Music

 Rich Howells

Lady Hectic spins a Riot Grrrl Rock-Out with a night of pro-fem music in Scranton

Lady Hectic spins a Riot Grrrl Rock-Out with a night of pro-fem music in Scranton

Proceeds from the night will benefit the Women's Resource Center

Empowerment comes in many forms, and right now, Stephanie Hill has plenty of reasons to feel empowered. When NEPA Scene last spoke with her and her husband, Kenny, about the growing force of original electronic musicians in Northeastern Pennsylvania almost a year ago, the movement was in its infancy, but now members of the NEPA […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Fall into music, food, cider, and more family fun at the Hawley Harvest Hoedown on Oct. 3

Fall into music, food, cider, and more family fun at the Hawley Harvest Hoedown on Oct. 3

From a press release: Get into the spirit of fall and dive into a colorful pile of festive activities and autumn beauty at the Hawley Harvest Hoedown! One of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s favorite annual events, the Harvest Hoedown celebrates fall in the charming town of Hawley with a weekend packed full of cider tastings, brews, contests, […]

 Rich Perry

Reggae in NEPA – Pete Terpak creates ‘spiritual experience’ with Kevin Kinsella at Jazz Cafe on Sept. 18

Reggae in NEPA – Pete Terpak creates ‘spiritual experience’ with Kevin Kinsella at Jazz Cafe on Sept. 18

Subnotics and Rootz Attack member bringing positive vibes to the area

When you think of reggae music, you probably call up good vibrations, warm feelings, and perhaps a cold beverage in your hand as you relax on some tropical beach. Isn’t this where we’d all like to be, especially now as the summer comes to an end once again? While a trip to the islands may […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Meet Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery in Dickson City before the band opens for Breaking Benjamin on Sept. 18

Meet Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery in Dickson City before the band opens for Breaking Benjamin on Sept. 18

From a press release: Just a few hours before his band opens for Breaking Benjamin at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Friday, Sept. 18, Sevendust guitarist and Paul Reed Smith Signature Artist Clint Lowery will participate in a free meet and greet session at Northeast Music Center in Dickson City from 2 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Cherish the Ladies celebrate ‘A Celtic Christmas’ at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 17

Cherish the Ladies celebrate ‘A Celtic Christmas’ at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 17

From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has announced that Cherish the Ladies will perform “A Celtic Christmas” on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $26 and $36, plus fees, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Kirby Center box office, online at kirbycenter.org, and by […]

 Rich Howells

NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Scranton solo bassist Grant Williams

NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Scranton solo bassist Grant Williams

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 solo bassist Grant Williams on Sept. 1. The weekly winner receives $50 in cash, courtesy of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, and […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 1, 09/01/15

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 1, 09/01/15

After a few months off, NEPA Scene’s Got Talent returned to Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant for Season 2, and we were greeted by both new and familiar faces at the kickoff on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Local singer/songwriter Adam Fox, who opened Season 1, graciously agreed to keep the tradition going and begin […]

 Neil Prisco

IN THE OFFICE: Adam Bailey – Scranton acoustic pop/folk singer/songwriter

IN THE OFFICE: Adam Bailey – Scranton acoustic pop/folk singer/songwriter

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. […]

 Rich Howells

Debut of metal group Black River’s Edge will see the ‘Hawk Unleashed’ in Pittston on Sept. 5

Debut of metal group Black River’s Edge will see the ‘Hawk Unleashed’ in Pittston on Sept. 5

New band from West Pittston says whatever they want on unfiltered album

“We’re a hard rock/metal band with aggressive lyrics, and we’re out to blow the roof off anywhere we play.” That’s how vocalist Clay Hawk bluntly described Black River’s Edge, a brand new group blasting out of West Pittston, and with his kind of passion, it’s safe to assume that Diane’s Deli & Internet Cafe will […]

 Neil Prisco

IN THE OFFICE: Brad Parks – Scranton acoustic singer/songwriter

IN THE OFFICE: Brad Parks – Scranton acoustic singer/songwriter

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. […]