Kick & Banjo featuring Cabinet’s Pappy Biondo plays at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on March 28
From a press release: Two folk/Americana/jam musicians known for their bands and their nicknames – Patrick “Pappy” Biondo and Brian “Nugget” Gorby – have teamed up to blend groove and tradition as Kick & Banjo. Formerly with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Cabinet and the Hackensaw Boys from Virginia, respectively, they are uniquely qualified to perform this music. Playing […]
SONG PREMIERE: Scranton alt rock band University Drive assesses the emotional ‘Damage’
When Scranton singer/songwriter Ed Cuozzo lost his mother unexpectedly last year, the local music community came together in an unprecedented way, organizing a three-day music festival in her memory at The Keys called She’s the One: A Weekend for Doreen, which included several performances from Cuozzo himself as a solo artist, a reunion of his […]
Lineup of free Party on the Patio summer concerts extended at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre
From a press release: Today, Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre announced the summer lineup for its popular Party on the Patio outdoor concert series, which features a variety of tribute acts every Thursday night. The casino will keep the party going for two extra weeks this year by extending its run from June 20 through […]
Controversial ‘Motor City Madman’ Ted Nugent is back at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Aug. 14
From a press release: It was announced today that the “Motor City Madman,” Ted Nugent, will once again play at Penn’s Peak on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. as part of The Music Made Me Do It Again! Tour. Despite his consistently controversial political views that have caused protests and calls for boycotts around […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Steely Dan are back at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Nov. 5
From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Steely Dan will return to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. as part of their Sweet Tour. Tickets, which are $79.50, $99.50, and $149.50, go on sale this Friday, March 22 at […]
Multi-platinum rockers Stone Temple Pilots return to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on May 29
From a press release: Soon after alternative rock band Stone Temple Pilots released their highly anticipated self-titled album with new lead singer Jeff Gutt, the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning group performed at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on May 8, 2018. It was announced today that they will return to the Sherman a little over a […]
Iconic singer Diana Ross celebrates 75th birthday at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on July 3
From a press release: It was announced today that legendary singer, actress, and producer Diana Ross will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Wednesday, July 3 at 7 p.m. as part of her Diamond Diana Tour celebrating her 75th birthday. She will turn 75 soon on March 26. Tickets, which are $69.50, $79.50, […]
PHOTOS: Flora Cash, Kulick, and The Charming Beards at Stage West in Scranton, 03/08/19
Alternative radio station Alt 92.1 brought husband-and-wife duo Flora Cash to Scranton for two very different live performances, starting with Stage West on Friday, March 8. The Swedish/American artists, known for their hit single “You’re Somebody Else,” headlined a night of indie, pop, alternative, and folk rock with RCA Records labelmates Kulick from West Penn […]
PHOTOS: Kansas Point of Know Return 40th Anniversary Tour at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 03/03/19
Kansas was forced to postpone their planned November show at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre due to illness, so nothing was going to stop “America’s preeminent progressive rock band” from making up that concert on Sunday, March 3 – not even a snowstorm. Despite the weather, many fans braved the elements to watch the […]
Live on Mars pays tribute to David Bowie at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 4
From a press release: It was announced this week that Live on Mars: A Tribute to David Bowie brings the music and showmanship of the iconic “Starman” to life at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $35, $50, $60, and $160 […]
