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The Top 22 bestselling albums in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 2015

The Top 22 bestselling albums in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 2015

Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound has released a list of the bestselling albums in 2015 in their three Northeastern Pennsylvania stores, and it shows just how diverse the musical tastes of the area really are. There are 24 albums listed below, but Five Finger Death Punch and Iron Maiden are listed twice due to sales […]

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A Northeastern Pennsylvania tribute to the late David Bowie – the Thin White Duke in Scranton

A Northeastern Pennsylvania tribute to the late David Bowie – the Thin White Duke in Scranton

Just two days following his 69th birthday, David Bowie passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10 after battling cancer over the last 18 months. It has been almost 12 years since the Thin White Duke graced Northeastern Pennsylvania with his awe-inspiring presence, but judging by the local reactions on social media to his untimely death, he […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Winston (Dalmatian/Jack Russell terrier mix) and Panda (bicolor cat)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Winston (Dalmatian/Jack Russell terrier mix) and Panda (bicolor 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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2016 Governors Ball lineup includes Kanye West, The Strokes, The Killers, Beck, and many more June 3-5

2016 Governors Ball lineup includes Kanye West, The Strokes, The Killers, Beck, and many more June 3-5

The sixth annual Governors Ball Music Festival on Randall’s Island in New York City announced its full lineup today, which includes headliners Kanye West, The Strokes, The Killers, and Beck. Held June 3-5 this year, the multi-stage festival also features Robyn, Death Cab for Cutie, M83, Haim, Of Monsters and Men, Chet Faker, Chvrches, Two […]

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Queen tribute band God Save the Queen will rock you at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 24

Queen tribute band God Save the Queen will rock you at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 24

From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has announced that God Save the Queen, the premier Queen tribute band, will perform on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $28, $38, $48, and $76, plus fees, are on sale now and available at the Kirby Center box office (71 Public […]

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Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s will play Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 20

Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s will play Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 20

From a press release: Announced today, Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s will bring his solo act to Wilkes-Barre for the F.M. Kirby Center’s “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show, plus fees, go on […]

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Due to popular demand, ‘Impractical Jokers’ comedy troupe adds second Wilkes-Barre show on March 26

Due to popular demand, ‘Impractical Jokers’ comedy troupe adds second Wilkes-Barre show on March 26

From a press release: Due to overwhelming ticket demand, The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe from truTV’s “Impractical Jokers” has added a second performance at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, March 26. The first scheduled performance begins at 7 p.m., and the second begins at 10 p.m. Tickets for the second performance, which are […]

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Comedian Aldo Marachlian headlines January Jokerz Comedy Show in Scranton on Jan. 15

From a press release: Those looking to get out of the cold can warm up with some laughs at the January Jokerz Comedy Show, presented by Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy on Friday, Jan. 15 at Tequila Mexican Bar & Grill (320 Penn Ave., Scranton). Seating is at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 […]

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Archbald electronic artist The Gary Goblins releases new album ‘Elf Is About to Die’ for free on Jan. 10

Archbald electronic artist The Gary Goblins releases new album ‘Elf Is About to Die’ for free on Jan. 10

From a press release: On Sunday, Jan. 10, local electronic musician The Gary Goblins will release his long-awaited 15th studio album, an 18-track masterpiece crafted under the name “Elf Is About to Die.” He has called the LP, which includes tracks such as “The Embarrass” and “The Rise and Fall of the Snakeman,” a “psychological […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Calvin (pit bull mix) and Pip (striped tabby kitten)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Calvin (pit bull mix) and Pip (striped tabby kitten)

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 […]