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NEPA rocker turned Nashville singer/songwriter Bob Lewis performs at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre on April 27

NEPA rocker turned Nashville singer/songwriter Bob Lewis performs at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre on April 27

From a press release: After nearly 25 years of musical highlights and misadventures – from punk shows in Pennsylvanian coal country to folk gigs along the California coastline – Bob Lewis has reached the “End of an Error” with his latest album. The Northeastern Pennsylvania native turned East Nashville troubadour will return to his hometown […]

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Adam Sandler takes ‘100% Fresher’ comedy tour to Giant Center in Hershey on June 22

Adam Sandler takes ‘100% Fresher’ comedy tour to Giant Center in Hershey on June 22

From a press release: Following the release of his new comedy album last week, it was announced today that comedy superstar Adam Sandler will perform at the Giant Center in Hershey on Saturday, June 22 at 8 p.m. as part of his 100% Fresher Tour. Tickets, which start at $42.35, plus fees, go on sale […]

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Philadelphia building $50 million video gaming venue, first esports arena in U.S.

Philadelphia building $50 million video gaming venue, first esports arena in U.S.

From a press release: Video games just leveled up in Philly. Today, Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies announced plans for a $50 million, next-generation esports and entertainment venue in the heart of the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Adjacent to Xfinity Live!, the first-of-its-kind venue will seat up to 3,500 guests and stand as the largest […]

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Classic rockers REO Speedwagon roll into Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sept. 20

Classic rockers REO Speedwagon roll into Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sept. 20

From a press release: It was announced today that chart-topping, multi-platinum-selling classic rock band REO Speedwagon will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $49.50, $59.50, and $69.50, go on sale this Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at sandseventcenter.com, the […]

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Multi-platinum rockers Papa Roach return to Sands Bethlehem Event Center with Asking Alexandria on Aug. 13

Multi-platinum rockers Papa Roach return to Sands Bethlehem Event Center with Asking Alexandria on Aug. 13

From a press release: It was announced today that multi-platinum rock band Papa Roach, who rose to fame in 2000 with the release of their triple-platinum album “Infest,” will return to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. on their Who Do You Trust Tour with Asking Alexandria and Bad […]

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Metal bands Disturbed and In This Moment rock Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 5

Metal bands Disturbed and In This Moment rock Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 5

From a press release: After kicking off the year with a North American tour that saw them playing to more than 200,000 frenzied fans, two-time Grammy Award nominees Disturbed have announced a second leg of arena shows set to begin July 21, including a stop at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre […]

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Act Out Theatre Group finds ‘Dinosaurs Before Dark’ in Dunmore March 29-31

Act Out Theatre Group finds ‘Dinosaurs Before Dark’ in Dunmore March 29-31

From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group will present the “Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark” Kids, a musical adaptation of the first of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning fantasy adventure books from the “Magic Tree House” book series, for one weekend only – Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31 in Dunmore. In this […]

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Kick & Banjo featuring Cabinet’s Pappy Biondo plays at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on March 28

Kick & Banjo featuring Cabinet’s Pappy Biondo plays at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on March 28

From a press release: Two folk/Americana/jam musicians known for their bands and their nicknames – Patrick “Pappy” Biondo and Brian “Nugget” Gorby – have teamed up to blend groove and tradition as Kick & Banjo. Formerly with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Cabinet and the Hackensaw Boys from Virginia, respectively, they are uniquely qualified to perform this music. Playing […]

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Lineup of free Party on the Patio summer concerts extended at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre

Lineup of free Party on the Patio summer concerts extended at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: Today, Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre announced the summer lineup for its popular Party on the Patio outdoor concert series, which features a variety of tribute acts every Thursday night. The casino will keep the party going for two extra weeks this year by extending its run from June 20 through […]

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Controversial ‘Motor City Madman’ Ted Nugent is back at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Aug. 14

Controversial ‘Motor City Madman’ Ted Nugent is back at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Aug. 14

From a press release: It was announced today that the “Motor City Madman,” Ted Nugent, will once again play at Penn’s Peak on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. as part of The Music Made Me Do It Again! Tour. Despite his consistently controversial political views that have caused protests and calls for boycotts around […]