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Blue October plays Alt 92.1 acoustic Christmas concert at The Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 7

From a press release: It was announced this week that Scranton alternative rock radio station Alt 92.1 and Blue Moon will present an acoustic Christmas concert with platinum-selling Texas alt rock band Blue October at The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The stripped-down holiday show will also feature English […]

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Historic Philadelphia music venue Electric Factory renamed Franklin Music Hall by fans

Historic Philadelphia music venue Electric Factory renamed Franklin Music Hall by fans

From press releases: The Bowery Presents announced today that the venue most recently known as North Seventh, formerly the Electric Factory, will host audiences under a new name – Franklin Music Hall – after the owner of the Electric Factory mark refused to license the use of the name and logo. The name Franklin Music […]

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Comedian Joe Matarese performs at Hump Day Comedy & Dinner at Stage West in Scranton on Oct. 17

Comedian Joe Matarese performs at Hump Day Comedy & Dinner at Stage West in Scranton on Oct. 17

From a press release: New York comedian Joe Matarese, seen on “America’s Got Talent,” Comedy Central, the “Late Show with David Letterman,” and more, will return to Northeastern Pennsylvania to headline the first Hump Day Comedy & Dinner night at the new Scranton venue Stage West on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. There will […]

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ABBA tribute band Arrival from Sweden returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 26

ABBA tribute band Arrival from Sweden returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 26

From a press release: Mamma mia, here we go again – one of the world’s most popular and bestselling ABBA tribute shows, Arrival from Sweden, will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 and $35, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, […]

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Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco brings Stay Hungry Tour to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on March 2

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco brings Stay Hungry Tour to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on March 2

From a press release: After a string of successful shows on his Stay Hungry Tour, including five sold-out nights at New York’s iconic Radio City Music Hall and two at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, it was announced today that comedian, actor, and bestselling author Sebastian Maniscalco will bring the next leg of this […]

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‘Daily Show’ host Trevor Noah takes ‘Loud and Clear’ stand-up comedy to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Jan. 26

‘Daily Show’ host Trevor Noah takes ‘Loud and Clear’ stand-up comedy to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Jan. 26

From a press release: It was announced today that award-winning South African comedian, political commentator, television host, writer, producer, and actor Trevor Noah, best known for taking over Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” in 2015, will bring his Loud and Clear Tour to arenas across the country, including the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, […]

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Steve Martin and Martin Short perform in musical comedy show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 15

Steve Martin and Martin Short perform in musical comedy show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 15

From a press release: It was announced today that award-winning comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short will reunite for a unique show called “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t” at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at 8 p.m. In this special performance, Martin and […]

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Lehigh Valley punk trio Blind Choice shows ‘Mental Scars’ on new EP, debuts songs at Octoberfest on Oct. 13

Lehigh Valley punk trio Blind Choice shows ‘Mental Scars’ on new EP, debuts songs at Octoberfest on Oct. 13

From a press release: Pen Argyl punk rock trio Blind Choice will officially release their new EP, “Mental Scars,” this Friday, Oct. 12 and debut some of their new songs live at Octoberfest at Electric City Harley-Davidson in Dickson City on Saturday, Oct. 13 with Another Day Dawns and The Holtzmann Effect. The young rockers […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Josh Balz creates ‘hedonistic’ Noir Nights Halloween party at Stage West in Scranton on Oct. 30

EXCLUSIVE: Josh Balz creates ‘hedonistic’ Noir Nights Halloween party at Stage West in Scranton on Oct. 30

From an exclusive advance press release: Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Halloween? On Tuesday, Oct. 30, also known as Mischief Night, the brand new Scranton music venue Stage West that opened last week will be transformed into an exclusive pop-up bar for one night only. The concept was dreamed up by […]

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Following new album release, Greensky Bluegrass jams at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Jan. 31

Following new album release, Greensky Bluegrass jams at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Jan. 31

From a press release: It was announced today that Greensky Bluegrass, a popular touring band seen at the Susquehanna Breakdown Music Festival in Scranton last year that is “representing the genre for a whole new generation,” according to Rolling Stone, will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at 8 […]