Josh Berk

1 day ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Josh Berk

“Back around 2000, I knew all these weirdo punk guys from the music scene,” says Chris Regec of Bethlehem. “And then I found out they were doing this wrestling thing…”Regec wasn’t even a fan of wrestling at the time, but now nearly 25 years later, “the wrestling thing” is a surprisingly big part of his life. In addition to a screenprinting business, he runs the thriving professional wrestling operation known as LVAC, a one-of-a-kind independent wrestling federation based in the Lehigh Valley.

4 weeks ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Josh Berk

Loud music, tattoos, piercings, and … antiquing? “Punk rock” and “flea market” might seem like an unlikely mashup, but the somewhat bizarre bazaars have become popular in many cities around the country, and right here in the Lehigh Valley. What makes a flea market “punk rock” exactly? Event co-host Matt Molchany of Bethlehem explains that it’s all about the vibe. “Punk is kind of in the eye of the beholder these days,” he says.

1 month ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Josh Berk

The marquee is lit up, the spotlights are on, and the doors are open for the first run of shows at Archer Music Hall at 939 Hamilton St. in Allentown. Many area music fans are excited to have a new venue bringing their favorite bands to the Lehigh Valley. One such music fan has his office just five blocks down Hamilton Street: Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

Jan 25, 2025 | lehighvalleylive.com | Josh Berk

Late last year, an upsetting message appeared on the social media feed of Lehigh Valley music fans. In large block letters, like a newspaper headline reporting a tragedy, it read: PALE FANG IS PLAYING THEIR LAST SHOW ON FEBRUARY 8, 2025. A comment section full of broken heart emojis, crying eye sad faces, and declarations of “nooooooo” shortly followed.

Jan 18, 2025 | lehighvalleylive.com | Josh Berk

Travis Hobbie is a contradiction. The Bethlehem musician is a singer of deeply sad songs who is known for cracking audiences up with some of the funniest stage banter you’ll hear anywhere. He dresses like he’s from the 19th century but is tech savvy and active on social media. He has lots of regrets due to negative experiences with the music industry yet remains an optimistic and enthusiastic mentor to young musicians.