Rich Howells

VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton alt rock band University Drive is caught in humanity’s ‘Crisis’

VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton alt rock band University Drive is caught in humanity’s ‘Crisis’

Whether it’s personal struggles or the state of the world today, it seems humanity is always in crisis mode. Thankfully, that’s what we have music for. Since 2016, Scranton-based alternative rock band University Drive has been crafting the kind of songs that help listeners identify and navigate through their problems, no matter the size, and […]

 James Callahan

VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre singer/songwriter Rich Janov proves addiction isn’t ‘Unfixable’

VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre singer/songwriter Rich Janov proves addiction isn’t ‘Unfixable’

“Opioid overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in Pennsylvania, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From 2010 to 2019, rates of opioid-related deaths in Pennsylvania almost quintupled, rising from 5 per 100,000 people to 23.7 per 100,000 people. In 2020, it rose to 42.4 per 100,000 people,” a study from […]

 James Callahan

VIDEO PREMIERE: Before move to Ireland, Wilkes-Barre native experiences ‘Joy and Oblivion’ as Sonny, Dada, and Moloch

VIDEO PREMIERE: Before move to Ireland, Wilkes-Barre native experiences ‘Joy and Oblivion’ as Sonny, Dada, and Moloch

Michael Kaminski and I first collided one cold Exeter weekend, more than a decade ago at the stationary pirate vessel known as Nak’s by the Tracks. It was the ultimate corner/nuisance bar owned by the best kind of dude. It probably wasn’t a nuisance until I climbed aboard. 3 to Breathe was a feature on […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Canadian ‘Shantyman’ Sean McCann begins U.S. voyage in Wilkes-Barre at Karl Hall on July 3

Canadian ‘Shantyman’ Sean McCann begins U.S. voyage in Wilkes-Barre at Karl Hall on July 3

From a press release: Séan McCann, a founder of iconic Canadian folk rock band Great Big Sea and an Order of Canada recipient for his advocacy of people living with mental health and addiction issues, has spent the last 10 years touring North America as a solo concert performer and musical keynote speaker, singing and […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Jersey punk supergroup Mercy Union plays at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre on June 14

Jersey punk supergroup Mercy Union plays at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre on June 14

From a press release: On their way to meet up with The Flatliners on tour, New Jersey heartland punk rock supergroup Mercy Union, featuring Jared Hart of The Scandals and Benny Horowitz of The Gaslight Anthem, will come through Wilkes-Barre to perform at Karl Hall on Tuesday, June 14. Scranton indie punk band Those Clever […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Lion Brewery in Wilkes-Barre expands production with $25 million Pittston facility

Lion Brewery in Wilkes-Barre expands production with $25 million Pittston facility

From a press release: The Lion Brewery has signed a lease to expand its already extensive manufacturing capabilities in Wilkes-Barre to a new 250,000 square foot facility at the Grimes Industrial Park in Pittston. The new $25 million Lion facility, which will feature two new state-of-the-art canning lines capable of producing 1,600 cans per minute, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

WVIA premieres new documentary ‘Agnes 50: Life After the Flood’ on June 23

WVIA premieres new documentary ‘Agnes 50: Life After the Flood’ on June 23

From a press release: This June marks the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Agnes’ devastation of Northeastern Pennsylvania. WVIA will commemorate the day with “Agnes 50,” a multi-platform initiative that will explore the events of June 23, 1972, as well as the response in the years after. The initiative will include the original documentary film “Agnes […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Original Badlees lineup reunites for sold-out concert at The Englewood near Hershey on March 5

Original Badlees lineup reunites for sold-out concert at The Englewood near Hershey on March 5

Less than 24 hours after tickets went on sale, The Badlees’ next reunion show is sold out. On July 1, the Selinsgrove roots rock band played a few songs together to celebrate their induction into the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame with several other area artists like Halestorm. They followed this up with their […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

WVIA Radio airs Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Christmas Carol’ on Dec. 18

WVIA Radio airs Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Christmas Carol’ on Dec. 18

From a press release: WVIA Radio will present the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s production of “A Christmas Carol” as a special radio broadcast on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved story of hope and redemption was created by longtime BTE member James Goode, who also directed the performance. Goode describes […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Pittston’s Shawn Klush plays Elvis holiday show at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 12

Pittston’s Shawn Klush plays Elvis holiday show at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 12

From a press release: The “Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular” Holiday Show, starring Shawn Klush backed by The Fabulous Ambassadors, will grace the Keystone Grand Ballroom of Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 12. The all-ages show featuring the best music of Elvis Presley kicks off at 3 p.m. Tickets, which start at $25, […]

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