NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Drummers Tanner ‘DrummerBoy’ Snyder and Zhach Kelsch
Every week of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, our free open mic and talent competition at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, we feature a quick Q&A with the latest audience vote winner, which was Roaring Brook Township drummer Tanner Snyder and his teacher, Zhach Kelsch, from Philadelphia on Nov. 3. The weekly winner receives […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 10, 11/03/15
Yet another young musician came in and shook up Season 2 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent on Tuesday, Nov. 3, winning the audience vote with a unique dual drumming act at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant. 14-year-old Roaring Brook Township resident Tanner Snyder, known as the DrummerBoy, and his teacher, Zhach Kelsch, from […]
The Menzingers’ annual NEPA Holiday Show comes to Scranton Cultural Center on Dec. 19
From a press release: It has officially been announced that The Menzingers‘ annual Christmas gift to their fans back home in Northeastern Pennsylvania will return on Saturday, Dec. 19, this time at the historic Scranton Cultural Center in downtown Scranton. Tickets for the NEPA Holiday Show, which are $20 in advance or $25 at the […]
Comedian Joe Piscopo pays tribute to Frank Sinatra with concert at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Dec. 12
From a press release: Television, film, radio, commercials, theater, nightclubs – they’re all fields in which Joe Piscopo has won the acclaim and affection of millions. For over 25 years, he has proven to be one of show business’ brightest lights, and he’ll shine when he celebrates Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday with a tribute performance […]
SONG PREMIERE: Singer/songwriter James Barrett opens up ‘The Window’
There’s an undeniable passion in the music of James Barrett, so much so that, after finishing the recording of his latest song just last night, he asked NEPA Scene to premiere it exclusively right away, and we were more than happy to oblige today. The young singer/songwriter from Clarks Summit recorded a demo of “The […]
Punk/indie concert at Embassy Vinyl in Scranton on Nov. 7 benefits robbery victims
If there’s one thing you can count on in the Northeastern Pennsylvania music scene, it’s the generosity of its musicians. Ralph Castner and Courtney Passikoff, who run Lonesome Waltz Records from their bedroom in South Philadelphia, were recently robbed and lost thousands of dollars in personal possessions. The independent record company has produced cassette tapes […]
Multinational pop/opera crossover group Il Divo sings at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sept. 30, 2016
From a press release: Il Divo – the record-breaking classical crossover group that has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide – will bring their “Amor & Pasion Tour” to North America in support of their upcoming album of the same name, due for release on Nov. 13 on Sony Music. They will embark on […]
PHOTOS: Cabinet Halloween show at the Sherman Theater, 10/31/15
Northeastern Pennsylvania bluegrass band Cabinet returned to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg for the second year for a Halloween concert complete with all the fun and atmosphere of the holiday. Joined by Coal Town Rounders picker and vocalist Chris Kearney, the band gathered around a big campfire right on stage, complete with trees and a […]
A cappella group Straight No Chaser takes ‘New Old Fashioned Tour’ to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 3
From a press release: Just over three years after wowing the crowd at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, Straight No Chaser has announced their return to the Kirby’s stage as a part of the Wells Fargo Concert and Comedy Series. The male a cappella singing group will visit the Kirby […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 9, 10/27/15
A weekly winner and finalist in Season 1, Scranton singer/songwriter Adam Bailey has been working hard throughout Season 2 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent to hone his original songs and develop his craft, and it paid off on Tuesday, Oct. 27 when he brought Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant to a standstill and […]
