2020 Bloomsburg Fair canceled due to ‘concern for the health and safety of our community’
Following a series of controversial decisions this month, the Bloomsburg Fair Association announced today that the 2020 Bloomsburg Fair has been canceled. The 165th Bloomsburg Fair was one of the only events of its kind this year that had not been canceled yet due to health and safety concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. Board […]
PHOTOS: Almost Queen and Philadelphia Freedom at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, 07/17/20
If “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” Friday night is for “Killer Queen.” Following a massive kickoff with local bands the night before, the “Live from the Lot” summer concert series continued rocking the parking lot outside the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Friday, July 17 with two popular tribute bands. […]
’90s hitmakers Spin Doctors headline Mountainfest at Montage Mountain in Scranton on March 6
From a press release: On Friday, Montage Mountain in Scranton announced that its next Mountainfest, set for Saturday, March 6, 2021, will be headlined by New York City jam band Spin Doctors, best known for chart-topping 1990s hits like “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” from their Top 3 Billboard smash “Pocket Full […]
EXCLUSIVE: Multi-platinum singer Aaron Lewis performs live at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City on Aug. 30
From a press release: After being forced to cancel his concert at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre in May due to the coronavirus pandemic, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Aaron Lewis is still coming to Northeastern Pennsylvania – he’s just adjusting to these strange times. Today, it was announced exclusively on NEPA Scene that Stage West in Scranton […]
PHOTOS: Jim Gaffigan: Drive-Thru Comic at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, 07/18/20
Grammy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan put the keys in the ignition of his Drive-Thru Comic Tour on July 12 in New Jersey and, just a few days later, he rolled into the parking lot of Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township. Hundreds of people pulled up to socially distanced parking spots to hear […]
EXCLUSIVE: Steamtown Music Awards unveils nominees, voting process, and ceremony info in Scranton
Following Monday’s virtual nomination event, the Steamtown Music Awards is listing all the nominees and breaking down more details on the award ceremony and voting process today on NEPA Scene. Step 1: The in-person award ceremony The Steamtown Music Awards ceremony will take place on Sept. 10, 11, and 12 at The V-Spot in Scranton […]
REVIEW/PHOTOS: ‘Come Together’ benefit concert represents the best of NEPA music and resilience
For those who love local music, last Thursday was like a long-overdue family gathering after a hard year. And while it has only been about four months since bars, restaurants, and music venues shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has felt like a year for many musicians and their friends who come out […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA – (mostly) masked musicians in Wilkes-Barre
Take some advice from Tigers Jaw, University Drive, The Mule Team, Blind Choice, James Barrett, Lifer, Esta Coda, concert photographers, etc. – wear your damn mask. (For you nitpickers, those who aren’t wearing masks or have them pulled down put them right back on after the picture.) These photos were taken at “Come Together: A […]
PATAsphere hosts Virtual Workshop Week with classes in voice, dance, acting, and more July 27-31
From a press release: Much like other creatives across the globe, COVID-19 has crushed nonprofit organization PATAsphere’s big summer plans. However, in the midst of unprecedented and unpredictable circumstances, the show must go on. PATAsphere, a one-of-a-kind, intensive performing arts training academy based in Dallas, Pennsylvania, has announced a Virtual Workshop Week from Monday, July […]
Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia hosts drive-in shows with Struts, Front Bottoms, Bert Kreischer, and more
From a press release: While fans may not be able to watch a baseball game inside Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia in person, they can see live performances right outside of the stadium starting next month. Today, Live Nation Philadelphia, in partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies, announced plans for a four-week local drive-in concert series […]
