’80s hit-makers Night Ranger and Loverboy rock Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 24
From a press release: It looks like “Sister Christian” will be “Working for the Weekend” – it was announced today that Scranton’s classic rock radio station Rock 107 and the F.M. Kirby Center will present a co-headlining performance by ’80s rockers Night Ranger and Loverboy at the Wilkes-Barre theater on Friday, Nov. 24 at 8 […]
STREAMING: Hear Tool play ‘Eulogy’ for 1st time in 16 years at Giant Center in Hershey
Progressive metal band Tool surprised many longtime fans on the second stop of their 2017 U.S. tour at the Giant Center in Hershey on Thursday, May 25 by performing “Eulogy,” a song from their influential 1996 album “Ænima” that they haven’t played live since 2001. Frontman Maynard James Keenan, who also sings in A Perfect […]
The Isley Brothers will ‘Twist and Shout’ at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 22
From a press release: It was announced today that long-running Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Isley Brothers, best known for chart-topping hits like “Shout,” “Twist and Shout,” “It’s Your Thing,” and “That Lady,” will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $59, $69.50, […]
MiZ celebrates Bob Dylan’s 76th birthday with free ‘Blood on the Tracks’ show on May 27
From a press release: To celebrate Bob Dylan’s 76th birthday this week, Scranton-born folk rock singer/songwriter Mike Mizwinski, known simply as MiZ, will play one of his most celebrated albums, “Blood on the Tracks,” in its entirety for free on Saturday, May 27 at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains. Doors at the Jazz […]
Soule Monde, funk duo from Trey Anastasio Band, plays free Scranton show on June 13
From a press release: Soule Monde, the instrumental funk side project of Trey Anastasio Band members Russ Lawton and Ray Paczkowski, will be playing a free show at the Backyard Ale House in downtown Scranton on Tuesday, June 13 at 9 p.m. Soule Monde is avant funk erupting from the syncopated minds of power drummer […]
PHOTOS: Susquehanna Breakdown at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, 05/19-20/17
One would expect a music festival centered around bluegrass, roots, Americana, and folk music to come from – and continually succeed – somewhere in the deep South, but Cabinet makes it happen right here every year in the mountains of Pennsylvania. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre jamgrass outfit hosted the fifth annual Susquehanna Breakdown Music Festival at The […]
Free DIY shows return to Curry Donuts parking lot in Wilkes-Barre on May 26
Spring has sprung, and with the warmer weather comes the return of the Curry shows, held regularly throughout the summer in the parking lot of a Curry Donuts just outside of downtown Wilkes-Barre. Organized by Cody Novitski of Wilkes-Barre emo rock band Black Diamond, George Rittenhouse, and the Curry staff, these free DIY outdoor concerts […]
Multi-platinum rock band Bush plays at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Aug. 12
From a press release: It was announced today that multi-platinum-selling British alternative rock band Bush, best known for hits like “Glycerine,” “Machinehead,” and “Everything Zen,” will play at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. with special guests She Wants Revenge. Tickets, which are $39.50 and $49.50, plus applicable fees, […]
Pop punk band All Time Low returns to Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre to meet fans on June 4
From a press release: With a new album called “Last Young Renegade” coming out next Friday, June 2, Maryland pop punk band All Time Low will meet fans and sign autographs at the Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, June 4 at 5 p.m., as they did back in 2015. As with previous Gallery […]
Comedic punk band Green Jelly performs at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on July 16
From a press release: Known for their sophomoric humor, theatrical performances, and intentionally crude musicianship, Green Jellÿ will play at the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton for the first time on Sunday, July 16. Local bands Earthmouth, Family Animals, and Candi Vee will open the show, with more acts to be announced. Doors at […]
