Ring in the New Year with NEPA jamgrass band Cabinet at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 31
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has announced the return of Cabinet, this year for a special New Year’s Eve concert on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. This marks the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre jamgrass band’s second time performing on the Kirby Center’s main stage. Tickets, which are $20 in advance or $25 […]
Shock rocker Alice Cooper returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 10
From a press release: It was announced today that Scranton classic rock radio station Rock 107 will present shock rocker Alice Cooper’s return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 8 p.m. as part of the Kirby Center’s PNC Celebrity Series. Dubbed “A Paranormal Evening with Alice Cooper,” the […]
Stream or download the 2017 Electric City Music Conference panel discussions as free podcasts
While live music takes center stage at the Electric City Music Conference, an important component to the yearly event is the informative panel discussions, offering advice and guidance to local musicians and those looking to get involved in the industry. On Saturday, Sept. 16, the fourth annual conference began its third and final day with […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton’s A Fire With Friends ready new album while ‘Cat Sitting, LA’
A Fire With Friends is almost 10 years old, which is not only a milestone for most local bands, but a particularly special one for a group that has had up to seven members at one time. Since releasing the four-song EP “It’s Nice to See You Again” in 2015, the follow-up to 2014’s “Ghost […]
Chart-topping superstar Mariah Carey sings Christmas songs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Nov. 20
From a press release: It was announced today that global superstar and one of the bestselling female artists of all time, Mariah Carey, will bring her All I Want for Christmas Is You Tour to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Monday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $89.50, $99.50, and $150, go […]
PHOTOS: Yes featuring Anderson, Rabin, and Wakeman at Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, 10/01/17
There may be two bands touring as Yes, but the standing ovation Rick Wakeman received as the first musician to take the stage at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia showed that fans know which lineup is the real deal on Sunday, Oct. 1. Despite being billed as “ARW: An Evening of […]
Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre undergoes acoustic, rink, and parking lot renovations
From a press release: On Friday, Sept. 29, the Luzerne County Convention Center Authority, alongside State Senator John Yudichack, State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski, and the SMG-management staff at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, unveiled three recent enhancements to the nearly 18-year-old facility in Wilkes-Barre Township, including paving and stabilization of the arena parking […]
Jane Jam benefit remembers Pittston singer Jane Train at Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 12
From a press release: Jane Jam, a tribute/memorial show for Pittston singer Jane Train, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 12 at The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre. This special night of music will celebrate the life of Jane Train and will feature performances by 21 acts on three stages. Acts confirmed so far include M80, […]
NEPA MUSIC NOTES: Give Up, Charming Beards, DeeKey, Spur, Mind Choir, Luna Soltera, and ECMC
It has been a few weeks since my last column, but with the Steamtown Music Awards, the Electric City Music Conference, the 12-week NEPA Scene Rising Talent open mic and talent contest starting up at The V-Spot in Scranton, and a death in my family keeping me away from the keyboard, it has been tough […]
Alumni play ‘A Night of Penn State Jazz’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 26
From a press release: Penn State alumni representing four northeast regional campuses will be offering “A Night of Penn State Jazz” at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Oct. 26. A pre-event mixer is planned for 6:30 p.m. when the doors open. The concert, featuring Penn State’s Centre Dimensions jazz ensemble, will begin […]
