Johnny Winter All Star Band, a tribute with original members, plays Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre June 11
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has added some new shows to its ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series, including the Johnny Winter All Star Band on Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show, plus fees, go […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Even before hospitalization, Ace Frehley flawlessly rocks Wilkes-Barre show
Following a blistering performance on Friday, April 15 at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley ended up at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital suffering from exhaustion and dehydration. Frehley, who will turn 65 on April 27, played for 80 minutes at the Kirby Center, which was his 11th concert […]
PHOTOS: Ghost and The Shrine at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, 04/14/16
They’re known simply as Ghost, but there is nothing simple about the elaborate presentation that the Swedish heavy metal band brings to every show, including the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 14. This marked the 100th concert in their “Black to the Future” tour, which began last year and continues to darken North America […]
Pop country singer LeAnn Rimes returns to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on June 30
From a press release: Pop country singer LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 44 million albums, won two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, and 12 Billboard Music Awards. Rimes is the youngest recipient of a Grammy Award and was also the first country recording artist to win in the “Best New Artist” […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton alternative punk band Black Hole Heart
Black Hole Heart City: Scranton, Pennsylvania Genre(s): Alternative punk rock Years active: Newly formed in 2016 Sounds like: A ’90s alternative rock band raised on 21st century Scranton punk music. Emotionally raw and forthright, these songs, recorded in The Menzingers’ practice space in South Philadelphia, have the familiarity of the pop punk and grunge playing […]
THE REAL GIG: Somewhere, someone knows the answer to that – finding a mentor
I am sure some of you have been watching the show “Vinyl” on HBO. I have been checking it out quite a bit. Some of the characters I am not sure about but, predictably, one of them I love. It’s the R&B singer turned band manager Lester Grimes. Here is a sample of Lester’s vibe. […]
Brantley Gilbert headlines 2016 Froggy Fest with Justin Moore and Colt Ford in Scranton on Aug. 21
From a press release: Froggy 101 has announced that Georgia country star Brantley Gilbert will be headling the 2016 Froggy Fest at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Sunday, Aug. 21 with special guests Justin Moore and Colt Ford. Tickets, which range from $25-$49.75, go on sale next Friday, April 22 at noon […]
BUT I DIGRESS: Immerse yourself in the vinyl experience and every day is Record Store Day
Record Store Day. This year, it falls on April 16. (Next year, it’s April 15, if you’re a planner). My personal favorite record store is Embassy Vinyl (342 Adams Ave., Scranton). Proprietor R.J. Harrington not only possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of all things record related, he makes recommendations based upon what you ask for and […]
It’s hip to see Huey Lewis & The News at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on July 21
From a press release: Huey Lewis & The News are truly one of America’s great rock and roll bands. Their contagious brand of music has outlasted countless trends and is as fresh today as ever. They’ll be performing at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Thursday, July 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which range from […]
Record Store Day limited releases and live performances on April 16 keep local indie stores ‘special’
NEPA store owners select this year's hottest items
For the past eight years, the third Saturday in April has made music lovers feel like kids in a candy store. This Saturday, April 16 will be no different as Record Store Day once again brings hundreds of limited edition vinyl records to independent record stores nationwide. Locally, all three locations of Gallery of Sound […]
