Binghamton holds first-ever all-you-can-eat Mac & Cheese Fest on April 28
From a press release: National Macaroni and Cheese Day is July 14, but you don’t have to wait until the summer to enjoy copious amounts of cheesy pasta – Binghamton’s first-ever Mac & Cheese Fest will be held on Thursday, April 28 from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Binghamton Philharmonic wants patrons to come hungry to […]
Jane Lee Hooker puts badass rock spin on the blues in Jim Thorpe on March 11
From a press release: Jane Lee Hooker, a band of five women from New York City who infuse the grit and attitude of their hometown into the blues, will take the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe by storm on Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 and available on the Opera […]
2016 Governors Ball lineup includes Kanye West, The Strokes, The Killers, Beck, and many more June 3-5
The sixth annual Governors Ball Music Festival on Randall’s Island in New York City announced its full lineup today, which includes headliners Kanye West, The Strokes, The Killers, and Beck. Held June 3-5 this year, the multi-stage festival also features Robyn, Death Cab for Cutie, M83, Haim, Of Monsters and Men, Chet Faker, Chvrches, Two […]
IN THE OFFICE: Kaleigh Baker – New York blues soul powerhouse
On Tuesdays, WVIA partners with NEPA Scene to bring you In the Office, a brand new online music series shot in an actual office space at WVIA’s home in Pittston. Featuring original musicians from Northeastern Pennsylvania, the series includes a full live performance video, streaming songs, photos, and an interview that’s exclusive to NEPA Scene. […]
PHOTOS: U.S. Women’s World Cup Champions ticker-tape parade in New York City, 07/10/15
Even those who never watched a soccer game before tuned in to see the United States women’s team win the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup over Japan with a score of 5-2 on July 5, so thousands gathered to welcome the team home with a ticker-tape parade along the Canyon of Heroes route in lower […]
None heavier – or friendlier – than ‘Riff Lord’ Kirk Windstein and Crowbar
Heavy metal groundbreakers bring 'Doom' to Philadelphia and Brooklyn June 28-29
here’s often an interesting, unexpected turn of events when you interview a band while they’re out touring. Kirk Windstein from Crowbar was one such example. While the phone call NEPA Scene had set with him to coincide pre-show for the band’s recent gig in Minneapolis was confirmed several days in advance, the hectic pace of […]
PHOTOS: Coney Island Mermaid Parade in New York, 06/20/15
Coney Island in New York was swimming with mermaids on Saturday, June 20, which sounds more unusual than it really was. In fact, it seemed like everyone, dressed to the gills or not, fit in perfectly, and that’s by design. The Mermaid Parade is the largest art parade in the country, and it’s a place […]
Scranton’s Tigers Jaw touring with Yellowcard and New Found Glory in the fall
From a press release: This fall, two of the hardest touring bands in pop punk – Yellowcard and New Found Glory – will be joining forces – and Scranton’s own Tigers Jaw will be with them. “We have shared the stage with New Found Glory all over the world, but we’ve never had the chance […]
CONCERT REVIEW: I survived Muse in NYC and all you get is this lousy review
I’ve been to plenty of concerts, certainly ones with much more menacing crowds. But not even two minutes after Muse began playing, I was afraid I wasn’t going to make it out of this one alive. The band opened with one of their newest singles, the chunky riff-rocker “Psycho” and, appropriately enough, the crowd went […]
