Q the Musical at Majestic Theater, Pottsville 7pm
* Gloominous Doom, From Philly, King Kong Hates the Wolf Man, The Money$, and L.M.I. at Trippin Billie, Pottsville
* Adrenalize 8(Def Leppard Experience) at Sunbury River Festival 7pm
17th
* Avenue Q the Musical at Majestic Theater, Pottsville 2pm
20th
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon,Girardville (Every Week)
21st
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
22nd
*John Pe-We Damiter at The Mineshaft, Ashland 7-10
* Toolshed Jack at Vito’s Pizza, Saint Clair
* Soleb Theory, Lovecartel, and Sour Milk at JR’s, Philly?
23rd
* Toolshed Jack at Schuylkill Summerfest, Schuylkill county Fairgrounds
** also appearing: Another Side, Ghost County, Matty Fresh and DJ Uranko (day starts at 9am, bands start at 11am w/Another side)
* Sterling Koch Trio at Schuylkill Haven island Park 1-10
* Pottsville Punk-FEST at Rumors, Pottsville w/Heroes & Hooligans, Condition Oakland, Teddy Hazard, the Greater Victory, the Mega Yeah, Snakes of Christ and Home Movies starts at 6pm
* Peace Metal Productions presents For the Love of Music Fest at McQuires Pub, Mahanoy City w/ Condition Oakland, Sour Milk and many others. Noon Start
* Wise Eyes, the Slow Surrender and Matty W. Rockville at the Happy Ending, Tamaqua
24th
* Kenny Scharlatt Band at Lauxmont Farms, Wrightsville
27th
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon,Girardville (Every Week)
28th
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
29th
* Sterling Koch Band at Blue Ridge Hotel, Schuylkill Haven 7-10
30th
* Sterling Koch Band at A Taste of Hamburg-er, Hamburg 12:30-2:30 (afternoon)
* Par Glass House Show at Par Glass House, Shickshinny w/Condition Oakland, and Others 6pm start
31st
* Toolshed Jack at St. Patrick’s Festival, South Cass Fire co. Primrose
* Benefit for LCPL Fredrick Davis at Strikers Pub, Pottsville Noon-Midnight w/Adrenalyn, Hooligan, Sterling Koch Band, Watching Savannah Burn, Skin-n-Bones, Drive Train, Chris and Kyle from Fog, Ed & Eddie Collins, Bands start outside and move inside at 8pm (Chinese Auction, 50/50, Tattoo artist BJ Cody, D&A Amusements, Yuengling’s Ice Cream and much more)
* Rockin’ the Hill at St. John’s church, Friedensburg w/McKenna, Grit, 3:16 (featuring Sterling Koch) Under the Son, Victory In Heaven! 2-7pm