'Listen Live Music!' Brings Talented Artists to a Local Venue
This volunteer-run nonprofit organization works to make good music available to a small town.
When Val Minett got word that Kings Highway School in Zionsville was being turned into the Upper Milford Municipal Center, she decided that the town needed more music, and transformed its 180-seat auditorium into the Lehigh Valley’s newest music venue. She and her partner, Ami Lanning, are now chair and co-chair of Listen Live! Music (LLM), a nonprofit organization that brings affordable live music to the audiences of Upper Milford Township. Each month, LLM blends local music with popular music by hosting an open mic night and a national act concert. Having worked with numerous artists (including renowned blues musician Johnny Walker), Minett is no stranger to the music industry, and wanted to be able to bring talented musicians to a small…
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Alyssa Warner
6:42 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011
I agree 100%. Music can be life-changing, and it's even better when it's live. more ›