Scranton Skalidays picks up bigger lineup and venue for 4th annual festival on Dec. 20
To most people, the holidays mean Christmas trees, Santa Claus, snow, manger scenes, and other traditional symbols of the season. To Ray Meoni, it means upbeat rhythms, brass sections, skanking in a circle, and a music festival that has become a new Scranton tradition. The 29-year-old West Side native is the founder of Skalidays, an […]
Wilkes-Barre thrash metal band Cruel Bomb goes nuclear with launch of self-titled album and sold-out show
After eight years of hard work and even harder riffs, Cruel Bomb is blowing it all up, wiping everything out and rebuilding from the incinerated ground up. Taking everything they’ve learned over releasing three EPs in three years, the Wilkes-Barre-based thrash metal quartet is dropping their first full-length record today, a self-titled payload of 11 […]
NEPA SCENE OPEN MIC SPOTLIGHT: John Kresse, Mt. Cobb folk rock singer/songwriter
Every week, the NEPA Scene Open Mic attracts all kinds of artists from across Northeastern Pennsylvania to Union Vapors 570 in Dickson City on Mondays and The V-Spot in Scranton on Tuesdays. Solo musicians, duos, and full bands of all musical genres, stand-up comedians, poets, actors, dancers, magicians, and more take the stage to show […]
Young Lancaster metal band Nail Bite evokes ‘Nostalgia’ with modern mix of sounds
From a press release: Today, Lancaster heavy metal band Nail Bite is taking listeners on “a journey back to a time that never existed” with the release of their fourth album, “Nostalgia,” on all major streaming platforms. Featuring the most wide range of influences and the best production quality of any Nail Bite release to […]
First-ever Carbondalien Festival marks 50th anniversary of UFO sighting with alien activity on Nov. 9
From a press release: In 1974, a UFO reportedly fell from the sky into a silt pond in Carbondale. While several explanations have been offered, including a lantern that sunk under the water, the mystery of this sighting has become a key part of the city’s culture. Now, 50 years later, an extraterrestrial festival will […]
NY psychedelic surf rock band Cortez rides wave of popularity in NEPA
Over the past year, Goldstein’s Deli has ramped up their live music acts, hosting four to six each month and featuring various genres and lineups that bring in crowds of all kinds. A perfect example came on Friday, June 21, when their Twilight Bistro showcased local acts Salem Moon, Pollen, and Cortez, drawing an eager […]
The complete updated guide to the 2023 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton
The 10th annual Electric City Music Conference will feature performances by nearly 100 bands in seven venues throughout Scranton, the Steamtown Music Awards with awards in 35 different categories and special performances of its own, and free panel discussions for local musicians, professionals, and music fans. It’s a great opportunity to see everything that the […]
VIDEO: Actor Bill Moseley talks ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2’ and ‘Devil’s Rejects’ before NEPA Horror Fest
“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2” and “The Devil’s Rejects” star Bill Moseley recently chatted with NEPA Scene about his iconic roles in both films (Robert “Chop-Top” Sawyer and Otis B. Driftwood, respectively) before they are screened at NEPA Horror Fest: Spooky Summer III at the Circle Drive-In Theatre (1911 Scranton/Carbondale Hwy., Dickson City) on Saturday, […]
NEPA Horror Fest returns to Circle Drive-In with 13 short films, music, and punk flea market on Oct. 15
From a press release: A screening of 13 independent short horror films from all over the world will cap off a full day of creative activities at the NEPA Horror Fest on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City. The event begins at noon with the Scranton Punk Rock Flea Market […]
EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announces 2022 panels and speakers in Dickson City
Today, the Electric City Music Conference released its schedule of panels, panelists, and speakers exclusively on NEPA Scene. These educational presentations are free to performers and will take place on the NEPA Fair stage at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17. Register online for Friday here […]
