SONG PREMIERE: After ‘The Voice,’ Clarks Summit singer Alyssa Lazar reflects with ‘Dear Universe’
In so many movies, there is a scene when the protagonist has reached a crossroads, hesitating before their next move. Troubled and unsure of themselves, they look up to the sky, picturing something beyond the stars – a higher power, a mentor, or anything else that could guide them – and cry out for an […]
The complete updated guide to the 2019 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton
The sixth annual Electric City Music Conference will feature performances by over 150 bands in 11 venues throughout Scranton, the Steamtown Music Awards with awards in 37 different categories and special performances of its own, and free panel discussions for local musicians, professionals, and music fans. It’s a great opportunity to see everything that the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference artist schedule at 11 Scranton venues announced
The Electric City Music Conference held an announcement party at Stage West in Scranton on July 5, revealing all the nominees for the 2019 Steamtown Music Awards as well as the conference’s artist schedule. ECMC producers Joe Caviston and Ken Norton read off all the nominees in 35 categories, sharing the stage with live performances […]
After sold-out opening, new Scranton speakeasy Madame Jenny’s plans weekly jazz music and 1920s fun
From a press release: The secret is out, and downtown Scranton’s speakeasy, Madame Jenny’s, is a hit with locals looking for something new to do… or, rather, something old to do again in modern times. This clandestine cocktail bar opened its doors last weekend with swingin’ sounds of the Madame Jenny’s House Jazz Band on […]
Brooklyn singer/songwriter Lily Mao comes home to Scranton for debut album release show on Dec. 9
From a press release: Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Lily Mao will host an album release party in her hometown of Scranton to celebrate her debut full-length, “Run to Madness,” on Sunday, Dec. 9. The free live show will be held in the private event space at Ale Mary’s at the Bittenbender (126 Franklin Ave., Scranton) from 1 […]
Former Misfits singer Michale Graves plays acoustic set at Ale Mary’s in Scranton on Dec. 3
From a press release: Former Misfits singer and current solo artist Michale Graves will perform an acoustic show with local band Lord Gorilla and The Ragdoll Crew at Ale Mary’s in downtown Scranton on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9 p.m. Presented by the NEPA Horror Film Festival, the 21+ event at Ale Mary’s (126 Franklin […]
PHOTOS: GRRRLS Night at Ale Mary’s in Scranton, 03/25/16
GRRRLS Night, “an open platform for all women to showcase their talents in poetry, spoken word, music, and comedy,” made its return to Ale Mary’s in downtown Scranton on Friday, March 25 after a few months off, allowing eight young ladies the opportunity to share a bit of themselves through their art in an intimate […]
Girls-only open mic GRRRLS Night returns to Ale Mary’s in Scranton on March 25
After taking a few months off, GRRRLS Night, the only girls-only performance night in Northeastern Pennsylvania, returns to Ale Mary’s in downtown Scranton on Friday, March 25 at 8 p.m. Created by Jess Meoni, graphic designer and founder of the Scranton Zine Fest and Ruthless Zine, the monthly open mic platform began in July 2015 […]
Free ‘Spooky Christmas’ horror film festival plans bloody night at Ale Mary’s in Scranton on Dec. 17
From a press release: The first annual NEPA Horror Film Festival debuted at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Oct. 16, drawing over 100 guests. Rather than wait until next year for more scares, the festival is presenting a “Spooky Christmas” at Ale Mary’s (126 Franklin Ave., Scranton) on Thursday, Dec. 17. There […]
VHS rises from the dead for Electric City Shocker Theater in Scranton
Cult classic films screen on VHS on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Ale Mary's
Flashback time: You’re a kid again. Friday night, you and your friends scour the video rental store racks for the creepiest, bloodiest, most I’m-way-too-young-to-be-watching-this horror flicks you can get your mitts on. Later, you and your buddies huddle around the TV set like cavemen around the first fire, gorging yourselves on junk food and lurid […]
