PHOTOS: Saliva Live and Unplugged with University Drive and Give Up at The Leonard in Scranton, 04/14/17
While Saliva is best known for their chart-topping hard rock hits featured in movies, video games, and WWE events in the early 2000s, the platinum-selling alternative rock band embarked on an acoustic tour called Live and Unplugged this year to show a different side of the band, stopping at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Righteous Brothers perform at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on July 8
From a press release: Coming straight from Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, it has been announced that Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo the Righteous Brothers, best known for hits like “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” and “Unchained Melody,” will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, July 8 at 8 […]
Heavy metal band Hellyeah rocks Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on July 22
From a press release: It was announced today that Dallas, Texas heavy metal band Hellyeah, which features former Mudvayne vocalist Chad Gray, former Nothingface guitarist Tom Maxwell, and former Pantera and Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul, will bring their Unden!able World Tour to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets, […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton indie folk punk band Old Charades
Old Charades City: Scranton/Philadelphia Genre(s): Punk rock, indie rock, folk rock, alternative rock Years active: 2014-present Sounds like: “If Bruce Springsteen was 30 years younger and pissed off,” Old Charades is what he would sound like, according to bassist Tom Lopes, particularly if The Boss came from Scranton instead of New Jersey. They embrace that […]
40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival blooms with free entertainment at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre April 22-23
From a press release: The city of Wilkes-Barre will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Kirby Park on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 with food and craft vendors, amusement rides and games, and live entertainment, including music and dancing. The free festival will run from 11 a.m. through […]
Loverboy will be ‘Working for the Weekend’ at Mt. Airy Casino Resort in Mt. Pocono on April 29
From a press release: Multi-platinum-selling Canadian rock group Loverboy, known for big hits like “Turn Me Loose” and “Working for the Weekend,” will be playing in Gypsies Lounge at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono on Saturday, April 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $55 and $65, plus fees, are on sale now […]
Chart-topping rapper Ja Rule performs at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on July 20
From a press release: With multiple tracks hitting the Top 20 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including “Between Me and You” with Christina Milian, “I’m Real” and “Ain’t It Funny” with Jennifer Lopez, the Grammy-nominated No. 1 hit “Always on Time” with Ashanti, “Mesmerize” also with Ashanti, and “Wonderful” with R. Kelly and Ashanti, […]
Free Throop Arts + Food Festival returns for 2nd year with 70+ vendors on April 22
From a press release: The second annual Throop Arts + Food Festival is the first of its kind in Throop, gathering over 70 vendors to showcase their art, goods, and food on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m.-6 pm. at the Throop Community Civic Center. It is free and open to the public. After a […]
MiZ gathers all-star local lineup for Eric Clapton tribute at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on May 6
From a press release: Scranton folk rock singer/songwriter Mike Mizwinski, who performs as simply MiZ, moved out of the area a few years back, so when he returns to Northeastern Pennsylvania for a concert, it always proves to be a musical treat. This time, he will return to the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains […]
Meet Foghat at Grotto Pizza in Wilkes-Barre before they play Rock 107 Birthday Bash on April 13
From a press release: Hours before multi-platinum-selling blues rock band Foghat hits the stage at Scranton classic rock radio station Rock 107’s annual Birthday Bash at The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, April 13, the band will be meeting fans for free at the nearby Grotto Pizza next to the Wyoming Valley Mall in […]
