Keanu Reeves’ rock band Dogstar performs at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Oct. 7
From a press release: One day after the release of their first album in over two decades, alternative rock band Dogstar will perform at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, Oct. 7. Formed in the early 1990s, the independent, Los Angeles-based trio features Keanu Reeves on bass and dates back to his early days […]
Stroudsburg pop punks Don’t Panic succeed with ‘Setting Up to Fail,’ third rock album due Aug. 25
From a press release: Formed in the Pocono Mountains in 2009, Don’t Panic has had a simple mission since Day 1 – make genuine, fun rock ‘n’ roll music. Named after the memorable phrase from Douglas Adams’ “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” the favorite novel of founding vocalist/guitarist Ted Felicetti, the Stroudsburg-based pop punk band […]
Classic rock band The Guess Who plays free outdoor concert in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 19
From a press release: While the Rockin’ the River series has come to a close for the summer, the free live concerts in Wilkes-Barre aren’t over yet. Mayor George C. Brown has announced that legendary Canadian rock band The Guess Who, known for classic hits like “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time,” will perform […]
Scranton indie rock artist Petal headlines Good Things Are Happening Fest on Aug. 12
From a press release: Indie rock band Petal, the nom de plume of singer/songwriter Kiley Lotz, is set to return to their hometown of Scranton this Saturday, Aug. 12 to headline the second annual Good Things Are Happening Fest. The Run for Cover Records artist independently released their first new song in five years, “You […]
EXCLUSIVE: Steamtown Music Awards announces 2023 performers for Scranton ceremony
With only one month left to nominate local musicians and music industry professionals for the 10th annual Steamtown Music Awards, organizers of the Electric City Music Conference are announcing the artists that will perform at The V-Spot in Scranton exclusively on NEPA Scene. This year, the award ceremony will feature live performances by Esta Coda; […]
Country superstar Tim McGraw comes to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre with Carly Pearce on May 11, 2024
From a press release: Live on stage earlier this week, from an intimate fans-only sneak preview concert at Los Angeles’ famed Whisky a Go Go nightclub on the Sunset Strip, three-time Grammy Award-winning country superstar Tim McGraw announced his highly anticipated 2024 headlining tour. Produced by Live Nation, the Standing Room Only Tour will hit […]
Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6 takes main stage at Scranton Jazz Festival Aug. 4-6
From a press release: All of downtown Scranton will serve as center stage for the 18th annual Scranton Jazz Festival as the award-winning music festival returns on Friday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 6. This year’s event continues the tradition of a New Orleans-style festival with live music spread across the Electric City. New this […]
Broadway in Scranton announces 2023-2024 season with 6 musicals at Scranton Cultural Center
From a press release: Today, NAC Entertainment and the Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania announced the new Broadway in Scranton season – its biggest yet – coming to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. The 2023-2024 season features six live shows that include beloved classics, Tony Award winners, musicals for the entire […]
Orwell’s ‘1984’ play adaptation premieres in Pa. with Scranton Fringe at Lackawanna College July 27-29
From a press release: Big Brother is watching, and all of Northeastern Pennsylvania will soon be watching too. This summer, the Scranton Fringe Festival is producing the Pennsylvania premiere of Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan’s gripping adaptation of the George Orwell classic “1984.” This dark dystopian masterpiece will be presented at the Peoples Security Bank […]
Pottsville rockers Crobot sink claws into Janet Jackson’s ‘Black Cat’ on North American tour
From a press release: As Crobot crosses the paths of hard rock fans across North America this summer, the Pottsville natives have unleashed their feral take on Janet Jackson’s 1990 hit “Black Cat.” Dropping today on all major streaming platforms via Mascot Records, the new single brings out the built-in heavy rock elements and crossover […]
