GWAR, Hatebreed, CKY join surprising 2017 Vans Warped Tour lineup in Scranton on July 10
From a press release: The 2017 Vans Warped Tour lineup was announced last night via a live webcast of a concert at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, featuring a selection of this year’s artists and giving fans official confirmation on many acts while dispelling rumors of others that “leaked” on the Internet over […]
‘American Pie’ singer Don McLean performs at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Aug. 25
From a press release: New York folk rock singer/songwriter Don McLean, best known for his enduring ’70s hit “American Pie,” will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 for regular seating or $30 for premium seating, go on sale next Friday, March 31 at […]
First Friday Scranton art walk expands with Third Thursdays starting April 20
The long-running First Friday Scranton art walk has had a lasting impact on the city’s downtown area and its arts scene, bringing hundreds and sometimes thousands of patrons into businesses throughout the year to appreciate artwork, music, theatrical performances, and everything else the Electric City has to offer. On Tuesday, March 21, the First Friday […]
MUSIC VIDEO: Scranton’s Tigers Jaw debuts ‘Guardian’ from upcoming album ‘Spin’ ahead of U.S. tour
Despite a major lineup shakeup in 2014, losing three of their members, Scranton indie rock band Tigers Jaw has only become more popular since then with the release of “Charmer,” a critically acclaimed hit released through Run for Cover Records. Now the young duo of Ben Walsh and Brianna Collins is ready to debut their […]
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue jazz up the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on June 15
From a press release: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will bring their hard-edged funk, hip-hop beats, rock dynamics, and improvisation in the great tradition of jazz to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Thursday, June 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $36 for standing general admission and $44 for balcony seats, are on sale […]
Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 15
From a press release: It was announced today that Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Vince Gill will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. as part of the Wells Fargo Concerts and Comedy Series. Tickets, which are $48, $68, $78, $88, $98, and $118, plus fees, […]
Eagles singer and solo artist Don Henley performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on June 10
From a press release: Co-founder of the legendary rock band the Eagles and Grammy Award-winning solo artist Don Henley will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. with special guests JD & The Straight Shot. Tickets, which are $89.50, $99.50, and $150, plus applicable fees, go on sale […]
Pistol Annies singer Angaleena Presley goes solo at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 18
From a press release: If there’s a pedigree for a modern country music star, then Angaleena Presley fits all of the criteria: a coal miner’s daughter; native of Beauty, Kentucky; and a direct descendant of the original feuding McCoys. But Presley is best known as a member of the platinum-selling female trio known as the […]
’90s hit-makers Fastball ‘Step Into Light’ at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 29
From a press release: It was announced today that ‘90s hit-makers Fastball will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre to perform in the “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series, presented by City Market & Café, on Saturday, July 29 at 8 p.m. in support of their new album, due out on Friday, May […]
PHOTOS: Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade, 03/11/17
As light flurries blew through and temperatures dropped to their lowest numbers in years, some questioned whether or not the 2017 Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade would march on or be delayed. The parade committee posted their very Irish response on Facebook the night before: We have been receiving a lot of questions this morning about […]
