Prog rock pioneer Todd Rundgren performs at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Dec. 2
From a press release: It was announced today that Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe will present an evening with Philly-born singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Todd Rundgren, who released a new album in May, on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29 for regular reserved seats or $34 for premium reserved seats, […]
Harrisburg Celtic band Kilmaine Saints rock Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Sept. 15
From a press release: After releasing a brand new album in July, Harrisburg Celtic rock band Kilmaine Saints will hold a Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Friday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $15, can be purchased on the Opera House website, […]
NEPA MUSIC NOTES: Tigers Jaw, Tony Halchak, Bryan Banks, Mature Musical Pictures, and more
In this week’s local music roundup, we have some new songs and albums from some longtime scene staples, creative music videos, and a “Got Milk?” parody that may hint at a popular event returning. ♫ Scranton indie rock band Tigers Jaw is currently on tour promoting their new album, “Spin,” playing an NPR Tiny Desk […]
Virtuoso guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen shreds at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Oct. 24
From a press release: Swedish guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen is bringing his World on Fire Tour, named after his latest album, to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $32-$60, are on sale now and available through the Sherman Theater box office (524 Main St., Stroudsburg), online […]
Emo singer Secondhand Serenade celebrates 10 years ‘Awake’ at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Oct. 5
From a press release: California emo pop singer/songwriter John Vesely, who blew up as Secondhand Serenade during the Myspace era, is taking the 10 Year Anniversary Tour of his debut album, “Awake,” to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. with He Is We and Ronnie Winter-Defoe of The Red […]
‘Jekyll & Hyde’ Broadway star Linda Eder sings at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 6
From a press release: Broadway actress Linda Eder, known for starring in “Jekyll & Hyde” on Broadway as well as her solo career as a singer, will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $25, $29, and $45, plus fees, are on sale now and […]
Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe presents free acoustic showcase on Sept. 28
From a press release: The Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe will continue its monthly series of free shows with an acoustic showcase featuring three separate performers, one of them hailing from Hazleton, on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. To comply with local ordinances, patrons need a ticket, which can be ordered on […]
PHOTOS: Greta Van Fleet at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 08/25/17
Red-hot rockers Greta Van Fleet played a sold-out concert in the intimate Chandelier Lobby of the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Aug. 25, straddling the line between classic rock and modern flair during their hour-long set. Often compared to Led Zeppelin, the young Michigan quartet of twins Josh (vocals) and Jake (guitar) Kiszka, […]
SONG PREMIERE: Scranton alternative punk band Black Hole Heart comes ‘Full Circle’
NEPA Scene was the first publication to cover Black Hole Heart soon after their early 2016 debut and the release of their demo. We’ve followed their progress since, listening to “The View from the Floor” EP often and catching another riveting live performance from the Scranton alternative punk rock band just two weeks ago at […]
PHOTOS: Joey Belladonna’s Chief Big Way at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton, 08/20/17
The last time vocalist Joey Belladonna was in Scranton, he was performing with Anthrax at the 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain. On Sunday, Aug. 20, he played to a much more intimate crowd at the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton, but with just as much energy. In […]
