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 Rich Howells

After rehab, troubled rock band Puddle of Mudd takes Redemption Tour to Stroudsburg on April 14

After rehab, troubled rock band Puddle of Mudd takes Redemption Tour to Stroudsburg on April 14

It was announced today that Los Angeles post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd will bring The Redemption Tour to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, April 14 at 7 p.m. with special guests Saving Abel, Tantric, and Inherit the Earth. Whether or not this concert will go on as scheduled depends on the health and […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Metal bands Bullet for My Valentine and Trivium rock Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on May 18

Metal bands Bullet for My Valentine and Trivium rock Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on May 18

From a press release: After finishing their tour with Avenged Sevenfold and Wilkes-Barre’s Breaking Benjamin, Welsh metalcore band Bullet for My Valentine will return to the United States for a headlining tour with special guests Trivium and Toothgrinder. It was announced today that the tour will stop at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Quiet Riot, The Sweet, and House of Lords bring ‘Blockbuster’ hits to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 29

Quiet Riot, The Sweet, and House of Lords bring ‘Blockbuster’ hits to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 29

From a press release: Bang your head! It was announced today that Magnus Productions and the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre will present The Blockbuster Hit Parade Tour featuring rock bands Quiet Riot, The Sweet, and House of Lords on Friday, June 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, and $59.50, plus fees, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Orlando alt rockers A Brilliant Lie perform at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on March 29

Orlando alt rockers A Brilliant Lie perform at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on March 29

From a press release: A Brilliant Lie is a think-outside-the-box alternative rock band from Orlando, Florida for fans of Anberlin, Taking Back Sunday, and Paramore. They are currently touring in support of a three-EP collection entitled “Threads.” The group will bring their upbeat brand of rock music to the Irish Wolf Pub (503 Linden St., […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Singer/songwriter Alex O’Brien returns to Scranton for hometown CD release show on March 31

Singer/songwriter Alex O’Brien returns to Scranton for hometown CD release show on March 31

From a press release: Philadelphia acoustic singer/songwriter Alex O’Brien will return to his hometown area to host his CD release party at the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Saturday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Special guests include Scranton pop punk band GlowNovember, singer/songwriter Bryan Brophy, and more to be announced. Formerly a Mountain […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Initial Camp Bisco lineup announced with Bassnectar, Excision, Tipper, Bonobo, Ghostface Killah, and more

Initial Camp Bisco lineup announced with Bassnectar, Excision, Tipper, Bonobo, Ghostface Killah, and more

From a press release: Camp Bisco is set to return for its fourth year to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton on Thursday, July 12 through Saturday, July 14 and, today, the electronic dance music festival announced its initial lineup of performing artists. Performances over the three-day event will include […]

 Rich Howells

College SnowJam co-founder Frank Winger passes away before 4th annual event at Montage in Scranton

College SnowJam co-founder Frank Winger passes away before 4th annual event at Montage in Scranton

Marywood University graduate and Hellertown resident Frank Winger, an accomplished young man known as much for his charisma, drive, business acumen, and compassion as he was for co-founding the annual College SnowJam at Montage Mountain in Scranton, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, Feb. 5. He was only 24. The tragic news comes just days before […]

 Alex Seeley

PHOTOS: Black Label Society, Corrosion of Conformity, and Red Fang in Philadelphia, 02/03/18

PHOTOS: Black Label Society, Corrosion of Conformity, and Red Fang in Philadelphia, 02/03/18

Before traveling the world as Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist on the legendary singer’s farewell tour later this year, Zakk Wylde is touring the country with his own heavy metal band, Black Label Society, in support of their latest album, “Grimmest Hits,” released on Jan. 19. Despite the title, this record by the New Jersey-born singer, songwriter, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Ozzy Osbourne kicks off farewell tour with Stone Sour at PPL Center in Allentown on Aug. 30

Ozzy Osbourne kicks off farewell tour with Stone Sour at PPL Center in Allentown on Aug. 30

From a press release: Five decades. 18,262 days. More than 2,500 shows. On his upcoming farewell world tour, Ozzy Osbourne – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter – will celebrate more than five decades as a performer, both as a solo artist and as the lead vocalist of […]

 Rich Howells

REVIEW/PHOTOS: Killswitch Engage and Anthrax sell-out Stroudsburg with ‘Holy’ metal alliance

REVIEW/PHOTOS: Killswitch Engage and Anthrax sell-out Stroudsburg with ‘Holy’ metal alliance

This is one of those co-headlining shows where either band could headline, so you come in expecting that both acts will bring it as hard as they can to try and top the other, driving each other to be better or at least keeping the other on their toes for the entire run of the […]