PRESS PHOTO BY DANA GRUBBThe Diamond Swing Jazz trio adds a little pizzazz to Main Street at the Hotel Bethlehem Platz on Aug. 3.

Bethlehem resident Angela Bucvui uses a fan to get cooler on a sultry first Saturday at Musikfest.

PRESS PHOTO BY LANI GOINSSaxsquatch, dj and saxophone player, performs at Musikfest Aug. 5. Saxsquatch is touring in the Eastern and Southern United States through late summer and autumn. For a list of his tour locations visit saxsquatch.com/pages/shows.

PRESS PHOTOSBY LORI PATRICKFesters take a moment in the listening lounge of the Inclusion Zone located below the Hoover-Mason Trestle at SteelStacks. Ally and Ashira (5) Avraham of Allentown check out the art space. On left, Decklyn of Kentucky takes in the full sensory experience including the “Basspak” which allows you to experience music through haptic technology. Meanwhile, Veronica of Hellertown catches up on her texts while listening to the music seen on the monitor. This area is supported by Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.Musikfest brought in Slash and his “S.E. R. P. E. N. T Festival” utilizing the acronym to express the words Solitude, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality ’N’ Tolerance. Known as rock ‘n’ roll legend “Guns N’ Roses” fiery lead guitarist, his show is a celebration of the blues and hosted three opening acts including 17-year-old guitar sensation Grace Bowers.”

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