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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PHOTOS: Alice Cooper at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 05/13/16
Alice Cooper, singer of “He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask),” appropriately sold out the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre for the third time on Friday the 13th, proving once again that the classics never die – except dramatically on stage, again and again. Even as the Godfather of Shock Rock […]
Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers play at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sept. 9
From a press release: Almost three decades after winning a Grammy for “Best New Artist” and launching one of contemporary music’s most diverse careers, Bruce Hornsby still makes joyful noise as he discovers clever and expansive ways to chronicle dynamic musical snapshots of his often generously collaborative journey. The Virginia-born pianist and composer will be […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 11, 05/10/16
A longtime supporter and unexpected contestant won the audience vote at NEPA Scene’s Got Talent on Tuesday, May 10, proving once again that it’s not only anybody’s game, but that first-time performers can win right alongside more experienced acts every week at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant. Scranton photographer Lisa Petz has been […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre bluegrass folk rock band Cabinet
Cabinet City: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Genre(s): Bluegrass, Americana, folk rock Years active: 2006-present Sounds like: This is bluegrass for people who didn’t know they loved bluegrass and for longtime fans of the genre who want to experience something more organic and experimental live, like a jam band with country roots. It’s the kind of music that makes […]
