NEPA Scene offers 4 chances to win free tickets to Alt 92.1’s Bleachers concert in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 2
While the new ALTitude Music Festival in Scranton was canceled due to a scheduling conflict, Alt 92.1 and Live Nation are making up for it at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre when red-hot indie group Bleachers plays with special guests MisterWives, Bishop Briggs, and Welshly Arms, along with an acoustic set by The Struts, […]
‘American Idol’ country star Scotty McCreery performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 10
From a press release: It was announced today that award-winning country artist and “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery will be performing at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre just before Valentine’s Day on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $35, $45, and $59, plus fees, go on sale next Friday, Nov. […]
Canadian alternative rockers The Veer Union perform at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on Jan. 2
From a press release: Meat & Potato Entertainment has exclusively announced through NEPA Scene that national recording artists The Veer Union will perform in Scranton on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. Meat and Potato, whose artist roster includes Scranton’s own Graces Downfall, is partnering with the Canadian alternative rock band to provide an intimate show at […]
All Time Low headlines 98.5 KRZ’s Let It Show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 7
From a press release: It was announced today that local pop radio station 98.5 KRZ’s annual Let It Show will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., featuring performances by All Time Low, Grace VanderWaal, MAX, and Jake Miller this year. Prior to the main show, newcomer […]
Metal legends Judas Priest bring ‘Firepower’ to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on March 13
From a press release: One of heavy metal’s most legendary acts will be hitting the road in 2018 in support of their anticipated new studio album. Judas Priest’s Firepower 2018 Tour will kick off on Tuesday, March 13 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre with special guests Saxon and Black Star […]
‘Come as You Are’ to Nirvana tribute band Nirvanish at Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Oct. 26
From a press release: Nirvanish, a Los Angeles-based tribute to Nirvana that strives to replicate the audio integrity of Nirvana’s recorded work while capturing the electric fury that the group was known for on stage, will perform at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, Oct. 26. Doors open at 7 p.m., […]
All-ages Halloween rock party in Clarks Summit on Oct. 29 benefits kids’ music programs
From a press release: Making Music Matter for Kids, a local nonprofit organization that supports free music programs in low-income communities, will host its annual all-ages Halloween rock party at the Clarks Summit Fire Company on Sunday, Oct. 29, featuring live music, food, beer, costume contests for both kids and adults, games, and more. Doors […]
MUSIC VIDEO: A fun-loving skeleton dances around Wilkes-Barre in A Fire With Friends’ ‘Pocket Leaves’
Earlier this month, NEPA Scene premiered the lyric video for “Cat Sitting, LA,” the first single from Scranton indie rock band A Fire With Friends’ upcoming album, “Polaroids.” They have since followed up with a music video for another song, “Pocket Leaves,” that embraces the strange fun of the Halloween season. Uploaded on Friday the […]
Arrival from Sweden pays tribute to ABBA at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 20
From a press release: One of the world’s most popular and bestselling ABBA tribute shows, Arrival from Sweden, will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 and $35, plus fees, are on sale now and available at the Kirby Center box office (71 […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene Rising Talent at V-Spot in Scranton, Week 4, 10/10/17
NEPA Scene Rising Talent had its most exciting week yet on Tuesday, Oct. 10, opening with a special performance by SUZE singer Adam McKinley and packing the place with both performers and engaged audience members both in person and on the Facebook Live stream. Week 4 of the open mic and talent contest brought a […]
