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Original Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung sings hits at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on March 11

Original Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung sings hits at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on March 11

From a press release: It was announced today that former Styx frontman and solo artist Dennis DeYoung will perform with his band at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $35 for regular seats and $40 for premium seats, go on sale this Saturday, Oct. 15 […]

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Grammy Award winner Cedric Gervais will DJ Halloween show at The Leonard in Scranton on Oct. 31

Grammy Award winner Cedric Gervais will DJ Halloween show at The Leonard in Scranton on Oct. 31

From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy Award-winning French DJ and producer Cedric Gervais will be spinning tracks during a Halloween show at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Monday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. Presented by DamnMillennial! Promotions, the event is 18+ and costumes are encouraged. Tickets, which are $30 […]

 Rich Howells

Scranton musician Grant Williams breaks out of ‘Suspended Animation’ with solo bass album

Scranton musician Grant Williams breaks out of ‘Suspended Animation’ with solo bass album

Early release party held at Thirst T's in Olyphant on Oct. 14

Grant Williams has heard all your lame bassist jokes already. Sitting on a bench in the corner of Adezzo, a small coffee shop in his hometown of Scranton, with his derided instrument in hand, he recited a few immediately. “How many bassists does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the guitarist has […]

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Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson celebrates ‘Pet Sounds’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 2

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson celebrates ‘Pet Sounds’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 2

From a press release: It was announced today that music legend Brian Wilson will bring his “Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour” with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s PNC Celebrity Series. Tickets for the widely […]

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Former Misfits singer Michale Graves plays acoustic set at Ale Mary’s in Scranton on Dec. 3

Former Misfits singer Michale Graves plays acoustic set at Ale Mary’s in Scranton on Dec. 3

From a press release: Former Misfits singer and current solo artist Michale Graves will perform an acoustic show with local band Lord Gorilla and The Ragdoll Crew at Ale Mary’s in downtown Scranton on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9 p.m. Presented by the NEPA Horror Film Festival, the 21+ event at Ale Mary’s (126 Franklin […]

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Scranton Cultural Center joins global ‘Thriller’ dance mob to break world record on Oct. 29

Scranton Cultural Center joins global ‘Thriller’ dance mob to break world record on Oct. 29

From a press release: On Saturday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m., tens of thousands of dancers throughout the world will come together for “Thrill the World,” a global flash mob which attempts to break the world record of “Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller.’” This year, the Scranton Cultural Center will join the celebration […]

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‘The Thunder Returns’ when hard rock band Harpo storms Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 26

‘The Thunder Returns’ when hard rock band Harpo storms Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 26

From a press release: It was announced today that Sunbury hard rock band Harpo will storm the F.M. Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 9 p.m. with The Thunder Returns Tour. This will mark the tour’s only stop in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area. Tickets, which are $15 in advance or $18 the day […]

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE: Rock band Trapt will perform at The Leonard Theater in Scranton on Dec. 11

EXCLUSIVE: Rock band Trapt will perform at The Leonard Theater in Scranton on Dec. 11

From a press release: Southern California post-nu-metal quartet Trapt will perform at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Sunday, Dec. 11. The band which formed in 1998 has been a fan favorite since their hit “Headstrong” hit No. 1 number on the modern rock charts and cracked the Billboard 200 Top 20, peaking at […]

 Rich Howells

SONG PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre’s Brendan Brisk debuts art funk solo album with ‘Sense at All’

SONG PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre’s Brendan Brisk debuts art funk solo album with ‘Sense at All’

Brendan Brisk has wanted to record an album since the age of 5 when he received his first CD player for Christmas. In 2013, he finally decided to get started. After three years of dedication, the now 24-year-old musician from Wilkes-Barre has released his debut solo record, and he feels that it’s unlike anything the […]

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Devon Allman, son of Gregg Allman, performs at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Oct. 29

Devon Allman, son of Gregg Allman, performs at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Oct. 29

From a press release: It was announced today that Devon Allman, son of The Allman Brothers Band and Peach Music Festival co-founder Gregg Allman, will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe with special guest Craig Thatcher & Friends on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $15 in advance or $20 the […]