REO Speedwagon ‘Take It on the Run’ to Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 23
From a press release: Classic rock icons REO Speedwagon will roll into the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m., bringing their hits with them, including “Keep on Loving You,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Take It on the Run” and many more. Tickets for […]
Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg seeking original artists to perform Feb. 19-21, 2016
From a press release: The 20th annual Millennium Music Conference & Showcase is set for Feb. 19-21, 2016 at the Best Western Premier, the Central Hotel and Conference Center and 30 showcase venues in and around Harrisburg, so now the conference is looking for at least 100 original acts to perform via Sonicbids and ReverbNation. […]
GRRRLS Night starts girls-only open mic at Ale Mary’s in Scranton on July 31
This gives a whole new meaning to “girls’ night out.” Jess Meoni, founder of the Scranton Zine Fest and Ruthless Zine, is hosting a brand new girls-only performance night called GRRRLS Night at the playfully named pub Ale Mary’s (formerly known as Whistle’s) in downtown Scranton this Friday, July 31 at 8 p.m. With 12 […]
Indie ‘musical prodigy’ Julian Lynch plays first NEPA show on Aug. 1
From a press release: On Saturday, Aug. 1, Wilkes-Barre arts and entertainment collective Get Cryptic will host Julian Lynch at a venue TBA in Northeastern Pennsylvania (it was originally scheduled for The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre, but the show is now being moved due to unforeseen circumstances). Lynch is a prolific artist and scholar who […]
PHOTOS: Summer Spotlight at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 07/17/15
The Chandelier Lobby of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has hosted some amazing national performers (such as Josh Ritter back in May), but on Friday, July 17, eight local acts took the small stage and proved that just as much talent can come right here from Northeastern Pennsylvania during the […]
Gordon Lightfoot, Jackson Browne, Lyle Lovett, Beach Boys, and more part of Wells Fargo series at the Kirby Center
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has announced a partnership with Wells Fargo that will help underwrite some of the venue’s most popular mainstream programming for the next three seasons. The upcoming Wells Fargo Concerts and Comedy Series already includes performances by Gordon Lightfoot, Jackson Browne, Lyle […]
PHOTOS: Vans Warped Tour at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, 07/21/15
The Vans Warped Tour rolled into The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton once again on July 21, mixing bands from various genres and including some established names among the many younger up-and-coming acts. The usual backstage shenanigans on this hot (and occasionally rainy) summer day were well-documented on social media… SILVERTOOTH is about to […]
The Beach Boys celebrate 50 years of ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 25
From a press release: Wouldn’t it be nice to see The Beach Boys this fall? The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has announced that The Beach Boys will perform on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Wells Fargo Concert and Comedy Series. This tour marks the 50th anniversary of The Beach […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Modest Mouse move Bethlehem SteelStacks crowd with booze-fueled perfection
You never know what to expect from Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock until he’s already atop the stage before the crowd, either too inebriated to remember his lyrics or crushing his set with a clear, strong voice and that extra oomph. Luckily for those at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks in Bethlehem Monday night, Brock showed […]
