PHOTOS: Down to Six CD release show with Eye on Attraction, Silhouette Lies, and Family Animals, 12/27/14
After premiering “Oceans” and the title track exclusively on NEPA Scene, Down to Six celebrated the release of their new album, “Atlantic,” on Saturday, Dec. 27 at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre. “This record is the first time we really thought about putting something together that’s cohesive,” vocalist/guitarist John Novak told NEPA Scene in an […]
The Idol Kings pay tribute to Journey, Tom Petty, and John Mellencamp at the Scranton Cultural Center
From a press release: The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present The Idol Kings, a tribute band that performs the music of Journey, Tom Petty, and John Mellencamp, on Saturday, Jan. 17 in the Grand Ballroom. Three times the excitement, three times the entertainment and three times the drawing power of a […]
Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra to present winter concert with Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and Beethoven
From a press release: A collection of noteworthy works by three of the most significant composers of the 19th and 20th centuries will be on the program when the Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra presents its annual winter concert in Kingston. Civic Orchestra Music Director Dr. Rick Hoffenberg will lead the musicians in performances featuring compositions […]
PUTTING IN WORK: 3 steps musicians should use to create better Facebook ads
With over 1 billion users, Facebook can be a good place to find new fans – but that comes with a price. I often see musicians lured in by Facebook without the results they were expecting. Yes, Facebook puts that “Promote Page” button everywhere, but if you don’t really know how to use the ad […]
PHOTOS: Lewis & Clarke and Cherokee Red, 12/26/14
After moving the show due to a snow storm earlier in the month, Cherokee Red and Lewis & Clarke were finally able to get together on Friday, Dec. 26 at the AfA Gallery in Scranton for a night of atmospheric indie folk music. “This year has been massive for so many of us. Rewarding and […]
First Night Scranton schedule of events includes music, magic, art, face painting, poetry, clowns, and more
First Night Scranton is back tomorrow night to ring in the New Year with a patriotic theme, and there’s a wide variety of things to do for all ages. The alcohol-free celebration of arts and culture is in its 16th year, and patrons are encouraged, though not required, to wear red, white, and blue this […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene Open Mic Night, 12/23/14
The NEPA Scene Open Mic Night at the The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Dec. 23 attracted the largest turnout for the weekly event yet, featuring 20 performers that kept the night moving. Regular musicians Your Pal Frank and Fiddy Shades were joined by Cee Rock, Rich Janov, Russell Austin, Glen Hoffman, Dave The […]
VIDEO: Graces Downfall – ‘Letter to Lainey’
Scranton’s “alternative rock band with a twist of heavy metal,” Graces Downfall, recently released an official music video for “Letter to Lainey,” a hard-hitting tribute to vocalist Kenneth Norton’s daughter. The track comes from the band’s latest album, “Change. Adjust. Continue.,” which was given 5 out of 5 keystones by NEPA Scene music reviewer Mark […]
The Dirk Quinn Band will improvise funky New Year concert at Hawley Silk Mill
From a press release: On Saturday, Jan. 3rd at 8 p.m., Harmony Presents will showcase a jazz, funk, and improvisation group, the Dirk Quinn Band, in Hawley. “Fleet-fingered Philadelphia-based guitarist Dirk Quinn could easily be mistaken for the son of legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck. However, Dirk’s fiery electric work is firmly rooted in jazz […]
VIDEO: Watch an hour of musical performances from Holiday on the Square in Scranton
Holiday on the Square and Christmas may be over for another year, but the memories are captured in photos and videos to remember every year after. Chris Balton Production & Design Group attended the second annual outdoor holiday marketplace with over 50 vendors and artists on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton on Saturday, Dec. 6 […]
