PHOTOS: The Used, The Fever 333, and Keep Flying at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, 05/04/18
While popular post-hardcore band The Used are currently dealing with headline-grabbing drama behind the scenes as they split with guitarist Justin Shekoski, that didn’t affect their energetic concert at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, May 4. It began with an opening set by semi-local New Jersey/Pennsylvania band Keep Flying, which features former members […]
NEPA Philharmonic introduces new music director and 2018-19 season in Scranton on May 16
From a press release: The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic will introduce a new music director, Dr. Mélisse Brunet, and announce its 2018-2019 season of full orchestra concerts, chamber concerts, and educational programs at The Colonnade in downtown Scranton on Wednesday, May 16 at 6 p.m. This relaunch of the orchestra’s main stage concerts follows a season […]
VIDEO: Hersheypark Stadium dismantles concert stage; new stage ready for Memorial Day weekend
Hersheypark Stadium has hosted many huge outdoor concerts on its current stage, but after two decades, it was time for an upgrade. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts partnered with Live Nation to build a “brand new, state-of-the-art stage” for performers and fans alike in 2018. Disassembly began in late March, and construction of the new stage […]
EXCLUSIVE: New all-ages Lackawanna Music Festival debuts in Scranton July 7-8
From a press release: The minds that brought Northeastern Pennsylvania the annual Electric City Music Conference and the Steamtown Music Awards have announced a new all-ages music festival exclusively through NEPA Scene. The Lackawanna Music Festival will be held on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 at Back Breakers in Scranton. “We identified a […]
Mother of Scranton musician Ed Cuozzo remembered in 3-day music festival at The Keys June 15-17
For most of his life, Scranton singer/songwriter Ed Cuozzo has been creating music as a solo artist and with local bands like Melded, A Fire with Friends, A Social State, Weezer tribute No Memories, and his most recent project, University Drive. That is all thanks to his mother, Doreen Cuozzo-Demming, a music lover who was […]
PATAsphere holds fundraiser with live music and dancers at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 20
From a press release: PATAsphere, which provides young performers with state-of-the-art voice, dance, and drama training within a safe, supportive, and engaging environment, will hold its fourth annual Spring Gala Fundraiser, “You Be You,” at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, May 20 at 5 p.m. Tickets, which are $15 for general admission […]
Multi-platinum pop rock hitmakers Maroon 5 play at Hersheypark Stadium on July 14
From a press release: It was announced today that multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award-winning pop rock band Maroon 5 will be coming back to Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey on Saturday, July 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which start at $34.60 (processing fees apply), go on sale this Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. and will be […]
Classic rockers Foghat and Savoy Brown play at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 1
From a press release: After performing at The Woodlands last year, it was announced today that English blues rockers Foghat will return to Wilkes-Barre to play at the F.M. Kirby Center on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. with special guests Savoy Brown. Tickets, which are $32.50, $42.50, and $52.50, plus fees, go on sale […]
Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts grants now available to NEPA artists of all kinds, deadline is June 20
From a press release: The Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts program, a regrant initiative of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts administered in Northeastern Pennsylvania by the Pocono Arts Council in Stroudsburg, is now accepting applications for Project Stream grants for art projects in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties. Arts-related and community-based nonprofit […]
Eagles and Stevie Nicks tribute bands play together at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 17
From a press release: It was announced today that FriendlyHart Productions will present The Fast Lane: A Tribute to the Eagles and supporting act Gypsy – Celebrating the Music of Stevie Nicks at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, and $49.50, plus fees, […]
