NEPA Metal Meltdown festival announces ‘killer’ 2015 lineup
As the proud media sponsor of the 2015 NEPA Metal Meltdown festival, NEPA Scene is thrilled to announce the official lineup for the second annual event. Organized by Beyond Fallen vocalist Joe Karavis and guitarist Steve Jasuilewicz, the local festival created by metal bands for metal bands and their fans will return to Diane’s Deli […]
Young Scranton poet/rapper Kevin Parker holds ‘Static’ EP concert in Carbondale on March 20
From a press release: If you’re from NEPA and haven’t heard of Kevin Parker yet, you will soon. The young Scranton rapper has been making waves in the past year. From a few basement demo tapes to releasing his debut EP, “Static,” in December to his work with the Breaking Ground Poets, it’s clear that […]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Scranton rapper CrimZn talks local hip-hop, a new album, and upcoming shows
It may seem unusual that Scranton rapper Joey “CrimZn” Cipriano would be hanging out with local metal band Slapjaw in their practice space in the Green Ridge section of the city, but after talking with CrimZn as he jammed with them, it was clear that he’s all about bringing the local music scene together, genres […]
PHOTOS: Eye on Attraction at The Gravity Inn in Waymart, 03/07/15
Eye on Attraction brought their bright and energetic stage show to The Gravity Inn in Waymart to not only celebrate great music, but the birthday of general manager Cliff Krajkovich on Saturday, March 7. Playing both original songs and covers, the Scranton-based alternative/progressive rock band shared guest vocals with Rafael Pimentel of Silhouette Lies and […]
VIDEO: Scranton singer Tom Graham takes the train in ‘Blessed and Asleep’ music video
Local singer/songwriter Tom Graham wears his hometown pride on his sleeve in his new music video for “Blessed and Asleep,” which was filmed at the Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton. Singing while waiting to board the train in the empty station, the video showcases the history of the area while matching the old-time […]
Breaking Benjamin will release new album ‘Dark Before Dawn’ on June 23, first single ‘Failure’ on March 23
After posting a teaser video on March 12 with only “3/23/15” to hint at some type of release, Breaking Benjamin has revealed that the new single “Failure” will arrive on that date, as well as a new album called “Dark Before Dawn” on June 23. View the teaser below: Post by Breaking Benjamin. The Wilkes-Barre […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Breaking Benjamin frontman Ben Burnley and company blow Philadelphia crowd away
As we pulled into the parking lot of Bull Shooters Saloon in Philadelphia at 6 p.m., roughly two and a half hours before show time, the line was already wrapped around the building. It was filled with loyal fans sporting their Breaking Benjamin gear proudly, and even a few people sitting in their cars blasting […]
Events happening this week in downtown Wilkes-Barre: March 17-23
Every Tuesday, the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association and Diamond City Partnership release a list of events happening in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Subscribe here to receive this list via e-mail or just check NEPA Scene each week. Downtown events Tuesday, March 17 Event: Wyoming Valley Art League Artists Social Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Wyoming Valley Art […]
Blues Traveler stops at Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre on May 23
From a press release: Blues Traveler will bring their high-energy performance and top hits like “Hook,” “Run-Around,” and “But Anyway” to the stage in the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this event will go on sale on Friday, March 20 […]
