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 Rich Howells

Free DIY shows return to Curry Donuts parking lot in Wilkes-Barre on May 26

Free DIY shows return to Curry Donuts parking lot in Wilkes-Barre on May 26

Spring has sprung, and with the warmer weather comes the return of the Curry shows, held regularly throughout the summer in the parking lot of a Curry Donuts just outside of downtown Wilkes-Barre. Organized by Cody Novitski of Wilkes-Barre emo rock band Black Diamond, George Rittenhouse, and the Curry staff, these free DIY outdoor concerts […]

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Multi-platinum rock band Bush plays at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Aug. 12

Multi-platinum rock band Bush plays at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Aug. 12

From a press release: It was announced today that multi-platinum-selling British alternative rock band Bush, best known for hits like “Glycerine,” “Machinehead,” and “Everything Zen,” will play at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. with special guests She Wants Revenge. Tickets, which are $39.50 and $49.50, plus applicable fees, […]

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Pop punk band All Time Low returns to Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre to meet fans on June 4

Pop punk band All Time Low returns to Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre to meet fans on June 4

From a press release: With a new album called “Last Young Renegade” coming out next Friday, June 2, Maryland pop punk band All Time Low will meet fans and sign autographs at the Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, June 4 at 5 p.m., as they did back in 2015. As with previous Gallery […]

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Comedic punk band Green Jelly performs at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on July 16

Comedic punk band Green Jelly performs at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on July 16

From a press release: Known for their sophomoric humor, theatrical performances, and intentionally crude musicianship, Green Jellÿ will play at the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton for the first time on Sunday, July 16. Local bands Earthmouth, Family Animals, and Candi Vee will open the show, with more acts to be announced. Doors at […]

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Multi-platinum rockers Godsmack headline Musikfest in Bethlehem on Aug. 9

Multi-platinum rockers Godsmack headline Musikfest in Bethlehem on Aug. 9

From a press release: Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Godsmack will headline one of the largest music festivals in the nation when they perform on the Sands Steel Stage at Musikfest on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert at PNC Plaza (645 E. 1st St., Bethlehem) at the SteelStacks, which are […]

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Original Live lineup reunites after 8 years at Musikfest in Bethlehem on Aug. 7

Original Live lineup reunites after 8 years at Musikfest in Bethlehem on Aug. 7

From a press release: The original lineup of multi-platinum alternative rock band Live – Ed Kowalczyk, Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer, and Chad Gracey – will electrify Musikfest when they perform on the festival’s Sands Steel Stage on Monday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Their tour this year will be the first time that the founding […]

 Rich Howells

ALBUM REVIEW: Wilkes-Barre’s Beyond Fallen revives classic metal with ‘As the Spires Fall’

ALBUM REVIEW: Wilkes-Barre’s Beyond Fallen revives classic metal with ‘As the Spires Fall’

While based in Wilkes-Barre, many countries outside of the United States have been integral to the history of metal band Beyond Fallen. Their first demo EP received distribution in Europe, and their second full-length album, “Mindfire,” came out through Melissa Records in the Netherlands in 2007. Later that year, they flew to Germany to perform […]

 Rich Howells

Scranton’s Menzingers and Captain, We’re Sinking play Chameleon Club in Lancaster on July 20

Scranton’s Menzingers and Captain, We’re Sinking play Chameleon Club in Lancaster on July 20

It was announced today that Scranton punk bands The Menzingers and Captain, We’re Sinking, who share both a hometown and a familial connection in vocalists and guitarists Greg and Bobby Barnett, respectively, will play a short run of shows together in July, including a stop at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster on Thursday, July 20 […]

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Chart-topping rock band Gin Blossoms return to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on July 7

Chart-topping rock band Gin Blossoms return to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on July 7

From a press release: It has been announced that the multi-platinum rock band Gin Blossoms will return to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg with all their big radio hits, like “Hey Jealousy,” “Found Out About You,” and “Follow You Down,” on Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $35, $45, and $59, go […]

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’80s chart-toppers Dokken and Warrant rock Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Oct. 14

’80s chart-toppers Dokken and Warrant rock Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Oct. 14

From a press release: Break out the denim jackets and hairspray, ’80s metal fans – it has been announced that Dokken and Warrant will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $28 in advance or $33 the day of the show, go on sale this […]