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 NEPA Scene Staff

Grammy-winning bluegrass phenom Billy Strings is back in Wilkes-Barre at Mohegan Sun Arena on Dec. 15

Grammy-winning bluegrass phenom Billy Strings is back in Wilkes-Barre at Mohegan Sun Arena on Dec. 15

From a press release: Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and progressive bluegrass musician Billy Strings will continue his extensive headlining tour through the fall, including newly confirmed shows at Portland’s Moda Center (two nights), Seattle’s WAMU Theater, Stanford’s Frost Amphitheater (two nights), Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena, Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center (two nights), Baltimore’s CFG Bank […]

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’90s hitmakers Spin Doctors play free Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre on May 19

’90s hitmakers Spin Doctors play free Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre on May 19

From a press release: When Annette Evans, with the assistance of Al Groh, started the Fine Arts Fiesta in downtown Wilkes-Barre, it consisted of a handful of artists and performers, with some even traveling from New York City. Their idea was simply to bring visual and performing arts to the people who might not otherwise […]

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Motionless In White headlines Scranton Apocalypse Fest with Parkway Drive at Montage Mountain on Sept. 16

Motionless In White headlines Scranton Apocalypse Fest with Parkway Drive at Montage Mountain on Sept. 16

From a press release: It was announced today that Motionless In White will be back in their hometown of Scranton to headline the new Scranton Apocalypse Fest at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Saturday, Sept. 16, presented by Hazleton active rock radio station 97.9X. The heavy metal lineup includes Parkway Drive, Knocked Loose, The […]

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE: Good Things Are Happening again – Scranton music fest returns to Iron Furnaces on Aug. 12

EXCLUSIVE: Good Things Are Happening again – Scranton music fest returns to Iron Furnaces on Aug. 12

The local news station can assure viewers that “good things are happening” in their area all they want, but it seems the often skeptical citizens of Northeastern Pennsylvania need more than just a segment on TV to be reminded of that fact. That’s where James Barrett comes in, a Scranton singer/songwriter with big songs and […]

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Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo coming to Mohegan Pa. in Wilkes-Barre on July 28

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo coming to Mohegan Pa. in Wilkes-Barre on July 28

From a press release: It was announced today that recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will perform at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s outdoor concert venue in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, July 28 as part of their 2023 Funtastic Tour. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m., […]

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Wilkes-Barre rockers Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen slide into ‘Black Leather Blues’ on new label

Wilkes-Barre rockers Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen slide into ‘Black Leather Blues’ on new label

From a press release: The dynamic, swagger-injected, sexy, dirty, blues-influenced rock ‘n’ roll of Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen brings a vintage sound and vibe to modern ears. The band’s much-anticipated third album “Black Leather Blues” underlines this and much more. “All I’m trying to do is continue the tradition of The Stones, Zeppelin […]

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Mohegan Pa. extends free Party on the Patio lineup from June 1-Sept. 14 in Wilkes-Barre

Mohegan Pa. extends free Party on the Patio lineup from June 1-Sept. 14 in Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: New tribute bands will join local favorites for an extended version of Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Party on the Patio summer concert series. Announced today, the popular weekly shows are set to kick off on Thursday, June 1 and continue every Thursday through Sept. 14. Rock music fans who are 21 and over […]

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Nominations for 2023 Steamtown Music Awards are open now through Aug. 31 in Scranton

Nominations for 2023 Steamtown Music Awards are open now through Aug. 31 in Scranton

Starting today, nominations for the 2023 Steamtown Music Awards are open from now until Thursday, Aug. 31. The public can nominate their favorite artists and music industry professionals for the 10th annual local music awards ceremony, which will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14 and serve as the opening of the Electric City Music Conference […]

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Life of Agony celebrates 30 years with Sick of It All at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 1

Life of Agony celebrates 30 years with Sick of It All at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 1

From a press release: It has been three decades since the release of Life of Agony’s critically acclaimed and game-changing debut album, “River Runs Red,” and the legendary alternative metal band is celebrating this milestone with a world tour this year. The current North American leg of the tour with Sick of It All, dubbed […]

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Godsmack and Staind co-headline concert at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 2

Godsmack and Staind co-headline concert at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 2

From a press release: Today, multi-platinum hard rock bands Godsmack and Staind announced a 25-city summer co-headlining tour with two stops in Pennsylvania. Produced by Live Nation, the shows kick off on July 18 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Missouri, with stops across the United States in Pittsburgh, Camden, Holmdel, Wantagh, Syracuse, […]

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