VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton indie rock pirates Esta Coda ride the friendly seas of ‘Happenstance’
When talking to Esta Coda about their band, songwriting, live shows, or just life in general, the theme that keeps coming up again and again is “friendship.” It’s the force that motivates them, surrounds them, flows through them, and binds them together, to roughly paraphrase a friendly Jedi. It’s key to the longevity of the […]
Captain, We’re Sinking celebrates 10 years of ‘Future Is Cancelled’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 22
From a press release: It was announced today that Captain, We’re Sinking will reunite for “The Future Is Cancelled” 10 Year Anniversary Show on Saturday, July 22 at the F.M. Kirby Center as part of the Wilkes-Barre theater’s Chandelier Lobby Concert Series. 2023 marks 10 years since the release of the Scranton punk band’s powerhouse […]
‘SNL’ comedian David Spade performs at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 24
From a press release: It was announced today that comedian, actor, writer, and television/podcast host David Spade will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Sept. 24 as part of his Catch Me Inside Tour. Spade became a household favorite during his tenure as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” For […]
‘Jurassic World’ dinosaurs roar to life at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Nov. 24-26
From a press release: The Jurassic World Live Tour, an exhilarating and unpredictable live family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of the “Jurassic Park” films to generations of fans, will come roaring into Wilkes-Barre for the first time ever this fall for seven action-packed performances on Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. […]
Led Zeppelin tribute Get the Led Out returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 28
From a press release: After selling out Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe this past weekend, it was announced today that Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 28. From the bombastic and epic to the folky and mystical, Get the Led Out […]
Country band Old Dominion performs with Chase Rice in Wilkes-Barre at Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 30
From a press release: Today, reigning ACM Group of the Year and CMA Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion announced a new leg to their renowned No Bad Vibes Tour. Visiting over 30 additional arenas nationwide, the country band will kick off this new round of dates on Sept. 7 at Van Andel Arena […]
Ann Wilson of Heart sings with Tripsitter at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 12
From a press release: It was announced today that Ann Wilson will perform with her backing band Tripsitter at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, July 12. Wilson, known the world over as a founder, lead singer/songwriter, and flautist of the barrier-breaking band Heart, has been widely praised as one of the greatest […]
Wilkes-Barre metalcore band Sleepsculptor takes on technology in concept album ‘Divine Recalibration’
From a press release: Technology has become essential to the way humans connect with others, for better or worse. For experimental, mathy metalcore band Sleepsculptor, it has turned into a tool for pushing forward as a group and the subject matter of their new LP, “Divine Recalibration,” released today on all major streaming platforms via […]
Grammy-winning bluegrass phenom Billy Strings is back in Wilkes-Barre at Mohegan Sun Arena on Dec. 15
From a press release: Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and progressive bluegrass musician Billy Strings will continue his extensive headlining tour through the fall, including newly confirmed shows at Portland’s Moda Center (two nights), Seattle’s WAMU Theater, Stanford’s Frost Amphitheater (two nights), Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena, Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center (two nights), Baltimore’s CFG Bank […]
’90s hitmakers Spin Doctors play free Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre on May 19
From a press release: When Annette Evans, with the assistance of Al Groh, started the Fine Arts Fiesta in downtown Wilkes-Barre, it consisted of a handful of artists and performers, with some even traveling from New York City. Their idea was simply to bring visual and performing arts to the people who might not otherwise […]
