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 NEPA Scene Staff

Reel Big Fish and Masked Intruder ‘Turn the Radio Off’ at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Nov. 11

Reel Big Fish and Masked Intruder ‘Turn the Radio Off’ at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Nov. 11

From a press release: In honor of the 20th anniversary of the release of their classic album “Turn the Radio Off,” Reel Big Fish returns to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, Nov. 11 to perform the whole album from beginning to end. They’ll also be playing lots of other RBF classics and fan […]

 Rich Howells

The complete updated guide to the 2016 Electric City Music Conference

The complete updated guide to the 2016 Electric City Music Conference

Now in its third year, the Electric City Music Conference is bigger than ever with over 150 artists performing across 12 venues, the popular Steamtown Music Awards with new categories added in 2016, and free panel discussions for musicians and music fans alike. It’s the complete package for anyone who wants to support the Northeastern […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Bruce Springsteen meeting fans at book signing at Free Library of Philadelphia on Sept. 29

Bruce Springsteen meeting fans at book signing at Free Library of Philadelphia on Sept. 29

From a press release: Bruce Springsteen is the poet laureate of rock ‘n’ roll. For his body of work, he has earned 20 Grammys, two Golden Globes, an Oscar, and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A seven-year labor of love, his autobiography, “Born to Run,” […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Country Music Hall of Famer Kris Kristofferson brings ‘Good Times’ to Bethlehem on Jan. 29

Country Music Hall of Famer Kris Kristofferson brings ‘Good Times’ to Bethlehem on Jan. 29

From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and Country Music Hall of Famer Kris Kristofferson will be performing at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $35, $45, $55, and $75, go on sale this Friday, Sept. 16 at 10 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Trans-Siberian Orchestra celebrates 20 years at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 25

Trans-Siberian Orchestra celebrates 20 years at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 25

From a press release: Trans-Siberian Orchestra has announced the dates of its 2016 Winter Tour, once again featuring one of the group’s beloved stories performed in its own renowned audio visual manner. In its platinum anniversary year, TSO is bringing back its treasured tale “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” to 61 cities across North America, […]

 Bret Alexander

THE REAL GIG: Gumption traps and how to avoid them to complete your project

THE REAL GIG: Gumption traps and how to avoid them to complete your project

I have a session and two gigs today, so I need to write fast for this one. I’m giving myself one hour starting… now. Over the past few months, I have been slow with my writing, both blogging and songwriting. I’ve been in the studio nonstop and playing more than I ever have in my […]

 Rich Howells

STREAMING: Pottsville’s Crobot ‘Play It Cool’ in newest track from ‘Welcome to Fat City’

STREAMING: Pottsville’s Crobot ‘Play It Cool’ in newest track from ‘Welcome to Fat City’

As their brand new album, “Welcome to Fat City,” comes closer to release, Pottsville heavy metal band Crobot continue to premiere more groovy tunes for fans who just can’t wait. Recently debuting “Play It Cool” on Crave, vocalist Brandon Yeagley introduced the second track on their sophomore album, which hits stores Sept. 23 via Wind-up […]

 Keith Perks

PHOTOS: 3 Doors Down, Pop Evil, and Red Sun Rising at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 09/07/16

PHOTOS: 3 Doors Down, Pop Evil, and Red Sun Rising at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 09/07/16

Big hits from Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down are always in rotation on most local radio stations on any given day, but there’s noting quite like the live experience, as the band proved at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Sept. 7 with supporting acts Pop Evil and Red Sun Rising. Opening […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Returning to NEPA, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley plays Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Oct. 5

Returning to NEPA, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley plays Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Oct. 5

From a press release: Just months after his concert in Wilkes-Barre that made national news when he ended up in the hospital from exhaustion and dehydration, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is right back at it, taking the stage of the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. with special guests […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Godsmack singer Sully Erna goes solo at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Nov. 4

Godsmack singer Sully Erna goes solo at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Nov. 4

From a press release: Touring in support of his upcoming solo album, “Hometown Life,” musician, actor, writer, and producer Sully Erna, known as the voice of Godsmack, will perform at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $28.50, $33.50, and $38.50, go on sale this Friday, Sept. […]