PHOTOS: Elephants Dancing at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre, 01/08/16
Wilkes-Barre reggae band Elephants Dancing took the stage again at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Jan. 8, but this time, they had just finished and released their new EP, “Clear Skies.” The new group, made up of young musicians Mike Iorio, Danny Sales, Alec Tallman, and Joe Turner, performed a fun set for […]
PHOTOS: Alexis P. Suter and Ed Randazzo at WVIA in Pittston, 01/11/16
The seats were packed for a powerful blues double-header on Monday, Jan. 11 when Alexis P. Suter and Ed Randazzo took the stage of the Sordoni High Definition Theater at WVIA Public Media Studios in Pittston to deliver emotional performances for the live broadcast of WVIA-FM’s “Homegrown Music Concerts.” Hosted by veteran music producer and […]
Foot-stomping one-man folk rock band Jeremiah Tall plays Hawley Silk Mill on Jan. 29
From a press release: On Friday, Jan. 29, Harmony Presents will showcase the foot-stomping, unruly one-man folk rock band Jeremiah Tall at 8 p.m. at the Hawley Silk Mill in Hawley. “Inspired by an unwavering love for summers spent in the mountains, along with the tall tales from his youth, Jeremiah Tall is a one-man […]
Legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 13
From a press release: He’s back! Spend the night with the legendary Alice Cooper when he makes his much-anticipated return to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 13 at 8 p.m., presented by the Kirby Center and SLP Concerts. Tickets, which are $54.50, $64.50, $84.50, and $94.50 (limited […]
Los Lobos performs with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 4
From a press release: In celebration of Mexican culture, Grammy Award-winning band Los Lobos will perform with the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $28, $38, and $48, plus fees, are on sale now and available through the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Stream full live sets from the 2015 Culture Shock! Free Music and Art Fest in Scranton
In its first big announcement of 2016, the Culture Shock! Free Music and Art Fest has released 12 full performances recorded live at last year’s festival on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, and they’re streaming exclusively on NEPA Scene. Recorded on site by The Stude, sets by Family Animals, Ed Cuozzo, […]
SONG PREMIERE: The ClamStompers tell the funny tale of ‘Dwane (Every Time My Baby Lies, I Lose a Tooth)’
Aaron McCurdy and Katie Kelly have been performing together for six or seven years in a variety of bands that have ranged from rock to outerfolk, playing most recently as a duo simply named Katie & Aaron. For their debut EP, however, the Wilkes-Barre singer/songwriters have branded themselves The ClamStompers, and with just one listen, […]
DOWNLOAD: Scranton singer/songwriter Edward Cuozzo debuts solo track ‘Run Down Motels’
Since the breakup of his respected indie rock band A Social State last year, frontman Edward Cuozzo has been hard at work on his own solo material. On Thursday, Jan. 14, he released “Run Down Motels,” the first song from an upcoming acoustic EP he is putting out as he completes his full-length album at […]
Weezer and Panic! at the Disco headline 2016 Fuzz Fest in Scranton on June 26
From a press release: Weezer and Panic! at the Disco announced their 40+ city co-headlining tour today in support of their respective new albums, “Weezer” and “Death of a Bachelor,” including a stop in Scranton to headline local radio station Fuzz 92.1’s Fuzz Fest at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Sunday, June 26. The […]
Scranton Fringe announces 2016 festival and application dates
From a press release: The Scranton Fringe Festival is officially moving forward with the planning of a second year. “Scranton Fringe’s inaugural festival was so well-received that we’ve decided to make it an annual event,” said co-founder and Executive Director Conor O’Brien. The 2016 Scranton Fringe Festival will be held in multiple venues in downtown […]
