Added on 03/19/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
Breaking Benjamin , business , Kingston , Motionless In White , Scranton , soda , West Pittston , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: Nostalgia and rock ‘n’ roll – these two things commonly appear together but rarely do they intertwine into a craft beverage moniker. Parlor Beverages in Wilkes-Barre seeks to alter that perspective as it enters the market offering lifestyle brand craft sodas, kicking off with both root beer and butterscotch flavors that […]
Added on 02/26/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
coronavirus , Kingston , punk , Title Fight , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: Glitterer, the post-punk solo project of Title Fight bassist/vocalist Ned Russin, released his sophomore album, “Life Is Not a Lesson,” today on Anti- Records. The A.V. Club wrote, “Russin delivers full-throated testaments to the struggles of living through each day without curling up into the fetal position on the ground. It’s […]
Added on 02/19/2021
James Callahan
Camelback , Camp Rattler , Kingston , Motionless In White , Noir , Scranton , Tannersville , The Strange and Unusual , Wilkes-Barre

My initial interaction with Josh Balz began sometime after he had chosen to leave Motionless In White to pursue other endeavors and my trashy little rock bar, The Rattler in Pittston, had closed due to structural difficulties. Well… the back fell off the building. I found myself venue-less and saddled with several storage units, crammed […]
Added on 01/25/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
Conshohocken , documentary , Kingston , Philadelphia , Scranton , Tigers Jaw , Title Fight

From a press release: Following the release of their new single at the beginning of the month, Scranton indie rock band Tigers Jaw has been uploading homemade videos chronicling the fun creative process behind the music video for “Hesitation.” Kingston native Dana Takacs, who compiled the footage into four episodes that are available now, was […]
Added on 01/15/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
coronavirus , Kingston , punk , Title Fight , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: Glitterer, the post-punk solo project of Title Fight bassist/vocalist Ned Russin, released the second single from his upcoming sophomore album, “Life Is Not a Lesson,” this week. Debuting on Jan. 13, “Didn’t Want It” features a flowery lyric video hand-drawn and animated by Rob Fidel. The full LP is set to […]
Added on 01/08/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
Conshohocken , Kingston , Philadelphia , Scranton , Tigers Jaw , Title Fight

From a press release: 2021 could use a little magic right now, and Tigers Jaw has a few tricks up their sleeve. Yesterday, the Scranton indie rock band released “Hesitation,” the third single from their upcoming album on Hopeless Records, and a music video written and directed by guitarist Shane Moran of Kingston punk/shoegaze band […]
Added on 12/10/2020
NEPA Scene Staff
coronavirus , Kingston , punk , Title Fight , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: Glitterer, the post-punk solo project of Title Fight bassist/vocalist Ned Russin, has announced that his sophomore LP, “Life Is Not a Lesson,” will be released on Feb. 26, 2021 via Anti- Records. The first single, “Are You Sure,” debuted on Dec. 9 with a music video directed by his twin brother […]
Added on 11/02/2020
NEPA Scene Staff
director , films , Kingston , LGBTQ , Moonlite Drive-In , Scranton , West Wyoming , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: When local movie fans watch the premiere of “F-Word” at the Moonlite Drive-In in West Wyoming this weekend, many will recognize the film’s locations – and the cast. The new feature film was shot on location in Northeastern Pennsylvania last year with local talent. Co-written by Heidi Germaine Schnappauf and Mike […]
Added on 10/23/2020
Rich Howells
films , Kingston , photography , The Strange and Unusual

He’s been watching you. Come… closer. Wear your stupid man suit, or whatever you like, and meet Frank the rabbit from the cult classic movie “Donnie Darko” at The Strange and Unusual Oddities Parlor in Kingston on Halloween, coming up next Saturday, Oct. 31. Professional photos with Frank will be taken by Amy Bezek Photography […]
Added on 06/29/2020
NEPA Scene Staff
coronavirus , Forty Fort , Hazleton , Kingston , Luzerne County , Nanticoke , Pittston , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: Last year, music filled the air near the Luzerne County Courthouse and brought the community together for the first Rockin’ the River Summer concert series along the Wilkes-Barre River Common. This year, the coronavirus pandemic is keeping people closer to home, but Luzerne County is not going to let COVID-19 stop […]