Scranton indie rockers Tigers Jaw announce 2026 album, release single ‘Head Is Like a Sinking Stone’
From a press release: Today, Tigers Jaw released their first new music in over four years – a song titled “Head Is Like a Sinking Stone” – and announced a new full-length album, “Lost on You,” is coming on March 27, 2026 via Hopeless Records. Their seventh record and follow-up to their critically-acclaimed 2021 LP […]
2025 Electric City Music Conference announces free music industry panels in Scranton on Sept. 12-13
The 12th annual Electric City Music Conference has announced the full schedule of its free educational panels, which will be held at The V-Spot in Scranton. On Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13, musicians and the general public can attend a series of discussions led by top-tier industry professionals, all at no cost. “We […]
Low Cut Connie will play free solo concert on Wilkes-Barre’s Public Square on Sept. 6
Today, local nonprofit organization In This Together NEPA announced that Adam Weiner, the frontman of acclaimed Philadelphia rock ‘n’ roll band Low Cut Connie, will perform a free solo concert on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Set for Saturday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m., the event is “open to the public and family friendly,” aiming […]
OPINION: Luzerne County made concert an embarrassing political fiasco, not Low Cut Connie
In a misguided attempt to avoid a manufactured “controversy,” Luzerne County officials found themselves embroiled in it this week as they stumbled from one bad decision into another. Rockin’ the River isn’t typically a hot topic of debate. For seven years, the annual summer concert series has entertained thousands of people of all ages with […]
EXCLUSIVE: The Menzingers headline Good Things Are Happening Fest in Scranton on Sept. 6
Following the initial lineup announcement in April, Good Things Are Happening Fest is announcing today exclusively on NEPA Scene that Scranton punk band The Menzingers will return to their hometown to headline the independent music festival’s fourth year. Currently based in Philadelphia, this also marks the group’s first full Scranton show in nearly four years. […]
EXCLUSIVE: 4th annual Good Things Are Happening Fest announces initial lineup in Scranton
Good Things Are Happening Fest has secured its biggest headliner yet for its fourth year, but local music fans will have to wait just a little bit longer for that news. Today, the independent music festival named after a local news segment on WNEP highlighting positivity in the community is announcing its initial lineup exclusively […]
7th annual Rockin’ the River lineup features 3 free concerts in Wilkes-Barre on July 11-25
From a press release: Today, Visit Luzerne County announced that the 7th annual Rockin’ the River summer concert series will return this July for three consecutive weeks of live music along the Susquehanna River. The free, all-ages shows, which take place at Millennium Circle at the River Common in Wilkes-Barre, began in 2019 and have […]
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will rock F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 19
From a press release: It was announced today that legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, April 19. Jett previously performed at the Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) in 1989. Doors for this show open at 6 p.m., […]
Scranton composer Zach Sprowls collaborates on live mixed media performance of new album on Nov. 9
From a press release: Showcasing a unique fusion of music, visual arts, and live performance through a creative collaboration with an array of talented local artists, Zach Sprowls is set to debut his first album with an innovative mixed media concert in the intimate black box theater of The Shakes Space in downtown Scranton on […]
Dropkick Murphys and The Menzingers rock Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on March 11
From a press release: Today, platinum-selling Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys announced the full list of 14 cities on their next St. Patrick’s Day Tour and Wilkes-Barre is one of them – the only Pennsylvania stop on their annual holiday run in 2025. Scranton punk band The Menzingers will not only serve as direct support […]
