Vans Warped Tour is ending in 2018, making one last Scranton stop on July 26
After 24 years, Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman has announced that the annual traveling punk rock festival will be coming to an end, making its final cross-country summer run in 2018. Not only is Warped Tour the largest traveling music festival in the United States, it is also the longest-running in North America, featuring […]
Pop punk bands Carousel Kings and We Were Sharks play at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on Dec. 15
From a press release: Meat and Potato Entertainment has exclusively announced through NEPA Scene that The Escape Tour, featuring Victory Records pop punk bands Carousel Kings and We Were Sharks, along with up-and-comers GutterLIFE (CI Records), will make a stop at the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Friday, Dec. 15. Local acts Dreamers, […]
‘Lady Marmalade’ singer Patti LaBelle performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Feb. 15
From a press release: It was announced today that the legendary Godmother of Soul, Patti LaBelle, known for chart-topping hit singles like “Lady Marmalade,” “On My Own,” and “New Attitude,” will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $59, $79, and $89, go on […]
The Menzingers’ NEPA Holiday Show returns with new lineup at Scranton Cultural Center on Dec. 16
Shaking up the lineup a bit this year, Scranton punk rockers The Menzingers will return to the Scranton Cultural Center in downtown Scranton for their annual NEPA Holiday Show on Saturday, Dec. 16. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the all-ages concert (21+ to drink) is standing room only. Tickets, which are $20 in advance […]
Monthly tribute band series with local opening acts comes to Thirst T’s in Olyphant in 2018
From a press release: Meat and Potato Entertainment has exclusively announced through NEPA Scene that they will organize a series of tribute shows that will span throughout 2018. The events will take place at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant and cost just $5. Each concert will feature one of the East Coast’s best […]
Local punk rockers Blind Choice release new ‘Firing Squad’ EP at Thirst T’s in Olyphant on Dec. 8
From a press release: Local punk rock band Blind Choice has announced that they will be throwing a release party for their new EP, “Firing Squad,” at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant on Friday, Dec. 8 at 9 p.m. Blind Choice will play some covers and debut their new original songs, and fellow […]
Philly funktronica band Tweed throws dance party at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Nov. 17
From a press release: Those who can’t wait for Camp Bisco to return to the area can dance to Philadelphia funktronica powerhouse Tweed and Wilkes-Barre DJ Newpy Hundo at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Friday, Nov. 17. Doors at the Jazz Cafe (667 N. River St., Plains) open at 8 p.m., and […]