Ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 29
From a press release: It was announced today that legendary guitarist Ace Frehley, a co-founding member of KISS, will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, June 29 at 8 p.m., presented by Scranton classic rock radio station Rock 107. The last time he performed at the Kirby Center in 2016, Frehley […]
Queer NEPA hosts LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy benefit at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore on May 4
From a press release: Local LGBTQ+ activist organization Queer NEPA will host a comedy benefit with national acts at the Act Out Theatre in Dunmore on Saturday, May 4 from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Featuring comedians Ian Harvie, Felon O’Reilly, and Sarah Hyland-Rosenstein, the show is called We Are Not Saints, a name originating from Harvie […]
Peach Fest and Camp Bisco alum Pigeons Playing Ping Pong funk up Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on March 29
From a press release: Appearing at both the Peach Music Festival and Camp Bisco in Scranton over the years, Baltimore funk jam band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will return to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, March 29 at 9 p.m. with special guests Cycles. Tickets, which are $20 in advance or $25 the […]
MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE: Haters get ‘$MACKED’ by Scranton rapper Lucas Hex
Already working on new material, Scranton hip-hop artist Lucas Hex has also been busy shooting music videos to promote his first full-length album, “Blue Carolina.” The first of those videos for the stinging single “$MACKED” is premiering today exclusively on NEPA Scene. The song’s beat was produced by SAKI, and the video was directed by […]
‘Roast Battle’ comic Olivia Grace headlines comedy night at The Keys in Scranton on March 15
From a press release: New York City comedian Olivia Grace, known for her appearances and writing on Comedy Central, will headline a night of stand-up comedy at The Keys in Scranton on Friday, March 15. Fellow New York comic Lizzy Cassidy will open with locals Elliott Elliott and Angelia Petrillo, who will also host the […]
Irish folk singer Mickey Spain plays free Parade Day show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 10
From a press release: Scranton Irish folk singer/songwriter Mickey Spain will play a free show in the Chandelier Lobby of the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre during the city’s 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Lobby doors at the […]
Multi-platinum rockers Incubus play Musikfest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem on Aug. 7
From a press release: It was announced last week that Incubus will join the 2019 Musikfest lineup. The multi-platinum rock band is set to perform on the Sands Steel Stage in Bethlehem on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets for this concert at PNC Plaza (645 E. 1st St., Bethlehem), which are $59-$79, go […]
Nominations for the 2019 Steamtown Music Awards now open, with new categories and nomination changes
Starting today, nominations for the 2019 Steamtown Music Awards are open from now until Thursday, June 30. The public can nominate their favorite acts for the sixth annual local music awards ceremony, which will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12 and serve as the opening ceremony for the Electric City Music Conference in Scranton. Nominations […]
Live and Bush celebrate 25th anniversary of iconic albums in Allentown, Holmdel, and Bethel this summer
From a press release: Seminal rock bands Live and Bush are joining forces for The ALT-IMATE Tour, a high-powered co-headlining summer run that will see these two iconic acts celebrating the 25th anniversary of their respective landmark albums, “Throwing Copper” and “Sixteen Stone.” Produced by Live Nation, this hits-packed road show with special guests Our […]
Billy Joel’s band Lords of 52nd Street plays at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 11
From a press release: The Lords of 52nd Street are New York’s favorite band. They have sold more than 150 million records. They helped establish Billy Joel’s formidable sound in the 1970s and ’80s. And they continue to perform their legendary hits still to this day. It was announced today that The Lords of 52nd […]
