Rusted Root frontman Michael Glabicki goes solo at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Jan. 22
From a press release: After playing with his full band at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg this Friday, Dec. 30, Rusted Root frontman Michael Glabicki will return to Northeastern Pennsylvania for a solo gig at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 accompanied by his bandmate Dirk Miller with special […]
Former Zappa guitarist Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins play Jazz Cafe in Plains on Oct. 25
From a press release: Multi-instrumentalist Mike Keneally, who is perhaps best known for his role as guitarist and keyboardist in Frank Zappa’s 1988 touring band, is set to play a series of Northeast and Midwest dates this fall. He will be touring with the classic trio configuration of Beer for Dolphins (Joe Travers and Bryan […]
Extinction A.D. lead ‘thrash bash’ with NEPA punk and metal bands at Jazz Cafe in Plains on Oct. 22
From a press release: The cheers from the crowd, the energetic thrash attack, soul-shaking energy, the intimate Jazz Cafe… all of this can only mean one thing – there is a killer show happening! On Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9 p.m., the River Street Jazz Cafe (667 N. River St., Plains) will be throwing a […]
Glass Prism members reunite as classic power trio Shenandoah at Jazz Cafe in Plains on Aug. 27
The most powerful incarnation of a local band will be reuniting and performing for the first time in 40 years on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains. Shenandoah, the trio of Tom Varano (guitar and vocals), Rick Richards (drums and vocals), and Louie Cossa (keyboards and vocals), will present “Take […]
PHOTOS: Hank & Cupcakes and Katie Kelly at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains, 08/04/16
Northeastern Pennsylvania welcomed one of its favorite indie touring acts, Hank & Cupcakes, back to the area on Thursday, Aug. 4 with another riotous concert at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains. Joined by Anthony “Shiny” Montini and Mark Dimirco, Wilkes-Barre singer/songwriter Katie Kelly played some of her original “outer-folk” music to get the […]
Hank & Cupcakes take record release tour to River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Aug. 4
From a press release: On the heels of the release of their brand new album, “Cheap Thrill,” Hank & Cupcakes will return to Northeastern Pennsylvania for another explosive live performance at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Thursday, Aug. 4. Wilkes-Barre “outer-folk” singer/songwriter Katie Kelly will open the show. Doors are at 8 […]
PHOTOS: Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen at River Street Jazz Cafe, 05/27/16
Wilkes-Barre blues rockers Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen made a small club in Plains feel like an arena on Friday, May 27, filling the River Street Jazz Cafe with badass original tunes and plenty of improvisational jamming that reverberated long into the night. The concert, which began with a groovy alt rock set by […]
Crowded Streets pays tribute to Dave Matthews Band at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on April 16
From a press release: With a sound as maneuverable as theirs, shifting easily from Celtic to jazz to folk rock to acoustic funk, recreating the experience of a Dave Matthews Band concert would seem daunting to most. Many have tried. Some have come close. Crowded Streets, the most authentic and highly acclaimed DMB tribute band […]
EXCLUSIVE: Rolling the dice with The Game Chateau, NEPA’s first board game café
Starting any type of business is a roll of the dice, but in Chris Moore and Elle Hammond’s case, they’re literally doing just that every night of the week. Thankfully, so are their customers. The pair held a soft opening for The Game Chateau on Feb. 27, and word has continued to spread about Northeastern […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Delirium and Charlotte the Harlot tore up River Street like classic metal maniacs
When you go out to see Delirium, you know you’re in for a neck-breaking night of head banging from a group of Scranton guys devoted to capturing the best of the biggest icons in thrash metal history, Megadeth and Metallica. This is, by far, no easy feat. The level of musicianship that is needed to […]
