The holidays are upon us and I would like to take the time to wish all of you at Emmaus Patch and beyond a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year!! I have enjoyed contributing to the Emmaus Patch every week with my weekend entertainment blog and I am looking forward to 2013 when I incorporate a couple new things along with the blog I currently write.

To all the musicians that have made this blog possible, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is your amazing talent, hard work and dedication that makes this possible. Music is the way of the world and keep rocking and rolling like only you know best!!

To all my supporters, I could not do what I do if it was not for your constant and undying love and support! You are a true representation of the love I feel supporting the local music scene and please do not stop what you are doing!!

Now to the nitty gritty! This week's blog is a double-shot holiday issue. I have included all the great entertainment for the next two weeks. I know people like to plan ahead when it comes to their holiday partying and friendly gatherings, so hopefully this will give you plenty of time to plan out your next two weeks of  holiday fun.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and joyous holiday and I will see you guys in 2013!! Until next time...Music feeds the soul!!!

**SIDENOTE:I just realized that I ran out of room when typing this up so I will be doing a part #2!! It's always a good thing when I run out of room ;-)

DECEMBER 21, 2012

-Wicked Beaver @ New Penny in Scranton, PA; 9 PM-1 AM

-Triage @ Scorecard Bar and Grill in Wind Gap, PA; 10 PM-2 AM

-Fake Uncle Jack @ Brews Brothers West in Luzerne, PA; 9:30 PM-1:30 AM

-Large Flowerheads, Beyond Eden, and Sixty Psychle Hum @ Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, PA; 8 PM-1 AM (This is their End of Times Masque Ball and Toys for Tots benefit! $20 door charge, $15 with a new unwrapped toy, 8 PM-9 PM Hors D'oeuvre will be served, 9 PM-1 AM the bands will perform. There will be a $50 prize for Best Dressed Couple, Best Full Costume, and Best Mask. There will be 50/50 raffles, and silent auction. The bar and kitchen will be open. This is a 21+ event. Also this is Sixty Psychle Hum's debut show!!)

-Sarah Ayers Band and Friends @ Artsquest Center, Steel Stacks in Bethlehem, PA; 7:30 PM (Special guests will be J.J. Bellow, Lou Franco, Jim Ruffi, Suavek Zaniesienko, Lori Donovan, Jeff Roberts and more. For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.artsquest.org)

-That Being Said @ The blue Monkey in Catasaqua, PA; 9 PM-1 AM, $5 cover

-Old School @ Screwballs in King of Prussia, PA; 9:30 PM (This is Old School's annual Christmas party!)

-Decaysia, March to Victory, Since the Fire, Burial Mound @ Jimmy's Place in Allentown, PA; 6 PM, $6 cover (This is Decaysia's CD release show!)

-Sunsets North @ Rascals After Dark in Allentown, PA; 10 PM, 18 to enter, 21 to drink WITH ID

-Jonas @ The Pattenburg House in Asbury, NJ; 9 PM (This is Jonas's debut show here so please go out and show them love!)

-The Chatter @ Ole Tyme Charley's in Plains, PA; 9:30 PM-2 AM

-Craig Thatcher and Nyke Van Wyk @ Broadway Grill and Pub in Jim Thorpe, PA; 8 PM

-Pitch Black, DFM, Real Time Remedy @ Jabberjaws in Allentown, PA; 9 PM

-R.J. Echoes and John Quinn of Q Ball @ Coopers Seafood House in Scranton, PA; 6:30 PM-10:30 PM

-Mike Greer @ Beer Mussels Bar and Grille in Hellertown, PA; 9 PM

-5 Ton Jack @ Beltzville Bar and Grill in Kunkletown, PA; 9:30 PM-1:30 AM

-Todd Wolfe Band @ Grumpys Bar-Be-Que Roadhouse in Allentown, PA; 9:30 PM-12:30 AM

