REVIEW/PHOTOS: First-ever Catbird Music Festival impresses with memorable lineup, scenic views, and organization at Bethel Woods

The inaugural Catbird Music Festival landed in the Catskill Mountains of New York on the weekend of Aug. 19-20, flying high with an eclectic lineup of country, bluegrass, folk, rock, alternative, jazz, funk, and jam bands. For its first year, they chose the hallowed grounds of the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, which most […]
Scranton indie rock artist Petal headlines Good Things Are Happening Fest on Aug. 12

From a press release: Indie rock band Petal, the nom de plume of singer/songwriter Kiley Lotz, is set to return to their hometown of Scranton this Saturday, Aug. 12 to headline the second annual Good Things Are Happening Fest. The Run for Cover Records artist independently released their first new song in five years, “You […]
REVIEW/PHOTOS: Willie Nelson’s Outlaw friends fire up festival fans at Bethel Woods

Willie Nelson and his annual Outlaw Music Festival came to the beautiful grounds of the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in New York on Saturday, July 29. The 2023 tour is the largest iteration of the longtime festival that celebrates the legendary American icon. The festival originally debuted in Scranton as a one-off event […]
Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6 takes main stage at Scranton Jazz Festival Aug. 4-6

From a press release: All of downtown Scranton will serve as center stage for the 18th annual Scranton Jazz Festival as the award-winning music festival returns on Friday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 6. This year’s event continues the tradition of a New Orleans-style festival with live music spread across the Electric City. New this […]
After 5 years, punk band Captain, We’re Sinking reunites at new Scranton music festival on Aug. 6

For local fans of punk rock, the future isn’t canceled and good things are right around the corner. Recently announced on NEPA Scene, the first-ever Good Things Are Happening Fest at the Scranton Iron Furnaces will be headlined by Captain, We’re Sinking, who are reuniting for their first show in nearly five years on Saturday, […]
EXCLUSIVE: Good Things Are Happening music festival debuts at Scranton Iron Furnaces on Aug. 6

As if the past two years of a global pandemic and political unrest wasn’t enough for the average person to deal with, inflation has driven the cost of living to new heights in 2022. As so many struggle to make ends meet, particularly in the working class city of Scranton, it may be difficult to […]
Peach Music Festival announces daily lineups for 10th anniversary in Scranton on June 30-July 3

From a press release: Today, Live Nation and The Allman Brothers Band revealed the daily lineup for the 10th annual Peach Music Festival, the four-day live music and camping experience that will be held Thursday, June 30 through Sunday, July 3 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton. Single day […]