Music

 NEPA Scene Staff

VIDEO: The Push is back to celebrate a funny and ‘Wonderful Christmastime’

After releasing a quick teaser on Dec. 15, satirical Scranton duo The Push presented the latest installment in their beloved Holiday Series on YouTube just in time for Christmas Eve. After being zapped by the Millennium Falcon into festive suits, the pair run around New York City spreading holiday cheer as they sing “Wonderful Christmastime,” […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

First Night Scranton 2016 includes music, magic, games, carriage rides, fireworks, and more

First Night Scranton 2016 includes music, magic, games, carriage rides, fireworks, and more

From a press release: For one special night, families in Northeastern Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to ring in the New Year with music, magic, and merriment in downtown Scranton! Themed “Past, Present, Future,” First Night Scranton 2016 is an alcohol-free celebration of art and culture that gives families an affordable alternative to traditional New […]

 Brad Patton

CONCERT REVIEW: Cabinet throws rousing holiday ‘Celebration’ at sold-out Wilkes-Barre shows

CONCERT REVIEW: Cabinet throws rousing holiday ‘Celebration’ at sold-out Wilkes-Barre shows

For the second consecutive year, Cabinet held a two-night holiday party for its hometown fans at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, spreading the joy of the season and the miracle of Pennsylvania bluegrass. “It’s good to be home, folks!” JP Biondo said as the six-piece band based in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre began […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO: Dickson City IMAX manager plays original ‘Star Wars’ song for fans on ‘Force Awakens’ premiere night

As if seeing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on premiere night wasn’t exciting enough, local fans were rewarded with something extra special at the 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. showings at the Regal Dickson City Stadium 14 & IMAX on Thursday, Dec. 17. Standing in front of the brand new $40,000 IMAX screen installed there […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Motown legends The Temptations and The Four Tops perform together at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on March 25

Motown legends The Temptations and The Four Tops perform together at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on March 25

From a press release: It has been announced that Motown legends The Four Tops and The Temptations will perform together at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, March 25, 2016 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $45-$89.50, can be purchased at sandseventcenter.com, the Event Center box office, ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, or by phone […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: NEPA Holiday Show with The Menzingers, Tigers Jaw, and more, 12/19/15

PHOTOS: NEPA Holiday Show with The Menzingers, Tigers Jaw, and more, 12/19/15

As the popularity of the bands on the NEPA Holiday Show continues to grow, so does the concert itself, expanding this year to the grand ballroom of the Scranton Cultural Center. Several generations of local and out-of-state fans came out to support The Menzingers; Tigers Jaw; Captain, We’re Sinking; Three Man Cannon; Petal; and The […]

 Rich Howells

SONG PREMIERE: Get tangled up like ‘Christmas Lights in June’ with Patrick McGlynn

SONG PREMIERE: Get tangled up like ‘Christmas Lights in June’ with Patrick McGlynn

By now, just four days from Christmas, you’re probably tired of hearing the same old holiday songs echoing through every store over and over again even before Thanksgiving passed. It’s time for some new tunes, so NEPA Scene is happy to premiere the latest track from Scranton singer/songwriter Patrick McGlynn, “Christmas Lights in June!” Well-known […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Eric Mintel Quartet plays classic TV scores at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Feb. 6

Eric Mintel Quartet plays classic TV scores at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Feb. 6

From a press release: If you’re a jazz fan who visits or lives anywhere in eastern Pennsylvania, you’ve probably heard of pianist Eric Mintel. A naturally gifted musician who learned to play Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five” during his earliest piano lessons, he formed his quartet in 1993 and has accumulated a host of accolades since […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Brass Reflections plays free Christmas concert in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 27

Brass Reflections plays free Christmas concert in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 27

From a press release: The Wyoming Valley Art League and Circle Centre for the Arts in downtown Wilkes-Barre will celebrate the holiday season with a rousing concert by Brass Reflections on Sunday, Dec. 27 at 4 p.m. Admission is free to this all-ages event at the Circle (130 S. Franklin St., Rear, Wilkes-Barre), and donations […]

 Rich Howells

Vans Warped Tour returns to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on July 11

Vans Warped Tour returns to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on July 11

While it may not be a surprise to many, the Vans Warped Tour officially announced today that it would return to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Monday, July 11, 2016. Montage Mountain has been an annual stop for the nationwide rock music tour for years, kicking off this year in Dallas, Texas […]