New monthly Youth Scene Open Mic in Scranton welcomes all performing artists ages 14-20, starts Oct. 7
A common complaint in Northeastern Pennsylvania is the lack of events and venues that are open to those under 21, so NEPA Scene and the Breaking Ground Poets are looking to change that – at least for one night every month. These two local organizations dedicated to the arts have announced a brand new monthly […]
SONG PREMIERE: Scranton’s Old Charades release honest new single ‘When Countless Days Get Numbered’ for free
Scranton indie rock band Old Charades plan to release their debut full-length album “End Together/Start Together” by the end of 2015 or early next year, but they’re giving NEPA Scene readers an exclusive early listen to the truthful and personal first single, “When Countless Days Get Numbered.” “This song is kind of like a combination […]
PODCAST: NEPA music scene problems and solutions discussed in ‘State of the Scene’ panel at 2015 Electric City Music Conference
As part of the 2015 Electric City Music Conference, NEPA Scene presented a “State of the Scene” panel discussion in front of a live audience at the AfA Gallery in downtown Scranton on Saturday, Sept. 19. The whole hour is now available in podcast form to stream or download for free. Moderated by Mark Dennebaum, […]
Boo Bash party and costume contest returns to Mohegan Sun Casino on Oct. 30
From a press release: The Boo Bash is back to haunt Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre! Celebrate Halloween on Friday, Oct. 30 with live music, a costume contest with cash prizes, spooktacular cocktails, and more from 7 p.m.-midnight in the Keystone Grand Ballroom. Grab your masks, superhero tights, or angel wings and enter […]
IN THE OFFICE: Kaleigh Baker – New York blues soul powerhouse
On Tuesdays, WVIA partners with NEPA Scene to bring you In the Office, a brand new online music series shot in an actual office space at WVIA’s home in Pittston. Featuring original musicians from Northeastern Pennsylvania, the series includes a full live performance video, streaming songs, photos, and an interview that’s exclusive to NEPA Scene. […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 4, 09/22/15
After a 15-year-old singer won the audience vote the week before, another young high schooler captured everyone’s attention at Week 4 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill. 18-year-old singer/songwriter James Barrett, the vocalist and guitarist of Clarks Summit alternative rock band Emberá, won with his heartfelt original music, including a […]
NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Clarks Summit singer/songwriter James Barrett
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 Clarks Summit singer/songwriter James Barrett on Sept. 22. The weekly winner receives $50 in cash, courtesy of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, […]
Progressive rock trio Highly Suspect performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 2
From a press release: It has been announced that Highly Suspect, a progressive rock band based in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, will be visiting the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. as a part of the ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series. Tickets, which are $15 in advance […]
Electric City Music Conference organizers announce new production company, first concert with Flint Eastwood
From a press release: The organizers of the Electric City Music Conference, Joseph Caviston and Ken Norton, have formally announced plans to form a production company, Meat and Potato Productions. The new company will continue to produce the Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards, but will expand into other events as well. Founders […]
IN THE OFFICE: Skip Monday – Scranton acoustic indie pop
On Tuesdays, WVIA partners with NEPA Scene to bring you In the Office, a brand new online music series shot in an actual office space at WVIA’s home in Pittston. Featuring original musicians from Northeastern Pennsylvania, the series includes a full live performance video, streaming songs, photos, and an interview that’s exclusive to NEPA Scene. […]
