NEPA rock band Underground Saints play rare reunion show at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre on June 15
With their drummer now running downtown Wilkes-Barre music venue Karl Hall, it was only a matter of time before the Underground Saints rose up again to perform at the new all-ages music venue. The popular Northeastern Pennsylvania alternative rock band only played two gigs in 2017 since reuniting for the first time in years at […]
Southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd say farewell at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 30
From a press release: Earlier this year, Southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd revealed that, after a career that has spanned more than 40 years and includes a catalog of more than 60 albums with more than 30 million units sold, they would embark on their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. Produced by Live […]
Live ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ 30th Anniversary Tour comes to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27
From a press release: After an incredibly succesful tour in 2017, groundbreaking television comedy series “Mystery Science Theater 3000” has announced the MST3K Live 30th Anniversary Tour featuring, for the first time in 25 years, original host and “MST3K” creator Joel Hodgson back in the red jumpsuit as Joel Robinson. Alongside new “MST3K” host Jonah […]
Gaslight Theatre updates Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ in Wilkes-Barre June 22-30
From a press release: The Gaslight Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare’s classic comedy “The Taming of the Shrew” in a new light on Friday, June 22 through Saturday, June 30 at its theater in the East End Centre in Wilkes-Barre. Directed by Brandi George and David Reynolds, “The Taming of the Shrew” tells the […]
Comedian Jo Koy will ‘Break the Mold’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 11
From a press release: It was announced today that comedian Jo Koy will bring his Break the Mold Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. Tickets, which are $39, $49, and $114 (VIP), plus fees, go on sale this Friday, June 8 at 10 a.m. and can […]
Professional Bull Riders buck into Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre for 1st time on Sept. 8
From a press release: Professional Bull Riders announced that Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza will host the Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour in Wilkes-Barre Township for the first time on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. For one night only, some of the best bull riders in the world will battle the sport’s […]
PHOTOS: Third Man Rolling Record Store stop at Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre, 05/28/18
A bright yellow truck brightened Memorial Day for Jack White fans and vinyl collectors who gathered to greet the Third Man Rolling Record Store as it pulled into the parking lot of the Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre for a few hours on Monday, May 28. Owned by White, this mobile version of his Third […]
43 artists display fragile cast iron artwork at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre June 2-July 2
From a press release: The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University presents “Solid Gone,” an exhibition of cast iron art, from Saturday, June 2 through Monday, July 2. The exhibit features 43 artists from around the world who push the limits of the medium. It is curated by Ben Woodeson, a British artist known for […]
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 […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, Third Man Records Edition, 05/28/18
Following Jack White’s concert at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York the night before, his Third Man Records Rolling Record Store rolled into the parking lot of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s own indie record store, the Gallery of Sound, in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, May 28 and was greeted by a long line of fans, vinyl nerds, and […]