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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
After sell-out show, Meat Loaf returns to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on March 26
From a press release: After a recent sold-out performance, Meat Loaf, the multi-platinum musician and actor, returns to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, March 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $49.50-$79.50, can be purchased at sandseventcenter.com, the Event Center box office, ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, or by phone at 800-745-3000. Made famous […]
EXCLUSIVE: Stream/download new acoustic EP by Scranton singer/songwriter Edward Cuozzo
Scranton singer/songwriter Edward Cuozzo works quickly, though you wouldn’t know it by the quality of his work. Over the course of 11 days, from Jan. 12-22, he completed “The Silvia EP,” a six-track acoustic album he recorded at home while working on his full-length record at JL Studios in Olyphant, and now NEPA Scene has […]
Motown musical ‘Dancing in the Streets’ shakes up Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 13
From a press release: Direct from London’s West End, Motown musical “Dancing in the Streets” will shake up the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $40.50, $45.50 and $50.50, plus fees, are on sale now and available through the Kirby Center box office (71 Public Square, […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Family Animals explore ‘A World Within a World’ in the NEPA outdoors
If you’re missing the great outdoors and warm weather in Northeastern Pennsylvania right now, the new music video for “A World Within a World” by Scranton alternative rock band Family Animals will take you right back there. The trio – Jesse Viola (guitar, vocals), Anthony Viola (drums, vocals), and Frank DeSando (bass, vocals) – used […]
