City halts Back Breakers events, Lackawanna Music Festival moves to Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton July 7-8
The city of Scranton has temporarily shut down live public events at Back Breakers Training Center due to safety concerns with the venue, forcing the small professional wrestling facility to put any wrestling shows and concerts on hold for the time being, according to Back Breakers. Back Breakers began hosting all-ages concerts in its upstairs […]
Metal band Jinjer comes from Ukraine to Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on Aug. 1
From a press release: After opening for both Cradle of Filth and Arch Enemy earlier this year, Ukrainian metal band Jinjer will perform at the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Wednesday, Aug. 1 as one of their only North American shows this summer. Following their Philadelphia stop at Kung Fu Necktie on Tuesday, […]
Lackawanna Music Festival announces afterparty with Will Wood and American Opera in Scranton on July 7
From a press release: After postponing the Scranton date of their tour last month, a makeup date has been announced for New Jersey avant-garde pop/gypsy/experimental rock group Will Wood and the Tapeworms and Brooklyn folk rock band American Opera. Both acts will perform at the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Saturday, July 7 […]
Comedic punk band Green Jelly returns to Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on June 17
From a press release: After performing there last summer, Green Jellÿ will return to the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Sunday, June 17. Known for their sophomoric humor, theatrical performances, crazy costumes, and intentionally crude musicianship, Green Jellÿ will headline after opening sets from local rock bands Kali Ma and the Garland of […]
Avant-garde rockers Will Wood and the Tapeworms return to Scranton with American Opera on May 27
From a press release: After an impressive first performance in Scranton in March, New Jersey avant-garde pop/gypsy/experimental rock group Will Wood and the Tapeworms will return to downtown for a show with Brooklyn folk rock band American Opera at the Irish Wolf Pub on Sunday, May 27.at 6:30 p.m. Bloomsburg trio Merely Players will open […]
Weed-themed metal band Cannabis Corpse hits Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on June 1
From a press release: Following their European tour earlier this year, Cannabis Corpse – a death metal group from Virginia whose music references both smoking pot and one of the most brutal bands of all time, Cannibal Corpse – will bring their current U.S. tour to the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Friday, […]
Classic metal band Attacker headlines night of heavy metal at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on June 23
From a press release: New Jersey power metal band Attacker with bring their classic heavy metal sound to the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Saturday, June 23. Local metal acts Beyond Fallen, Prosody, and Skeletal 69 will open the show. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $10 in advance or $12 […]
Orlando alt rockers A Brilliant Lie perform at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on March 29
From a press release: A Brilliant Lie is a think-outside-the-box alternative rock band from Orlando, Florida for fans of Anberlin, Taking Back Sunday, and Paramore. They are currently touring in support of a three-EP collection entitled “Threads.” The group will bring their upbeat brand of rock music to the Irish Wolf Pub (503 Linden St., […]
Singer/songwriter Alex O’Brien returns to Scranton for hometown CD release show on March 31
From a press release: Philadelphia acoustic singer/songwriter Alex O’Brien will return to his hometown area to host his CD release party at the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Saturday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Special guests include Scranton pop punk band GlowNovember, singer/songwriter Bryan Brophy, and more to be announced. Formerly a Mountain […]
Ramones drummer Richie Ramone performs at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on March 19
From a press release: Richie Ramone, one of the last living members of the legendary punk band the Ramones, will bring his Hit and Run World Tour to the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Monday, March 19. Local Social Distortion tribute band Reach for the Sky, The KLAP, and The Dismissed will open […]
