John Mellencamp takes Plain Spoken Tour to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 14
From a press release: John Mellencamp’s Plain Spoken Tour has been called “a triumphant, career-spanning show” (Hollywood Reporter) and a “superb performance… still full of fiery defiance” (Boston Globe). The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer launched the tour in early 2015 to support his critically-acclaimed 22nd studio album, “Plain Spoken,” and extended it with […]
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Cory Branan playing Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 9
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has added some new shows to its ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series, including singer/songwriter Cory Branan on Friday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show, plus fees, go on sale this […]
Grateful Dead spin-off New Riders of the Purple Sage performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre July 1
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has added some new shows to its ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series, including the New Riders of the Purple Sage on Friday, July 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show, plus fees, […]
Johnny Winter All Star Band, a tribute with original members, plays Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre June 11
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has added some new shows to its ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series, including the Johnny Winter All Star Band on Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show, plus fees, go […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Even before hospitalization, Ace Frehley flawlessly rocks Wilkes-Barre show
Following a blistering performance on Friday, April 15 at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley ended up at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital suffering from exhaustion and dehydration. Frehley, who will turn 65 on April 27, played for 80 minutes at the Kirby Center, which was his 11th concert […]
Wilkes University brings rapper Lupe Fiasco to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 28
From a press release: Wilkes University’s annual Spring Concert will feature rapper Lupe Fiasco this year on Thursday, April 28 at 8 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. Tickets, which are $10 for Wilkes students, $25 for alumni, and $35 (plus fees) for the public, are on sale now and available at the […]
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band bring peace and love to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 14
From a press release: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band – featuring Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Steve Lukather, Richard Page, Warren Ham, and Gregg Bissonette – announce another string of North American shows, including a stop at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. The concert marks the […]
PHOTOS: Indigo Girls and Danielle Howle at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 03/20/16
Long after the revival of folk music faded in the United States and before it would creep back into mainstream radio again in the new millennium, the Indigo Girls debuted in the ’80s and earned a dedicated following through constant touring, 16 timeless studio albums, and fervent activism. Touring in support of their latest record, […]
Singer/songwriter Robert Ellis performs in Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby in Wilkes-Barre on June 15
From a press release: Robert Ellis, one of the music industry’s bright, young singer/songwriters, today announced a new album and a coinciding tour that will stop by the F.M. Kirby Center’s “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. Ellis will be joined by special guest Tom […]
Ska band The Pietasters skank into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 1
From a press release: Dust off your dancing shoes! It has been announced that longtime ska outfit The Pietasters will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the venue’s ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series. Tickets, which are $20 in advance or $25 […]
