‘Elvis Lives’ in live multimedia tribute concert at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 1
From a press release: On Stage Touring, LLC, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., announced today that the national hit theatrical production “Elvis Lives” will be presented for the first time in Wilkes-Barre at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, […]
Voodoo Glow Skulls headline night of ska punk at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on March 25
From a press release: Voodoo Glow Skulls meshed hardcore punk, traditional ska, tough guitar riffs, and the Mexican music of their roots to create the prototype for the West Coast ska-core sound. Unflinchingly honest, their songs often used humor to comment on harsh political realities, from racial inequity to unrest overseas. Singing in both Spanish […]
NEPA Scene earned 6 awards and gave away over $5,000 in cash and prizes to local artists in 2016
NEPA Scene, the only independent publication covering all arts and entertainment in Northeastern Pennsylvania, took home six awards from four different organizations in 2016, showing its continual growth and impact on local culture in the website’s second year of operation. In four different polls this past year, NEPA Scene and its staff were named the […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Shea (German shepherd mix) and Luna and Rain (black sister kittens)
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 […]
Taylor Swift tribute artist headlines ARK-Fest fundraiser at The Leonard in Scranton on Jan. 29
From a press release: ARK Helps, a nonprofit organization owned and organized by a 14-year-old girl from Scranton, has scheduled another benefit concert to help a local family. “ARK-Fest” will be held at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. The event is all-ages and 21+ to drink. Doors at The […]
‘Tender Lover’ Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds sings at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Feb. 12
From a press release: Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will perform his tender love songs at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $35, $45, and $55, plus applicable fees, are on sale now and can be purchased at sandseventcenter.com, […]
Yo! The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air bring fly ‘I Love the ’90s’ tribute to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Feb. 4
From a press release: Yo, dawg – if you were born in or lived through the 1990s, you can experience it all again with the “I Love the ’90s” tribute concert by The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $15 […]
NEPA rocker Aaron Fink puts new solo album out Jan. 20, with release party at Jazz Cafe in Plains Feb. 18
From a press release: Northeastern Pennsylvania alternative rock singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Fink has announced that his third solo album, “Galaxies,” will be released on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, and to celebrate, he’ll be joined by his band The Fury for a record release party at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains […]
Billy Joel backup and star of Broadway hit ‘Movin’ Out’ Wade Preston performs in Hawley on Jan. 7
From a press release: On Saturday, Jan. 7, one of the area’s most loved performers, Wade Preston, Billy Joel’s backup, returns for two shows in one night by Harmony Presents in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill. “It’s not often a man can sit in front of a piano and command full attention. […]
Rusted Root frontman Michael Glabicki goes solo at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Jan. 22
From a press release: After playing with his full band at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg this Friday, Dec. 30, Rusted Root frontman Michael Glabicki will return to Northeastern Pennsylvania for a solo gig at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 accompanied by his bandmate Dirk Miller with special […]
