VIDEO: Watch the 2020 Steamtown Music Awards virtual nomination event for NEPA artists and industry professionals
Today, the Steamtown Music Awards released a virtual nominations event exclusively on NEPA Scene in place of its annual announcement party in-person at a local venue. This video from ECMC co-founder Joe Caviston features new information about the 2020 award ceremony and who the nominees for each award are. For 2020 only, the organizers have […]
NEPA Pet Food Pantry helping dog and cat owners in need with free distribution on Aug. 1
From a press release: Many people in Northeastern Pennsylvania have been economically impacted by COVID-19 and need help to continue to provide food for their pets in order to keep them in loving homes. The NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, comprised of over 40 individuals and organizations in the animal shelter, rescue, sanctuary, and welfare community, […]
‘What does the NEPA music scene mean to you?’ Tigers Jaw, Lifer, and more answer with Wilkes-Barre benefit concert
While practically everyone misses live music, musicians may be missing concerts the most. NEPA Scene recently talked to a majority of the artists participating in “Come Together: A Community Benefit Concert for the Arts,” coming up this Thursday, July 16 in the parking lot of Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township, and […]
EDM ‘Pavement Rave’ with Camp Bisco artist Subtronics rolls into Montage Mountain parking lot in Scranton Aug. 7-8
From a press release: Today, Stage West in Scranton announced that it will host a “Pavement Rave” series of live DJs and electronic artists in the parking lot of Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton, starting with two nights headlined by Philadelphia dubstep producer Subtronics on Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8. On Night 1, […]
VIDEO: A lighthearted guide to new parking lot events at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre
This week, the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township will host its first-ever outdoor events in its massive parking lot. For the past month, social media has been flooded with questions on how these live shows will work – what types of vehicles are allowed, if attendees can leave their vehicles, what […]
NEPA Strong hosts small business Christmas in July online auction on July 26
From a press release: In this time of separation and social distancing, NEPA Strong and over 80 local businesses are coming together virtually for a Christmas in July auction on Sunday, July 26 via Facebook. The list of items continues to grow and already includes commitments from some of the area’s finest names in apparel, […]
‘Come Together’ – 8 rock artists praise NEPA music scene before parking lot benefit concert in Wilkes-Barre on July 16
After spending so much time apart, it’s finally time to come together. “Come Together: A Community Benefit Concert for the Arts” is the largest gathering of Northeastern Pennsylvania musicians planned for this year, and after the coronavirus pandemic shut down most of the area in March and led to the cancellation of almost all local […]
Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe hosts free Social Listening Series with NEPA bands every weekend through Aug. 22
From a press release: Following Carbon County’s transition into the green phase on June 12, Jim Thorpe music venues have taken their time to reopen. The Mauch Chunk Opera House will open with a limited capacity show this Friday, July 10, and Penn’s Peak started hosting its weekly Social Listening Series on June 27 with […]
ViFolly featuring Breaking Benjamin drummer Shaun Foist added to Wilkes-Barre benefit concert on July 16
From a press release: “Come Together: A Community Benefit Concert for the Arts” was announced last week and is set to bring 10 popular local bands to the parking lot of Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Thursday, July 16 at 6 p.m. to raise money for nonprofits, theaters, and performance […]
