11 out-of-town bands you need to catch at the 2016 Electric City Music Conference
One of the main goals of the Electric City Music Conference is to highlight all the incredible musicians who live and perform in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but there are also 11 diverse out-of-town acts playing this year that are just as worthy of your attention. Our local music scene is connected to many others, particularly in […]
The complete updated guide to the 2016 Electric City Music Conference
Now in its third year, the Electric City Music Conference is bigger than ever with over 150 artists performing across 12 venues, the popular Steamtown Music Awards with new categories added in 2016, and free panel discussions for musicians and music fans alike. It’s the complete package for anyone who wants to support the Northeastern […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton indie folk singer/songwriter Patrick McGlynn
Patrick McGlynn City: Scranton Genre(s): Americana, indie rock, folk rock, alternative Years active: 1999-present Sounds like: Influenced by some of America’s greatest singer/songwriters, Pat McGlynn writes radio-ready pop rock tunes with the heart of a thoughtful folk singer. Simple and straightforward, you won’t mind that these songs are stuck in your head all day because […]
Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards return for third year Sept. 15-17
From a press release: The Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards will return to Scranton (and surrounding areas) Sept. 15-17 and will feature educational panel discussions, a music festival, and a local music award ceremony. The event has quickly grown to become one of Scranton’s largest music events and has gained national attention. […]
PHOTOS: Electric City Music Conference announcement party at Thirst T’s in Olyphant, 07/03/16
Electric City Music Conference co-producers Joe Caviston and Kenneth Norton announced the nominees for the 2016 Steamtown Music Awards and the conference’s live music lineups at all the participating venues to a packed house at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant on Sunday, July 3. Highlighted by acoustic performances by Skip Monday (with a […]
2016 Steamtown Music Award nominees announced on July 3 at Thirst T’s in Olyphant
Electric City Music Conference co-producers Joe Caviston and Kenneth Norton announced the nominees for the 2016 Steamtown Music Awards and the conference’s live music lineups at all the participating venues to a packed house at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant on Sunday, July 3. Highlighted by acoustic performances by Skip Monday (with a […]
EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference hosts announcement party at Thirst T’s in Olyphant July 3
From a press release: The Electric City Music Conference and the Steamtown Music Awards will host a free announcement event at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant on Sunday, July 3. “With everything Thirst T’s is doing for local music, it’s becoming a hangout and hub for the local scene. It seemed like the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference update – award show details; Lifetime Achievement Award recipient; bands, venues, panels announced
From a press release: Nominations are now closed for the 2016 Steamtown Music Awards, which are part of the annual Electric City Music Conference. In a record-setting year, over 2,000 individual nominations were received. The finalists will be revealed at a special announcement event to be held on July 1. Specific details on this event […]