Live Music at the Red Stag Pub with Mike Brill
Come and enjoy the Perfect Celtic brunch date right here in the Lehigh Valley at our humble little pub! Mike Brill’s solo shows range from songs by Luka Bloom, The Pogues, The Grateful Dead, CSN, Beatles, Elvis Presley, Eagles, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, with newer influences such as Phish, Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam, R.E.M., The Cure, U2, The Smiths and Barenaked Ladies, as well as traditional and rebel Irish songs. Join us for Live Music at the Red Stag Pub with Mike Brill!
Mike Brill
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In 1980, at the tender age of 11, Mike Brill began taking guitar lessons. They only lasted a year. “I remember thinking I wasn’t learning enough songs, so I quit. Looking back, I realize I was learning all the things I wish I was more familiar with today—musical theory.” It wasn’t until 11 years later that he picked up a guitar again. “While attending East Stroudsburg University, I was at a party at my friend’s fraternity and I picked up the guitar in the corner and started playing and singing. People just stared and said ‘we didn’t know you played’ and I said ‘neither did I.’” A few months later, Mike got a guitar for Christmas and has been self-taught ever since.
“For me, self-taught goes hand in hand with God-given talent. I don’t believe there can be a ‘self’ in music because ultimately, from the first note I’ve ever played to my last note I’ll ever play, I will be taking from or influenced by other musicians. As long as there’s a circle of human life there will be an endless circle of music. It’s just great to be on board and part of something (like music) that will never die.”
Mike Brill’s bands over the years have included Lemuel Lo, Sizzlecat Sunshine, Eclectic Junction, Project JAM, and, most recently, Acoustic MDC. “I have had the privilege to play with some awesome musicians. Each one of them touched me and I would like to think that I can call each one of them a friend today.”
He particularly likes singer/songwriters such as Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Harry Chapin and Richard Thompson. “Growing up, my family’s record collection was huge and eclectic. I don’t think someone could name an artist that we didn’t have at least one of their albums-including Broadway Plays.” Brill also has some originals that he incorporates into his show.
Join us every week for a pint, some great food, and live music at the pub on Friday and Saturday evenings, plus Sunday mornings during our Celtic Brunch. Located in our Main Pub or Outside for large events in Downtown Historic Bethlehem. Enjoy traditional Celtic music and a blend of contemporary acoustic music from very talented musicians — including Regina Sayles, Piper’s Request, Shaun Lally, Coloursound…and many more.
Check out our newest live music lineup on our event calendar here
Live Music at the Red Stag Pub with Jordan White
Born in Cranford, NJ, Jordan White was raised in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where he learned to play guitar and classical piano. White explained that depression he experienced as a teenager was the motivation behind writing his own music, revealing that music “saved me from being another statistic.” White began playing keyboards in a class project led by his teacher in elementary school and was later inspired by his father’s vinyl record collection. White says his musical influences “started with singer-songwriters out of the 1970s,” referencing Van Morrison, Jackson Browne and Billy Joel. He also cites Guns N’ Roses, Counting Crows, Tom Petty, The Beatles, & Ritchie Valens.White has shared the stage and opened for national acts such as Third Eye Blind, Vertical Horizon, Bowling For Soup, Sharon Little, Ryan Star, Crystal Bowersox and Katharine McPhee; White also advanced through the early rounds of American Idol during season 5 but has since publicly criticized the selection techniques used by producers of the show. After being dismissed, White was offered and signed a management contract with Media Five Entertainment.
White’s first break into the music industry occurred in 2005 when a demo n recorded was included on a compilation in Australia on Bamboo Bird Records. In November 2007 White was a finalist in the Lehigh Valley Acoustic Competition and in 2008 KineticBlu was nominated for two Lehigh Valley Music Awards. White performed for a sold-out audience on December 31, 2008 for Musikfest’s “First Night in Bethlehem” annual New Year’s Eve concert in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
White is known to frequently perform at fund raising events, notably in January 2010 to benefit the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake with Wyclef Jean for The American Red Cross in and at the “Songs For The Spill” concert in Allentown, PA to assist the clean up from the Deep Horizon BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
In February 2010, White’s original song “September” recorded with KineticBlu, was selected by Sony Music/Red Distribution for inclusion on a national release of hot new musical acts and is available on Amazon.com, iTunes, Rhapsody, and Napster. The song put the Pennsylvania-based band into the spotlight, and with over 1.5 million hits on Myspace it had clearly struck a chord. Says White: “I wrote the song about September because thats when summer comes to an end, and even though chances are we’ll get to see another, it’s possible we won’t.” In April 2010, White performed his original song “Crazy Girl” live on WFMZ-TV Channel-69 News and performed at the annual Tunes at Twilight festival to a record breaking crowd. White has also performed at the Tunes at Twilight Festivals in Bethlehem, PA and at campaign fundraisers for U.S. Congressional Candidate Jake Towne.
