Hannah Slaughenhoupt and her mom Oleva talk about growing up and the big lessons that life has taught her.

In this interview, conducted on December 2nd, 2019 in Sarver, PA, Hannah Slaughenhoupt (16) interviews her mom Oleva Slaughenhoupt (48). They discuss all aspects of Oleva’s life from her childhood, marriage, and career. Oleva looks back on many fond memories...

“Start With the Basics; the Rest Will Follow.”

Frank DePoli remarks on his life and how it has been different than he expected, but excellent nonetheless. He begins with his childhood and how his parents and friends always supported and still do support him. He then elaborates on...

Gary Moore: Early Life, Civil Rights, Hippy Movement and Rock and Roll

In this interview, we discussed Gary’s early life in Pennsylvania and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, along with his views on civil rights, his musical influences from rock and roll and other sources, and involvement in the hippy movement before and during...

Mugshots: Ronnie Nase

Ronnie Nase has grown up in then Lehigh Valley area, and shared his fondest memories of Musikfest for Mugshots! His one word that he chose to best describe Musikfest is LIVELY.

Mugshots: Brian Spadaccia

Brian Spadaccia is die-heart fan of Bethlehem! He loves his town and Musikfest! Brian's one word to best describe Musikfest is LEADERSHIP.

Mugshots: FauxestGump

Interview with Southern native, Fauxest Gump. Fauxest has been attending Musikfest for 4 consecutive years. His one word to best describe Musikfest is DISCOVERY.

Mugshots: Rosalie and Steve Aaronson

Couple Rosalie and Steve have been living in Bethlehem and attending Musikfest since 2002. Their word(s) that they chose to best describe Musikfest is 1 MILLION and ECLECTIC.

Mugshots: Ben Fortunado Marcune

Ben Fortunado Marcune is an artist who has painted many paintings of Musikfest since 1984. His one word to describe Musikfest is PEOPLE-FRIENDLY.

Mugshots: Jeff Parks Part II

This is the second part of the interview with Jeff Parks. Jeff came up with the idea of Musikfest, and is serves as the Executive Director of the ArtsQuest Foundation. The word Jeff chose to best describe Musikfest is COMMUNITY.

Mugshots: Jeff Parks interview Part I

This is the second part of the interview with Jeff Parks. Jeff came up with the idea of Musikfest, and is serves as the Executive Director of the ArtsQuest Foundation. The word Jeff chose to best describe Musikfest is COMMUNITY.

Mugshots: Peggy Manochi

Peggy and her former band group, Show Biz Revue, were one of the first music performers at Musikfest in 1984. In the interview, Peggy shares her thoughts on Musikfest. The word that Peggy chose to describe Musikfest is EXUBERANT.