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 NEPA Scene Staff

TLC and Coolio take I Love the 90’s Tour to Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 26

TLC and Coolio take I Love the 90’s Tour to Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 26

From a press release: Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as an “arena-sized dance party” and “a night of fun, carefree nostalgia” by the Philadelphia Voice, the inaugural run of the I Love the 90’s Tour became 2016’s most successful touring package, with fans excited to hear their favorite artists of decades past. Now the tour is […]

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Irish singer Nathan Carter takes 1st North American tour to Scranton Cultural Center on Sept. 21

Irish singer Nathan Carter takes 1st North American tour to Scranton Cultural Center on Sept. 21

From a press release: Young chart-topping Irish singer Nathan Carter will embark on his debut North American tour this September, which stops at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $45-$75, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Fidelity Bank Box […]

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Tony Bennett concert at Sands Bethlehem Event Center rescheduled for Sept. 22

Tony Bennett concert at Sands Bethlehem Event Center rescheduled for Sept. 22

From a press release: The previously announced and subsequently postponed performance by legendary Grammy Award-winning crooner Tony Bennett, originally scheduled for May 13 at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center, has now been rescheduled to Friday, Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. All non-refunded tickets can be used on the new date. A limited number of tickets, […]

 Keith Perks

PHOTOS: Life of Agony, Empire Fallen, and Truth in Needles at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, 05/12/17

PHOTOS: Life of Agony, Empire Fallen, and Truth in Needles at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, 05/12/17

Following the critically acclaimed release of “one of the most anticipated albums of the year,” according to Rolling Stone, Brooklyn hard rock/metal crossover band Life of Agony tore up the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, May 12. After blistering opening sets by New York City hardcore band Truth in Needles and New Jersey hard […]

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Acclaimed blues guitarist Ana Popovic shreds at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sept. 23

Acclaimed blues guitarist Ana Popovic shreds at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sept. 23

From a press release: Serbian-born blues guitarist and singer Ana Popovic is back on the road promoting her new triple album, “Trilogy,” and will stop at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $22 in advance or $27 the day of the show, go on sale this […]

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Scott Stapp, Drowning Pool, Trapt, Sick Puppies, and Adelitas Way rock Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sept. 10

Scott Stapp, Drowning Pool, Trapt, Sick Puppies, and Adelitas Way rock Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sept. 10

From a press release: It was announced today that the Make America Rock Again tour, featuring Scott Stapp of Creed, Drowning Pool, Trapt, Sick Puppies, and Adelitas Way, is coming to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $30 in advance or $35 the day of the […]

 Rich Howells

2 concerts pay tribute to life and music of Wilkes-Barre reggae artist George Wesley on June 24

2 concerts pay tribute to life and music of Wilkes-Barre reggae artist George Wesley on June 24

The “Old Lion” will roar once again on Saturday, June 24 when two different venues in Northeastern Pennsylvania celebrate the life and music of Wilkes-Barre reggae musician George Wesley, who passed away last year at the age of 62 after a brief battle with liver cancer. Born on June 21, 1954 in Clarks Summit, the […]

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‘Hamilton’ star Leslie Odom, Jr. joins 2017-18 Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Series in Kingston

‘Hamilton’ star Leslie Odom, Jr. joins 2017-18 Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Series in Kingston

From a press release: Now entering its second year, Wyoming Seminary’s Sem Presents! Performing Arts Series at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts in Kingston will feature three outstanding acts for 2017-18, including a Tony and Grammy Award-winning star of Broadway hit “Hamilton.” On Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m., the New York City-based Limón […]

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Singer/songwriter Conor Oberst plays with full band at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 27

Singer/songwriter Conor Oberst plays with full band at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 27

From a press release: It was announced today that acclaimed singer/songwriter Conor Oberst will bring a full band performance featuring members of The Felice Brothers to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, July 27 at 8 p.m. Philadelphia-based indie folk rock band Hop Along will support Oberst as the opening act. Tickets, which […]

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Folk legend Arlo Guthrie performs with his children at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27

Folk legend Arlo Guthrie performs with his children at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27

From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center has announced that folk singer/songwriter Arlo Guthrie will bring his Re:Generation Tour to Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $38, $48, and $68, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the Kirby […]