Lackawanna RiverFest flows forward with music, beer garden, ducks, and more in Scranton on Sept. 25
From a press release: The pandemic has once again forced the Lackawanna River Conservation Association to postpone its major fundraiser, which is usually held in May, so a slightly different RiverFest will move forward on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Sweeney’s Beach in the Pine Brook neighborhood of Scranton from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The LRCA’s 34th […]
Ska/reggae rockers Elephants Dancing and Joint Operation get funky at Jazz Cafe in Plains on July 23
From a press release: Baltimore reggae funk band Joint Operation and Wilkes-Barre’s own reggae rockers
Marijuana dispensary Beyond/Hello opens in Hazleton with live performance by hip-hop duo Space Kamp
From a press release: Hip-hop fans can wake and bake with Space Kamp this week. Beyond / Hello is introducing a new medical marijuana/cannabis dispensary to Hazleton, and the grand opening on Monday, June 7 will feature a live morning performance by the Allentown-based reggae rappers. The weed-smoking duo have made their support of legalization […]
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 […]
Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime and Elephants Dancing play live at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City on Oct. 4
From a press release: The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original, and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish: […]
Guitarist Junior Marvin leads Legendary Wailers at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on May 16
From a press release: It was announced today that Jamaican guitarist and singer Junior Marvin, best known for his work with Bob Marley and the Wailers and later incarnations of the Wailers, will bring his own reggae band, The Legendary Wailers, to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets, […]
At Peach Fest, Stephen Marley talks creativity, family, and witnessing the power of music
One of the highlights of the 2019 Peach Music Festival was an afternoon set by Stephen “Ragga” Marley, son of the legendary Bob and Rita Marley. Stephen and his band took the stage early on Saturday, July 27 and eased the crowd into what would be a long day of music with a 17-song set […]
Ska/reggae punks Bumpin’ Uglies return to River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on June 9
From a press release: After performing there in February, Maryland ska/punk/reggae quartet Bumpin’ Uglies will return to the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Saturday, June 9, this time with a new album in stores and online. Wilkes-Barre soul rock singer/songwriter Jordan Ramirez of Half Dollar and Fake Fight will open the show. Doors […]
Grammy-winning reggae rebel Ziggy Marley performs at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sept. 16
From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and humanitarian Ziggy Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley and singer Rita Marley, will bring his Rebellion Rises Tour to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $35 in advance […]
Bumpin’ Uglies and Elephants Dancing play ska and reggae at Jazz Cafe in Plains on Feb. 9
From a press release: Maryland ska/punk/reggae quartet Bumpin’ Uglies will be teaming up with Wilkes-Barre’s own reggae rock band Elephants Dancing and soul rock singer/songwriter Jordan Ramirez of Half Dollar and Fake Fight for a show at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains this Friday, Feb. 9. Doors at the Jazz Cafe (667 N. […]
