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Philly folk punk singer/songwriter Dave Hause plays at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 17

Philly folk punk singer/songwriter Dave Hause plays at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 17

From a press release: It was announced today that Philadelphia-born singer/songwriter Dave Hause, whose sound combines punk rock and Americana, will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Live from the Chandelier Lobby concert series, sponsored by City Market and Café. Tickets, which are […]

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Breaking Benjamin and Five Finger Death Punch rock Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 17

Breaking Benjamin and Five Finger Death Punch rock Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 17

From a press release: It was announced last week that Wilkes-Barre’s own Breaking Benjamin and Las Vegas metal band Five Finger Death Punch will return to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton to perform together on Friday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. Today, further details about the show were revealed. Special guests opening the […]

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Spyro Gyra, Lisa Simone, and more join RiverJazz series in Bethlehem

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Spyro Gyra, Lisa Simone, and more join RiverJazz series in Bethlehem

From a press release: It was announced today that iconic swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Grammy Award winners Spyro Gyra, Broadway singer Lisa Simone, and jazz trumpeter Bria Skonberg headline the 2018 RiverJazz series presented by Concannon Miller this spring in the Musikfest Café at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. It was announced last month […]

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Legendary rock guitarist Peter Frampton comes alive at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 18

Legendary rock guitarist Peter Frampton comes alive at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 18

From a press release: It was announced today that legendary British rock guitarist Peter Frampton will be live at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m., presented by the F.M. Kirby Center, BRE, and Rock 107. Tickets, which are $50.50, $60.50, and $76, plus fees, go on sale this […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Athena (mountain cur mix) and Marty (gray shorthair cat)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Athena (mountain cur mix) and Marty (gray shorthair cat)

Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features dogs, cats, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal is too […]

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BowieLive tribute brings ‘Ziggy Stardust’ and David Bowie hits to life at Thirst T’s in Olyphant on April 19

BowieLive tribute brings ‘Ziggy Stardust’ and David Bowie hits to life at Thirst T’s in Olyphant on April 19

From a press release: Meat and Potato Entertainment and Thirst T’s Bar & Grill have teamed up to bring “BowieLive” to Olyphant on Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. The David Bowie tribute concert has been added as a compliment to the current year-long tribute series the pair is producing, which was announced last year […]

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Grammy-winning country star Keith Urban takes world tour to Giant Center in Hershey on Oct. 25

Grammy-winning country star Keith Urban takes world tour to Giant Center in Hershey on Oct. 25

From a press release: Multi-platinum country star and four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will bring his Graffiti U World Tour to the Giant Center in Hershey on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. with special guest Kelsea Ballerini. The New Zealand Australian singer/songwriter’s shows have become concert events that electrify. They’re unexpected, if not […]

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Lackawanna County seeking artists to work with children at summer arts programs

Lackawanna County seeking artists to work with children at summer arts programs

From a press release: The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department is seeking visual and performing artists who enjoy working with children ages 4-12 to work at the county’s upcoming Art in the Park program and ARTS Engage! Day this summer. Schedules are noted below. Art in the Park: Tuesday, July 10 – 10 a.m.-noon: […]

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Railroad Earth singer Todd Sheaffer and Cabinet’s Dylan Skursky jam at Jazz Cafe in Plains on March 17

Railroad Earth singer Todd Sheaffer and Cabinet’s Dylan Skursky jam at Jazz Cafe in Plains on March 17

From a press release: Todd Sheaffer, the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of New Jersey roots rock/Americana jam band Railroad Earth, will perform with upright bassist Dylan Skursky, formerly of Cabinet before the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre jamgrass band went on hiatus and currently of Gatos Blancos, at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Saturday, March […]

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Peach Music Festival in Scranton adds Revivalists, moe. with Little Feat, Oteil & Friends, and more to lineup

Peach Music Festival in Scranton adds Revivalists, moe. with Little Feat, Oteil & Friends, and more to lineup

From a press release: The Peach Music Festival – taking place on Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton – just announced Phase II lineup additions after revealing the initial lineup in January. The newly announced lineup includes The Revivalists, moe. and Little […]