Marywood University in Scranton hosts free summer concerts at new amphitheatre Aug. 12-26
From a press release: Marywood University’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department has announced several free summer concerts and performances at the newly built Calabro Delfino Amphitheatre at the Learning Commons that are open to the public. On Sunday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m., vocalist Nicole Rasmus, accompanied by Marty Ort on piano, will perform a […]
Musical comedian Stephen Lynch performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 18
From a press release: After recording a new live album earlier this year on the My Old Heart Tour, comedian, musician, and Tony Award-nominated actor Stephen Lynch will bring this tour to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $19.50, $29.50, and $39.50, plus applicable fees, go […]
Tigers Jaw takes self-titled 10th anniversary tour home to Montage Mountain in Scranton on Oct. 19
Tigers Jaw has been through a lot since the indie rock band formed in Scranton in 2005. When three-fifths of the group quit in 2013 after releasing three albums, their future seemed uncertain, but vocalist/guitarist Ben Walsh and vocalist/keyboardist Brianna Collins pressed on with 2014’s “Charmer,” and last year’s “Spin”, which rewarded them with critical […]
PHOTOS: Dr. Dog with (Sandy) Alex G and Natalie Prass at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, 06/23/18
Indie rockers Dr. Dog ended their Critical Equation Tour with a hometown show at the Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 23. Fellow Philly singer/songwriter (Sandy) Alex G opened the concert presented by public radio station WXPN 88.5 FM. Supporting the April 27 release of the same name, the show was […]
EXCLUSIVE: New Lackawanna Music Festival in Scranton releases set times for July 7-8
From a press release: With its lineup in place last month, the Lackawanna Music Festival announced the set times of its inaugural event today exclusively on NEPA Scene. The all-ages music festival will feature both local and national bands that span multiple musical genres, including Kulick, Young Thieves, Black Tie Stereo, and Lucas Hex on […]
Captain, We’re Sinking’s Bobby Barnett goes country and plays solo at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre on June 29
It has been four months since Scranton punk rock band Captain, We’re Sinking officially parted ways, but Bobby Barnett is carrying on as a solo musician, releasing a brand new album, “Steady Ache,” on March 30 that marks a new direction for the vocalist and guitarist. With teaching and life outside of music, Barnett doesn’t […]
PHOTOS: Dua Lipa, Rita Ora, Logan Henderson, Why Don’t We, and Jack & Jack at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 06/19/18
While many adults may not be familiar with these young pop stars, Summer Smash was a big hit with teen girls judging by the deafening screams echoing throughout the F.M. Kirby Center on Tuesday, June 19. Following meet and greets with each of the performing artists, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Top 40 radio station 98.5 KRZ presented […]
Official live Blues Brothers Revue busts into Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Nov. 10
From a press release: They’re on a mission from God. It was announced today that Dan Aykroyd, Judy Belushi, and musical director Paul Shaffer will present the official Blues Brothers Revue at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. This live concert combines the comedy and musical hits from the […]
PHOTOS: Camp Rattler opening with Killcode, Kaleigh Baker, and more at Border Bar in Pittston, 06/09/18
Camp Rattler has organized and hosted quality concerts all over Northeastern Pennsylvania, so when the local music promotion and production team announced that it would be camping out for the summer at the Border Bar in Pittston and opening its own outdoor beer garden there, it had to kick off with a major event. On […]
All-female music festival Burning Roses Jamboree heats up Nay Aug Park in Scranton on July 28
The organizer of Scranton’s only all-female open mic is now organizing its only music festival featuring all women solo artists and female-led bands. On Saturday, July 28 starting at noon, the first-ever Burning Roses Jamboree will be held at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. The all-ages outdoor event is free and open to the public. […]