In August 2010, White himself was nominated for three 2010 Lehigh Valley Music Awards for Best Songwriter, Best Lyricist, and Best Band Website, being chosen amongst 3,000 other fan and industry nominees. White performed at the awards ceremony on December 5, 2010 in which was well received. Since then, white has performed as a solo artist and with several acts, popular east-coast cover band The Fuzzy Bunny Slippers, the acoustic trio Foreplay and alternative rock band, KineticBlu.
KineticBlu was named Alternative Addiction’s “Next Big Thing” for October 2010 and performed at the fifth annual Bethlehem Harvest and third annual Blue Mountain “Rock The Fall” Festivals, and in February 2011, White performed at the 15th annual Millennium Music Conference & Showcase in Harrisburg, PA, an event which draws nearly 300 musical acts from across the country. In May 2011, White performed at the Paul Robeson Arts Center in Princeton, NJ which was televised on Comcast and Verizon FIOS and performed at 2011 Musikfest, held annually in Bethlehem, PA.
White spends much of the songwriting process fine-tuning lyrics and is known to occasionally alter verses in the middle of performing.Much of the lyrical material deals with personal relationships, the divorce of his parents, and “how people just stop talking and the second things gets difficult they’ll walk away.” He adds, “I really like lyrics that are personal but sometimes they become broader to apply to others; although there’s a fine line between doing that and making it obvious.”
In a June 2011 article, White told The Philadelphia Daily News, “The songs are inspired from the life that I lead and the lives that I see. They are often about wounded people. People who are flawed and the flaws I find in myself; being caught in the grey area between what you want and what you can’t have. That’s not to say I can’t write about positive things, theres an enormous element of faith and hope in what I write. I see both the beauty and heartache in people.Sometimes it’s like saying, well, I really made a mess of things this time, but I can’t wait to see what happens. I’m extremely inspired and moved by the environment I’m in.” Also, in 2011 White performed with both American Idol runner-ups Crystal Bowersox and Elliot Yamin at Stabler Arena to benefit juvenile diabetes, a disease which both Bowersox and Yamin suffer from.
White was then nominated for two Mongtomery/Bucks County music awards and performed at the ceremony in November 2011; and for the third time was also nominated for two more 2011 Lehigh Valley Music Awards, including Best Songwriter and Best Male Vocalist.
In 2012 and 2013, White finished up recording a new EP with producer Scott Tice, to include new songs “Bloodshot,” “Maybe Amy,” “No Promises”, and “Before I Go Out.” The EP, entitled “Four Songs” is available as of July 2012, in stores, and on iTunes and Amazon. White also performed with Grammy-Award winner Richard Smallwood and performed for many charitable events including “Alex’s Lemonade Stand.” “The people who are making a living playing music, the reason they got to that level is because they see music as a lifestyle,” White told The Northeast Times, adding, “It requires talent, dedication and endurance” also telling the Sun-Gazette that “there are a lot of setbacks and accomplishments. Often you take two steps forward and one step back. It’s just how it goes.” White also graduated Nazareth Area High School with actress/musician Kate Micucci, who stars in “The Big Bang Theory” on CBS.
Check out our newest live music lineup on our event calendar here
Join us for a Celtic Wedding Showcase presented by Donegal Square and McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub on Sunday, June 4th from 12pm until 4pm located in the Great Room. Sample light bites from our wedding package and meet with our very own Executive Chef, Jill Oman. Browse our collection of wedding gifts, bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts and even our selection of wedding bands and engagement rings.
If you’re already planning a wedding you can talk to one of our event specialists regarding our options for rehearsal dinners, showers and even small weddings. Our bridal consultants from Donegal Square will also be available to register you on our Bridal Registry and even size you for wedding and engagement rings.
Join us for our June Cooking Class with our Executive Chef, Jill Oman
Join us in June at the Red Stag Pub for our Bourbon and BBQ Whiskey Tasting complete with small plate food pairings.
Live Music at the Red Stag Pub with Regina Sayles
Regina is a dynamic singer/songwriter who blends her musical abilities with a love for performance. Her capacity to blend various genres such as pop, jazz, soul and country gives even the most diverse audience something to match their musical taste. Come join us for Live Music at the Red Stag Pub with Regina Sayles!
It’s no secret that 2020 was a challenging year for everyone, especially musicians. While Regina’s original plan to record a new solo album is on hold, she worked all year to improve her production skills. Regina performed online streams for her fans all over the world. “Despite 2020 being a difficult year, I have so much to be grateful for. I am mostly thankful for my fans for continuing to support me literally through thick and thin”. On Thanksgiving day 2020, Regina released a new studio version of her song Better With Your Love. Along with a music video with clips sent in by her friends, family and fans. “This is my love letter to you, I wrote this song about my fans and you have kept me going!” 2021 has Regina continuing her production journey and playing gigs close to home for the moment.
