SONG PREMIERE: Scranton alt rockers The Broke Pines debut with longing for ‘Your Baby Blues’
Musicians communicate in many different ways, through lyrics, chords, beats, and in wavelengths heard and unheard. On stage, subtle movements, head nods, countdowns, eye contact, and little musical cues are indications that a band is talking to each other. When it all comes together, it can create a song that speaks to everyone. When The […]
NEPA Scene Open Mic expands into Wilkes-Barre with new event at Heat Bar & Nightclub on Dec. 12
Soon after the NEPA Scene website launched in the fall of 2014, the NEPA Scene Open Mic was created in Wilkes-Barre to give local artists a platform to express themselves, hone their skills, and reach new audiences. Eight years later, the popular event is returning to the city where it all started. On Monday, Dec. […]
NEPA Scene Open Mic returns to Tuesday nights at The V-Spot in Scranton on July 13
595 days after the last in-person event hosted by NEPA Scene, the NEPA Scene Open Mic finally returns to The V-Spot in Scranton on Tuesday, July 13. Typically, these free weekly events take the format of an open mic night and turn it into a friendly competition, rewarding the best standout acts with cash and […]
NEPA Scene Rising Talent open mic and talent contest returns to V-Spot in Scranton March 27-June 12
Kicking off NEPA Scene’s fourth year of hosting unique open mic events, NEPA Scene Rising Talent will return to The V-Spot in Scranton for another 12-week run starting this Tuesday, March 27. After receiving an overwhelming positive response from performers and audiences alike last year, the open mic and talent contest will be held weekly […]
Roastmaster Jeff Ross on open mics, Northeast audiences, and his bromance with Dave Attell
Comedian Jeffrey Ross has been dubbed the “Roastmaster General” for a reason – his quick-witted insult comedy has made him one of the best in the business, feared by big celebrities and common hecklers alike. He never misses an opportunity to offend sensibilities and bust balls, reaching new heights of fame with his brutal takedowns […]
Graces Downfall singer hosts open mic series to find new artists in Scranton starting Jan. 17
From a press release: Meat and Potato Entertainment, which produces the Electric City Music Conference, the Screaming Infidelities Emo Night, and manages several bands and solo artists, will present a new open mic series in downtown Scranton starting on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Levels Bar & Grill (519 Linden St., Scranton) will host the three-week open […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene Rising Talent at V-Spot in Scranton, Week 4, 10/10/17
NEPA Scene Rising Talent had its most exciting week yet on Tuesday, Oct. 10, opening with a special performance by SUZE singer Adam McKinley and packing the place with both performers and engaged audience members both in person and on the Facebook Live stream. Week 4 of the open mic and talent contest brought a […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene Rising Talent at V-Spot in Scranton, Week 1, 09/19/17
After two years and four seasons of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent wrapped up in the fall of 2016, our unique open mic and talent took a break for almost a year before it was relaunched last week as NEPA Scene Rising Talent at The V-Spot in Scranton on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Week 1 of the […]
NEPA Scene Rising Talent open mic and talent contest comes to V-Spot in Scranton Sept. 19-Dec. 5
After two years and four seasons of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent culminated last October, the 12-week open mic and talent contest is getting a new name, new location, and some fun new features when it comes to The V-Spot in Scranton for the first time on Tuesday, Sept. 19 due to popular demand. Hosted by […]
NEPA SCENE PODCAST: Organizing DIY community events in Scranton with Jess Meoni
Recorded and produced every week by Internet marketing company Coal Creative in their production studio in downtown Wilkes-Barre, the NEPA Scene Podcast presents honest, uncensored interviews and in-depth discussions about local arts, entertainment, and the issues that matter to Northeastern Pennsylvania. The live, multi-camera show streams in high definition on NEPA Scene’s Facebook page on […]
