Mountain Sky in Jermyn reopens after permit issues, Still Grateful Fest 3 set for Sept. 11-12
Last month, the future of Jermyn outdoor music venue Mountain Sky was uncertain at best after Scott Township shut it down mid-season for not having the proper permits in place, but after meeting with council and talking things over with township residents, it seems that they’ll be back just in time for Still Grateful Fest […]
Country superstar Trace Adkins to perform at Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 13
From a press release: Grammy-nominated megastar Trace Adkins will bring his trademark baritone singing voice and boot-stomping country music hits to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’s Keystone Grand Ballroom on Friday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this show will go on sale this Friday, Sept. 4 for $25, $40, and $80 through Ticketmaster. […]
Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles performs solo at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 30
From a press release: Jennifer Nettles will be keeping busy this fall with a new single, a new movie and, now, a new tour. The singer revealed the dates for her “Playing with Fire” tour today, with Brandy Clark and Ryan Kinder serving as openers. Nettles and Clark are longtime collaborators, having toured together in […]
Can’t find an all-ages music venue? Throw a DIY show in a Curry Donuts parking lot!
Young musicians improvise and keep the scene alive
The lack of all-ages venues for concerts in Northeastern Pennsylvania is an ongoing detriment to the local music scene, but when there’s a problem, you either adapt or die. As Derek Jolley of Social Loafers and Cody Novitski of Black Diamond have proven, the scene is alive and kicking ass. For the last few years, […]
PHOTOS: Adam Bailey EP release show at Ole Tyme Charley’s in Plains, 08/21/15
As Chinese philosopher and poet Lao-Tzu once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Adam Bailey took his on Friday, Aug. 21 with the release of his appropriately titled debut EP, “Step One,” at Ole Tyme Charley’s Restaurant & Pub in Plains. The 23-year-old Scranton singer/songwriter is striving towards a […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Fat Wreck tour with NOFX sums up 25 years of punk music and memories in Philly
On Saturday, Aug. 15, Fat Wreck Chords brought their 25th anniversary tour, showcase, festival, or whatever the hell you want to call it, to the open-air venue of Philadelphia’s Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing for an afternoon and evening of raucous punk rock. The day was filled with bands both old and new to the […]
NEPA Scene’s Got Talent weekly contest returns for Season 2 at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant starting Sept. 1
Samuel Adams and Fuzz 92.1 join as sponsors as the best undiscovered local artists compete for prizes or show off their skills
After an incredible inaugural run earlier this year that got the whole region talking, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s only multi-genre open mic and talent contest, NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, is back at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant for Season 2! Hosted by NEPA Scene, the weekly event gives all types of local artists the chance […]
Norah Jones kicks off U.S. tour at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 20
From a press release: It was announced today that nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Norah Jones will kick off her new tour at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Tickets, which are $38, $58, and $68, plus fees, go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. and […]
IN THE OFFICE: Jung Bergo – Scranton indie alternative rock
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. […]
‘We Are Wilding’ benefit concert honors punk rock roots of fallen Scranton police officer on Sept. 19
From a press release: Friends and admirers of fallen Scranton Police Patrolman John Wilding are encouraged to attend an event on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant that is dedicated to celebrating his punk rock roots. “We Are Wilding” is a one-night-only project that will play songs from the artists […]
