Scranton rock legend Walter Prez remembered in benefit concert at Irish Wolf Pub on March 18
Walter Prezelski, better known throughout the Northeastern Pennsylvania music scene simply as Walter Prez, was the definition of a true original. If that wasn’t apparent in his towering stature, long hair, black shirt with checkered pants, and iconic top hat complete with a bright red flower on the side, it was clear in his distinctive […]
Susquehanna Breakdown festival lineup announced with Railroad Earth, Infamous Stringdusters, and Cabinet
From a press release: Northeastern Pennsylvania bluegrass outfit Cabinet has announced the lineup for the fourth annual Susquehanna Breakdown Music Festival, taking place Friday, May 20 through Saturday, May 21. A family friendly gathering in a picturesque location, Susquehanna Breakdown is returning to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton for two days of music, […]
Stop! and see legendary singer Diana Ross perform at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 13
From a press release: When you look at her career, both as a solo artist and the lead singer of The Supremes, Diana Ross is one of the most successful female singers of our era, even being named the “Female Entertainer of the Century” by Billboard magazine. She returns to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center […]
Singer/songwriter Jewel will be ‘Picking Up the Pieces’ at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 15
From a press release: Grammy-nominated songwriter and New York Times’ bestselling author and poet Jewel will return to the road this spring for an intimate tour, performing hits spanning her 12-studio albums, including 2015’s “Picking Up the Pieces” and sharing stories from her memoir “Never Broken – Songs Are Only Half the Story.” The tour […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 2, 03/08/16
Another crowd-favorite comedian from past seasons of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent won the audience vote on Tuesday, March 8 at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, proving once again that the area’s comedy scene is stronger than ever. Dan Hoppel, a 33-year-old Dunmore resident who came in a close second place in the Season […]
Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on July 24
From a press release: One of the most influential guitarists in music, Jeff Beck, helped shape the sounds of blues rock, psychedelia, and heavy metal, inspiring guitar players for decades with his unique style. He returns to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center with a soon-to-be-added special guest on Sunday, July 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets, […]
Bowzer of Sha Na Na hosts classic rock and doo-wop show at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on May 29
From a press release: Jon “Bowzer” Bauman will return to Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre – along with his doo-wop family – for a great night of music that will include some of the best hits from the ’50s and ’60s. The fun begins at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 29 in the Keystone Grand […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Beck’s beat is correct at the McDowell Mountain Music Festival
For his headlining set at the first night of the 13th annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday, March 11, Beck Hansen brought the hits – and he brought them hard and fast. At 9:35 p.m., Beck took the main stage at Margaret T. Hance Park and exploded into raucous renditions of […]
AWOLNATION joins 2016 Fuzz Fest with Weezer and Panic! at the Disco in Scranton on June 26
From a press release: Electronic rock band AWOLNATION has been added to the already stellar lineup of local radio station Fuzz 92.1’s Fuzz Fest at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Sunday, June 26, which features Weezer, Panic! at the Disco, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Now through Sunday, tickets in the 200 section […]
THE REAL GIG: Giving away your music may not be bad business – learn from the potlatch
In many Native American cultures, there was a custom called a “potlatch” ceremony. A potlatch was an event where a chief would give away all his possessions and wealth to members of the tribe. Sometimes, certain valuable items were even destroyed. The purpose of this was twofold. One, by accepting the gifts, the members of […]
