Music

 Brittany Boote

PHOTOS: Mock Sun, Umbriel, Quoth, Zayre Mountain, and The Gary Goblins in Stroudsburg, 01/30/16

PHOTOS: Mock Sun, Umbriel, Quoth, Zayre Mountain, and The Gary Goblins in Stroudsburg, 01/30/16

Hectic Management and Promotions organized another diverse night of original local music on Saturday, Jan. 30, this time at The Living Room in the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. Dubbed “Rogue Synergy,” the night mixed several different types of rock with heavy electronic music, featuring eclectic performances by Mock Sun, Umbriel, Quoth, Zayre Mountain, and The […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

2016 Country Megaticket for Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton goes on sale Feb. 5

2016 Country Megaticket for Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton goes on sale Feb. 5

From a press release: The Pavilion at Montage Mountain has announced the 2016 Careers at Allied Services Country Megaticket, a three-show “package” featuring the summer’s hottest country shows in Scranton. Available online only through megaticket.com, the 2016 Careers at Allied Services Country Megaticket gives fans the chance to buy tickets first, weeks before the individual […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards return to Scranton Sept. 15-17

Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards return to Scranton Sept. 15-17

From a press release: The Electric City Music Conference will return to Scranton this fall for the third annual installment of the event, taking place Thursday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Sept. 17. The event will again feature a multi-venue music festival, conferences, and panels with music industry professionals, along with the Steamtown Music Awards. Applications […]

 Keith Perks

PHOTOS: The ClamStompers CD release party at Susquehanna Tavern in Exeter, 01/16/16

PHOTOS: The ClamStompers CD release party at Susquehanna Tavern in Exeter, 01/16/16

Wilkes-Barre duo Aaron McCurdy and Katie Kelly, now known as The ClamStompers, brought a foot-stomping good time to The Susquehanna Tavern in Exeter on Saturday, Jan. 16 when they released their debut EP, “Dwayne.” “Dwayne” is named after the fictional character that each song on the album is about, as Kelly explained in the exclusive […]

 Bret Alexander

THE REAL GIG: The rise of tribute acts and the long, hard road for original musicians

THE REAL GIG: The rise of tribute acts and the long, hard road for original musicians

A few weeks ago, my pal Joe handed me a newspaper clipping. Just to get my opinion on it. It wasn’t a political editorial or anything like that. Nothing scandalous. It was a weekly live entertainment listing for our area. If you look at a Northeastern Pennsylvania live entertainment listing from 2016 as opposed to […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will invade Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 15

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will invade Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 15

From a press release: Prepare for lift-off! It was announced today that former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will invade the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50 and $75 (very limited pit seating), plus fees, go on sale next Friday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. […]

 Keith Perks

PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Death Valley Dreams CD release show in Plains, 01/16/16

PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Death Valley Dreams CD release show in Plains, 01/16/16

A mysterious new group mixing post-punk, indie rock, new wave, neo-psychedelia has emerged from Northeastern Pennsylvania, made up of bands of the past and sounds of the future. Death Valley Dreams released their self-titled debut EP on Friday, Jan. 15 and played their CD release show the following evening at the River Street Jazz Cafe […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Scranton Fringe‬ will host monthly all-ages concerts at the AfA Gallery starting March 5

Scranton Fringe‬ will host monthly all-ages concerts at the AfA Gallery starting March 5

From a press release: The Scranton Fringe Festival may only be held once a year, but its organizers have much more planned throughout 2016. Less than two weeks after announcing its second year, the festival has announced a recurring all-ages music series in partnership with the AfA Gallery in downtown Scranton. Starting in March, the […]

 Rich Howells

New Philly law would require artists to register with city and police; music scene fighting back

New Philly law would require artists to register with city and police; music scene fighting back

A controversial new bill introduced by Philadelphia City Council last week that would require venues hosting live music or DJs to submit the personal information of performers to the police department has caused major backlash from the city’s music scene. Introduced by Councilman Mark Squilla on Thursday, Jan. 21, the amendment to the current licensing […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Legendary singer Frankie Valli performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 7

Legendary singer Frankie Valli performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 7

From a press release: New Jersey legend Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever, and he’ll be performing at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Thursday, April 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $59.50-$95, can be purchased at sandseventcenter.com, the Event […]