VIDEO PREMIERE: Luzerne County thrash metal band Black Horizon turns red in ‘The Traitor’
Four-piece thrash outfit Black Horizon first came to my attention through the notorious Peter Kelly of the infamous Irish Wolf Pub, formerly situated smack dab in downtown Scranton directly across the street from the courthouse. The joint used to be called “Judge and Jury” prior, I believe. On any account, I was DJing a special […]
SONG PREMIERE: In NEPA music scene, gothic dark wave/neofolk solo project Zeu sticks out with ‘Black Tongue’
Coming across the music of Zeu is like discovering a mysterious band from the 1980s who left behind an experimental catalog of cryptic songs that are easy to get lost in as the layers of dark imagery envelop the listener in a darkening cave echoing with deep, enigmatic emotions that are as identifiable as they […]
Plains pop punks Into Sunday play EP release show at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre on March 12
From a press release: Wilkes-Barre music venue Karl Hall is reopening in January, which means Barnstorm Booking is returning as well. The local promoter’s first concert since February of 2020 will be a release show for “When It’s Over,” the new four-song EP by Plains pop punk band Into Sunday, on Saturday, March 12. “We’re […]
Wilkes-Barre music festival brings 5 venues and 19 acts together for Toys for Tots on Dec. 4
Live music made a massive return this year, and before 2021 wraps up, Kyle Demko is bringing the local music scene together for one last big festival – and a worthy cause. 19 different acts will perform across five downtown Wilkes-Barre bars and restaurants on Saturday, Dec. 4 for what he has simply dubbed “NEPA […]
Luzerne County rockers Spud produce psychedelic jams on debut album with release show on Aug. 27
From a press release: After nearly three years of work, Spud, a progressive Americana rock band from Lehman, is set to release their debut album, “Lonesome Nights and Satellites,” on Friday, Aug. 27. With roots in many different musical styles, including folk, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, blues, psychedelic, and funk, their original music encompasses a […]
Rock band Saving Abel returns to Stage West in Scranton on Feb. 19
From a press release: It was announced this week that gold-selling “Tennessippi” rock band Saving Abel, known for songs like “Addicted,” “Drowning (Face Down),” “18 Days,” “The Sex Is Good,” and “Stupid Girl (Only in Hollywood),” will return to Stage West in Scranton on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Local rockers Another Day Dawns from Lehighton and […]
VIDEO: Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival 2019 lineup and guests announced at Ritz Theater in Scranton
From a press release: In a press conference held at The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton this morning, the Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival announced its official program selections for this year’s festival, slated for Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24 in a variety of venues throughout downtown Scranton and the Waverly Community House. Presented […]
Country rapper Bubba Sparxxx performs at Stage West in Scranton on Jan. 12
From a press release: It was announced this week that Bubba Sparxxx, an originator of the modern rap country genre with songs like “Deliverance,” “Ugly,” and “Ms. New Booty,” will perform at Stage West in Scranton on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 at 8 p.m. Mountain Top duo Always Undecided, named Best New Artist in the […]
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 […]
NEPA and international artists are ‘Capturing Realism’ at Misericordia in Dallas July 8-Aug. 26
From a press release: Phil Kidd of Bear Creek, Sharon Hourigan of Mountain Top, and Helen Crispino of Dalton will be among 50 international artists featured when the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University in Dallas presents “Capturing Realism 2017” from Saturday, July 8 through Saturday, Aug. 26. The biennial exhibit presents works by […]
