Allentown Mayor Invites Low Cut Connie to Perform After Luzerne County Cancellation

Allentown mayor invites Low Cut Connie to perform after lead singer says Luzerne County show canceled over band's politics

The mayor of Allentown is “rolling out the red carpet” to have the band Low Cut Connie perform in his city after the group’s performance at Friday’s Rockin’ the River event in Wilkes-Barre was canceled. After the lead singer of Low Cut Connie, Adam Weiner, posted a video on social media this week about the cancellation of his show over his politics, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk reached out to him. Now, they are in negotiations to have Low Cut Conn…

Allentown mayor invites Low Cut Connie to perform after Luzerne County cancellation

The mayor of Allentown is “rolling out the red carpet” to have the band Low Cut Connie perform in his city after the group was canceled from performing at Friday’s Rockin’ the River event in Wilkes-Barre. After the lead singer of Low Cut Connie, Adam Weiner, posted a video on social media this week about the cancellation of his show over his politics, Allentown Mayor Matthew Tuerk reached out to him. Now, they are in negotiations to have Low Cut…

Rock band frontman blasts music festival for canceling show for 'political reasons'

The "Low Cut Connie" frontman called the Pennsylvania festival cancellation "cowardly," suggesting it's linked to his anti-ICE song and pro-diversity stance.

Cancelled Rockin’ the River band paid

Philadelphia-based band Low Cut Connie has received its contractually required payment even though it won’t be performing at Luzerne County’s Rockin’ the River Friday, said county Manager Romilda Crocamo. The performance agreement between Visit Luzerne County, Arrival Artists and Low Cut Connie required a $1,000 deposit to Arrival Artists — the booking agency — and a $9,000 check to Low Cut Connie on the date of the performance, July 25, it said…