Arlo’s Tavern features blues series October through December
From a press release: Arlo’s Tavern in Union Dale is known for its commitment to good music and continues to bring top entertainment to NEPA by launching a series of blues jams featuring a number of the region’s top-tier blues artists. The blues jams will be hosted by the Soul Shakers, a rhythm section comprised […]
If rock is dead, then Dustin Douglas is here to resurrect it
Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentlemen are ready to release debut album 'Black Skies and Starlight'
ustin Douglas exudes classic rock ‘n’ roll cool. It’s in his denim jacket, black leather boots, low-hanging necklaces, slick hair, 5 o’clock shadow, and devil-may-care swagger as he strolls in and sits back for an interview. The explanation is simple. “When my mom was pregnant with me, my dad would hold up headphones to her […]
PUTTING IN WORK: Music marketing? What?
When I was 26, I decided that I would leave the career I had spent my entire life in to pursue my passion for working in the music business. I had done well in the restaurant industry, but ultimately, it wasn’t what I loved. Although I’m not a musician, I can relate with loving something […]
The Top 40 albums in NEPA, 09/23/14
Each week, Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound provides NEPA Scene with the Top 40 best-selling albums in its Northeastern Pennsylvania stores from the previous week. Every album is followed by its rank from the week before. “D” indicates a debut this week.
VIDEO PREMIERE: New Threatpoint music and live footage in CD release show promo
What kind of chaos will you be in for if you attend Threatpoint‘s CD release party on Friday, Oct. 3? This video, created by Ken Jones Imagery, will prep you for a night of unrelenting brutality. The Scranton-based groove metal group is unleashing their second album, “Careful What You Wish For,” at the New Bar […]
PHOTOS: BoyMeetsWorld, Young at Heart, Statue & Levity, and Cedar Green, 09/18/14
Showcasing local and independent touring bands in an intimate setting, the Sherman Theater’s Living Room Series featured BoyMeetsWorld, Young at Heart, Statue & Levity, and Cedar Green on Thursday., Sept. 18. The next Living Room Series show (524 Main St., Stroudsburg) will host Not Tonight Josephine, Windsor Circle, Skysleeper, and Forever Home on Tuesday, Sept. […]
Getting to know singer/songwriter Jack Woodbridge and his multiple musical personalities
Scranton artist opens up on new album 'You Don’t Know Jack'
ven after about three decades in the business, three solo albums, and countless performances from here to New York City, we’re still getting to know Jack Woodbridge. Actually, he’s still figuring out who he is as well. Releasing a new album called “You Don’t Know Jack” last Sunday at Duffy’s Coffee House in Clarks Summit, […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Woodbridge – ‘It’s All in His Head’
Scranton singer/songwriter Jack Woodbridge just released his third album, “You Don’t Know Jack,” and we’ve got the exclusive online premiere of the music video for his first single, “It’s All in His Head.” The video, starring Jimmy Reynolds, Steven Beautz, Jonathan Chesnick, Amanda Yitkakovitch, Colleen Reynolds, Victoria Orazi, and Susan Kitcho, was filmed in Scranton […]
PHOTOS: Breaking Benjamin, 09/20/14
Coming back from hiatus with a brand new lineup, Breaking Benjamin returned to the band’s old stomping grounds at Gator’s Pub and Eatery (75 Main St., Luzerne), previously known as Brews Brothers West and the Voodoo Lounge, for two back-to-back sold-out shows on Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20. NEPA Scene was there for […]
VIDEO: Minus Fields – ‘Andro’
Minus Fields premiered their first-ever music video on Sept. 17 for “Andro,” featuring animation and direction by Kyle Rebar. The track comes from the Scranton-based trio’s five-song EP, “Ceramic,” which was released earlier this month. Minus Fields features Chris Genovese on bass, Jarett Schnessel on drums, and Michael Lambert on guitar and vocals. The hard […]
