Kool & The Gang, Morris Day and The Time, and Sister Sledge get down at Mt. Airy Casino in Mt. Pocono on July 2
From a press release: Legendary multi-platinum hit-makers Kool & The Gang will get down on the outdoor summer stage at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono on Sunday, July 2 at 7 p.m. with funky fellow ’70s/’80s acts Morris Day and The Time and Sister Sledge. Tickets, which are $45, $60, and $85, plus […]
CONCERT REVIEW: The Shins keep it short but still sweet at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown
After releasing their first album in five years in March, The Shins brought their Heartworms Tour, named after that new record, to Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York on Saturday, June 17. “This place is beautiful, and there are so many of you here!” frontman James Mercer said, commenting on the upstate New York scenery […]
VIDEO: Scranton’s Peach Music Festival adds to 2017 lineup, including all-star Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks tribute
Back in February, the sixth annual Peach Music Festival announced its initial artist lineup, including My Morning Jacket, Widespread Panic, Joe Bonamassa, Gov’t Mule & Friends, and Lettuce featuring Chaka Khan, playing on Thursday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 13. Today, the festival, held every year at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain […]
VIDEO: Scranton indie rockers Tigers Jaw play NPR Tiny Desk Concert
Not many musicians get the opportunity to play an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, an intimate, often stripped-down show performed at the desk of “All Songs Considered” host Bob Boilen in Washington, D.C. Scranton indie rock band Tigers Jaw, fresh from the release of their new album, “Spin,” can now count themselves among the chosen few […]
Jam band O.A.R. takes stOARies Tour to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Oct. 29
From a press release: If you missed their recent concert with Train at Hersheypark Stadium, it was announced today that Maryland jam band O.A.R. will bring their headlining fall stOARies Tour to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $40 in advance or $45 the day of […]
Grammy-winning singer Rick Springfield performs at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sept. 21
From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and author Rick Springfield, known for hit songs like “Jessie’s Girl,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “Affair of the Heart,” and “Love Somebody,” will play at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, Sept. 21 at […]
Folk icons Stephen Stills and Judy Collins reunite at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 27
From a press release: It was announced today that iconic singer/songwriters Stephen Stills and Judy Collins will reunite for one unforgettable evening at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $48, $68, and $78, (Gold Circle), plus fees, go on sale this Friday, June 23 at […]
Blues/soul rockers Dwight & Nicole play free show at Opera House in Jim Thorpe on June 29
From a press release: Dwight & Nicole, an acclaimed three-piece original blues/soul rock band from Burlington, Vermont, will play a free concert at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. To comply with local ordinances, patrons need a ticket, which can be ordered on the Opera House […]
Chance the Rapper, John Legend, and Paramore play new Karoondinha Music & Arts Festival July 20-23
From a press release: Hawk Eye Presents, LLC has announced its full artist lineup for the first annual Karoondinha Music & Arts Festival, taking place on Friday, July 21, Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23 with a kick-off party on Thursday, July 20 at Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park, America’s only all-water cavern and […]
A Perfect Circle announces 2017 tour dates in Reading, New York, and New Jersey
From a press release: Local Tool fans were recently treated to a rare live performance at the Giant Center in Hershey last month, and now singer Maynard James Keenan is bringing his other multi-platinum rock band, A Perfect Circle, to five venues within a two to three-hour driving distance from Northeastern Pennsylvania. After returning to […]
