Blues legend Buddy Guy returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 30
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center and SLP Concerts are proud to announce that blues legend Buddy Guy will return to the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $45, $55, $65, and $99, plus fees, go on sale this Thursday, June 23 at 10 a.m. […]
PHOTOS: Scranton Zine Fest in Center Street alleyway outside Adezzo, 06/11/16
A vibrant display of creativity filled the alleyway of Center Street in downtown Scranton, bringing live poetry and music performances, handmade crafts, artwork, indie comic books, stickers, clothing and, yes, plenty of zines and letterpress publications to the sixth annual Scranton Zine Fest. NEPA Scene caught sets by Science Queen (featuring Zine Fest founder Jess […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton progressive alt rock band Family Animals
Family Animals City: Scranton Genre(s): Psychedelic rock, progressive rock, alternative rock Years active: 2008-present Sounds like: This music sets the stage for an epic journey, telling a winding story that you don’t quite realize you’re following until you’re already immersed in it. These tunes take the sometimes overindulgent elements of progressive rock and replaces them […]
As he battles cancer, show ‘one love’ for Wilkes-Barre’s George Wesley by donating to crowdfunding campaigns
The local music scene has been rallying around Wilkes-Barre reggae artist George Wesley ever since he took ill, with Jermyn music venue Mountain Sky organizing a two-day benefit concert for him coming up this weekend, and that goodwill continues with a GoFundMe campaign to offer “some financial help with his mounting medical bills,” along with […]
Fitz and the Tantrums burst into Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Nov. 13
From a press release: The Sands Bethlehem Event Center has just announced that Los Angeles indie pop band Fitz and the Tantrums will be performing on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $25, go on sale this Friday, June 24 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at sandseventcenter.com, the Event Center […]
EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference hosts announcement party at Thirst T’s in Olyphant July 3
From a press release: The Electric City Music Conference and the Steamtown Music Awards will host a free announcement event at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant on Sunday, July 3. “With everything Thirst T’s is doing for local music, it’s becoming a hangout and hub for the local scene. It seemed like the […]
CONCERT REVIEW: When we need it most, Ringo Starr brings ‘peace and love’ to Wilkes-Barre
It was a night full of “magical musical moments” as Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band played the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, June 14. Starr, now 75 and still fit as a fiddle, brought back loads of memories for the sold-out crowd as he sang his solo hits […]
Singer Grace Potter takes celebrated live show to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 29
From a press release: It was announced today that Grace Potter, described by Spin as “one of the greatest living voices in rock today,” will bring her full band and summer tour to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, July 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, plus […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Johnny Winter All Star Band crafts starry night of blues rock in Wilkes-Barre
Legendary blues rock guitar slinger Johnny Winter died nearly two years ago, but his music lives on thanks to guitarist Paul Nelson and the Johnny Winter All Star Band. The band, which also includes vocalist Jay Stollman and Winter’s longtime drummer Bobby “T” Torello, faithfully reproduced some of the best-known tunes from the legend’s long […]
BUT I DIGRESS: A Father’s Day reward – raising my son on classic music and pop culture
I’m late again. However, this time, it’s not due to your garden variety Uncle Fuddy tomfoolery. Instead, I had a boatload of extra time with my most excellent best bud – my kid! See, I had to miss a day of our regularly scheduled “Boysnight” festivities last week because I had the honor of being […]
