Rich Howells

VIDEO: King Radio – ‘Alright’ and ‘With You’

King Radio released two high-quality live studio performances through Lambkini recently, filmed at Vinegar Hill Sound in Brooklyn, New York. The Brooklyn-based band, which features Wilkes-Barre native AJ Jump on drums, was interviewed before performing “Alright” (above) and “With You” (below), explaining how the group formed and describing their mix of sounds. The “Behind the […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: Living history encampment, 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment Co. A, 09/21/14

PHOTOS: Living history encampment, 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment Co. A, 09/21/14

The 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment Company A held a living history event at the Swetland Homestead in Wyoming on Sunday, Sept. 21. The Civil War reenactment included drills, scenarios, the camp life of the soldiers, and a bake sale. The photos, taken by NEPA Scene photographer Robb Malloy, include interior and exterior shots of […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO: Superheaven – ‘In On It’ and ‘Seein* Starz’ acoustic

While traveling through Europe on tour, Doylestown grunge rockers Superheaven recorded two acoustic songs for The Pink Carpet Sessions in Hannover, Germany. As the name implies, The Pink Carpet Sessions are acoustic sessions performed by various artists on a pink carpet, this time in an urban garden while ladies tend to it in the background. […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO: FANtom Fest 2014 promo

Infect Scranton and the Mr. Hush Weekend of Fear have passed, but there’s still one more horror movie convention coming to NEPA before Halloween. FANtom Fest is a brand new con to be held at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center in downtown Scranton Oct. 3-5. As the name suggests, the event is tailor-made for […]

 Rich Howells

Kickstart this zombie-themed music video and become one of the undead

Kickstart this zombie-themed music video and become one of the undead

With Halloween just over a month away, there are plenty of reasons to dress up like a zombie, but the best reason to do so in NEPA may just be on Saturday, Oct. 25. One of A Social State’s biggest fans, Chantel Mitchell, created a Kickstarter campaign to fund a zombie-themed music video for the […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: The faces of the blues by NEPA photographer Jim Gavenus

PHOTOS: The faces of the blues by NEPA photographer Jim Gavenus

“The Faces and Voices of The Blues III” at Scranton’s historic Tripp House is right around the corner, so NEPA Scene is giving readers an exclusive look at the faces of the artists they’ll be seeing, courtesy of PocoNotes and photographer Jim Gavenus. Held Oct. 4-5, the event will feature Gavenus’ work and a photography […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO: Behind the Grey – ‘Learning to Breathe’

Ken Jones Imagery released an unofficial music video yesterday for Behind the Grey‘s new single “Learning to Breathe” that has been endorsed by the group. The one-camera shoot is from a recent performance at The Factory: Underground in Wilkes-Barre. The Scranton metal band is in the midst of an Indiegogo campaign to fund their debut […]

 Rich Howells

If rock is dead, then Dustin Douglas is here to resurrect it

If rock is dead, then Dustin Douglas is here to resurrect it

Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentlemen are ready to release debut album 'Black Skies and Starlight'

ustin Douglas exudes classic rock ‘n’ roll cool. It’s in his denim jacket, black leather boots, low-hanging necklaces, slick hair, 5 o’clock shadow, and devil-may-care swagger as he strolls in and sits back for an interview. The explanation is simple. “When my mom was pregnant with me, my dad would hold up headphones to her […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO PREMIERE: New Threatpoint music and live footage in CD release show promo

What kind of chaos will you be in for if you attend Threatpoint‘s CD release party on Friday, Oct. 3? This video, created by Ken Jones Imagery, will prep you for a night of unrelenting brutality. The Scranton-based groove metal group is unleashing their second album, “Careful What You Wish For,” at the New Bar […]

 Rich Howells

Getting to know singer/songwriter Jack Woodbridge and his multiple musical personalities

Getting to know singer/songwriter Jack Woodbridge and his multiple musical personalities

Scranton artist opens up on new album 'You Don’t Know Jack'

ven after about three decades in the business, three solo albums, and countless performances from here to New York City, we’re still getting to know Jack Woodbridge. Actually, he’s still figuring out who he is as well. Releasing a new album called “You Don’t Know Jack” last Sunday at Duffy’s Coffee House in Clarks Summit, […]