Independent Arts News Reporting Bucks Live! Presents ‘The Great American Songbook Piano Sessions’ in Newtown, PA
Reported on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Pictured Above: Four masters of the keyboard combine to bring “The Great American Songbook Piano Sessions” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 25, at Bucks County Community College, part of the Bucks Live! series of events. The concert, honoring America’s 250th anniversary, features (clockwise from upper left) Charlie Ernst, Eric Mintel, Steve Kramer, and Tom Lawton. For tickets, visit bucks.edu/tickets. Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, four top piano players, Charlie Ernst, Eric Mintel, Steve Kramer, and Tom Lawtontickle the ivories at Bucks County Community College on Friday, September 25, 2026 in Newtown, PA
Newtown, PA — Bucks Live! invites you to step into an evening of timeless music and unforgettable artistry with “The Great American Songbook Piano Sessions” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 25, at Bucks County Community College.
The intimate contemporary concert experience honoring America’s 250th anniversary takes place in the Zlock Performing Arts Center on the Newtown Campus. This special event features four of Bucks County’s premier piano players delivering a monumental celebration of our nation’s musical heritage.
“Each artist brings their own distinctive style and interpretation to a 30-minute set of specially curated songs drawn from the rich legacy of the Great American Songbook, creating the cozy ambiance of a private, late-night performance shared among friends,’ said Peter Chiovarou, director of community programming and college events. “Every performance is backed by an exceptional, world-class rhythm section that promises elegance, spontaneity, and inspired musical conversation all evening long.”
The featured pianists are Charlie Ernst, Steve Kramer, Eric Mintel, and Tom Lawton. The all-star rhythm section consists of Lou Volpe on guitar, Motoki Mihara on bass, and Mark Pultorak on drums.
Tickets for “The Great American Songbook Piano Sessions” are only $30 and free for BCCC students with a current student ID.
The performance takes place in the Zlock Performing Arts Center on the Newtown Campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., where there is ample free parking. The Zlock lobby bar opens at 6 p.m., offering a selection of beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks (cash only). Learn more and purchase tickets at bucks.edu/tickets.
“The Great American Songbook Piano Sessions” is part of the Bucks Live! series of innovative programs that entertain, inspire, and enrich Bucks County’s cultural landscape. For a full schedule of Bucks Live! performances, visit bucks.edu/tickets.
About Bucks County Community College
Founded in 1964, Bucks County Community College is a two-year, public institution offering more than 90 programs of study that lead to either an associate degree or certificate, as well as many workforce training programs on campus, on site, or online. Successful graduates directly launch a career or transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete a bachelor’s degree, depending on the major. Classes are offered on campus in Newtown, Bristol, and Perkasie, and worldwide through Bucks Online. To learn more, visit bucks.edu.
