Wizards of Winter storm into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 27 with holiday rock opera
From a press release: Can you feel the spirit of Christmas in the air? Just in time to spread the joy of the holidays, yuletide rock ensemble Wizards of Winter are announcing “An Evening with Wizards of Winter” – a 20-city U.S. tour beginning Nov. 19 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and ending on Dec. 29 […]
VIDEO: Relive the wild three-day party in the Camp Bisco 2015 Aftermovie
Camp Bisco‘s inaugural year at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on July 16-18 was as crazy as one would expect from a electronic/jam band festival founded by the Disco Biscuits, as the “aftermovie” of highlights by Rose Transmedia can attest. Documenting everything from the peaceful water park in the afternoon to the wild […]
Australian alt rockers Atlas Genius play free all-ages show at Fuzz 92.1 Radio Theater in Scranton on Nov. 14
From a press release: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre radio station Fuzz 92.1 (WFUZ) has announced that Australian alternative rock band Atlas Genius will perform a free all-ages show at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 in the Fuzz Radio Theater (149 Penn Ave., Scranton). To win free tickets to this intimate performance, sign up through the All Access […]
British pop singer Ellie Goulding takes ‘Delirium’ world tour to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 11
From a press release: Ellie Goulding has announced dates for the North American leg of her “Delirium” world tour, which kicks off on April 1, 2016 in Vancouver and crisscrosses the continent through the end of June, when it wraps up with a show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. It stops at the […]
Cabinet throws hometown Holiday Shows for 2nd year at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre Dec. 18-19
From a press release: Americana/bluegrass band Cabinet has announced that their annual hometown Holiday Shows are returning to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. This will be the second year at the historical theater, occupying the venue’s Chandelier Lobby for two nights – Friday, Dec. 18 and Saturday, Dec. 19. Each night will feature two sets […]
From punk rocker to ‘Rocky Horror,’ Wilkes-Barre singer Markus A. D. bares all in racy role
As a folk punk singer/songwriter, Markus A. D. is used to putting himself out there and pouring his heart out on stage – just not in gold underwear and little else. In last year’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show” at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, he crashed into the role of Eddie – the […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Beach Boys and Brian Wilson touring separately, so which band delivers the most ‘Fun, Fun, Fun?’
As any diehard Beach Boys fan could imagine, I was more than elated to hear a fair share of live classic Beach Boys this weekend. My first stop was to see Brian Wilson and Friends at the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City on Saturday, Oct. 24. The venue was the smallest one on […]
Listen to live jazz performances recorded at 2015 Delaware Water Gap COTA Festival on WVIA-FM Nov. 2-13
From a press release: For the 18th consecutive year, WVIA-FM’s “All That Jazz” with George Graham presents comprehensive coverage of the Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts Festival. Enjoy 10 nights of extraordinary jazz music starting Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. on WVIA-FM. WVIA’s broadcast is presented in memory of COTA co-founders Rick […]
NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Plymouth percussionist/drummer Fred Emmett
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 Plymouth percussionist and drummer Fred Emmett on Oct. 20. The weekly winner receives $50 in cash, courtesy of Fireball Cinnamon […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 8, 10/20/15
Drummer Fred Emmett brought a big sound to the small stage at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant for a second time on Tuesday, Oct. 20 and took home the audience vote at NEPA Scene’s Got Talent. Playing several different types of drums, along with pots, pans, and buckets that kicked up a cloud […]
