Music

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE: Watch and download 2 acoustic songs by JP Biondo of NEPA jamgrass band Cabinet

EXCLUSIVE: Watch and download 2 acoustic songs by JP Biondo of NEPA jamgrass band Cabinet

Last week during the live recording of Episode 8 of the newly relaunched NEPA Scene Podcast at Coal Creative’s production studio in downtown Wilkes-Barre, singer, songwriter, and mandolinist JP Biondo, who is both a solo artist and a member of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre jamgrass band Cabinet, opened and closed the show with stripped down acoustic versions of […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

I Am King – The Michael Jackson Experience moonwalks into Theater at North in Scranton on Nov. 11

I Am King – The Michael Jackson Experience moonwalks into Theater at North in Scranton on Nov. 11

From a press release: It was recently announced that “I Am King – The Michael Jackson Experience,” a tribute show that claims it’s “as close as you will get to seeing the King of Pop live in concert,” is coming to The Theater at North in Scranton on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Richard Marx performs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on July 7

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Richard Marx performs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on July 7

From a press release: Chicago singer, songwriter, and producer Richard Marx, named one of Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Artists,” will be bringing his adult contemporary/pop rock hits to the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $29 and will […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Grammy-winning pop rock trio Paramore returns to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 10

Grammy-winning pop rock trio Paramore returns to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 10

From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy Award-winning pop rock band Paramore, known for big hits like “Misery Business,” “Crushcrushcrush,” “That’s What You Get,” “The Only Exception,” “Still Into You,” and “Ain’t It Fun,” will return to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

String trio Simply Three blends classical and pop music at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 15

String trio Simply Three blends classical and pop music at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 15

From a press release: It was announced today that string trio Simply Three will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m., playing chamber music covers of popular music. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the Kirby Center box […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Classic Motown group the Commodores get funky at Mt. Airy Casino Resort in Mt. Pocono on May 27

Classic Motown group the Commodores get funky at Mt. Airy Casino Resort in Mt. Pocono on May 27

From a press release: Classic funk/soul band the Commodores, known for ’70s and ’80s hits like “Brick House,” “Lady (You Bring Me Up),” “Fancy Dancer,” “Too Hot ta Trot,” “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady,” and “Nightshift,” will be performing in Gypsies Lounge at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono on Saturday, May 27 at […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Progressive rockers Yes say Yestival Tour coming to Hershey Theatre on Aug. 14

Progressive rockers Yes say Yestival Tour coming to Hershey Theatre on Aug. 14

From a press release: Trailblazing English progressive rock band Yes announced today that they are bringing their 2017 Yestival Summer Tour to the Hershey Theatre on Monday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets for this show, which are $47.85, $57.85, $82.35, and $132.35 (processing fees apply), go on sale this Friday, May 12 at 10 […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEOS: Mount Pocono singer Mark Isaiah reaches Top 10 on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ but ends up eliminated

VIDEOS: Mount Pocono singer Mark Isaiah reaches Top 10 on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ but ends up eliminated

19-year-old Mark Isaiah of Mount Pocono has endured some stiff competition since he burst onto the national stage in his excellent blind audition in the Season 12 premiere of “The Voice” on NBC on Feb. 27, singing Shawn Mendes hit “Mercy” and instantly gaining thousands of fans across the country, including coach Adam Levine. He […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Railroad Earth and moe. jam on Sherman Summer Stage at Pocono Mountain Carnival Grounds on Aug. 25

Railroad Earth and moe. jam on Sherman Summer Stage at Pocono Mountain Carnival Grounds on Aug. 25

From a press release: Jam bands Railroad Earth and moe., who have both played at the Peach Music Festival in Scranton over the years, will be rocking together again on the Sherman Theater’s Summer Stage, located at the Pocono Mountain Carnival Grounds in Mount Pocono, on Friday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. Tickets, which are […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Video Games Live multimedia concert at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre rescheduled for Jan. 12

Video Games Live multimedia concert at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre rescheduled for Jan. 12

From a press release: Due to a scheduling conflict, Video Games Live has rescheduled two of their upcoming concerts, including their Friday, May 19 performance at the F.M. Kirby Center. It will now be performed in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. and will still feature members of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. […]