Scott Kucharski

At Peach Fest, Stephen Marley talks creativity, family, and witnessing the power of music

At Peach Fest, Stephen Marley talks creativity, family, and witnessing the power of music

One of the highlights of the 2019 Peach Music Festival was an afternoon set by Stephen “Ragga” Marley, son of the legendary Bob and Rita Marley. Stephen and his band took the stage early on Saturday, July 27 and eased the crowd into what would be a long day of music with a 17-song set […]

 Scott Kucharski

At Peach Fest, rising star Maggie Rose talks changing genres, Bill Murray, and Top 3 albums

At Peach Fest, rising star Maggie Rose talks changing genres, Bill Murray, and Top 3 albums

Change can be good, even great, especially if you ask rising Americana music star Maggie Rose. NEPA Scene had the chance to catch up with Rose before her performance at last weekend’s Peach Music Festival at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton. The annual event originally centered around The Allman Brothers Band but has […]

 Scott Kucharski

PHOTOS: Peach Music Festival at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, 07/25-28/19

PHOTOS: Peach Music Festival at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, 07/25-28/19

With another stellar lineup and nearly perfect weather, the eighth annual Peach Music Festival took over The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28, less than a week after Camp Bisco occupied that same space. The Peach brought even more acts to rock the […]

 Rich Howells

Tröegs introduces peachy new beer, Fuzzy Nudge, at Peach Music Festival in Scranton, with limited NEPA release

Tröegs introduces peachy new beer, Fuzzy Nudge, at Peach Music Festival in Scranton, with limited NEPA release

As the official craft beer of the eighth annual Peach Music Festival, Tröegs Independent Brewing is coming from Hershey to Scranton this weekend to pour brews from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28, including one brand new beer made specifically for the festival. In addition to Perpetual IPA, Field Study IPA, Sunshine Pils, and […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Classic rockers Little Feat celebrate 50th anniversary at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27

Classic rockers Little Feat celebrate 50th anniversary at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27

From a press release: It was announced today that platinum-selling rock band Little Feat will bring their 50th Anniversary Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $45, $55, $69.50, and $99.50, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m. and […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Peach Music Festival in Scranton adds Warren Haynes with Grace Potter, new guitar pull, and more

Peach Music Festival in Scranton adds Warren Haynes with Grace Potter, new guitar pull, and more

From a press release: Warren Haynes of Gov’t Mule and Grace Potter will perform together in a special set as part of the eighth annual Peach Music Festival at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton, organizers announced today. In addition, this year’s festival will now feature its inaugural Peach Guitar […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Peach Fest and Camp Bisco alum Pigeons Playing Ping Pong funk up Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on March 29

Peach Fest and Camp Bisco alum Pigeons Playing Ping Pong funk up Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on March 29

From a press release: Appearing at both the Peach Music Festival and Camp Bisco in Scranton over the years, Baltimore funk jam band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will return to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, March 29 at 9 p.m. with special guests Cycles. Tickets, which are $20 in advance or $25 the […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Peach Fest alum Twiddle and Gatos Blancos return to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 19

Peach Fest alum Twiddle and Gatos Blancos return to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 19

From a press release: Regulars of both the Peach Music Festival and Camp Bisco in Scranton, jam band Twiddle will return to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, April 19 at 9 p.m. with fellow Peach Fest alum Gatos Blancos. Gatos Blancos, who made their hometown area debut at the River Street Jazz Cafe […]

 Rich Howells

Initial Peach Music Festival lineup announced with Phil Lesh, Trey Anastasio, String Cheese Incident, and more

Initial Peach Music Festival lineup announced with Phil Lesh, Trey Anastasio, String Cheese Incident, and more

Last month, Live Nation made it official that the Peach Music Festival will be back for its eighth straight year at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton on Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28, and today the initial lineup was released. The bands with top billing will be working […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Peach Fest prog rockers Umphrey’s McGee return to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on March 21

Peach Fest prog rockers Umphrey’s McGee return to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on March 21

From a press release: It was announced today that Chicago progressive jam band Umphrey’s McGee, regulars at the Peach Music Festival in Scranton, will return to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 7 p.m. with Big Something. “The Wax On, Wax Off Tour rolls on with a new batch of […]