Pistol Annies singer Angaleena Presley goes solo at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 18
From a press release: If there’s a pedigree for a modern country music star, then Angaleena Presley fits all of the criteria: a coal miner’s daughter; native of Beauty, Kentucky; and a direct descendant of the original feuding McCoys. But Presley is best known as a member of the platinum-selling female trio known as the […]
’90s hit-makers Fastball ‘Step Into Light’ at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 29
From a press release: It was announced today that ‘90s hit-makers Fastball will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre to perform in the “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series, presented by City Market & Café, on Saturday, July 29 at 8 p.m. in support of their new album, due out on Friday, May […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Pence (Great Dane mix) and Freddie (striped tabby 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 […]
Yuengling is No. 1 craft brewing company in the country and 4th overall brewery in nationwide sales
From a press release: As it continues to expand its availability in new states like Indiana, the local lager proves that it’s just as popular across the country as it is here in Pennsylvania. This week, the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers, released its annual lists of the […]
2017 country lineup at Montage Mountain in Scranton announced, Megaticket on sale March 24
From a press release: Today, Live Nation announced the 2017 Country Megaticket, a three-show “package” featuring the summer’s hottest country shows at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton. Available online only through megaticket.com, the 2017 Country Megaticket gives concertgoers the chance to buy tickets first before the individual show tickets are available. Live Nation […]
NEPA electronic artists team up to form Spectre and release debut album ‘Jam the Transmission’
From a press release: Newly formed Northeastern Pennsylvania electronic group Spectre will release their debut album, “Jam the Transmission,” on March 18. The duo consists of local powerhouses Quoth and The Gary Goblins and was born in June of 2016 when the two had an impromptu jam session that spawned their debut album, a perfect […]
EXCLUSIVE: Rock band Saliva will play Live and Unplugged at The Leonard in Scranton on April 14
From a press release: It was announced today exclusively through NEPA Scene that platinum-selling alternative rock band Saliva will take their Live and Unplugged Tour to The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. The event at The Leonard (335 Adams Ave., Scranton) is 18+ and 21+ to drink. Tickets, […]
Annual NEPA Poker Open returns to Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre April 23-29
From a press release: Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre will welcome spring with its annual NEPA Poker Open, a week-long series capped off by the $550 main event on Saturday, April 29. Bringing back the ultimate local poker experience, the NEPA Poker Open will take place in the Mohegan Sun Pocono Poker Room and run […]
Due to Winter Storm Stella, Stomp reschedules Wilkes-Barre performances for Nov. 9-10
From a press release: Due to the severity of Winter Storm Stella, combined with the production and travel needs of the touring company, this week’s performances of Stomp at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16 have both been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and […]
Iconic ’70s rockers Three Dog Night play at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on June 11
From a press release: Legendary rock music icons Three Dog Night will play many of their chart-topping hits for “One” night only at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Sunday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $38, $48, and $58, are on sale now and available through the Sherman Theater box office (524 […]
