Rich Howells

ALTitude Music Festival in Scranton canceled after ‘scheduling conflict’ with headliners Bleachers

ALTitude Music Festival in Scranton canceled after ‘scheduling conflict’ with headliners Bleachers

With Bleachers dropping out of their headlining slot, it was announced today that the first-ever ALTitude Music Festival, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, has been canceled. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. Following four years as Fuzz Fest, culminating in a co-headlining performance last year […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Fuzz Fest becomes ALTitude, returning to Montage Mountain in Scranton with Bleachers and Andrew McMahon on Aug. 27

Fuzz Fest becomes ALTitude, returning to Montage Mountain in Scranton with Bleachers and Andrew McMahon on Aug. 27

From a press release: After Scranton radio station Fuzz 92.1 rebranded as Alt 92.1 in February, it was only a matter of time before their annual music festival, Fuzz Fest, also had a name change. Following four years as Fuzz Fest, culminating in a co-headlining performance last year by Weezer and Panic! at the Disco, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Fuzz 92.1 seeking original musicians for battle of the bands on June 5, winner plays 2016 Fuzz Fest

Fuzz 92.1 seeking original musicians for battle of the bands on June 5, winner plays 2016 Fuzz Fest

From a press release: Scranton radio station Fuzz 92.1 is looking for original, unsigned bands to participate in a battle of the bands on Sunday, June 5 at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant. The winning group will play the 2016 Fuzz Fest at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, along with Weezer, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

AWOLNATION joins 2016 Fuzz Fest with Weezer and Panic! at the Disco in Scranton on June 26

AWOLNATION joins 2016 Fuzz Fest with Weezer and Panic! at the Disco in Scranton on June 26

From a press release: Electronic rock band AWOLNATION has been added to the already stellar lineup of local radio station Fuzz 92.1’s Fuzz Fest at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Sunday, June 26, which features Weezer, Panic! at the Disco, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Now through Sunday, tickets in the 200 section […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Weezer and Panic! at the Disco headline 2016 Fuzz Fest in Scranton on June 26

Weezer and Panic! at the Disco headline 2016 Fuzz Fest in Scranton on June 26

From a press release: Weezer and Panic! at the Disco announced their 40+ city co-headlining tour today in support of their respective new albums, “Weezer” and “Death of a Bachelor,” including a stop in Scranton to headline local radio station Fuzz 92.1’s Fuzz Fest at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Sunday, June 26. The […]

 Michelle Beck

PHOTOS: Fuzz Fest 2015 with Walk the Moon, Bleachers, Matt and Kim, and more, 06/21/15

PHOTOS: Fuzz Fest 2015 with Walk the Moon, Bleachers, Matt and Kim, and more, 06/21/15

Local alternative music fans were treated to Fuzz Fest’s biggest lineup yet when Walk the Moon, Bleachers, Matt and Kim, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, The Mowgli’s, and The Griswolds rocked The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Sunday, June 21. Hosted by Scranton radio station Fuzz 92.1, the third annual Fuzz Fest was made up […]

 Rich Howells

Scranton’s Jung Bergo wins Fuzz Fest 2015 opening slot in Battle of the Bands

Scranton’s Jung Bergo wins Fuzz Fest 2015 opening slot in Battle of the Bands

Eight local bands competed last night at The V-Spot in Scranton for an opening slot on this year’s Fuzz Fest and, appropriately, indie/alternative band Jung Bergo earned the most votes to play the alt-rock music festival at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain. Small Town Titans, Black Tie Stereo, Days in Transit, Hat Sass, Silhouette Lies, […]