Grammy-winning rock icon John Fogerty performs at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 9
From a press release: It was announced today that rock icon John Fogerty is heading to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which range from $35-$125, go on sale this Friday, May 4 at 10 a.m. through the NBT Bank Box Office at Mohegan […]
NEPA jamgrass band Cabinet returns from hiatus to play Peach Festival in Scranton on July 19
In a surprise announcement today, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre jamgrass band Cabinet revealed that they will return from hiatus to play only one show in 2018 – the Peach Music Festival at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Thursday, July 19. Garnering a huge local following and touring the country since forming in 2006, the popular […]
PHOTOS: ‘SCENE’ compilation release show at The Bog in Scranton, 04/06/18
Before the Internet provided easy ways to sample, discover, share, and download new music, compilation CDs were a great way to find your next favorite band – and they still can be. These collections are still made today, but not as frequently in their old physical forms of tapes and compact discs, so to celebrate […]
PHOTOS: Breaking Benjamin meet and greet at Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre, 04/14/18
Record Store Day, coming up this Saturday, is typically the Gallery of Sound’s biggest day of the year, but last Saturday, April 14 may have already topped it. Lines of fans wrapped around the Wilkes-Barre store and across the parking lot, all eager to welcome Breaking Benjamin back to their hometown a day after their […]
Struggling Third Friday Art Walk in downtown Wilkes-Barre changes to Art Block with new approach
From a press release: Art walk events are creative and economic catalysts in communities across the United States, including Scranton with its long-running First Friday program. Not only do they encourage a wider appreciation of the arts in the community, they also foster patronage in neighboring restaurants and businesses. In many areas, the arts have […]
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre stages Part 2 of ‘Angels in America’ May 4-13
From a press release: After an award-winning run in 2016, the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre will mount the second installment of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play “Angels in America.” Performances begin Friday, May 4 and run through Sunday, May 13. Written by American playwright Tony Kushner and recently mounted to critical acclaim by the […]
98.5 KRZ announces young pop stars playing Summer Smash in Wilkes-Barre on June 19
From a press release: Entercom, a leading creator of live local audio content in the United States, and 98.5 KRZ have announced the all-star lineup of Summer Smash 2018, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton pop radio station’s annual kickoff to summer concert. Featuring young hitmakers Why Don’t We, Dua Lipa, Jack & Jack, and Logan Henderson, the event […]
STREAMING: ‘Save Yourself’ with new Breaking Benjamin single before album drops on April 13
In just one week, multi-platinum rock band Breaking Benjamin will release their long-awaited new album, “Ember.” Since January, they’ve been uploading singles and a music video to build up to Friday, April 13. Late last night, the Wilkes-Barre quintet debuted their fifth new song, “Save Yourself,” a good mix of their melodic side with the […]
