Lancaster emo rapper Layul drops debut EP ‘Scene One’ with release shows and Emo Nights
From a press release: Hailing from Lancaster, Layul is an emo rap artist whose journey in music began during her teenage years, though she only fully embraced it later in life. In 2020, she made a life-changing decision to use music as her means of self-expression and as a catalyst for personal growth. Inspired by […]
Mudvayne frontman Chad Gray opens up about life-saving music, nu metal, legacy, and face paint before Scranton show
It’s a Thursday afternoon in a hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida, but Chad Gray isn’t here for rest and relaxation, though it is therapeutic, in a way. His band Mudvayne is about to dive into The Psychotherapy Sessions and, once NEPA Scene’s phone interview begins, it’s easy to see where the name of the […]
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons sing greatest hits at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 14
From a press release: It was announced today that legendary Top 40 hitmakers Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will return to the F.M. Kirby Center on Saturday, Oct. 14 as part of the Wilkes-Barre theater’s PNC Celebrity Series. The “original Jersey boy” himself, Frankie Valli, is a true American legend. His incredible career with […]
Horror punk icon Doyle of Misfits hits Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on May 7
From a press release: Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein will emerge from the fiery pits of New Jersey to bring his horror punk show to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Sunday, May 7. Doyle has made his own distinct mark on the genre with his self-titled band while also touring with the original […]
EXCLUSIVE: Good Things Are Happening again – Scranton music fest returns to Iron Furnaces on Aug. 12
The local news station can assure viewers that “good things are happening” in their area all they want, but it seems the often skeptical citizens of Northeastern Pennsylvania need more than just a segment on TV to be reminded of that fact. That’s where James Barrett comes in, a Scranton singer/songwriter with big songs and […]
Philly heavy metal band Corners of Sanctuary performs in Scranton on Jan. 28 before U.K. tour
From a press release: 2023 is off and running, and so are the traditional metalheads in Corners of Sanctuary. The prolific Philly boys have hit the ground running with a host of shows, including an upcoming Scranton performance, a United Kingdom tour, and a new extended EP release. The latest addition to their ever-growing catalog […]
Celtic rockers Flatfoot 56 headline punk rock show at Jazz Cafe in Plains on Aug. 12
From a press release: The River Street Jazz Cafe will become a punk rock club for one night only on Friday, Aug. 12 when Chicago Celtic punk band Flatfoot 56 comes to Plains as part of their summer tour. New Jersey natives Blanks 77 (total pogo punk) and Fat Chance (singing ska punk songs of […]
NJ indie rockers The Front Bottoms come to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Sept. 15
From a press release: Today, New Jersey indie punk outfit The Front Bottoms announced the details of their “Theresa” EP, set for release on Sept. 2 via Wuacasokle/Fueled by Ramen. The five-song collection, led by the single “More Than It Hurts You,” serves as the third installment of the band’s popular “Grandma” EP series and […]
Jersey punk supergroup Mercy Union plays at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre on June 14
From a press release: On their way to meet up with The Flatliners on tour, New Jersey heartland punk rock supergroup Mercy Union, featuring Jared Hart of The Scandals and Benny Horowitz of The Gaslight Anthem, will come through Wilkes-Barre to perform at Karl Hall on Tuesday, June 14. Scranton indie punk band Those Clever […]
