Added on 12/23/2023
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blues , Christmas , Lancaster , Northumberland , Scranton , Wilkes-Barre
From a press release: It looks like Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen may just make it onto Santa’s “nice list” after all. The troublemaking blues rock band took time out of their busy schedule supporting their latest record, “Black Leather Blues,” to present fans with a rollicking rendition of one of their favorite holiday […]
Added on 12/18/2023
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metal , Motionless In White , Ritz Theater , Scranton
From a press release: Today, Las Vegas hard rock/post-hardcore band Escape the Fate announced that they are adding some East Coast dates to their 2024 tour supporting their new album, including a stop at The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton on Friday, March 1. Gina Fritz will open the all-ages show, with local support from […]
Added on 12/15/2023
James Callahan
Exeter , Pittston , premiere , Wilkes-Barre
“Opioid overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in Pennsylvania, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From 2010 to 2019, rates of opioid-related deaths in Pennsylvania almost quintupled, rising from 5 per 100,000 people to 23.7 per 100,000 people. In 2020, it rose to 42.4 per 100,000 people,” a study from […]
Added on 12/05/2023
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Camp Bisco , F.M. Kirby Center , Philadelphia , Wilkes-Barre
From a press release: While Camp Bisco seems to have had its last dance, Philadelphia jam band and festival founders The Disco Biscuits will be back in Northeastern Pennsylvania to perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, March 28 as part of their 2024 Why We Dance Tour. Doors open at 6:30 […]
Added on 11/16/2023
Rich Howells
King's College , radio , Scranton , tribute , Wilkes-Barre
When the biggest band of all time releases a new single, practically everyone listens – and has an opinion. On Nov. 2, The Beatles officially debuted “Now and Then,” a song that only existed as a rough demo until modern technology was able to salvage John Lennon’s vocals 42 years after his death and breathe […]
Added on 11/13/2023
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Jim Thorpe , Penn's Peak , punk
From a press release: It was announced today that Celtic punk band Flogging Molly will return to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 on their Road to Rebellion Tour with Amigo the Devil and Gen and the Degenerates. Starting out as the house band for Molly Malone’s in Los Angeles and […]
Added on 11/09/2023
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Harrisburg , New York , Philadelphia , punk , Wilkes-Barre
From a press release: Today, Wilkes-Barre melodic hardcore group One Step Closer begins a month-long North American tour supporting Chicago pop punk bands Knuckle Puck and Real Friends with Arm’s Length, playing all 28 dates, plus their own headlining shows in Chicago and Albany in between. Starting in Cleveland, they will travel coast to coast […]
Added on 11/07/2023
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Harrisburg , Lititz , metal , punk , Scranton , V-Spot , Wilkes-Barre
From a press release: Hailing from Harrisburg, If Not For Me is a four-piece metalcore outfit known for their introspective lyrics, captivating sound, and emotionally charged performances. With their ability to seamlessly blend powerful melodies and profound storytelling through an authentic approach, they aim to connect deeply with listeners, exploring themes of self-discovery, resilience, and […]
Added on 11/06/2023
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Harrisburg , hip-hop , Lancaster , New Jersey , rap , Scranton , Stage West , State College , The Woodlands , V-Spot , Wilkes-Barre
From a press release: Hailing from Lancaster, Layul is an emo rap artist whose journey in music began during her teenage years, though she only fully embraced it later in life. In 2020, she made a life-changing decision to use music as her means of self-expression and as a catalyst for personal growth. Inspired by […]
Added on 10/13/2023
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Elkins Park , Philadelphia , punk , Scranton , The Menzingers
From a press release: At this point, The Menzingers are an absolute institution. The Scranton natives’ multi-decade reputation as punk rock road warriors with an unbeatable catalog is cemented as hard truth, despite the title of their seventh album, “Some of It Was True.” The follow-up to 2019’s well-received “Hello Exile” accomplishes the daunting task […]