SONG PREMIERES: Wilkes-Barre acoustic emo duo In a Perfect Sky falls on both sides of love in ‘Georgia’ and ‘We’ll See’
Valentine’s Day typically evokes one of two feelings – the love you have with someone or the heartbreak of not having someone. The impassioned acoustic music of In a Perfect Sky delivers on the emotional resonance of both, so when it came time to unveil their next single, vocalist/guitarist Gerry Tulao and drummer/percussionist Jon Labenski […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Before move to Ireland, Wilkes-Barre native experiences ‘Joy and Oblivion’ as Sonny, Dada, and Moloch
Michael Kaminski and I first collided one cold Exeter weekend, more than a decade ago at the stationary pirate vessel known as Nak’s by the Tracks. It was the ultimate corner/nuisance bar owned by the best kind of dude. It probably wasn’t a nuisance until I climbed aboard. 3 to Breathe was a feature on […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Elvis Aron Deadly hauntingly laments ‘I Wish I Believed (In Fairy Tales)’
Anyone who has listened to a horror punk band may assume they know what they’re going to hear next from All the Damn Vampires frontman Elvis Aron Deadly, but this freshman solo effort from the Wilkes-Barre singer, titled “I Wish I Believed (In Fairy Tales),” is a personal, revealing step away from the genre for […]
Acoustic ‘String Fling’ at Scranton Cultural Center features Mike Miz, Bret Alexander, and more on April 8
From a press release: It was announced today that the Scranton Cultural Center’s annual String Fling event will return to the Masonic Temple with a retooled “All Acoustic Evening” on Friday, April 8. This intimate “unplugged” concert features some of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s favorite musicians performing mixed sets of original music, folklore, and more in Shopland […]
Jam band Little Feat returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre with Hot Tuna on April 15
From a press release: It turns out that Feat fans were as excited about the return of Little Feat as the band members. After the warm reception they gave the By Request Tour in November, the platinum-selling classic rock band added more shows in the South in January, leading to Feat Camp in Jamaica. Then […]
Country singer Travis Tritt plays acoustic show at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 27
From a press release: Dusty Guitar Promotions announced today that Grammy Award-winning country singer/songwriter Travis Tritt will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. The special evening will feature the multi-platinum artist in an intimate solo acoustic setting playing some of his biggest hits, including “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It’s a Great […]
Tim Reynolds of Dave Matthews Band reopens Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg with acoustic show on June 17
From a press release: The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg has announced its first indoor show in over a year. Grammy Award-nominated multi-instrumentalist Tim Reynolds, known as both a solo artist and the lead guitarist of Dave Matthews Band, will perform a rare solo acoustic set in the downtown theater on Thursday, June 17. Reynolds’ longtime […]
Schuylkill County alt pop artist Kulick strips down emotional songs on acoustic ‘Coffeehouse’ EP
From a press release: Schuylkill County alternative pop rock singer/songwriter Kulick has gone from shouting to whispering on his new acoustic EP, “Sitting in a Quiet Coffeehouse,” released today by Enci Records, a label run by longtime Goo Goo Dolls manager Pat Magnarella. The mini-album features five new stripped-down interpretations of fan favorites off his […]
Scranton indie rockers Tigers Jaw will play outdoor acoustic show in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 15
From a press release: Last month, Tigers Jaw took over one of their favorite music venues, Karl Hall in downtown Wilkes-Barre, and recorded a special online record release show for their fans locally and all over the world. This summer, the Scranton indie rock band will return there to perform in front of a crowd […]
Tigers Jaw plays virtual record release shows for indie stores like Gallery of Sound on March 3-4
From a press release: Anyone who has attended a live in-store appearance at the Gallery of Sound knows how packed they can get, often reaching capacity at the Wilkes-Barre store, so Scranton indie rock band Tigers Jaw is opting to host “virtual in-stores” via Zoom instead to promote the release of their sixth album, “I […]
