Experience the thrill of live music right in your own backyard. Berks County is full of talented performers who will liven up your night. Savor the excitement and feel the energy while you listen to the musicians give it their all. Move to the beat with these five local bands.
1. Country Rock.
Sing along to a glorious blend of country shuffle and syncopated rock. For 26 years, Frog Holler has delighted audiences with a mix of bluegrass banjo and rock crunch. This six-piece band hails from Kutztown and incorporates Berks County as a theme and inspiration in songs across their seven albums. Frog Holler, frogholler.com, upcoming shows: 9/15 Bear Creek Mountain, Macungie; 9/24 RACC Miller Center for the Arts, Reading; 9/25 Music in the Hollow, Mohnton
2. Four-part Harmony.
Having a good time, all the time. Since the 1970s, Left Field has serenaded southeastern PA with an eclectic setlist of classic rock, pop and blues tunes. The band’s current lineup features drummer Joe Bernat, original member and bassist Robbie Werner, guitarist Charlie Werner and vocalist Rachael Green. Dance and sing along with their toe-tapping four-part harmonies. Left Field, facebook.com/rocksthefreeworld, upcoming shows: 8/12 Beverly Hills Tavern, 9/24 Railroad House
3. Class Act.
Rock out to your favorites of yesterday and today with Teacher’s Pet. Let the musical stylings of Caitlin Degler, Bob Szajna and Dave Vagnoni liven up your weekend. Invite this trio to your wedding or private party for energetic entertainment. Teacher’s Pet, IG & FB: @partywiththepets, caitdegler@gmail.com for bookings, upcoming shows: 8/5 and 8/6 St. Marco Society Italian Food Festival, 4945 Commerce St., Temple, 9/10 Nativity BVM Ukrainian Catholic Church 504 Summit Avenue, Reading
4. Jazz It Up.
The Uptown Band melds a grooving horn section with two female vocalists to create heart-pumping jazz, pop, rock, funk and R&B rhythms. Book them for a private party or attend a concert to enjoy a mix of covers and original material. The Uptown Band, theuptownband.com, upcoming shows: 8/5 Summer Concert Series, Womelsdorf; 8/13 Muhlenberg Rotary & Lions Club Wine & Dine, Reading; 9/3 HOLD Spring Township Community Day, Sinking Spring; 9/10 2nd Annual Berks County Music Fest
5. Musical Tribute.
Let loose with a night of dance, rock and country hits. Better Than Nothing includes guitarist/vocalist Bernie Korch, bassist/vocalist Steve Rhoades, lead vocalist Jessica Eckhart, drummer Harry Styer and sound engineer Eric Styer. Better Than Nothing, facebook.com/Better-Than-Nothing-102270802260074, upcoming shows: 8/20 The Goodies Fire Company, Laureldale; 9/2 Shellhammer’s Speedway Summer Spectacular, Shoemakersville; 9/17 Railroad House, Sinking Spring; 9/24 Soberstock, Leesport
