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 NEPA Scene Staff

George Thorogood and the Destroyers throw a ‘Rock Party’ at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on June 11

George Thorogood and the Destroyers throw a ‘Rock Party’ at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on June 11

From a press release: It was announced today that legendary blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers will bring their Rock Party Tour to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sunday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $44 for regular reserved seating or $49 for the pit (standing room only), go on […]

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Chief Big Way featuring Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna plays at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on Aug. 20

Chief Big Way featuring Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna plays at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on Aug. 20

From a press release: Back in 2012, Anthrax, one of the legendary Big Four thrash bands, played at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton. Five years later, fans of vocalist Joey Belladonna can see him perform in a much more intimate space just seven miles away. Belladonna’s […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton bassist Grant Williams reaches for the stars in ‘Alpha Centauri’

When Scranton solo bassist Grant Williams plays, he takes the listener on a journey as he gets lost in the music himself. In the case of his latest music video, that trip is just over four light years away. Alpha Centauri is our closest neighboring star system, and while the video takes place right here […]

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE: Watch and download 2 new acoustic songs by Ed Cuozzo of Scranton’s University Drive

EXCLUSIVE: Watch and download 2 new acoustic songs by Ed Cuozzo of Scranton’s University Drive

Last week during the live recording of Episode 2 of the newly relaunched NEPA Scene Podcast at Coal Creative’s production studio in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Scranton singer, songwriter, and guitarist Edward Cuozzo opened and closed the show with stripped down acoustic versions of two songs from “On/Off: Reset,” the debut album by his new alternative rock […]

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Billy Bauer Band pays tribute to Dave Matthews Band at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 29

Billy Bauer Band pays tribute to Dave Matthews Band at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 29

From a press release: After opening for Dave Matthews Band lead guitarist Tim Reynolds last year, Bethlehem acoustic rock group the Billy Bauer Band will flawlessly emulate the iconic sound and eclectic nature of the legendary Dave Matthews Band at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, April 29 at 8:30 p.m. with special guests […]

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Chart-topping Barenaked Ladies play Yuengling Concert Series at SteelStacks in Bethlehem on June 19

Chart-topping Barenaked Ladies play Yuengling Concert Series at SteelStacks in Bethlehem on June 19

From a press release: Grammy-nominated, chart-topping Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies will play the SteelStacks in Bethlehem on Monday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the 2017 Yuengling Summer Concert Series. Tickets for the concert, which takes place at the Levitt Pavilion (789 E. 1st St., Bethlehem) at the base of the former […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announces 30 performers playing Sept. 14-16

EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announces 30 performers playing Sept. 14-16

From a press release: The Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards will return to Scranton Sept. 14-16. The fourth annual event will again feature 100+ bands and take place across 10+ venues. In anticipation of the event, the ECMC has made the first of many announcements of acts that will be playing the […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Montrose Chocolate & Wine Festival celebrates 10th anniversary on May 20

Montrose Chocolate & Wine Festival celebrates 10th anniversary on May 20

From a press release: The annual Montrose Chocolate & Wine Festival will be celebrating its 10th year on Saturday, May 20. The historic town of Montrose is host to the only wine and chocolate festival in Susquehanna County, running from 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Regional wineries, numerous vendors, and local businesses will give visitors an opportunity […]

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Legendary siblings Donny and Marie Osmond sing at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 24

Legendary siblings Donny and Marie Osmond sing at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 24

From a press release: It was announced today that legendary sibling entertainers Donny and Marie Osmond will bring their summer tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Wells Fargo Concerts and Comedy Series. Tickets, which are $66, $86, and $122, plus fees, go […]

 Rich Howells

MUSIC VIDEO: Wilkes-Barre’s Rosary Guild tells cinematic sci-fi story in ‘Crocodiles’

It seems The Menzingers aren’t the only band from Northeastern Pennsylvania to release an epic music video last week. Wilkes-Barre alternative rock trio Rosary Guild has been working with locally developed music social media app Tunefly on some videos recently, including this submission to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest: Tunefly co-creator/CEO Sam O’Connell directed a feature-length […]