The album was the Wailin' Jennys' first live album, and their first album since Heather Masse, the group's third alto, joined founding members soprano Ruth Moody and mezzo Nicky Mehta, and since they added instrumentalist Jeremy Penner as sideman. "Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House" was recorded during a single day, rather than being compiled from an entire tour. Kevin Miller, renowned multi-platinum drummer, formerly of Fuel, brings his new band, Smashed to the Opera House on Saturday, July 14 with recently added Ash Hill as co-lead vocalist.īursting onto the scene in early 2014, The Fireside Collective performs their own style of “Bluegrass, Newgrass, perhaps Progressive folk…” to the stage for a free concert on Sunday, July 15.In the last week of August 2008, alt-folk group The Wailin Jennys arrived at the Mauch Chunk Opera House with the goal of laying down a live recording to capture their performances in the famous Mauch Chunk Opera House, in the town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Fascinating dialog adds to this musically dynamic performance, while taking you to a time in history that will never be forgotten. Follow that up the next night with CSNsongs, a group of seven seasoned and professional musicians that perform all of your favorite, and timeless, Crosby Stills Nash & Young hits. Los Angeles-based LA Hustle kicks off the month on Friday, July 6 with a little opening act help from local talent Len Brunson and Doug Makofka.
The month of July showcases the heights that the Mauch Chunk Opera House has hit with a lineup that music lovers are sure to appreciate. All seats are close to the show, and, afterwards, guests are encouraged to stick around, enjoy the people and the space, and meet the artist after the show. Today, the Mauch Chunk Opera House seats approximately 380, and is one of the northeast’s premiere listening spaces and most intimate concert venues.
JIM THORPE, PA – Nestled between lush intersecting mountains along the Lehigh River, the Mauch Chunk Opera House stands out as one of the largest structures in the picturesque Victorian village of Jim Thorpe.īuilt in 1881, adjacent to what was then known as Millionaire’s Row, the concert hall was a whistlestop for emerging vaudeville stars, as well as a popular gathering location for dignitaries, merchants, and politicians.
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