Two Shows Added To Stage On Stage Series

The State Theatre Center for the Arts has announced the next two shows for its music series, Stage on Stage, where the bands and fans share the stage. The series continues with two shows in February featuring six bands in total. The State Theatre main stage will be transformed into a "club" atmosphere, with the band and the audience both on stage. Cash bar will also be available on stage.

Saturday, February 2, 2019 will be a night of Indie/Jam Rock featuring The Happy Fits, The Hook and ITO.

Saturday, February 9, 2019 is a night of Americana/Folk/Bluegrass featuring Honeysuckle, Jackson Pines and Pently Holmes.

Stage on Stage is presented by WXPN. Doors open 6:30 PM/ Show 7:30 PM. General Admission tickets are $12.50 in advance and $15 on the night of the show. Tickets are on sale at the State Theatre Box Office, by Phone at 1-800-999-STATE or online at statetheatre.org. Sponsored by RMG Insurance & GEDP. Both shows will be hosted by Dustin Schoof of DustinSchoof.com.

The Happy Fits are Calvin Langman, Ross Monteith, and Luke Davis. With their unique substitution of a cello for a bass guitar, The Happy Fits blend folk, rock, indie, and pop to create a new, groovy sound. The band's first single "While You Fade Away" from their debut EP "Awfully Apeelin'" reached #5 on Spotify's Top 50 Viral USA Chart the first week of its release.

The Hook is a four-eyed, original and cover band from Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania! From roots to blues and rock to reggae, The Hook pairs a simple, sweet yet somewhat grunge-y sound with catchy hooks, harmonies and raw, accessible lyrics. Ready, Set, Get Hooked!

ITO is an explosive and original blend of all genres. Inspired by a space deep in uplifting lyrics driven by compassion, peace and love of the human experience.

Honeysuckle is a progressive folk act that blends older influences and traditional instrumentation with modern effects and inspiration. Comprised of Holly McGarry, Benjamin Burns, and Chris Bloniarz, the trio can frequently be found performing the Northeast.

Jackson Pines released their first full length album, "Purgatory Road" in 2016. The record mainly focuses on the duo of Joe Makoviecki on guitar/vocals and James Black on stand up and electric bass. They are recipients of multiple local awards in their home-state of New Jersey.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Larry Holmes pummeled Muhammad Ali to submission. His nephew, Pentley Holmes, merely wants to knock audiences over one song at a time. Experience the younger Holmes' haymakers as the multi-instrumentalist manages multiple ways of routing to one's inner core. Holmes sings passionately. He plays the guitar brilliantly.

Tickets for both shows are on sale now at the State Theatre Box Office, by Phone at 1-800-999-STATE or online at statetheatre.org.