Press photos by Lori Patrick A powerful performance took the late night time slot on the Southside on the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage. Known for their classic rock, blues and grunge sound, Aiden Bloomfield and the Concrete Highway are local Lehigh Valley musicians and can be found throughout the year at venues close to the area.

Boyz II Men took the Wind Creek Steel Stage on Musikfest's annual Preview Night. The vocal harmony trio with roots in Philadelphia sang many of their hit songs from the 90s and a montage of classic music covers playing instruments. The encore was their song “End of the road.” Pictured here in a collage are (L) Nathan Morris, (M) Shawn Stockman and (R) Wanya Morris. The original Boyz II Men members included Michael McCary, who left the band in 2003 due to health issues.

Musikfest headliner Counting Crows performed on the Wind Creek Steel Stage with their The Butter Miracle Tour. The California alternative rock band's frontman and singer Adam Duritz, along with bassist Millard Powers played top hit “Mr. Jones” along with the band. Other songs enjoyed by ‘Fest attendees were “Round here,” “Omaha,” “Rain King” and “The Tall Grass.” The show's encore included a touching moment with solo opener and long time friend of Duritz, Stephen Kellog. Duritz invited Kellog's family and others to sing the chorus of “Hangin' Around.”

Bucks County based jazzmen Eric Mintel Quartet played at Musikfest's Lutron Jazz Cabaret Stage located in one of the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas in the ArtsQuest Center building. The quartet is a Lehigh Valley fixture among jazz enthusiasts throughout Bethlehem and Allentown venues.