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 NEPA Scene Staff

Grammy-winning singer Paula Cole returns to Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on April 7

Grammy-winning singer Paula Cole returns to Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on April 7

From a press release: Grammy winner and multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter Paula Cole will return to the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Friday, April 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $28, can be purchased on the Opera House website, by calling 570-325-0249, and by visiting SoundCheck Records (23 Broadway, Jim Thorpe) or calling […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

The Top 40 albums in NEPA, 03/30/17

The Top 40 albums in NEPA, 03/30/17

Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound has provided NEPA Scene with the Top 40 bestselling albums in its Northeastern Pennsylvania stores from the previous week. “D” indicates a debut this week. Top 40 albums in NEPA 1. Rick Ross – Rather You Than Me (D) 2. Ed Sheeran – Divide 3. Spoon – Hot Thoughts (D) […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Shadows of the 60’s pays tribute to Motown at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 10

Shadows of the 60’s pays tribute to Motown at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 10

From a press release: FriendlyHart Productions will present Shadows of the 60’s: A Tribute to Motown at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, June 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, and $49.50, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, March 31 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Liverpool Legends play Beatles tribute show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 26

Liverpool Legends play Beatles tribute show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 26

From a press release: Edd Raineri, host of “The Beatledd Fab Four Hour” on King’s College radio station 88.5 WRKC-FM in Wilkes-Barre, will present The Beatles tribute band Liverpool Legends, in conjunction with Louise Harrison, sister of the late Beatles guitarist George Harrison, at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 26 at […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Philly folk rock singer/songwriter Amos Lee plays Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 30

Philly folk rock singer/songwriter Amos Lee plays Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 30

From a press release: It was announced today that Philadelphia folk rock singer/songwriter Amos Lee will make his debut at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, July 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, $49.50, and $59.50, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, March 31 at 10 a.m. and will […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows co-headline concert at Hersheypark Stadium on March 31

Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows co-headline concert at Hersheypark Stadium on March 31

From a press release: Chart-topping hit-makers Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows will join forces to bring the 2017 A Brief History of Everything Tour to Hersheypark Stadium with special guests Rivers & Rust on Monday, Aug. 28 at 6:45 p.m. Tickets, which are $34.60, $54.60, $84.60, and $104.60, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Chart-topping rock band Daughtry performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 15

Chart-topping rock band Daughtry performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 15

From a press release: It was announced today that Daughtry, led by former “American Idol” finalist turned international rock star Chris Daughtry, will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $39.50, $49.50, $59.50, and $69.50, plus fees, go on sale next Friday, March 31 at […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Renowned guitarist Johnny A. plays at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on May 5

Renowned guitarist Johnny A. plays at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on May 5

From a press release: People often throw around the phrase “let the music do the talking,” but only a few have the fortitude to really do it – to just go out there and play, shunning flash, shrugging off image, and reeling in the listener on the strength of the songs alone. Johnny A., who […]

 Rich Howells

Scranton rock band Eye on Attraction returns with first show featuring new singer at O’Leary’s Pub on April 29

Scranton rock band Eye on Attraction returns with first show featuring new singer at O’Leary’s Pub on April 29

Last month, Scranton progressive/alternative rock band Eye on Attraction announced their long-awaited return with a new singer and an animated lyric video for the catchy single “Pleasantville,” garnering over 26,000 views on YouTube in just one month. Now, they’ve announced their debut show with frontwoman Jen Fracas at O’Leary’s Pub in Scranton on Saturday, April […]

 Rich Howells

MUSIC VIDEO: Scranton’s Menzingers show the ups and downs of relationships ‘After the Party’

Scranton punk band The Menzingers have always had a knack for capturing the raw emotions wrapped up in the struggles of youth, particularly in love or lack thereof, and the new music video they released today for the title track of their latest album, “After the Party,” beautifully brings those feelings to life. Directed by […]