Glitterer, solo project of Title Fight’s Ned Russin, releases full debut album July 12
From a press release: Kingston punk/shoegaze band Title Fight rose from local favorites to international fame with three acclaimed studio albums, but in the last few years, the young musicians have taken time off to live life and focus on other projects, playing only sporadic shows like a benefit with Turnstile last year. Bassist/vocalist Ned […]
Clutch and Killswitch Engage co-headline show at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on July 25
From a press release: Today, popular hard rock/metal bands Clutch and Killswitch Engage announced a summer co-headlining tour that will come to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. New York City hardcore punk band the Cro-Mags JM will open the show. After a legal battle over the Cro-Mags moniker, […]
Comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld is back at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sept. 21
From a press release: Following sold-out shows at both the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre and the Sands Bethlehem Event Center last year, it was announced today that one of America’s most beloved comedians, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the SBEC on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $99.50 and $159.50, plus […]
Taking Back Sunday plays with Scranton’s Menzingers at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on July 1
From a press release: It was announced today that platinum-selling emo rockers Taking Back Sunday, who are currently on tour celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary, will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Monday, July 1 at 8 p.m. Philadelphia punk rock band The Menzingers, who got their start in their hometown of Scranton, […]
New ‘Ink Master’ spin-off series, ‘Grudge Match,’ will star NEPA tattoo artist Ryan Ashley Malarkey
It was announced today that, along with a two-season renewal of the popular tattoo competition reality series “Ink Master,” the Paramount Network is expanding this hit franchise with a new spin-off series, “Ink Master: Grudge Match,” starring former Shavertown resident and Kingston tattoo artist and business owner Ryan Ashley Malarkey. According to a press release, […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Basket Case’ director and star will meet fans at NEPA Horror Film Festival on Oct. 13
Following its first guest announcement last month, the NEPA Horror Film Festival is making its second celebrity guest announcement today exclusively on NEPA Scene. “Basket Case” writer/director Frank Henenlotter and the star of this twisted trilogy of cult classic films, Kevin Van Hentenryck, will both appear at the festival when it returns to the Circle […]
After sold-out opening, new Scranton speakeasy Madame Jenny’s plans weekly jazz music and 1920s fun
From a press release: The secret is out, and downtown Scranton’s speakeasy, Madame Jenny’s, is a hit with locals looking for something new to do… or, rather, something old to do again in modern times. This clandestine cocktail bar opened its doors last weekend with swingin’ sounds of the Madame Jenny’s House Jazz Band on […]
Live Nation offers $20 tickets to concerts in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Allentown, and more May 1-7
From a press release: Today, Live Nation began its fifth annual National Concert Week, giving music fans the opportunity to purchases tickets for just $20 (all-in, including fees) for one week only. Kicking off a massive summer concert season, the offer running May 1 through Tuesday, May 7 at 11:59 p.m. includes over two million […]
Original Woodstock site celebrates 50th anniversary with Ringo Starr, Santana, John Fogerty, and more Aug. 15-18
From a press release: While headlines declare that the much-publicized Woodstock 50 at Watkins Glen has been canceled after delays and major investors pulling out, a separate, unaffiliated event is moving forward with headliners Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, Santana with The Doobie Brothers, and John Fogerty at the historic site of the […]
Metal legends The Rods release new album, ‘Brotherhood of Metal,’ with Carbondale drummer Carl Canedy on June 7
Legendary heavy metal band The Rods, who have a local connection in drummer Carl Canedy, will release their first full-length album of new original material in eight years, “Brotherhood of Metal,” on Friday, June 7. After making their mark with classic ’80s albums like “The Rods,” “Wild Dogs,” “In the Raw,” and “Let Them Eat […]
