Country star Lee Brice begins acoustic tour at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 30, 2025
From a press release: It was announced today that multi-platinum country music icon Lee Brice will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 to kick off his You, Me & My Guitar Tour, a series of intimate acoustic concerts. Doors at the Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) open […]
EXCLUSIVE: 2024 Steamtown Music Award winners announced in 35 categories in Scranton
Hundreds of Northeastern Pennsylvania musicians and music industry professionals came together with friends, family, and fans to celebrate their art and all the hard work that went into it over the past year at the 11th annual Steamtown Music Awards, held inside and outside The V-Spot in Scranton on Thursday, Sept. 12. Handed out by […]
Pottsville rockers Crobot dig deeper, heavier, and more personal on new album ‘Obsidian’
From a press release: In the shadowed valleys of Pennsylvania, where the relics of coal and the echo of a post-industrial America fuse, Crobot bursts forth – a sonic whirlwind born of rebellion and raw power. This band is not just a troop of musicians originating from Pottsville – they are a high-speed chase through […]
The complete guide to the 2024 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton
Celebrating the talent and community of the local music scene, the 11th annual Electric City Music Conference features performances by nearly 100 artists in eight venues throughout Scranton, the Steamtown Music Awards with awards in 35 different categories and special performances of its own, and free panel discussions for musicians, professionals, and music fans. It’s […]
Rising indie pop icon Beabadoobee begins U.S. tour with sold-out show at The Met Philadelphia
Singer/songwriter Beabadoobee has been on a skyrocketing trajectory to indie pop stardom over the past few years and has received widespread acclaim for her artistry, leading to her opening for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour last year. She is back in the United States this fall for a headlining North American tour that starts […]
EXCLUSIVE: 2024 Steamtown Music Award nominees in 35 categories announced in Scranton
Today, the Electric City Music Conference announced the full list of nominees for the 11th annual Steamtown Music Awards in 35 different categories, encapsulating the diverse musical tapestry of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Fans, friends, and family can now vote for their favorite artists, bands, and music industry professionals at electriccitymusicconference.com. Online voting makes up 50 percent […]
Multi-platinum rockers Daughtry celebrate ‘Twisted X-Mas’ at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 5
From a press release: Hazleton rock radio station 97.9X announced today that multi-platinum rock band Daughtry will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 5 with special guests Sleep Theory and Devour the Day as part of their Adrenaline Gone Ballistic Holiday Tour. $1 from every ticket sold to this show, […]
Wicca Phase Springs Eternal will play first full band show ever in Scranton at Good Things Fest on Aug. 10
Since he was a teenager growing up in Scranton, Adam McIlwee has been experimenting and innovating as a musician, so why would he stop now? He started his first band, Closed Mouth, at age 13, and his career began in earnest in 2005 when he co-founded the band Tigers Jaw, which garnered success in the […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre rock band Portland Frank remembers ‘Buck’ in heartbreaking tribute
With a name that can be found on Urban Dictionary, it may be hard to imagine that Portland Frank would produce a poignant, sentimental song that tugs on the heartstrings, but when that violin comes in and the story plays out in sincere lyrics and an emotional music video, there’s not a dry eye in […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre alt rock duo What Elephant? puts ‘Blast Shields Down!’ for lonely astronaut
With an alternative rock sound as vast and varied as the far reaches of outer space, only a daydreaming astronaut could traverse the wide-open world of What Elephant? When the Wilkes-Barre-based duo – made up of singer/multi-instrumentalist David Uffner and drummer/producer Matt Simoncavage – wrote the song “Blast Shields Down!” for their new album “Water,” […]
