Full Peach Music Festival lineup announced, adds Gov’t Mule, Cabinet, Blackberry Smoke, Railroad Earth, and more
The Allman Brothers Band‘s Peach Music Festival enters its fifth year at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 11-14, and while the initial lineup was announced back in February, the full list of bands has just been revealed. Gov’t Mule has joined the top headliners this year, and frontman Warren Haynes will […]
Benefit to help Wilkes-Barre reggae musician George Wesley at Mountain Sky in Jermyn on June 25-26
Just days after it was announced on NEPA Scene that Wilkes-Barre reggae artist George Wesley will be presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 Steamtown Music Awards on Thursday, Sept. 15, outdoor music venue Mountain Sky has announced that Wesley is dealing with “some serious and costly health issues” and will hold a two-day […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent Finals Showcase at Thirst T’s, 05/31/16
Season 3 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent was full of surprises and firsts for the ongoing open mic and talent contest, and the Finals Showcase on Tuesday, May 31 at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant was no different with new live collaborations, song premieres, and even a giant frog suit. Audiences over the […]
Best-selling reggae artist Shaggy performs at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mt. Pocono on June 18
From a press release: Emerging in the early ’90s, Shaggy was the biggest crossover success in dancehall reggae, known worldwide for his hit single “It Wasn’t Me” in 2000. With a commanding presence, a distinctive voice that is recognizable throughout the world and titles such as artist, businessman, philanthropist, and Grammy Award winner, Shaggy is […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton pop punk band GlowNovember
GlowNovember City: Scranton Genre(s): Pop punk, easycore Years active: 2014-present Sounds like: For those who remember the early 2000s explosion of pop punk, sweating in the midday sun in a Vans Warped Tour mosh pit as you bounced in unison with the crowd screaming lyrics of youthful heartbreak, the songs of GlowNovember will bring all […]
Prophets of Rage announce first national tour, playing Philly, Jersey, and New York in August
From a press release: Prophets of Rage combines the sonic firepower of Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy, and Cypress Hill, and after a small handful of shows in California and New York, the supergroup has announced their “Make America Rage Again Tour,” which runs from July through October in arenas across the country. Taking […]
Korn, Breaking Benjamin, and Motionless In White tour together in September and October
From a press release: Korn has announced details for the “Nocturnal Underground Tour,” where they will share co-headlining duties with Breaking Benjamin and be joined by special guests Motionless In White and Silver Snakes, bringing two of the most successful Northeastern Pennsylvania bands together on the road this fall. Tickets go on sale this Friday, […]
Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Gypsies travel to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 25
From a press release: It was announced today that Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Gypsies will visit the F.M. Kirby Center on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the venue’s ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series. Tickets, which are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show, go […]
EXCLUSIVE: Scranton illustrator worked on new album artwork for Snoop Dogg, featured on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Snoop Dogg is a larger-than-life celebrity whose fame extends far beyond his groundbreaking hip-hop career, but with his 14th solo album, “Coolaid,” he says he is returning to his “gangsta rap” roots, and he has recruited Scranton artist Justin Roach to help with the cover art, which features work by Snoop’s cousin Joe Cool, famous […]
