PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Death Valley Dreams CD release show in Plains, 01/16/16
A mysterious new group mixing post-punk, indie rock, new wave, neo-psychedelia has emerged from Northeastern Pennsylvania, made up of bands of the past and sounds of the future. Death Valley Dreams released their self-titled debut EP on Friday, Jan. 15 and played their CD release show the following evening at the River Street Jazz Cafe […]
Reggae in NEPA – Pete Terpak creates ‘spiritual experience’ with Kevin Kinsella at Jazz Cafe on Sept. 18
Subnotics and Rootz Attack member bringing positive vibes to the area
When you think of reggae music, you probably call up good vibrations, warm feelings, and perhaps a cold beverage in your hand as you relax on some tropical beach. Isn’t this where we’d all like to be, especially now as the summer comes to an end once again? While a trip to the islands may […]
PHOTOS: Adam Bailey EP release show at Ole Tyme Charley’s in Plains, 08/21/15
As Chinese philosopher and poet Lao-Tzu once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Adam Bailey took his on Friday, Aug. 21 with the release of his appropriately titled debut EP, “Step One,” at Ole Tyme Charley’s Restaurant & Pub in Plains. The 23-year-old Scranton singer/songwriter is striving towards a […]
PHOTOS: Guerrilla Radio: The Battle of Las Vegas at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains, 08/13/15
A very different vibe of hard rock, hip-hop, and political unrest filled the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Thursday, Aug. 13 as Rage Against the Machine tribute group Guerrilla Radio: The Battle of Las Vegas blasted through all the hits. Dressed like their Los Angeles counterparts, the Sin City band was in the […]
SONG PREMIERE: Stream/download Adam Bailey’s modern take on ‘Wayfaring Stranger’ for free
As a finalist in NEPA Scene’s Got Talent and a fresh young voice in the Northeastern Pennsylvania music scene, Adam Bailey has seemingly come out of nowhere and established a name for himself rather quickly with his original compositions and a unique cover of an old American folk song. While performing “Wayfaring Stranger” live, the […]
PHOTOS: ‘Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall’ All-Star Tribute at the River Street Jazz Cafe, 01/23/15
A handful of the most talented musicians in the area paid tribute to the “Troubadour of Soul” on a snowy Friday night at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains, performing their own take on “Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall.” Withers, best known for songs like “Lean on Me,” “Just the Two of Us,” […]
PHOTOS: Turbo Suit at the River Street Jazz Cafe, 01/16/15
Turbo Suit, a live electronic dance music three-piece formerly known as Cosby Sweater, sent the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains into the stratosphere on Friday, Jan. 16 with support from local producer/DJ Conscious Pilot. Starting in 2015, the Indianapolis trio officially changed into its Turbo Suit after the sexual assault allegations against comedian Bill […]
PHOTOS: MiZ and friends with Jung Bergo, 01/10/15
Singer/songwriter Mike Mizwinski, better known as MiZ, held the CD release party for his new album, “Parking Meters,” on Saturday, Jan. 10 – a celebration that also served as a going away party for the talented young musician, who is moving from Scranton to New Jersey next month, just outside of New York City. Scranton […]
PHOTOS: Moodswing at the River Street Jazz Cafe, 12/31/14
The River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains rang in the New Year right with a raucous night of dance music with Moodswing on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The 10-piece R&B and funk band, who often play throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, performed four consecutive sets that kept the crowd moving to their classic sound well past midnight. NEPA […]
