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 NEPA Scene Staff

Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announces 2016-17 season, includes Patti LaBelle, 3 Doors Down, ‘Mamma Mia!’

Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announces 2016-17 season, includes Patti LaBelle, 3 Doors Down, ‘Mamma Mia!’

From a press release: The lights on the old theater in downtown Wilkes-Barre are lit more than ever these days, and they will continue shining bright throughout the venue’s 30th anniversary season. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2016-2017 Season, which is already jam-packed with 53 new performances, ranging from […]

 Rich Howells

YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton electronic musician Quoth

YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton electronic musician Quoth

Quoth City: Scranton Genre(s): Electronica, industrial, drum and bass, breakbeat, ambient Years active: 2008-present Sounds like: Combining several electronic sub-genres, these are storied soundscapes painted with a deep, dark brush, mixing in hip-hop and goth influences to make your head bob, your feet move, and your mind lost into the early hours of the morning. […]

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Main lineup announced for 2016 Scranton Fringe Festival

The 2015 Scranton Fringe Festival consisted of 48 productions in 12 venues over four days, with 1,800 individual tickets sold and 3,000 unique individuals in attendance. This year, the festival looks to top that with 54 acts from nine states and two countries on Sept. 29-Oct. 2, adding workshops, a short film festival, and more […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

’70s hitmakers Tony Orlando and Dawn reunite at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Aug. 10-11

’70s hitmakers Tony Orlando and Dawn reunite at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Aug. 10-11

From a press release: With their hit Billboard No. 1 song of the year in 1973, “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Ole Oak Tree,” Tony Orlando and Dawn became one of America’s most iconic groups of the 1970s with millions of records sold worldwide, including five No. 1 singles, two platinum and three gold […]

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Mannheim Steamroller rolls into Sands Bethlehem Event Center for Christmastime on Dec. 14

Mannheim Steamroller rolls into Sands Bethlehem Event Center for Christmastime on Dec. 14

From a press release: Mannheim Steamroller is one of the Top 50 biggest selling musical artists of all time and the biggest selling Christmas artist of all time. The group will be performing just in time for the holidays at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are […]

 Bret Alexander

THE REAL GIG: Your story may be the most important part of making – and selling – your music

THE REAL GIG: Your story may be the most important part of making – and selling – your music

You see, I remember reading a story, but I don’t remember where it came from. It was about an old Native American woman who found herself and her family living on a reservation, destitute and hungry. She noticed that white people did not take care of each other out of the goodness of their hearts; […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

A cappella group Straight No Chaser sings at Hershey Theatre on Dec. 4

A cappella group Straight No Chaser sings at Hershey Theatre on Dec. 4

From a press release: Atlantic Records a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced their “I’ll Have Another… World Tour,” which comes to the Hershey Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The North American leg celebrates the 20th anniversary of the group’s formation in 1996 and first show at Indiana […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Wilkes-Barre publisher’s ‘Walk, Don’t Run: A Rockin’ and Rollin’ Memoir’ named ‘Indie Groundbreaking Book’

Wilkes-Barre publisher’s ‘Walk, Don’t Run: A Rockin’ and Rollin’ Memoir’ named ‘Indie Groundbreaking Book’

From a press release: Independent Publisher, the “voice of the independent publishing industry,” named “Walk, Don’t Run: A Rockin’ and Rollin’ Memoir” as its “Indie Groundbreaking Book” for the month of May. The reviewer, Craig Manning, declared that the book “captures the excitement and heart of the rock ’n’ roll dream.” This is the latest […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Scranton folk rock artist MiZ and his band return to Hawley Silk Mill on May 28

Scranton folk rock artist MiZ and his band return to Hawley Silk Mill on May 28

From a press release: On Saturday, May 28 at 8 p.m., Harmony Presents showcases one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s favorite folk, bluegrass, and blues virtuoso guitarist and songwriter Michael Mizwinski (MiZ) and his band at the Hawley Silk Mill in Hawley. “Michael Mizwinski’s sound is directly impacted by the coal mining region of Pennsylvania. His songs […]

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Legendary guitarist Joe Walsh plays at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 4

Legendary guitarist Joe Walsh plays at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 4

From a press release: Singer/songwriter and legendary guitarist Joe Walsh has confirmed additional tour dates that will directly follow up his co-headlining tour with Bad Company, including a stop at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. as a part of the new PNC Celebrity Series. Tickets, which are […]