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 NEPA Scene Staff

Mohegan Sun Arena and Kirby Center team up to bring Bryan Adams back to Wilkes-Barre on June 13

Mohegan Sun Arena and Kirby Center team up to bring Bryan Adams back to Wilkes-Barre on June 13

From a press release: Multi-platinum-selling recording artist Bryan Adams will bring his Get Up Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, June 13. Bryan Adams will certainly make this “A Night to Remember” for Northeastern Pennsylvania, as it will mark the first time the SMG-managed Mohegan Sun Arena and the […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Camp Bisco returns to Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton July 13-15, initial lineup announced

Camp Bisco returns to Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton July 13-15, initial lineup announced

From a press release: Philadelphia electronica/jam fusion band The Disco Biscuits have announced the return of Camp Bisco this summer. For the third year in a row, the three-day music and arts festival will take place Thursday, July 13 through Saturday, July 15 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton. […]

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE: Wilkes-Barre alternative rock band Alma Mater searches for ‘Cloud Cover’ in debut EP

EXCLUSIVE: Wilkes-Barre alternative rock band Alma Mater searches for ‘Cloud Cover’ in debut EP

Last year, NEPA Scene premiered the debut music video of Alma Mater, and now the alternative rock band has checked back in with us after releasing their first EP, “Cloud Cover,” last week, a personal collection of songs by the Wilkes-Barre trio. “Each song is most generally about personal experiences, so inspiration came from emotions […]

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE: Scranton alt rockers Eye on Attraction debut new singer in ‘Pleasantville’ lyric video

EXCLUSIVE: Scranton alt rockers Eye on Attraction debut new singer in ‘Pleasantville’ lyric video

It has been almost a year since we last heard from Eye on Attraction, but the Scranton progressive/alternative rockers certainly made it worth the wait. After parting ways with their second vocalist last year following a successful tour with Las Vegas hard rock band Adelitas Way, EoA laid low but never stopped working on new […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Wilco, Conor Oberst, and Hop Along play XPoNential Music Festival in Camden on July 28

Wilco, Conor Oberst, and Hop Along play XPoNential Music Festival in Camden on July 28

From a press release: WXPN 88.5 FM, the non-commercial, member-supported radio station of the University of Pennsylvania, has again teamed with promoter Live Nation to present performances at the BB&T Pavilion on the Camden, New Jersey waterfront as part of WXPN’s annual XPoNential Music Festival, presented by Subaru. Performing on Friday, July 28 at the […]

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Froggy 101’s Guitars & Stars lets young country artists shine at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 18

Froggy 101’s Guitars & Stars lets young country artists shine at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 18

From a press release: It was announced today that Scranton country music radio station Froggy 101 and Wisnosky Jewelers in Tunkhannock will present Guitars & Stars at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Main stage acts include Kane Brown, Brett Young, Dylan Scott, reigning American Idol Trent Harmon, […]

 Jason Riedmiller

PHOTOS: Brad Paisley, Chase Bryant, and Lindsay Ell at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, 02/16/17

PHOTOS: Brad Paisley, Chase Bryant, and Lindsay Ell at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, 02/16/17

“Great to be in the home of Dunder Mifflin! #TheElectricCity,” country superstar Brad Paisley posted across his social media accounts after his packed concert at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Feb. 16. While he was technically playing in Wilkes-Barre, not Scranton, we’ll give him a pass on “The Office” reference. It is the […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

St. Patrick’s Parade festivities continue at free Scranton Cultural Center party on March 11

St. Patrick’s Parade festivities continue at free Scranton Cultural Center party on March 11

From a press release: The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is once again the place to be after this year’s St. Patrick’s Parade. The SCC’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party will begin at 11 a.m. and will continue until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. Celtic music will be provided by the […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Electric City Music Conference returns to Scranton for 4th year Sept. 14-16, first acts announced

Electric City Music Conference returns to Scranton for 4th year Sept. 14-16, first acts announced

From a press release: It was announced today that the fourth annual Electric City Music Conference will return to Scranton this September, taking place Thursday, Sept. 14 through Saturday, Sept. 16. The event will again feature a multi-venue music festival, conferences and panels with music industry professionals, and the Steamtown Music Awards. Applications to play […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Pop star Aaron Carter performs at Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade and meets fans at Levels on March 11

Pop star Aaron Carter performs at Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade and meets fans at Levels on March 11

From a press release: After performing at Mount Airy Casino Resort last year, former teen pop star and current Sony recording artist Aaron Carter will return to Northeastern Pennsylvania to sing at the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 11. He will be performing on 98.5 KRZ’s float while the local pop radio station […]