Scranton indie rockers Tigers Jaw kick off national tour at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 18
From a press release: Last week, Philadelphia-based psychedelic post-hardcore group Circa Survive canceled their highly anticipated Blue Sky Noise 10 Year Anniversary Tour, citing “multiple factors,” including vocalist Anthony Green “struggling with a mental health crisis and unable to be on tour at this time.” “A focus on self and family is of the utmost […]
Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre reopens with punk, hardcore, indie, and more all-ages shows
After nearly two years, Karl Hall is finally ready to bring concerts back inside. COVID-19 closed the intimate all-ages venue in March of 2020, and while it hosted online shows as well as a massive drive-in concert with the Mohegan Sun Arena, the downtown Wilkes-Barre building remained closed into 2021, instead opting to hold a […]
Rods drummer Carl Canedy brings metal solo project to Finnegan’s in Scranton on Jan. 27
From a press release: In 2019, Carbondale-based drummer Carl Canedy, best known as a founding member of classic heavy metal band The Rods, played his first show with a new band formed around his solo project, simply called Canedy. Following their live debut in New York, they released an album together in 2020 called “Warrior” […]
Todd Rundgren and Christopher Cross lead Beatles tribute at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on March 12
From a press release: Todd Rundgren and Christopher Cross are leading the charge in an all-star tour of live performances of The Beatles’ beloved “Revolver” and “Rubber Soul” albums, along with their own hits – songs that, for Cross, soundtracked the age of yacht rock and, for Rundgren, led him to the Rock and Roll […]
Massive ‘When We Were Young’ festival lineup includes Scranton’s Motionless In White
Boasting “an epic lineup of emo and rock bands from the past two decades,” the When We Were Young festival was announced seemingly out of nowhere yesterday, making waves on social media with a poster packed with big names slated to perform on the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Oct. 22. Headlined by My Chemical […]
Winter Blues Guitarmageddon returns to Scranton Cultural Center with Joe Louis Walker on March 27
From a press release: After a year away, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will host its sixth annual Winter Blues Guitarmageddon – a one-night blues festival featuring an eclectic mix of local, regional, national, and international touring artists – in the Grand Ballroom on Sunday, March 27. Grammy-nominated, six-time Blues Music Award […]
Dirty Nil and James Barrett open for Menzingers at Scranton Cultural Center on Black Friday
From a press release: Announced back in August, Philadelphia-based punk band The Menzingers will be return to their hometown to play a special all-ages Black Friday show at the Scranton Cultural Center on Nov. 26. Earlier this month, their current tourmates The Dirty Nil were added to the bill, along with Scranton indie rock singer/songwriter […]
Menzingers vocalist Greg Barnett announces first solo album with title track and music video
From a press release: Today, Greg Barnett, co-vocalist/guitarist of Scranton punk band The Menzingers, announced his debut solo album, “Don’t Go Throwing Roses in My Grave,” will be released digitally and on CD Feb. 18 via Epitaph Records. The album, which is presented under the name Gregor Barnett, will also be available on vinyl on […]
New ‘Rocky IV’ Ultimate Director’s Cut screens in NEPA theaters for 1 night only on Nov. 11
From a press release: The most triumphant sports drama franchise in history returns to select theaters nationwide for a one-night-only exclusive engagement on Thursday, Nov. 11 with “Rocky vs. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut.” After more than 35 years, director, writer, and star Sylvester Stallone masterfully reshapes “Rocky IV,” delivering 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage. […]
Philly pop punks The Wonder Years return to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Dec. 9
From a press release: It was announced this week that Philadelphia pop punk band The Wonder Years will be back at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Thursday, Dec. 9. They previously played at the Sherman in 2016 with Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, Moose Blood, and Seaway. Opening acts for this show are TBA. The […]
