PHOTOS: Lila Ignite CD release show, 10/24/14
Lila Ignite, a Binghamton, New York-based punk rock group that often plays in NEPA, released their third studio album, “Not Punk Rock,” on Friday, Oct. 24 at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, a show that garnered plenty of area support. “Not Punk Rock” is an ambitious double record produced by former drummer Scott Rasmussen and […]
PHOTOS: GWAR, Decapitated, and American Sharks, 10/17/14
Even after the untimely passing of Dave Brockie, a.k.a. vocalist Oderus Urungus, the alien monster metal band known as GWAR has proven that they will forever be a threat to the human race with the “Eternal Tour,” which stopped at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, Oct. 17. With vocal duties now shared between […]
PHOTOS: Lila Ignite, Down to Six, and Those Clever Foxes, 10/12/14
The Electric City Music Conference on Sunday, Oct. 12 gathered NEPA bands at 15 different venues across Scranton, Carbondale, and Olyphant, including The Keys in downtown Scranton, a regular home to original local music. Lila Ignite, Down to Six, and Those Clever Foxes, pictured below, were just three of eight bands to play on Sunday, […]
PHOTOS: The Russello Project, 10/12/14
After taking home the Guitarist of the Year Award at the first annual Steamtown Music Awards, Charlie Russello and his instrumental trio, The Russello Project, rocked O’Leary’s Pub in Scranton on Sunday, Oct. 12 as part of the Electric City Music Conference. Featuring John Carpenetti on drums and Mike Bosi on bass and keys, The […]
PHOTOS: FANtom Fest, 10/04/14
The first annual FANtom Fest was a festival created by fans, for fans, and it showed. Horror and pop culture film buffs were surrounded by vendors with unique wares – from original art to pumpkin carvings to edible horror icons – and celebrity guests who had never visited Northeastern Pennsylvania before. Held Oct. 3-5 at […]
PHOTOS: Retro Con, 09/27-28/14
If your parents never bought you that huge, expensive playset for your birthday as a kid or you wish you held onto some of your favorite childhood toys, Retro Con, held annually at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, will give you a second chance in both cases. The ever-growing two-day event, held […]
PHOTOS: Angry Video Game Nerd signing and movie screening, 09/28/14
James Rolfe, a.k.a. the Angry Video Game Nerd, appeared at Retro Con at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania on Sunday, Sept. 28 for an autograph signing and meet and greet with fans along with his friend and executive producer Mike Matei. Afterwards, Rolfe and Matei went across the street to Arnold’s Family Fun […]
PHOTOS: José Luis García-López appearance at Comics on the Green, 10/04/14
Legendary DC Comics artist José Luis García-López visited Comics on the Green in Scranton on Saturday, Oct. 4 for an autograph signing and meet and greet with fans. The famous Spanish illustrator came to the United States in 1974 and almost immediately established himself as one of the most recognizable artists in comics, designing some […]