Live and Bush celebrate 25th anniversary of iconic albums in Allentown, Holmdel, and Bethel this summer
From a press release: Seminal rock bands Live and Bush are joining forces for The ALT-IMATE Tour, a high-powered co-headlining summer run that will see these two iconic acts celebrating the 25th anniversary of their respective landmark albums, “Throwing Copper” and “Sixteen Stone.” Produced by Live Nation, this hits-packed road show with special guests Our […]
After ‘Late Show’ debut, NEPA comedian Samantha Ruddy performs at Scranton Cultural Center on March 23
Following her network television debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on CBS in January, Scranton-born comedian Samantha Ruddy is returning home from New York City to headline a night of stand-up comedy in Shopland Hall at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m. She will […]
Billy Joel’s band Lords of 52nd Street plays at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 11
From a press release: The Lords of 52nd Street are New York’s favorite band. They have sold more than 150 million records. They helped establish Billy Joel’s formidable sound in the 1970s and ’80s. And they continue to perform their legendary hits still to this day. It was announced today that The Lords of 52nd […]
Direct from Broadway, Rocktopia blends rock and classical music in Wilkes-Barre on May 8
From a press release: Direct from its smash hit run on Broadway, the international music sensation Rocktopia will continue to tour the country in 2019. An explosive musical concert event that fuses the most iconic 20th century rock with world-renowned classical masterpieces, Rocktopia features the works of musical innovators across centuries – including Journey, Mozart, […]
4th annual Winter Blues Guitarmageddon heats up Scranton Cultural Center on Feb. 15
From a press release: Featuring expert guitar work that is sure to melt this cold weather away, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will host the fourth annual Winter Blues Guitarmageddon in the Grand Ballroom this Friday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Due to increasing popularity, Winter Blues Guitarmageddon IV has expanded to […]
VIDEO: Scranton comedian Samantha Ruddy makes TV debut on ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
Born in Scranton, Samantha Ruddy has been living in New York City since 2014 and working hard as both a stand-up comedian and comedy writer. It all paid off recently when she made her network television debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on CBS. Recorded late last year in front of a live […]
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 […]
Alt 92.1’s ALTitude brings Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World to Montage Mountain in Scranton on July 12
From a press release: Today, Third Eye Blind, known for big radio hits like “Jumper,” “Semi-Charmed Life,” “How’s It Going to Be,” and “Never Let You Go,” announced their 35-city Summer Gods Tour with fellow multi-platinum-selling alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World and opening act Ra Ra Riot, an indie rock group from Syracuse, New […]
Surviving Static-X members take 20th Anniversary Tour with DevilDriver to Levels in Scranton on June 30
Nearly four years after the death of frontman Wayne Static, the surviving members of Los Angeles industrial metal band Static-X surprised fans last October when they announced that they were reuniting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, “Wisconsin Death Trip,” by recording a new album and then touring the world in memory […]
Enjoy a kinky Valentine’s Day with Noir Nights’ ‘Dark Circus’ at Stage West in Scranton on Feb. 14
From a press release: For those who want to celebrate Valentine’s Day a bit differently this year, the sensual and mysterious Noir Nights pop-up bar series will return to Stage West in Scranton on Thursday, Feb. 14. The fourth installment of the event has been dubbed “The Dark Circus” and is the follow-up to the […]
