Added on 02/05/2021
Rich Howells
acoustic , Clarks Summit , Danville , Lake Ariel , Nanticoke , NEPA Music Notes , New York , Pittston , Scranton , Scranton Ice Festival , Throop , Wilkes-Barre
Every time I think this column is done for the week, I discover a few more songs or albums that deserve your attention. A few of them work perfectly for your headphones as you dig your vehicle out of the snow, while others are better suited for dancing around your living room after you come […]
Added on 01/27/2021
Rich Howells
acoustic , Ashland , Clarks Summit , Hazleton , hip-hop , Montoursville , NEPA Music Notes , Pittston , pop , punk , rap , Scranton , Stroudsburg , Wilkes-Barre
January may be a slow month for entertainment like movies and television (even slower during a pandemic), but it’s been a busy time for local music, so much so that I have to save a few notes for next week. I even had the pleasure of seeing a band play live in front of a […]
Added on 01/13/2021
Rich Howells
acoustic , Avoca , Clarks Summit , country , Duryea , electronic music , Moosic , NEPA Music Notes , punk , Scranton , Towanda , Wilkes-Barre
It’s been a while for NEPA Music Notes, but that’s not to say that there hasn’t been local music to talk about – there’s often too much to cover, so I fell behind on writing this column since I’m the only editor and full-time writer for NEPA Scene. Instead, I’ve been writing larger feature pieces […]
Added on 11/03/2020
Scott Kucharski
acoustic , coronavirus , Dallas , government , Luzerne County , New Jersey , politics , Scranton
Luzerne County has hosted its share of drive-in concerts and political rallies over the last few months, but both came together for a unique event at Dallas High School on Saturday, Oct. 24. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi joined former Vice President and current Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his […]
Added on 09/02/2020
NEPA Scene Staff
acoustic , Circle Drive-In , coronavirus , Dickson City
From a press release: This week, it was announced that singer/songwriter Lacey Sturm, best known as the founding vocalist of platinum-selling hard rock band Flyleaf, has been added to the Smith & Myers concert at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Friday, Sept. 18. “We’re back!” Sturm posted on social media. “Looking forward […]
Added on 08/31/2020
NEPA Scene Staff
acoustic , Circle Drive-In , coronavirus , country , Dickson City
From a press release: Following the Aaron Lewis country concert last night, the Circle Drive-In is bringing another country star, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Chase Rice, to the Dickson City outdoor theater for a live acoustic show on Friday, Oct. 9. Presented locally by Drusky Entertainment, Stage West in Scranton, and SLP Concerts, Rice will be appearing […]
Added on 08/17/2020
NEPA Scene Staff
acoustic , Circle Drive-In , coronavirus , Dickson City
From a press release: It was announced today that singer Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers of multi-platinum rock band Shinedown, performing under the name Smith & Myers, will play a live acoustic show at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Friday, Sept. 18. Presented locally by Stage West in Scranton, Drusky Entertainment, […]
Added on 08/10/2020
NEPA Scene Staff
acoustic , coronavirus , metal , Motionless In White , Scranton
From a press release: Scranton metal band Motionless In White has become increasingly experimental over the years, with songs influenced by metalcore, industrial, nu metal, and other heavy genres. They’ve also made some acoustic versions and remixed tracks here and there, but their new EP goes the extra mile in reinterpreting previously released songs. “Eternally […]
Added on 08/06/2020
Rich Howells
acoustic , coronavirus , Philadelphia , Scranton , The Menzingers
The coronavirus pandemic has forced musicians to rethink how they do things, from live streams to parking lot and drive-in shows, but only The Menzingers have rethought an entire album. The Philadelphia-by-way-of-Scranton punk band announced this week that they’re releasing a brand new version of their 2019 album “Hello Exile” that strips down and reimagines […]
Added on 06/25/2020
Rich Howells
acoustic , Ardmore , Blain , Cabinet , coronavirus , music festival , Philadelphia , Scranton , Wilkes-Barre
Whether you’re staying safely at home or venturing outside this summer, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre jamgrass group Cabinet has a live concert experience for you. This weekend, the band will play two back-to-back webcast shows from Ardmore Music Hall in suburban Philadelphia that will be live streamed via nugs.tv. This first on Friday, June 26 will be a […]