New Rolling Stones Latin America tour documentary screening in Moosic and Williamsport Dec. 12
From a press release: A road movie that celebrates the revolutionary power of rock ‘n’ roll, “The Rolling Stones Olé Olé Olé!: A Trip Across Latin America” is an exhilarating and vivid documentary that follows the Stones’ tour through 10 Latin American cities in early 2016. It combines electrifying live performances from across the tour […]
PHOTOS: XIXX: 20 Years and Counting with Machine Arms, Auxilia, Empire of the Sea, and more, 11/19/16
Artist, designer, and photographer Keith Perks has become an important contributor and good friend to NEPA Scene over the past two years, though he has been an integral part of the local scene for much longer than that. As Rich Perry explained in a column back in 2014, Perks was diagnosed with cancer, specifically Ewing’s […]
This is not a Rickroll – Rick Astley takes first U.S. tour since 1989 to Philly Feb. 11 and NYC Feb. 17
From a press release: English singer and viral Internet sensation Rick Astley will tour the United States for the first time since 1989 on the heels of his just-released album “50,” (BMG), the latest development in a remarkable comeback year for the pop icon. “50,” Astley’s first U.S. album release in decades, debuted at No. […]
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: NEPA Scene Live with Joe Craig, James Barrett, Used-Car Cowboy, and Ryan Barry, 11/22/16
We kicked off our brand new NEPA Scene Live series at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant with an intimate local singer/songwriter night on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Each unsigned, independent artist was a finalist in previous seasons of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, and they all brought something different and special to the recently renovated […]
Country legend and actor Dwight Yoakam plays at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 3
From a press release: It was announced today that country music legend Dwight Yoakam will be performing in the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Ticket prices start at $29 and will go on sale this Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. through ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster’s national toll-free […]
Due to popular demand, Title Fight adds second Philly show with Westpoint and GIVE on Jan. 4
From a press release: Due to “staggering popular demand,” a second Title Fight show at the First Unitarian Church has been added on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at 8 p.m. after their scheduled Friday, Jan. 6 concert sold out almost immediately. The Kingston punk/shoegaze band, who have only played a handful of shows this year, […]
Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre runs special Christmas and New Year’s Eve events and promos
From a press release: Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre has announced its plans for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. With festivities throughout the holidays, there is something for everyone with live music, holiday dining specials, champagne toasts, and much more to spread Christmas cheer and countdown to 2017. Christmas specials After 4 p.m. on Christmas […]
BUT I DIGRESS: Why sharing your favorite music with others is so goddamn important
If your friends don’t turn you on to new music, no matter how old you are, then they ain’t yer friends! That’s totally false, but the friends that do turn you on to new music are way cooler than your other friends. Seriously. And your other friends know it. And they weep into their pillows […]
Par Glass House in Shickshinny hosts folk punk Holiday Show on Dec. 10
From a press release: Following a Halloween Extravaganza last month, the Par Glass House in Shickshinny will be hosting a Holiday Show with punk and folk music on Saturday, Dec. 10. Doors are at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. There is no set fee to enter, just a pay-what-you-want donation. Bands […]
