Singer/songwriter Patrick McGlynn unleashes ‘Monsters’ album in Scranton on Aug. 26
From a press release: Scranton singer/songwriter Patrick McGlynn will debut his new solo record, “Monsters,” on Friday, Aug. 26 during a CD release show at The Keys in downtown Scranton. McGlynn, who is also the frontman of local indie rock band Blinded Passenger, will be playing all eight songs from “Monsters,” along with some additional […]
Peach Music Festival will remember late George Wesley with ‘all-star’ tribute set on Aug. 14
Singer/songwriter Mike Mizwinski, known to local music fans simply as MiZ, has been a regular performer at The Peach Music Festival in his hometown of Scranton over the years, though he wasn’t planning on taking the stage this time until he looked at the 2016 lineup. Wilkes-Barre reggae artist George Wesley, who passed away on […]
PHOTOS: Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, and Of Mice & Men at Giant Center in Hershey, 07/10/16
Two of modern metal’s biggest acts, Slipknot and Marilyn Manson, co-headlined a night of musical mayhem at the Giant Center in Hershey on Sunday, July 10 with metalcore band Of Mice & Men. Speaking about touring with Mason last month, Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor told Rolling Stone, “There’s a positive competition there that we both […]
BUT I DIGRESS: Learning to love ‘Dawson’s Creek’ in my 40s – a lesson in open-mindedness
I’m Fud, and I love “Dawson’s Creek.” Hang on, that’ll need some clarification… In 1998, I was 30 years old. That’s also the same year “Dawson’s Creek” premiered. So, being 30, I assumed the show was just another pedantic, predictable teen drama (to those under 40, allow me to qualify – although in 2016, saying […]
Get ‘All Shook Up’ with early Elvis tunes by Rex & The Rockabilly Kings in Scranton on Aug. 27
From a press release: Put on your blue suede shoes and come dance to Rex & The Rockabilly Kings when they perform authentic and joyous renditions of Elvis‘s Sun Sessions and his early RCA recordings from the period of 1954 through the early ’60’s at The Theater at North in Scranton on Saturday, Aug. 27. […]
PHOTOS: Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, and Dustin Lynch at Montage Mountain in Scranton, 07/21/16
Scranton put on its big cowboy hat and dancin’ boots for a night of pop country at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Thursday, July 21 with Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, and Dustin Lynch. Bryan sold out The Pavilion for the second straight year, this time on his “Kill the Lights Tour,” […]
MUSIC VIDEO: Pottsville heavy metal band Crobot rock out with crazy dads to ‘Not for Sale’
Releasing the single last month, Pottsville heavy groove rockers Crobot now have an official music video for “Not for Sale,” the first taste of their new album “Welcome to Fat City,” due for release on Sept. 23 via Wind-up Records. The video combines three of the group’s major trademarks – an energetic live performance, an […]
Hank & Cupcakes take record release tour to River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Aug. 4
From a press release: On the heels of the release of their brand new album, “Cheap Thrill,” Hank & Cupcakes will return to Northeastern Pennsylvania for another explosive live performance at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Thursday, Aug. 4. Wilkes-Barre “outer-folk” singer/songwriter Katie Kelly will open the show. Doors are at 8 […]
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and Sheryl Crow play at first-ever Outlaw Music Festival in Scranton Sept. 18
From a press release: Just when you thought the summer concert season at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton was coming to an end soon, one more major show was announced this morning. Willie Nelson and Blackbird Presents are proud to announce the first-ever Outlaw Music Festival, taking place Sunday, Sept. 18 at Montage […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Paul McCartney in top form in Philly, digging deep for longtime fans
Since returning to the concert stage in 1989, Paul McCartney has treated concertgoers to a healthy mix of his Beatles, Wings, and solo classics. With his current “One on One” tour, the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is digging even deeper into those stellar catalogs. McCartney, still looking Fab at the age of […]
