CONCERT REVIEW: New Riders of the Purple Sage ‘Keep On’ country rockin’ in Wilkes-Barre
The unique sound of country rock filled the F.M. Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, July 1 when the New Riders of the Purple Sage rode into town. With a repertoire that leaned heavily on the band’s 1971 self-titled debut album, the New Riders kicked off its first set with that record’s “Last […]
VIDEO: Motionless In White release fan-driven music video for ‘570,’ their tribute to Scranton
Last month, Motionless In White released their new single, “570,” which pays homage to their hometown of Scranton, right down to the song’s album art, which features the Electric City sign glowing through a dark, cloudy night. Today, the metal band has unleashed their lively music video for “570,” named after the city’s area code. […]
BUT I DIGRESS: Why more venues need to give original musicians a chance
Not for nothing, but “battles of the bands,” “best of” polls, etc. are not my idea of how to build a healthy, cooperative arts community, in my humble opinion. I’ll speak only for musicians, since I’m of that particular ilk, but I believe this applies to all of those involved in all the arts. Pitting […]
3 Doors Down and Pop Evil rock Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 7
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center and SLP Concerts will welcome rock bands 3 Doors Down and Pop Evil to Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Red Sun Rising will be opening the show. Tickets, which are $49.50, $59.50, $79.50, and $89.50, plus fees, are on sale now and can be […]
THE REAL GIG: How making music and cooking are related – going back to the source
Since my wife is a baker (and a damn good chef, too) and I’m a musician, inevitably there are many late-night discussions in our house about the similarities between music and baking (or cooking in general). This brings up the essential truth about both disciplines – if something ain’t right, go back to the source. […]
Jazz fusion band Project Grand Slam plays free show at Kirby Center for Third Friday Wilkes-Barre on July 15
From a press release: Jazz fusion band Project Grand Slam will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre for a free event on Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. as part of Wilkes-Barre’s Third Friday art walk. The show will also be part of the venue’s “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series, presented […]
Briggs Farm Blues Festival continues growth in 19th year in Nescopeck on July 8-10
From a press release: The Briggs Farm Blues Festival returns for its 19th year to its namesake farm in Nescopeck on Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10. The Briggs family will yet again turn their 250-year-old farm in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania (88 Old Berwick Hwy., Nescopeck) into one of the most revered […]
Space Oddity: The Ultimate David Bowie Experience lands at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 9
From a press release: The top David Bowie tribute show, Space Oddity: The Ultimate David Bowie Experience, will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m., presented by the Kirby Center and Gallery of Sound. Tickets, which are $19.50, $24.50, $29.50, and $39.50, plus fees, are on sale now […]
BUT I DIGRESS: 4th of July fireworks with my son give me more to celebrate than our freedom
I had the most wonderful Fourth of July (on the Third of July)! My son, Gideon, and I went to his “Uncle” Gopher’s house in the country to catch Goph’s annual kick-ass fireworks display. Being 6, Gid’s interest in the actual fireworks waxed and waned according to whatever nifty thing captured his fancy. At one […]
Traumapalooza art and music festival brings artistic ‘debauchery’ to Wilkes-Barre on July 30
From a press release: Traumapalooza, an all-day music festival with an accompanying “Artocalypse” event, will be held at The Other Side at Bart & Urby’s in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, July 30, starting at 2 p.m. Promising an “evening of loud, aggressive debauchery,” the event will feature multiple stages and “multiple forms of visual and sonic […]