Regina remains dedicated to staying connected to her fans in whatever ways possible and looks forward to seeing and hugging them all again soon!
Join us every week for a pint, some great food, and live music at the pub on Friday and Saturday evenings, plus Sunday mornings during our Celtic Brunch. Located in our Main Pub or Outside for large events in Downtown Historic Bethlehem. Enjoy traditional Celtic music and a blend of contemporary acoustic music from very talented musicians — including Regina Sayles, Piper’s Request, Shaun Lally, Coloursound…and many more.
Check out our newest live music lineup on our event calendar here
At the USA launch Kill the Devil: A Love Story from Rwanda, author Tony Macaulay will be joined by Christophe Mbonyingabo CEO of CARSA, a reconciliation charity in Rwanda. Shining a light on the remarkable, untold stories of reconciliation in Rwanda since the genocide in 1994, Kill the Devil is a love story between a survivor and a perpetrator of genocide in a lesson for our times and for all time. Join us for a meet the author and book signing event in our Great Room at The Red Stag Pub.
Dr. Tony Macaulay is an author (best known for his Paperboy memoirs and musical theatre adaptations), peacebuilder and broadcaster from Belfast. He has spent the past 35 years working to build peace and reconciliation at home and abroad. Juvens Nsabimana is a screenwriter who was born in the slums of Kigali and has been writing stories since he was a child. Over a period of four years Tony and Juvens collaborated across cultures and continents to write Kill the Devil. Dr. Macaulay’s book Paperboy is sold at Donegal Square.
Live Music at the Red Stag Pub with Shaun Lally
Shaun Lally is a gigging musician who plays piano, guitar, and sings lead vocals. Shaun provides entertainment in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania as well as Philadelphia, Long Island, and New York City as a solo act, duo, or band. Live gigging solo musician (guitar/piano/vocals) with a catalog of over 500 songs. Bookings via availability/schedule. Settings and venues include but not limited to; Bars, Pubs, Restaurants, Taverns, Beach Parties, Cookouts, Weddings & Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties, Nursing Homes and more. With Shaun’s music you’ll definitely hear something you know and like. Come join us for Live Music at the Red Stag Pub with Shaun Lally!
Join us every week for a pint, some great food, and live music at the pub on Friday and Saturday evenings, plus Sunday mornings during our Celtic Brunch. Located in our Main Pub or Outside for large events in Downtown Historic Bethlehem. Enjoy traditional Celtic music and a blend of contemporary acoustic music from very talented musicians — including Regina Sayles, Piper’s Request, Shaun Lally, Coloursound…and many more.
Check out our newest live music lineup on our event calendar here
THE SINGER
For those who aren’t familiar with me, Hello, my name is Payton Renee and I am a singer/songwriter local to the Lehigh Valley, PA. I am often spotted at restaurants, bars, or festivals performing originals and covers whilst accompanying myself on guitar. I mostly focus on the genres of rock, country, and alternative, but I do also enjoy throwing other pieces into the mix. I have studied music at Arts Academy Charter Middle School, The Lesson Center (Bethlehem), and I had recently graduated from The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts in 2020. I started my getting out into our music community around age 14. I went to open mics, participated in school showcases and musicals, and I eventually created my own open mics and shows with the help of Mr. Brown during my time at LVCA.
Over the past few years I have played at restaurants all over the valley, Musikfest Cafe, Musikfest, the Blast Furnace Blues Festival, The Celebration of Music Talent Show with host Ethan Bortnick, and I had my first big show having the amazing opportunity of opening for Dana Fuchs. I am currently continuing my musical journey at Kutztown University working hard to earn my bachelors degree in Commercial Music focusing in the area of Voice.
Live Music at the Red Stag Pub with Jimmy Farrell
Live Music at Red Stag Pub with Jimmy Farrell and our full lineup of whiskeys and delicious menu items! Jimmy has been singing and playing Guitar for 40 years. He has played all types of music, but Irish Folk Music is where he is the most comfortable. His influences over the years range from Johnny Cash, the Clancy Brothers. Tommy Makem, Merle Haggard, the Dubliners, Seamus Kennedy, and Willie Lynch. Get ready for some stories and laughter along with your music!
Join us every week for a pint, some great food, and live music at the pub on Friday and Saturday evenings, plus Sunday mornings during our Celtic Brunch. Located in our Main Pub or Outside for large events in Downtown Historic Bethlehem. Enjoy traditional Celtic music and a blend of contemporary acoustic music from very talented musicians — including Regina Sayles, Piper’s Request, Shaun Lally, Coloursound…and many more.
Check out our newest live music lineup on our event calendar here