Electric City Music Conference unveils full 2025 lineup and weekend schedule in Scranton
The Electric City Music Conference has officially announced the full schedule for its 12th annual event, set to take place from Thursday, Sept. 11 through Saturday, Sept. 13.
The weekend promises an immersive celebration of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s vibrant music scene, featuring an awards show, free educational panels for artists, unique “Side Quest” events, and a multi-venue music festival showcasing over 70 local and regional acts.
The festivities kick off on Thursday, Sept. 11 with the 12th annual Steamtown Music Awards at The V-Spot in Scranton. Dubbed “NEPA’s biggest night in music,” the ceremony will feature a red carpet entrance, live performances, and the presentation of over 35 awards.
This year, the SMAs will honor two local legends with Lifetime Achievement Awards: beloved radio personality Rocky Rhodes for his four-decade career on the airwaves and the late, revered sound engineer John “Stu” Sanderson, who will be recognized posthumously for his invaluable contributions to the live music community.
On Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13, the conference will host a series of free educational panels at The V-Spot, open to all musicians and the public. These panels provide artists direct access to industry experts on topics ranging from media relations and booking to financial planning and content creation. Featured speakers include Josh Balz (former keyboardist of Motionless In White and owner of The Ritz Theater in Scranton), renowned Philadelphia DJ Sat-One, and experts from Stage West in State College, Matt Kester Productions, NEPA Scene, and more.
In addition to the core events, the ECMC introduces two new “Side Quest” events this year. On Friday, the Electric City Day Party, an EDM showcase presented by 570 Soundz, will take over Solstice Bar and Grill in Scranton. Concurrently, the conference has partnered with Black & Brass Coffee Roasting Company for free, intimate unplugged performances on both Friday and Saturday afternoon.
The weekend culminates in the music festival, with performances running across seven Scranton venues on Friday and Saturday. Participating venues include Backyard Ale House, The Bog, Mutant Brewing, Sergei’s Live, The Shakes Space inside The Marketplace at Steamtown, Union Vapors 570, and The V-Spot.
“This year’s conference is our most ambitious yet,” said ECMC founder Joe Caviston.
“We’re not just putting on a music festival – we’re creating a comprehensive experience that supports, educates, and celebrates every facet of our incredible music scene. From honoring legends at the Steamtown Music Awards to providing invaluable career advice at the panels and showcasing dozens of amazing artists on stage, there is something for every music fan and creator in Scranton that weekend.”
Passes for the Electric City Music Conference are available now. For the full schedule, tickets, and panel registration, visit electriccitymusicconference.com.
2025 Electric City Music Conference schedule
Thursday, Sept. 11
The V-Spot
(906 Providence Rd., Scranton)
Cover: $15 online or at the door, free for nominees and presenters
6 p.m.: Red carpet interviews
7 p.m.-11 p.m.: Award presentations, with DJ Hersh in the mix
7:30 p.m.: Steamline Quarter
8 p.m.: Sweetnest
8:30 p.m.: Christian Michl Brown
9 p.m.: Portland Frank
9:30 p.m.: Lyndhurst
10 p.m.: Eastern Tribute Collective
10:30 p.m.: Cowgirl Pills
Friday, Sept. 12
Backyard Ale House
(523 Linden St., Scranton)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
7 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Amber November
8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Couldn’t Be Happiers
9 p.m.-10 p.m.: Wagner Road Band
10:30 p.m.-midnight: Almost Infamous
Midnight-1:30 a.m.: Cowgirl Pills (DJ set)
Black & Brass Coffee Roasting Company
(101 Penn Ave., Scranton)
Cover: Free
3 p.m.: Emo Kid Eating a Sandwich
4 p.m.: Elle Taranis
The Bog
(341 Adams Ave., Scranton)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
7 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Alex Stanilla & The Pi Seas
8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Sweet Anne Marie and the Family Band
9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Mercy Gang
10 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Das Black Milk
11 p.m.-11:30 p.m.: Betty White Devil
Midnight-12:30 a.m.: Ivy
1 a.m.-1:30 a.m.: Apollo Putnam
Mutant Brewing
(121 N. Washington Ave., Scranton)
Cover: $15 online or at the door
6:30 p.m.-7 p.m.: Elle Taranis
7:30 p.m.-8 p.m.: The Summitts
8:30 p.m.-9 p.m.: Wave Break
9:30 p.m.-midnight: Screaming Infidelities: Emo Night
