PHOTOS: Youth Scene Open Mic at Adezzo in Scranton, 12/02/15
Our Youth Scene Open Mic with the Breaking Ground Poets at downtown Scranton coffee shop Adezzo on Wednesday, Dec. 2 started off with just a few sign-ups, but it eventually turned into so much more. Once the performers listed below were finished, it seemed like the night would end early, but slowly and surely, many […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 12/30/15
This is Monica. I asked her to be in this column today and she left a note on my desk, which read, “I’m ready to be a beautiful person.” You already are. Exeter, PA. 12/29/15 This is me in my lucky Vikings hat. They have not lost a game since I got it. My sister […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Cabinet throws rousing holiday ‘Celebration’ at sold-out Wilkes-Barre shows
For the second consecutive year, Cabinet held a two-night holiday party for its hometown fans at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, spreading the joy of the season and the miracle of Pennsylvania bluegrass. “It’s good to be home, folks!” JP Biondo said as the six-piece band based in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre began […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Holiday Show with The Menzingers, Tigers Jaw, and more, 12/19/15
As the popularity of the bands on the NEPA Holiday Show continues to grow, so does the concert itself, expanding this year to the grand ballroom of the Scranton Cultural Center. Several generations of local and out-of-state fans came out to support The Menzingers; Tigers Jaw; Captain, We’re Sinking; Three Man Cannon; Petal; and The […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 12/09/15
This is my high school art teacher, Nancy. She is partly responsible for this column. Scranton, PA. 11/28/15 This is my good friend Chris and his attempted beard. Scranton, PA. 11/28/15 This beautiful S.O.B. is Tom. I really don’t know how it took so long for him to get into this column. Scranton, PA. 11/28/15 […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent Finals Showcase, 12/01/15
After three months and over 200 performances by artists of all kinds from across Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, the 12 weekly winners chosen by audiences during Season 2 of the NEPA Scene’s Got Talent open mic and talent competition gathered at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant on Dec. 1 for the Finals Showcase, […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Brian Setzer rocked Christmas tunes like Santa on a hot tin roof in Wilkes-Barre
The holiday season in Northeastern Pennsylvania got off to a swinging start on Wednesday, Nov. 25 when the Brian Setzer Orchestra brought its 12th annual “Christmas Rocks!” tour to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre. The Thanksgiving Eve concert featured a fine mixture of holiday tunes from the big band’s three […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 12, 11/17/15
A young wild card entered the final week of the NEPA Scene’s Got Talent open mic and talent competition on Nov. 17 and won the audience vote with a stunning first-time performance at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant. Clarks Summit singer/songwriter Alyssa Lazar sang her own music as well as a cover of […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, Road Trip – Philadelphia, 11/25/15
This is the first-ever Beautiful People road trip to 1617 Barber Shop & Beauty Salon (1617 Cecil B. Moore Ave., Philadelphia). Saddiq. Philadelphia, PA. 11/14/15 Matt. Philadelphia, PA. 11/14/15 Hair did… Philadelphia, PA. 11/14/15 Keepin’ it tight. Philadelphia, PA. 11/14/15 Bangin’. Philadelphia, PA. 11/14/15 Daughter and mother. Philadelphia, PA. 11/14/15 Waiting on a cut. Philadelphia, […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 11, 11/10/15
A crowd-favorite over the last few weeks of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent was finally given his due on Nov. 10, winning the audience vote at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant with another soulful performance. Olyphant singer/songwriter Bradley Maurice Kingsley has been playing a mix of bluesy original songs and covers, including a duet […]
