ZZ Top and Gov’t Mule rock the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sept. 11
From a press release: ZZ Top cannot be stopped. “That Little Ol’ Band from Texas” is strapping on the fuzzy guitars again this September and taking a jaunt through select parts of the U.S. with their longtime friends Gov’t Mule. The two road-tested veteran rock bands will kick off their tour in Long Island at […]
The legendary Bob Dylan performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on July 9
From a press release: Just days away from the release of his next studio album, it has been announced that Bob Dylan will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m., with gospel singer Mavis Staples opening the show. Tickets, which are $110-$150, go on sale this Friday, May […]
Top-selling singers Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammer perform at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 6
From a press release: Multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw and acclaimed Billboard chart-topping recording artist Andy Grammer have announced co-headlining 2016 North American tour dates, including a stop at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. In addition to the Kirby Center, the multi-city trek will also include shows […]
THE REAL GIG: Focus on what you’re good at and stop forcing what you’re not – listen to the Primal Ear
Here’s a Catch-22. Old people love to give advice. I am not sure why. For the most part, young people do not dig receiving it. This is unfortunate from both sides. Grandpa likes to believe he has figured everything out after all those trips around the sun. In other words, he is set in his […]
EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announces reunion of Patterns, 23 more bands added to 2016 event
From a press release: The Electric City Music Conference has announced that Wilkes-Barre pop punkers Patterns will reunite at the 2016 conference, which will be held Thursday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Sept. 17. The outfit that quickly rose in popularity from 2010-2013 will perform their first show in nearly three years at the festival. The […]
Yonder Mountain String Band jams at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on June 26
From a press release: For 18 years, Yonder Mountain String Band has redefined bluegrass music, expanding the traditional acoustic genre beyond its previously established boundaries by steadily pushing the envelope into the realms of rock ‘n’ roll and improvisation. They’ll be performing at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sunday, June 26 at 8 p.m. […]
Live Nation offers $20 ticket sale May 13-20 to over 50 concerts, including Scranton shows
From a press release: In celebration of the summer finally beginning, Live Nation wants to do everything it can to help fans get out and see their favorite artists this summer, so they have announced a special “Kickoff to Summer” offer, giving fans access to select shows for just $20 per ticket. Tickets are available […]
Country music star Trace Adkins playing at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sept. 29
From a press release: Grammy-nominated country megastar Trace Adkins will bring his trademark baritone singing voice and boot-stomping hits to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $45 for reserved seating and $55 for the pit (standing room only), go on sale this Friday, May 13 at […]
BUT I DIGRESS: After 30 years of playing music professionally, I’m taking guitar lessons – here’s why
I am not a late bloomer. I had a beard in eighth grade – true story. It would seem, however, that after 30+ years of playing music for a living, I’m finally getting the hang of it. Here’s what the haps be… I’m taking lessons for the first time ever. Well, in reality, I had […]
SONG PREMIERE: Turn up ‘ShhShhShh,’ the imaginative new single from Scranton’s Jung Bergo
Just a few weeks ago, we told you to listen to Scranton alternative roots rock band Jung Bergo – now we’ve got something brand new for you to hear as we exclusively premiere the first single from their new album, “Everything New Is Old Again,” an abstract track titled “ShhShhShh.” Formed in 2009, Jung Bergo […]
