The Pennsylvania Music Preservation Society (PAMPS) is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to support traditional and emerging Pennsylvania musicians, promote and preserve Pennsylvania’s musical heritage and ongoing musical contributions, and support youth music activity and education.
We’re pleased that our organization has earned a Silver Seal of Transparency with Candid (aka Guidestar). You can support our work with trust and confidence by viewing our Nonprofit Profile.
Upcoming & Ongoing Events
Nov 16-23, 2025: Cruise with Mike Mittman and Real Oldies 1470
Don’t go cruisin’ for a bruisin’ … cruise in style this November with our friend (and PAMPS board member) Mike Mittman and Real Oldies 1470! Seven days of pure bliss (November 16-23, 2025) aboard the Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas, with stops at Port Canaveral and the Bahamas. Best of all, the ship departs from Cape Liberty, NJ, making travel easier than ever. Click here for more information!
Apr-Oct 2025: Ritz Barbecue, Found in the 60’s, Allentown Fair, & PAMPS present
We’re happy to help present another year of free Sunday car show concerts outside Ritz Barbecue at the Allentown Fairgrounds for 2025, alongside the cruise-in car shows held by the Found in the 60’s car club. Shows until Sept 14 are from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, while the concerts after that date are from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. We’re offering special concert seating free of charge for PAMPS members at each show, so why lug chairs around? Please join us! These concerts benefit Canine Partners for Life and MountainView Horse Rescue.
| 2025 schedule | All dates are subject to weather conditions |
| April 27th 4-7: Flirtin with the Mob | August 10th 4-7: Flirtin with the Mob (merging with Classic & Cruisers on Hamilton) |
| May 18th 4-7: Flirtin with the Mob | Sept 14th 4-7: The Castaway Band |
| June 8th 4-7: Canceled due to rain | Sept 28th 3-6: The Main Street Cruisers |
| June 22nd 4-7: Canceled due to rain again | Oct 12th 3-6: Canceled due to high winds |
| July 13th 4-7: … and again | Oct 26th 3-6: Flirtin with the Mob |
| July 27th 4-7: … and again |
Recent events
Oct 22, 2025: Lehigh County Agriculture Education Day
PAMPS was proud to participate in the Lehigh County Agriculture Education Day held at the Agri-Plex on Wednesday, October 22, by arranging for talented vocalist Jesus Eduardo to sing the National Anthem at the opening.
For more about this event, in which fourth graders (and Moodonna) learned about farming and related topics, see the Morning Call photo gallery and the Allentown Fair press release.
Aug 27 to Sept 1, 2025: Music Alive at the Red Barn Stage
For the second year in a row, Pennsylvania Music Preservation Society (PAMPS) was proud to present our entertainment stage at the 2025 Great Allentown Fair, all thanks to our generous sponsors and to the efforts of Phil Stahl who organized the performances. The “MUSIC ALIVE AT THE RED BARN STAGE” was near the Red Barn produce stand in the Fairgrounds Farmers Market building. The “Music Alive” name was chosen in honor of the late Carole Gorney, Professor Emeritus at Lehigh University, who coined the phrase when she was PAMPS’ Executive Director.
The stage featured musicians of all ages who took the time to entertain our guests during the 2025 Great Allentown Fair.
The Pennsylvania Music Preservation Society aims to promote Pennsylvania’s abundance of musical talents. You can help fund our activities by donating to PAMPS, using the “Donate” link at the bottom of our Membership page.
“Music Alive at the Red Barn Stage” 2025 schedule:
• Wed Aug 27: Richmond Street Music students (5 PM)
• Thu Aug 28: Rod Miller (1 PM)
• Thu Aug 28: Josh Stott (3 PM)
• Thu Aug 28: Ernie Ernst & Ryan Levan (5 PM)
• Fri Aug 29: Bill Rice (1 PM)
• Fri Aug 29: Phil Stahl (3 PM)
• Fri Aug 29: Kevin Best & Kim Mechlin (5 PM)
• Sat Aug 30: Mike Snyder & Viviane Fusco-Ramirez (1 PM)
• Sat Aug 30: Steve Kemery (3 PM)
• Sat Aug 30: Billy Nelson (5 PM)
• Sun Aug 31: Catfish & Jo (1 PM)
• Sun Aug 31: Shaun Miller (3 PM)
• Sun Aug 31: Dave Miller (5 PM)
• Mon Sept 1: Wyatt Albright (1 PM)