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Iconic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel plays at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 17

Iconic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel plays at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 17

From a press release: It was announced today that Tommy Emmanuel – considered by many to be the world’s greatest acoustic guitarist – will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $25, $35, $45, and $55, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, March […]

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Former Badlees singer Pete Palladino performs at Opera House in Jim Thorpe on March 17

Former Badlees singer Pete Palladino performs at Opera House in Jim Thorpe on March 17

From a press release: Singer/songwriter Pete Palladino, best known as the lead vocalist of Selinsgrove rock band The Badlees, will perform with an all-star lineup of local musicians, including some of his former Badlees bandmates, at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Sunday, March 17. Doors at the Opera House (14 W. […]

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Country rapper Bubba Sparxxx plays rescheduled show at Stage West in Scranton on April 27

From a press release: It was announced today that Bubba Sparxxx, an originator of the modern rap country genre with songs like “Deliverance,” “Ugly,” and “Ms. New Booty,” will perform at Stage West in Scranton on Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m. He was originally scheduled to appear at the West Scranton venue in January, […]

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Comedian and actor Billy Gardell performs stand-up at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 3

From a press release: It was announced this week that Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Billy Gardell, star of CBS’ “Mike & Molly” and CMT’s “Sun Records,” will perform stand-up comedy at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. as part of the Wells Fargo Concerts and Comedy series. Tickets, […]

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Musical comedy ‘Company’ comes to Music Box Dinner Playhouse in Swoyersville March 8-24

Musical comedy ‘Company’ comes to Music Box Dinner Playhouse in Swoyersville March 8-24

From a press release: The Music Box Dinner Playhouse in Swoyersville will present the Tony Award-winning musical comedy “Company” beginning Friday, March 8 and running through Sunday, March 24. The concept musical composed of short vignettes, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (“Sweeney Todd,” “Into the Woods,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way […]

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Indie pop duo Flora Cash plays at Stage West in Scranton on March 8 before St. Patrick’s Parade appearance

Indie pop duo Flora Cash plays at Stage West in Scranton on March 8 before St. Patrick’s Parade appearance

From a press release: Before the husband-and-wife duo performs live on the Alt 92.1 float during the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 9, Swedish/American indie pop act Flora Cash, known for their hit single “You’re Somebody Else,” will play a full show at Stage West in Scranton on Friday, March 8 at 8 […]

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Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ meet fans at Mohegan Sun Pocono on March 29

Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ meet fans at Mohegan Sun Pocono on March 29

From a press release: Mohegan Sun Pocono’s ongoing Reality Check series will bring Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy of the ABC dance competition television show “Dancing with the Stars” to Wilkes-Barre on Friday, March 29 at 8 p.m. The free event showing “the power of love through dance” will feature a stunning performance by the […]

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Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty sings at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on July 15

From a press release: Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Rob Thomas, best known as the lead vocalist of Matchbox Twenty and the singer of Santana’s hit single “Smooth,” has announced the release of his highly anticipated fourth solo album, “Chip Tooth Smile” – arriving everywhere April 26 and heralded today by the new […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Pittston metal band ASHFALL will reunite at Stage West in Scranton on April 13

EXCLUSIVE: Pittston metal band ASHFALL will reunite at Stage West in Scranton on April 13

After nearly four years apart, it was announced today exclusively through NEPA Scene that melodic hard rockers ASHFALL will play a reunion show at Stage West in Scranton on Saturday, April 13. The Pittston band has teamed up with Meat and Potato Entertainment and Stage West to produce the reunion show that local fans have […]

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Robert Cray, Marc Cohn, and Shemekia Copeland sing the blues at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 13

Robert Cray, Marc Cohn, and Shemekia Copeland sing the blues at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 13

From a press release: It was announced today that The Robert Cray Band, Marc Cohn with guest vocalists Blind Boys of Alabama, and special guest Shemekia Copeland will bring an ear-pleasing blues/roots package to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $39.50, $49.50, $59.50, and $69.50, […]