‘Frozen’ and ‘Wicked’ star Idina Menzel sings at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 5
From a press release: Tony Award-winning actress and singer/songwriter Idina Menzel, best known for her roles in “Frozen,” “Wicked,” and “Rent,” will return to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on her world tour on Wednesday, April 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $69, $89, and $99, plus applicable fees, go on sale this Friday, […]
SONG PREMIERE: Scranton musician Steve Werner expresses ‘Síorghrá,’ or eternal love, through handpan
Steve Werner has been playing the drums for most of his life – 22 years now – but when he picked up the handpan three years ago, it opened up a whole new musical avenue for him. “I’ve stayed with the hanpan over the years because it gives me a unique sound and allows me […]
Rusted Root, Everyone Orchestra, and 27 other acts play SouthSide Arts & Music Festival in Bethlehem April 28-29
From a press release: Performances by jam and world music acts Rusted Root and Everyone Orchestra, folk singer Steve Forbert, and blues artists Coco Montoya and Alexis P. Suter will highlight the newly-expanded SouthSide Arts & Music Festival in Bethlehem on Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29. Festival passes, which provide access to live […]
Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke fly ‘Like an Arrow’ into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 23
From a press release: It was announced today that Southern rock quintet Blackberry Smoke will bring their “Like an Arrow” tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 and $35, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. and will […]
Celebrate a decade of Kingston jazz funk band SUZE at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 12
From a press release: Kingston’s own SUZE will bring their blend of funk/blues/jazz/rock to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 12 at 8 p.m. The show, dubbed “A Decade of SUZE,” will be a celebration of the band’s 10th anniversary and will be part of the Live from the Chandelier Lobby series, […]
Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre hosts first-ever F.M. Kirby Fest arts fundraiser on April 22
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has announced its first major fundraising event, “F.M. Kirby Fest – A Night of Pints, Pinot & Performing Arts” on Saturday, April 22 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. This all-inclusive fundraising event, aimed at showcasing local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and […]
Sunbury party rockers American Evil tear up the Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on Feb. 10
If you’re one of those people who finds rock music too whiny, preachy, or boring these days, American Evil just may be the swift kick in the balls you’ve been looking for. Right out of the gate, it’s easy to understand what these guys are all about – partying hard and rocking even harder, unapologetically […]
PHOTOS: Every Time I Die, Harm’s Way, and Eternal Sleep at Planet Trog in Whitehall, 02/02/17
Every Time I Die kicked off their Low Teens Tour, named after the Buffalo, New York metalcore band’s latest album, in Pennsylvania with a show in State College on Feb. 1, following it up with a crazy concert on Thursday, Feb. 2 at Planet Trog Entertainment Complex in Whitehall, a laser tag center with a […]
PHOTOS: Twenty One Pilots, Judah & the Lion, and Jon Bellion at PPL Center in Allentown, 01/24/17
Just four years ago, Twenty One Pilots were playing the small, now-defunct Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown as an opening act. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the “schizoid pop” duo packed the huge PPL Center down the street with over 10,000 fans. “There was like 12 people there, but those people told some other people and […]
Grateful Dead tribute act Dark Star Orchestra returns to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on May 13
From a press release: Chicago Grateful Dead tribute band and Peach Music Festival alum Dark Star Orchestra will return to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 in advance or $30 the day of the show, go on sale this Friday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. […]
