BUT I DIGRESS: Tuning into my clear memories of classic radio (and its place today)
As we approach Christmas with lightning rapidity, some of the more impressive gifts of Christmases past have been drifting through my brain transom. The kickass ‘50s style baby blue bike with a “gas tank” and fins that I eventually learned to ride on. Also the kickass Apollo 5 speed “muscle bike” that weighed as much […]
VIDEO: Scranton singer Patrick McGlynn asks ‘Why Can’t Santa Be the President?’ in political Christmas song
On this day last year, NEPA Scene premiered a new Christmas song from Scranton singer/songwriter Patrick McGlynn called “Christmas Lights in June” that became the only holiday song we wanted to hear on repeat all season long. In 2016, he’s back with another original tune that is the perfect way to end a contentious election […]
Tool will headline 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival in NYC, their first Northeast concert since 2012
It may be another “10,000 Days” before we hear that long-awaited new album from Tool, but we’ll see the platinum-selling alternative metal band a lot sooner in person. According to Consequence of Sound, Tool will be headlining the seventh annual Governors Ball Music Festival, a massive multi-genre music festival that will be held June 2-4, […]
Could Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown reopen? Owner has new plans in the works
With a lack of club-sized venues and concerts for all ages in Northeastern Pennsylvania, many local concertgoers drove to Allentown for years to see rock, metal, punk, pop, and hip-hop acts at the Crocodile Rock Cafe. After 14 years of memorable shows and pizza served at its adjacent restaurant, however, the downtown club’s mounting issues […]
PHOTOS: Kacey Musgraves Christmas show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 12/09/16
Kacey Musgraves put a country twist on some Christmas classics when her first holiday-themed headlining tour, “A Very Kacey Christmas Tour,” rode into the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Dec. 9. Named after her latest album, “A Very Kacey Christmas,” the concert was filled with essential holiday songs like […]
The B Street Band pays tribute to Bruce Springsteen at The Leonard in Scranton on Feb. 17
From a press release: The popular Bruce Springsteen tribute act The B Street Band, who opened for the Boss himself, will perform at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at 9 p.m. Tickets for the 21+ event, which are $15 for general admission or $75 for VIP couch seating with […]
After 30 years, annual Mayfair Festival of the Arts in Allentown canceled for 2017, future unknown
The Board of Directors of the Mayfair Festival of the Arts in Allentown announced on its official website today that, after 30 years, the festival will not continue in 2017. Citing financial difficulties, declining attendance, an increase in competing events and new venues, more focus on downtown development, and lack of volunteers, the nonprofit board […]
Underground Saints and The Five Percent reunite for holiday concert at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 30
From a press release: Music blog Highway 81 Revisited will present “The Holiday Reunion Concert” as part of the Live from the Chandelier Lobby series at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. The show will be a holiday homecoming for some local bands of past and present, featuring […]
PHOTOS: Low Cut Connie, Shilpa Ray, and Karikatura at Bowery Ballroom in New York, 12/02/16
After playing there back in April, Philadelphia rock ‘n’ roll band Low Cut Connie returned to The Bowery Ballroom in New York City to bring the house down again with Brooklyn cabaret punk powerhouse Shilpa Ray and NYC-based roots pop band Karikatura on Friday, Dec. 2. It was a great mix of original music to […]
‘The Heart Goes Bang’ when Blue October returns to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on March 31
From a press release: With a new album out earlier this year, Texas alternative rock band Blue October will return to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg next year on “The Heart Goes Bang Tour” on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 in advance or $28 the day of the show, […]
