Shining Star pays tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 23
From a press release: It was announced today that FriendlyHart Productions will present Shining Star: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, and $49.50, plus fees, go on sale this Wednesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. […]
Engelbert Humperdinck celebrates 50 years of love songs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 15
From a press release: Legendary English balladeer Engelbert Humperdinck, known for hits like “Release Me,” “The Last Waltz,” “A Man Without Love,” “After the Lovin’,” and “This Moment in Time,” is taking his 50th Anniversary Tour to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $35, $45, and […]
PHOTOS: Vans Warped Tour at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, 07/10/17
In 23 years, the annual Vans Warped Tour has stopped in Scranton many times, but 2017 offered a surprising lineup that drew fans of all ages to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Monday, July 10. With over 60 bands like GWAR, Hatebreed, CKY, Anti-Flag, Sick of It All, Valient Thorr, The Ataris, Big D […]
EXCLUSIVE: Watch and download 2 acoustic songs by Wilkes-Barre rock band Vine Street
Last week during the live recording of Episode 17 of the NEPA Scene Podcast at Coal Creative’s production studio in downtown Wilkes-Barre, local rock band Vine Street opened and closed the show with stripped down acoustic versions of two of their original songs – “Mad Mad Woman” and “XOXO.” They can be watched on YouTube […]
Jermyn country singer/songwriter Dani-elle nominated for 4 Josie Music Awards in Nashville
From a press release: A country music artist from Lackawanna County has been nominated for several music awards and has once again been tapped to perform in Nashville, Tennessee. Born and raised in Jermyn, 21-year-old Dani-elle Kleha received nominations for the 2017 Josie Music Awards in the categories of “Entertainer of the Year,” “Female Artist […]
SONG PREMIERE: Scranton’s Patrick McGlynn plans beach getaway with ‘In the Waves’
The last time NEPA Scene heard from Scranton singer/songwriter Patrick McGlynn, he released a satirical Christmas song called “Why Can’t Santa Be the President?” following a contentious election season. Now, with summer in full swing, he’s taking it easier with a lighter tune called “In the Waves” that sounds like it was inspired by a […]
Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre ranks 157 in Top 200 worldwide arenas based on 2017 ticket sales
From a press release: The SMG-managed Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township was ranked No. 157 in the Top 200 arenas in the world in event ticket sales, according to Pollstar’s “2017 Mid-Year Worldwide Ticket Sales Top 200 Arena Venues” report in a recent issue of Pollstar magazine, one of the leading […]
Hard rockers Stone Sour perform with Steel Panther at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 3
From a press release: It was announced today that platinum-selling Des Moines, Iowa hard rock band Stone Sour will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center with special guests Steel Panther, a comedic glam metal band, and the Cherry Bombs, a rock ‘n’ roll entertainment group with elements of high-energy dance, fire and aerial arts, […]
Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre climbs to 99 in Top 200 worldwide theater list based on 2017 ticket sales
From a press release: Pollstar, the concert tour industry’s primary trade publication, has released its 2017 mid-year reports, and the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Wilkes-Barre once again ranks No. 99 worldwide, based on ticket sales for the first half of the calendar year. The mid-year report also reflects the Kirby […]
