NEPA MUSIC NOTES: Riley Loftus, Jane Train, Gary Goblins, Scaccia, Purcell, and Eye on Attraction
This week in local music, we’ve got a debut single, a few recent albums that didn’t get the attention they deserved, the return of a new band, a secret show, and some heartbreaking news that we were all dreading. ♫ Playing out almost every week at all your favorite local bars, restaurants, and cafes, it’s […]
PHOTOS: Peach Music Festival at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, 08/11-12/17
Following the deaths of Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks earlier this year, the sixth annual Peach Music Festival on Thursday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 13 was the first year without Gregg or The Allman Brothers Band, but their presence was still felt throughout The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton […]
Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime plays outdoor concert at Scranton Iron Furnaces on Sept. 22
From a press release: Since the untimely death of Sublime lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter Brad Nowell in 1996, Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime has been channeling the spirit of the energetic, original, and uniquely eclectic band. The popular Providence, Rhode Island act will be closing out the summer of 2017 with their second annual […]
Multi-platinum reggae rock band 311 plays at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 26
From a press release: It was announced today that multi-platinum-selling reggae rock band 311 will bring their fall tour to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $36.50, go on sale this Friday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at sandseventcenter.com, the Event Center […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton solo project Luna Soltera is ‘Shattered’ during eclipse
As the first total solar eclipse visible in the continental United States since 1979 captures everyone’s attention, NEPA Scene is exclusively premiering a brand new song and lyric video to serve as its soundtrack from a solo project appropriately titled Luna Soltera. Introduced as “The Lonely Moon” at its debut show in April, former guitarist […]
Renaissance folk rock band Blackmore’s Night returns to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Oct. 7
From a press release: It was announced today that Renaissance-inspired traditional folk rock group Blackmore’s Night – featuring Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife, singer/songwriter Candice Night – will return to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $40-$49.50, go on sale this […]
Alt 92.1 presents Bleachers, Bishop Briggs, and MisterWives at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 2
From a press release: After being forced to cancel the new ALTitude Music Festival in Scranton due to a scheduling conflict, it was announced today that Alt 92.1 and Live Nation will present red-hot indie group Bleachers, with special guests Bishop Briggs, MisterWives, and Welshly Arms, at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, […]
Groundbreaking funk rockers Living Colour perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Oct. 13
From a press release: It was announced today that groundbreaking, Grammy Award-winning funk rock fusion band Living Colour will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m., about a month after their anticipated new album “Shade” will be released. Tickets, which are $22 in advance or $27 the day […]
PHOTOS: XPoNential Music Festival, Day 3 – Drive-By Truckers, Davy Knowles, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and more, 07/30/17
After covering two days last year, NEPA Scene returned to tackle all three days of the 2017 XPoNential Music Festival in Camden, New Jersey just outside of Philadelphia, home of award-winning radio station WXPN 88.5 FM, the curators of the festival. From Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30, the family-friendly event was held for […]
PHOTOS: XPoNential Music Festival, Day 2 – Strand of Oaks, Charles Bradley, Rhiannon Giddens, and more, 07/29/17
After covering two days last year, NEPA Scene returned to tackle all three days of the 2017 XPoNential Music Festival in Camden, New Jersey just outside of Philadelphia, home of award-winning radio station WXPN 88.5 FM, the curators of the festival. From Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30, the family-friendly event was held for […]
