‘All Beginnings Are Hard’ for Zach Sprowls as pianist makes Scranton Fringe Fest debut Sept. 29-Oct. 1
From a press release: The piano is Zach Sprowls’ voice. With it, he composes stories that are as much everyone’s as they are his own – affecting and true to life. Once rootless, he now proudly calls Scranton home. The full-time composer and pianist has come to identify with the relentless heart of the city, […]
Challenging new play ‘Madam and Eve’ premieres at Scranton Fringe Festival on Oct. 5-7
From a press release: “Madam and Eve” challenges perceptions of spirituality, sexuality, and the complexities that lie within the journey of becoming who we really are. Presented by the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, the new play will receive its world premiere at the Scranton Fringe Festival with performances at The Shakes Space […]
Rock legends Journey and Toto take Freedom Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on April 27
From a press release: Following the success of the 2023 Freedom Tour, legendary rock band Journey announced a new round of shows today for their 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour featuring special guests Toto. The diamond-selling Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will take the stage in 30 cities across North America with their catalog of […]
‘Christmas Vacation’ star Chevy Chase comes to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre for screening on Dec. 17
From a press release: It was announced today that legendary comedian Chevy Chase is coming to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 17 for a screening of one of his best-known films, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” This unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and laughs will celebrate the timeless classic with a special […]
EXCLUSIVE: 2023 Steamtown Music Award nominees in 33 categories announced in Scranton
Today, the Electric City Music Conference announced the nominees for the 2023 Steamtown Music Awards in 33 different categories. Online voting has also begun at electriccitymusicconference.com and will continue through Monday, Sept. 11. Every award will have an online voting component. The online voting will contribute to 50 percent of the vote for each category, […]
Tool, Deftones, and Alice in Chains tributes rock Ritz Theater in Scranton together on Sept. 16
From a press release: Fans of alternative metal can go back to the 1990s and early 2000s to experience the dream lineup of Tool, Alice in Chains, and Deftones when tributes to all three bands perform together in downtown Scranton. It was announced today that Schism, the world’s first and longest-running national touring tribute to […]
‘Golden Girls’ murder mystery travels to Mohegan Pa. in Wilkes-Barre Oct. 7-8
From a press release: Thank you for being a… fiend? It was announced today that the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre will host a special event, “A Golden Girls Mystery: The Halloween Caper,” on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. This funny and spine-chilling show allows the audience to become a […]
Keanu Reeves’ rock band Dogstar performs at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Oct. 7
From a press release: One day after the release of their first album in over two decades, alternative rock band Dogstar will perform at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, Oct. 7. Formed in the early 1990s, the independent, Los Angeles-based trio features Keanu Reeves on bass and dates back to his early days […]
Stroudsburg pop punks Don’t Panic succeed with ‘Setting Up to Fail,’ third rock album due Aug. 25
From a press release: Formed in the Pocono Mountains in 2009, Don’t Panic has had a simple mission since Day 1 – make genuine, fun rock ‘n’ roll music. Named after the memorable phrase from Douglas Adams’ “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” the favorite novel of founding vocalist/guitarist Ted Felicetti, the Stroudsburg-based pop punk band […]
Classic rock band The Guess Who plays free outdoor concert in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 19
From a press release: While the Rockin’ the River series has come to a close for the summer, the free live concerts in Wilkes-Barre aren’t over yet. Mayor George C. Brown has announced that legendary Canadian rock band The Guess Who, known for classic hits like “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time,” will perform […]
