Scranton’s Nay Aug Park announces free Wednesday evening concerts through Sept. 6
From a press release: With its Sunday afternoon concerts now underway, the city of Scranton will begin its Wednesday night concert series next week with The Wanabees. The Hot Club of Scranton was set to open the series this week but the show was canceled due to air quality issues caused by the Canadian wildfires. […]
After 23 years, Red Hot Chili Peppers return to Hersheypark Stadium on Sept. 27
From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Red Hot Chili Peppers, known for massive hits like “Under the Bridge,” “Give It Away,” “Californication,” “Scar Tissue,” “Soul to Squeeze,” “Otherside,” “Suck My Kiss,” and “By the Way,” will be back at Hersheypark Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. […]
Prog metal band Tool performs at PPL Center in Allentown on Nov. 7
From a press release: It was announced today that progressive metal band Tool will return to the road this fall, expanding on their recently announced festival appearances (Power Trip, Aftershock, and Louder Than Life) with a six-week North American tour of 26 shows throughout October and November that includes PPL Center in Allentown on Tuesday, […]
Virtuoso guitarist Steve Vai performs at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 30
From a press release: It was announced today that legendary, Grammy Award-winning guitarist Steve Vai will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, July 30 as part of his Inviolate Tour. A virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who has sculpted musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery for over […]
SONG PREMIERE: Scranton alt rockers The Broke Pines debut with longing for ‘Your Baby Blues’
Musicians communicate in many different ways, through lyrics, chords, beats, and in wavelengths heard and unheard. On stage, subtle movements, head nods, countdowns, eye contact, and little musical cues are indications that a band is talking to each other. When it all comes together, it can create a song that speaks to everyone. When The […]
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons sing greatest hits at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 14
From a press release: It was announced today that legendary Top 40 hitmakers Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will return to the F.M. Kirby Center on Saturday, Oct. 14 as part of the Wilkes-Barre theater’s PNC Celebrity Series. The “original Jersey boy” himself, Frankie Valli, is a true American legend. His incredible career with […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton indie rock pirates Esta Coda ride the friendly seas of ‘Happenstance’
When talking to Esta Coda about their band, songwriting, live shows, or just life in general, the theme that keeps coming up again and again is “friendship.” It’s the force that motivates them, surrounds them, flows through them, and binds them together, to roughly paraphrase a friendly Jedi. It’s key to the longevity of the […]
Scranton’s Nay Aug Park hosts free Sunday afternoon concerts through Oct. 8
From a press release: On May 21, the city of Scranton began hosting its weekly summer concert series with Reel in the Years. The free afternoon shows will continue at Nay Aug Park (500 Arthur Ave., Scranton) every Sunday at the Showmobile parked next to the pool area. The additional Wednesday evening concerts have not […]
Captain, We’re Sinking celebrates 10 years of ‘Future Is Cancelled’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 22
From a press release: It was announced today that Captain, We’re Sinking will reunite for “The Future Is Cancelled” 10 Year Anniversary Show on Saturday, July 22 at the F.M. Kirby Center as part of the Wilkes-Barre theater’s Chandelier Lobby Concert Series. 2023 marks 10 years since the release of the Scranton punk band’s powerhouse […]
SONG PREMIERE: After ‘The Voice,’ Clarks Summit singer Alyssa Lazar reflects with ‘Dear Universe’
In so many movies, there is a scene when the protagonist has reached a crossroads, hesitating before their next move. Troubled and unsure of themselves, they look up to the sky, picturing something beyond the stars – a higher power, a mentor, or anything else that could guide them – and cry out for an […]
