Added on 01/16/2015
Matt Hannon
The Other Side , Wilkes-Barre
Glory Torch Productions organized another unique lineup of great underground music at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Jan. 10, presented as “Industrial Wastes.” NEPA psychedelic doom band OVA and Scranton dark funk act Peter KennA D closed out the night, while Scranton punk/metal band The MESS and experimental electronic noise pop duo Archimago […]
Added on 01/14/2015
Keith Perks
Plains , River Street Jazz Cafe , Scranton
Singer/songwriter Mike Mizwinski, better known as MiZ, held the CD release party for his new album, “Parking Meters,” on Saturday, Jan. 10 – a celebration that also served as a going away party for the talented young musician, who is moving from Scranton to New Jersey next month, just outside of New York City. Scranton […]
Added on 01/13/2015
Rich Howells
open mic , The Woodlands , Wilkes-Barre
Comedians have typically swept the audience vote at the NEPA Scene Open Mic Nights, but on Tuesday, Jan. 6, a comedian who is also a magician brought a new trick to the stage of The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre. Tony Klusmeyer entertained everyone with a $5 bill, sleight of hand, and a funny voice, while […]
Added on 01/08/2015
Rich Howells
artist , Scranton
Every few months, Synaesthesia Social has a jazz and poetry night, blending these arts together as the Beat poets once did with its own unique spin. On Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton, Doug’s Myth – made up of Doug Smith on the upright bass, Chelsea Smarr on the harp, Nick […]
Added on 01/06/2015
Rich Howells
open mic , The Woodlands , Wilkes-Barre
For the first time ever at the NEPA Scene Open Mic Night, a poet won the audience vote with a dramatic and hilarious performance at The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Kyle Rebar blew the audience away with his memorized spoken word pieces, and poets Ali Pica and The Carlton read original […]
Added on 01/05/2015
Rich Howells
New York , Plains , River Street Jazz Cafe
NEPA music blog Highway 81 Revisited hosted an after-Christmas concert dubbed “Miracle on 667 River Street” on Saturday, Dec. 27 at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains, featuring Brooklyn Americana group King Radio, Scranton rockers Heavy Blonde, and New York blues band Fife & Drom. The show also included a dinner of unique dishes […]
Added on 01/02/2015
Michelle Beck
The Other Side , Wilkes-Barre
After premiering “Oceans” and the title track exclusively on NEPA Scene, Down to Six celebrated the release of their new album, “Atlantic,” on Saturday, Dec. 27 at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre. “This record is the first time we really thought about putting something together that’s cohesive,” vocalist/guitarist John Novak told NEPA Scene in an […]
Added on 12/31/2014
Rich Howells
Scranton , Wilkes-Barre
After moving the show due to a snow storm earlier in the month, Cherokee Red and Lewis & Clarke were finally able to get together on Friday, Dec. 26 at the AfA Gallery in Scranton for a night of atmospheric indie folk music. “This year has been massive for so many of us. Rewarding and […]
Added on 12/30/2014
Rich Howells
open mic , The Woodlands , Wilkes-Barre
The NEPA Scene Open Mic Night at the The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Dec. 23 attracted the largest turnout for the weekly event yet, featuring 20 performers that kept the night moving. Regular musicians Your Pal Frank and Fiddy Shades were joined by Cee Rock, Rich Janov, Russell Austin, Glen Hoffman, Dave The […]
Added on 12/24/2014
Rich Howells
Olyphant , Scranton , The Push
The Push, the satirical Scranton rock duo made up of Jimmy Reynolds and Tim McDermott, hadn’t made a live appearance in over a year despite being as funny as they are musically talented, so what better time to gift Northeastern Pennsylvania with their presence than Christmas time? In conjunction with the venue’s two-year anniversary, the […]