The top 3 Lehigh Valley-area concerts this week bring on the sunshine with garage rock greats, folky summer vibes, and a group dedicated to having a fabulous time. First, a band that formed in 1964 unleashing hit after hit of bubblegum pop and songs that have lasted the test of time, comes to Penn’s Peak for a night of rock and roll excitement. Next, an artist strapped with an electric ukulele and a microphone displays her story-telling chops at Godfrey Daniels at an event hosted by “Your Next Favorite Band.
” And last, a group dedicated to the full ABBA experience bring an expansive multimedia production to Sellersville Theater for a night of dancing and sing-alongs. When: 8 p.m.
Saturday Where: Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Rd, Jim Thorpe How much: $40-$48 Tickets: https://www.pennspeak.com/ 866-605-7325 Musical style: Garage rock, garage pop, psychedelic Known for hits like: “Crimson and Clover,” “Hanky Panky,” “Mony Mony,” “I Think We’re Alone Now” and “Crystal Blue Persuasion.
” Meet the band: Twenty-three gold records, nine platinum albums, 32 Billboard Hot 100 hits, and over 100 million records sold worldwide, Tommy James has been creating hits for over 50 years with no plans on stopping any time soon. His music has been featured in 55 films and 39 television shows, and covered by many artists including Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Kelly Clarkson, REM, Dolly Parton, Carlos Santana, Cher, Tom Jones and more. In 2008, Tommy James.
