John J. Moser
John J. Moser is a veteran news leader and entertainment reporter at Lehigh Valley News whose coverage revolves around live music, regional venues and the institutions that sustain the area’s arts scene. He combines concert previews, reviews and event reporting with close attention to how festivals, theaters and arts organizations evolve over time. Decades of experience in music journalism and editing give his entertainment stories a critic’s eye and a strong sense of context.
Live Music and Concert Coverage
Moser’s entertainment work is anchored in live music, where he tracks touring acts and local performers across the region’s major stages. He previews singer‑songwriter James McMurtry’s appearance at Musikfest Cafe, detailing his touring schedule and the acclaim for his latest album as part of a performance announcement.
He reviews legacy rock acts such as Journey at PPL Center, breaking down extensive set lists, hit counts and show length to explain why the band’s catalog continues to resonate with audiences. His articles highlight country, pop‑punk and hard rock artists booked at venues including Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, Wind Creek Event Center, the Allentown Fair grandstand and Archer Music Hall, often noting chart performance and certification milestones for songs like “My Church,” “The Middle” and “The Bones.” Coverage of rising acts extends to fast‑growing hard rock bands such as Citizen Soldier and regional groups like a Nazareth band tapped to open for the Gene Simmons Band at Wind Creek Event Center, giving attention to both national tours and local breakthroughs.
He also writes artist‑focused pieces when performers face major personal or health turning points, using their own public statements as the spine of the story.
Venues, Festivals and Entertainment Infrastructure
A distinctive thread in Moser’s beat is his attention to the infrastructure behind entertainment, from sound systems to new creative spaces and programming strategies. He reports on Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks’ installation of a new state‑of‑the‑art audio system, explaining how it replaces a decades‑old setup and what that means for audiences at the pavilion’s season‑opening concert.
In a separate piece, he covers the venue’s season reveal, noting that the pavilion’s fifteenth year will feature 48 concerts, up from the previous season, and laying out how that schedule shapes the summer music landscape. His reporting on ArtsQuest’s new Creativity Center describes the project as a “new chapter in the arts,” tracking construction progress, budget status and expanded plans for creative opportunities and community use as the building takes shape. He follows changes in broadcast and entertainment infrastructure, such as the plan for Lehigh University to sell the WLVR radio license to Lehigh Valley Public Media, quoting official language about shifts in student learning outcomes tied to digital content creation. Moser also writes on venue programming choices, from Allentown Fair’s decision to close its grandstand entertainment with the J&J Demolition Derby to the design of Liberty Ignited: A Lehigh Valley Salute to America at 250 at Coca‑Cola Park, where he outlines drone and fireworks plans, activities and the role of television personality Carson Kressley as master of ceremonies.
His articles on WWE’s return to the area after a three‑year absence similarly link touring decisions to the region’s entertainment calendar and venue utilization.
Regional Arts, Heritage and Community Events
Moser devotes significant space to regional arts and heritage stories that blur the line between entertainment coverage and community reporting.
He writes about the Civic Theatre and a street corridor in Bath being added to the National Register of Historic Places, explaining how the designation reflects the sites’ architectural character and local history. His event features include guidance pieces such as “Old-time charm: Take a trip to Jim Thorpe during Winterfest,” where he lists live music, horse‑drawn carriage rides, ice sculpting, shopping discounts and scenic train excursions to show the mix of cultural and recreational attractions on offer.
He covers ArtsQuest’s Beer Fest, noting its expansion and describing how the event’s programming is intended to grow in its second year. Community‑oriented entertainment appears in stories about institutions like the Macungie Institute, where he documents new leadership and a refreshed slate of events following pandemic‑related closure. Beyond strictly arts topics, his portfolio has included coverage of civic projects such as Reading Housing Authority’s $9 million plan to convert underused Oakbrook Homes buildings into a neighborhood resource center and family services complex, detailing square footage, intended uses and the goal of supporting resident self‑sufficiency.
Together, these pieces show an interest in how entertainment, heritage and local development intersect.
Editorial Leadership and Background in Music Journalism
Moser combines his entertainment reporting with senior newsroom responsibilities at Lehigh Valley News. He serves in a leadership role as news director, a position he assumed after a period as deputy director, and is part of the outlet’s top editorial team.
He played a role in the creation of Lehigh Valley News under Lehigh Valley Public Media, joining fellow editors in a project explicitly aimed at revitalizing local news and building a leading media presence in the region. Professional profiles describe him as an editor and former reporter with more than 40 years of experience who has received multiple statewide and national journalism awards, underscoring the depth of his background.
That background includes long service as a music correspondent and editor at a regional daily newspaper, bringing an established critic’s voice into his current entertainment coverage. Moser also appears on broadcast programming tied to his beat; on a PBS39 “Fest in Show” special he introduces himself as deputy director of news at Lehigh Valley News and discusses must‑see acts at Musikfest with ArtsQuest’s chief programming officer, extending his festival expertise from print into on‑air analysis.
Across these roles, his entertainment work reflects a combination of hands‑on reporting, editorial judgment and long familiarity with the area’s stages, festivals and arts organizations.
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