‘Cautionary tale’ of Wilkes-Barre band The Buoys and unlikely hit ‘Timothy’ told in new book
From a press release: 50 years after their big but controversial hit was released, a new book tells the true story of Wilkes-Barre rock band The Buoys and their fleeting success. On Oct. 26, Sunbury Press published “Somebody Else’s Dream: Dakota, The Buoys, & ‘Timothy,’” a cautionary tale of substance abuse, the pitfalls of fame, […]
PHOTOS: Skillet and Switchfoot at Spyglass Ridge Winery in Sunbury, 08/28/21
Most fans gathered at the Spyglass Ridge Winery on Saturday, Aug. 28 probably didn’t realize it at the onset, but vocalist John Cooper of the headlining act Skillet eventually informed them during a break between songs that he was “fairly sure” this was the first time his band ever played with their good friends Switchfoot […]
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 […]
Sunbury party rockers American Evil tear up the Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on Feb. 10
If you’re one of those people who finds rock music too whiny, preachy, or boring these days, American Evil just may be the swift kick in the balls you’ve been looking for. Right out of the gate, it’s easy to understand what these guys are all about – partying hard and rocking even harder, unapologetically […]
‘The Thunder Returns’ when hard rock band Harpo storms Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 26
From a press release: It was announced today that Sunbury hard rock band Harpo will storm the F.M. Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 9 p.m. with The Thunder Returns Tour. This will mark the tour’s only stop in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area. Tickets, which are $15 in advance or $18 the day […]
