NEPA MUSIC NOTES: Telco, Don’t Panic, Eric Best, 5-7-Zero, Flowers for You, Crooked Ways, John Hahn, and more
After a few years away, the NEPA Music Notes column received a warm welcome back last week, so I’ll take that as a sign that you want to see more roundups of new and noteworthy local songs, albums, and shows. Let’s dive right in! 🎶🎶 Schuylkill Haven guitarist John Hahn, who got his start touring […]
Allentown hip-hop reggae duo Space Kamp streams live from Emmaus Theatre on Jan. 15
From a press release: Following the release of their latest single last month, the psychedelic, genre-bending hip-hop reggae duo Space Kamp will start the new year with a live stream by Scranton-based creative marketing team Ionic Development on Friday, Jan. 15 at 10 p.m. Performing from the Emmaus Theatre in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, the free show […]
Hersheypark plans to reopen in July, Hershey entertainment venues hope for July and August shows
The coronavirus pandemic has put most summer plans on pause, but Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania offered a sweet glimmer of hope today. Representatives of the family theme park said on social media that, “given the information currently available,” they plan to open in July if the state of Pennsylvania permits them to. The message continues: […]
Allentown Symphony Orchestra performs ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ live with film at PPL Center on Aug. 15
From a press release: The Allentown Symphony Association will present “Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert,” featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the PPL Center in Allentown. The Allentown Symphony Orchestra will perform, led by guest […]
Adam Sandler takes ‘100% Fresher’ comedy tour to PPL Center in Allentown on March 18
From a press release: After stopping at the Giant Center in Hershey this year, comedy superstar Adam Sandler will bring his 100% Fresher Tour to the PPL Center in Allentown on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 8 p.m. Sandler will be joined by a surprise guest at this show at the PPL Center (701 Hamilton […]
David Lee Roth jumps on KISS farewell concert at PPL Center in Allentown on Feb. 4
From a press release: It was announced today that Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth will open for KISS on the next leg of their End of the Road World Tour, which includes a stop at the PPL Center in Allentown on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The 65-year-old rock vocalist […]
KISS brings last leg of End of the Road Tour to PPL Center in Allentown on Feb. 4
From a press release: Today, rock ‘n’ roll legends KISS announced the last legs of their final tour, the End of the Road World Tour. The initial tour announcement was met with huge fan demand for added shows, but the End of the Road will officially come to a close on July 21, 2021 at […]
Breaking Benjamin announces acoustic album, tour with Korn tour hitting Allentown on Jan. 23
From a press release: A long time in the making, multi-platinum Wilkes-Barre rock band Breaking Benjamin officially announced the title, release date, and tracklist of their anticipated acoustic album. “Aurora” will feature reimagined acoustic versions of songs from their vast catalog, starting with “So Cold,” the lead single from their second album, 2004’s “We Are […]
Special sneak preview of ‘Jay and Silent Bob Reboot’ screens in NEPA theaters Oct. 15-17
From a press release: The stoner icons who first hit the big screen 25 years ago in 1994’s “Clerks” are coming back to movie theaters with their long-awaited adventure “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.” The new film sees Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith return to the roles they originated and developed across six feature films […]
Five Finger Death Punch and Three Days Grace play at PPL Center in Allentown on Dec. 3
From a press release: Following a national tour with Wilkes-Barre rock band Breaking Benjamin, multi-platinum metal band Five Finger Death Punch has announced the launch of a U.S. fall arena headlining tour, including a stop at the PPL Center in Allentown on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Co-produced by Live Nation and Frank Productions, […]
