NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Singer/songwriter Adam Bailey
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 singer/songwriter Adam Bailey on May 26. The weekly winner receives $50 in cash and the headlining slot for the following […]
PHOTOS: Josh Ritter and Barnstar at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 05/28/15
Hailed by some as the “new Springsteen,” Idaho singer/songwriter Josh Ritter visited the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, May 28 as part of the “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” series. Tying in with Ritter’s Americana sound, Barnstar opening the intimate evening with some Boston bluegrass, with bassist Zachariah Hickman joining Ritter during his […]
A new year, new name, and new diversity turns Jermyn music festival into NEPAPALOOZA
Over 20 local bands perform May 29-30 at Mountain Sky
“Original Music Showcase” just doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as NEPAPALOOZA. But that wasn’t the only reason Mountain Sky changed the name of the Jermyn music festival in its third year – it’s an event that has continued to develop into something worthy of the “palooza” theme. Friday, May 29 and Saturday, […]
Scranton’s Tigers Jaw touring with Yellowcard and New Found Glory in the fall
From a press release: This fall, two of the hardest touring bands in pop punk – Yellowcard and New Found Glory – will be joining forces – and Scranton’s own Tigers Jaw will be with them. “We have shared the stage with New Found Glory all over the world, but we’ve never had the chance […]
David Stone brings ‘The Johnny Cash Experience’ to The Leonard in Scranton on June 6
From a press release: “David Stone: The Johnny Cash Experience” is a Broadway-quality show that plays predominantly to a new generation of fans too young to have known the real thing in its zenith – it is not some cheap “impersonation.” “David Stone: The Johnny Cash Experience” takes the audience through the late country legend’s […]
NEPAPALOOZA brings NEPA music scene together at Mountain Sky in Jermyn on May 29-30
From a press release: There are plenty of “palooza” festivals out there, but only one that features the eclectic talent of the Northeastern Pennsylvania music scene. Just 15 minutes north of Scranton, Mountain Sky in Jermyn will co-host a weekend with Camp Rattler of top-shelf rock, alternative, progressive, jazz, and jam music showcased on their […]
Scranton Zine Fest holds ‘open mic fundraiser’ at Ale Mary’s on May 28
From a press release: The Scranton Zine Fest is an annual celebration of groundbreaking visual artists and writers. More specifically, the festival is a celebration of zinesters, distros, artistic press publications, and letterpress artists, complete with workshops, food, and live entertainment under one roof for the public to enjoy – free of charge. It also […]
SONG PREMIERE: Silhouette Lies – ‘The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight’
Since the beginning of 2015, Scranton hard rock band Silhouette Lies has been locked in the studio working tirelessly on their debut full-length album. Now NEPA Scene gets to unleash the exclusive premiere of the first haunting single from that album, “The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight.” “Lyrically, the song is about a serial killer and […]
Metal for the masses – the people of NEPA Metal Meltdown in Pittston
A sense of community was strongly felt at NEPA Metal Meltdown on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. Everyone at Diane’s Deli & Internet Cafe in Pittston seemed to know each other, and those who knew few people quickly bonded over their love of metal music with others. This was NEPA Metal Meltdown’s second […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Metal Meltdown, 05/08-09/15
The largest underground metal music festival in Northeastern Pennsylvania, NEPA Metal Meltdown, returned for its second year to Diane’s Deli & Internet Cafe in Pittston, drawing bigger crowds, an incredible lineup, and a whole lot of head banging. Friday, May 8 featured performances from Bloodeagle, Dreadful Recognition, Threatpoint, King Bison, Wrath of Typhon, Praise the […]