Sergei’s Live
(519 Linden St., Scranton)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
7:30 p.m.-8 p.m.: Corey Kizer (acoustic solo set)
8:30 p.m.-9 p.m.: Martini Russa (duo)
9:30 p.m.-11 p.m.: Leighann & Company
11 p.m.-2 a.m.: DJ Image
The Shakes Space at The Marketplace at Steamtown
(300 Lackawanna Ave., Suite No. 122, Scranton)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
5 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: Emo Kid Eating a Sandwich
5:45 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: The Last Post
6:30 p.m.-7 p.m.: A Spectacular Failure
7:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m.: Condition Oakland
8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Na’Vaj
Solstice Bar and Grill
(117 W. Market St., Scranton)
Cover: $15 at the door
3 p.m.: Open decks
5 p.m.: Dizzymop, Kyle Burton, Pash Pendra, Kay Dah, and Trip 8
Union Vapors 570
(1945 Commerce Blvd., Dickson City)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Mayreh
9:45 p.m.-10:15 p.m.: Lilycove
10:30 p.m.-11 p.m.: Lolitslea
11:15 p.m.-11:45 p.m.: Wisdom
Midnight-12:30 a.m.: No Limitations
The V-Spot
(906 Providence Rd., Scranton)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
6 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Squid Sterling
7 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Retro Alliance and the Wiggy-Diggy Band
8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: The Deathtones
9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: KVRMA
10 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Valendina
11:15 p.m.-1 a.m.: Meet Me on Marcie
Saturday, Sept. 13
Backyard Ale House
(523 Linden St., Scranton)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
7:30 p.m.-8 p.m.: Shakey Joe Kambic
8:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m.: Kevin Roy Correll
9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Mason Wheeler
10 p.m.-11:15 p.m.: Justin Bravo & The Kind
11:45 p.m.-1:30 a.m.: Jase Mathews Band
Black & Brass Coffee Roasting Company
(101 Penn Ave., Scranton)
Cover: Free
3 p.m.: Norton Scott
4 p.m.: Gus the Savage
5 p.m.: Roderik (meet and greet)
The Bog
(341 Adams Ave., Scranton)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
7 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Joe Matzzie
8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: The Skating Party
9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Turbo Goth
10 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: The Dead Letters
11 p.m.-11:30 p.m.: Retrovai
Midnight-12:30 a.m.: No Take Backs
1 a.m.-1:30 a.m.: Dallas
Mutant Brewing
(121 N. Washington Ave., Scranton)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
6:30 p.m.-7 p.m.: Slohill (Kevin Hill)
7:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m.: Gus the Savage
8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Katie Knight
9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band
10 p.m.-midnight: DJ Kenton
Sergei’s Live
(519 Linden St., Scranton)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
7 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: In a Perfect Sky
8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Maria Arroyo
9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: The MDG Crew
10 p.m.-11 p.m.: The 335
11 p.m.-2 a.m.: DJ Sat-One
The Shakes Space at The Marketplace at Steamtown
(300 Lackawanna Ave., Suite No. 122, Scranton)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
5 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: Frank Shannon
5:45 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Bob & the Devil
6:30 p.m.-7 p.m.: Tedd Hazard
7:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m.: Norton Scott
8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Fiji in the Beans
Union Vapors 570
(1945 Commerce Blvd., Dickson City)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Aggressica
9:45 p.m.-10:15 p.m.: Acid Rat
10:30 p.m.-11 p.m.: Bliss
11:15 p.m.-11:45 p.m.: The Galaxy Has Eyes
Midnight-12:30 a.m.: 2Humble
The V-Spot
(906 Providence Rd., Scranton)
Cover: $10 at the door, hopper passes are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, and $35 for all three days
6 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Gabrielle
7 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Spew
8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Jonah Whale
9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Observe the 93rd
10 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: We the People
11 p.m.-11:30 p.m.: Roderik
Midnight-12:30 a.m.: A Constant Murder
1 a.m.-1:30 a.m.: Xdrenaline & Doc Nuece
Photo by Keith Perks/1120 Studios
