NYC ska legends Mephiskapheles play all-day Punk Rock BBQ at Border Bar in Pittston on June 22
From a press release: “Satanic ska” band Mephiskapheles is coming down from New York City to Pittston to perform at the second annual Punk Rock Bar-B-Q at the Border Bar on Saturday, June 22. Hosted by local music promotion and production team Camp Rattler, the event will feature live music inside as well as outside […]
Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre plans ‘Hot Summer Fun’ with giveaways, live entertainment, and more
From a press release: Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre is cooking up a summer to remember with the return of Hot Summer Fun. From Monday, June 17 through Sunday, Sept. 1, Momentum rewards card members can enjoy giveaways where they can win free slot play, cash prizes, a brand new summer toy, and more. Other […]
British new wave band Squeeze plays with Marshall Crenshaw at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 19
From a press release: It was announced today that British rock band Squeeze, known for 1980s new wave hits like “Tempted,” “Hourglass,” and “853-5937” in the United States and many more songs in the U.K. like “Cool for Cats,” “Up the Junction,” and “Another Nail in My Heart,” will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in […]
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Roller Derby team travels to Ireland to take on Dublin Roller Derby
From a press release: After months of fundraising, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Roller Derby is heading to the Emerald Isle to represent Northeastern Pennsylvania in two roller derby bouts against the Dublin Roller Derby. Members of the league’s B-level travel team, the Low Rolling Deuces, have been preparing, fundraising, and practicing in the hope of squaring off […]
All-star tribute to Beatles’ ‘White Album’ with Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, and more comes to Bethlehem on Sept. 19
From a press release: An all-star lineup of famous musicians – Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, Micky Dolenz (The Monkees), Jason Scheff (Chicago), and Joey Molland (Badfinger) – will embark on the “It Was 50 Years Ago Today” Tour this fall, a tribute to the “White Album” by The Beatles. Performing their own greatest hits along […]
Last Podcast on the Left hosts live show at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Aug. 17
From a press release: Fans of all things horrifying – from true crime and UFOs to the occult and paranormal – can relish the simultaneous chills and comedy of “The Last Podcast on the Left.” A morbid sense of humor and an open mind are required listening equipment, along with a sturdy constitution that can […]
Classic rockers Little Feat celebrate 50th anniversary at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27
From a press release: It was announced today that platinum-selling rock band Little Feat will bring their 50th Anniversary Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $45, $55, $69.50, and $99.50, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m. and […]
EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announcement party will be at Stage West in Scranton on July 5
The Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards will host a free announcement party at Stage West in Scranton on Friday, July 5, starting at 6 p.m. Although this party has been revamped this year and moved to a Friday night, it will still cater to the needs of the busy music community. The […]
Country star Trisha Yearwood sings at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 23
From a press release: It was just announced that the F.M. Kirby Center and the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza will once again team up, this time to present a concert at the Kirby Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Country star and Food Network host Trisha Yearwood, who just released a new single, will sing […]
Briggs Farm Blues Festival in Nescopeck features 3 Blues Music Award winners July 11-14
From a press release: The Blues Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee recently announced its 2019 Blues Music Award winners, and three of those artists are heading to the 22nd annual Briggs Farm Blues Festival in Nescopeck this July. Grammy Award-nominated Cedric Burnside (winner of Instrumentalist – Drums), the unique and highly acclaimed Vanessa Collier (Instrumentalist – […]
