July 2000

Local Band sets out for Musikfest

Middleville NJ: Zuka, a Sussex County based modern rock band, was recently chosen to perform again at this years Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA on Saturday August 5th, from 12:00-1:00pm at the Plaza Tropical Concert Stage, sponsored by WZZO Radio, Z-95. The band is comprised of Anthony Suriano (lead vocals/acoustic and electric guitar), James Slick (lead guitar/backing vocals), Dawn Suriano (backing vocals), Brian Fitzgerald (keys), Martin Beck (bass) and Larry Nelson (drums).

Zuka's performance is one of 700 live performances that will take place at this years festival from August 4-13, on more than eighteen stages throughout this 10 day festival of music, culture, food and fun in Bethlehem's downtown streets, parks and pavilions.

As talent from all across the globe pours in to perform a wide variety of musical styles ranging from Bach to Rock, they will entertain the more than 1 million people who visit Musikfest each year. Featured performers this year include Lynyrd Skynyrd on Aug.8, Paul Rogers, Foghat, and Molly Hatchet on Aug.10, and Duran Duran on Aug.11, just to name a few. For more information or directions to Musikfest, call 610-861-0678, or visit them on the web at www.musikfest.org.

Zuka's appearance at Musikfest is just one of many scheduled for the upcoming months in support of their new release "From Here to Where", which has already sold hundreds of copies locally. For information visit the bands website at www.zuka.cc