-Brosky and Meyer @ Riegelsville Inn in Riegelsville, PA; 8 PM-11 PM

-Connie Edinger @ The Wooden Match in Bethlehem, PA; 8 PM-11 PM

-Chicago Carl @ Ravens Nest in Quakertown, PA; 9:30 PM-1:30 AM

-She Said Sunday @ Mezza Luna in Allentown, PA; 9:30 PM-1:30 AM

-UUU @ Molten Lounge, Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA; 9:30 PM-1:30 AM

-Tommy Guns Band @ Honky Tonk Saloon in Dunmore, PA; 10 PM-2 AM

-Dana Gaynor Band @ Illicks Mill in Bethlehem, PA; (For more information contact online@gbfox.org or you can pay via cash/credit at Illicks Mill Park. $8 advance, $10 at the door. This is their Armageddon and Beyond End of the World Gala!)

-RehabX @ Blue Mountain Pub in Palmerton, PA; 10 PM-2 AM

-Flyin' Blind Duo @ Old Log Cabin Inn in Columbia, NJ; 7:30 PM (The duo features Mark and JZ)

-Jordan White @ V.I.P. Taproom in Bethlehem, PA; 9:30 PM

 DECEMBER 22, 2012

-The Dotted Eighths, Chris Murphy, Dharmas Kindness @ Country Creek Winery in Telford, PA; (This is their annual holiday gathering dubbed A Christmas Caroleing Extravaganza. $5 cover and a request to bring canned goods donations for Manna on Main.)

-Jacqueline Hyde Presents: Silk Tease under the Mistletoe @ Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, PA;  (7:30 PM, $20 VIP(3 seats left), $12 online presale at www.jacquelinehyde.com, $15 at the door. This is Jacqueline Hyde's last show of 2012!)

-Full Throttle @ Riddle Ale House in Media, PA; 9 PM-1 AM

-Big Things @ Luna Rossa in Gilbert, PA; 9 PM-2 AM

-Cyanide Sunrise, The Big Empty @ The Blue Monkey in Catasqua, PA; 9 PM- 12 AM

-Gracy's Trip @ Pizza Coma and PC Pub Restaurant and Sports Bar in Pennsburg, PA; 10 PM-2 AM

-Craig Thatcher and Nyke Van Wyk @ Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem, PA; 1 PM

-Connie Edinger Trio @ Grumpys Bar-Be-Que Roadhouse in Allentown, PA; 9:30 PM-12:30 AM

-Frank Giasulio @ Riegelsville Inn in Riegelsville, PA; 8 PM-11 PM

-BC Combo @ The Wooden Match in Bethlehem, PA; 8 PM-11 PM

-Mike Dugan and The Blues Mission @ Ravens Nest in Quakertown, PA; 9:30 PM-1:30 AM

-Jesse Wade Gang @ Leather Corner Post in Orefield, PA; 9:30 PM-12:30 AM

-Emily's Toybox @ Molten Lounge, Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA; 9:30 PM-1:30 AM

-Jealous Monks @ Slate Quarry Hotel in Nazareth, PA; 9:30 PM-12:30 AM

-Open Wide the Sky, Black Fate, Last Nail Drive, Confused Disciples, We the People @ Mojo 13 in Wilmington, DE; 8 PM, $5 cover, 21+ WITH ID

-AKA Wingnut @ Big Daddy's Wagon Wheel Tavern in Quakertown, PA; 9 PM

-M80 @ Breakers, Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre, PA; 9:30 PM-1:30 AM

-Tommy Guns Band @ Pit Stop in Berwick, PA; 10 PM-2 AM, $5 cover

-RehabX @ Blue Mountain Pub in Palmerton, PA; 10 PM-2 AM

-Pop Rox @ Pocono Palace Resort in East Stroudsburg, PA; 9 PM

-Brosky and Meyer @ Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem, PA; 5 PM-6 PM

-Jordan White @ The Fenix Bar in Phoenixville, PA; 9 PM

December 23, 2012 and forward are in blog part 2!!