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SONG PREMIERES: Wilkes-Barre acoustic emo duo In a Perfect Sky falls on both sides of love in ‘Georgia’ and ‘We’ll See’

SONG PREMIERES: Wilkes-Barre acoustic emo duo In a Perfect Sky falls on both sides of love in ‘Georgia’ and ‘We’ll See’

Valentine’s Day typically evokes one of two feelings – the love you have with someone or the heartbreak of not having someone. The impassioned acoustic music of In a Perfect Sky delivers on the emotional resonance of both, so when it came time to unveil their next single, vocalist/guitarist Gerry Tulao and drummer/percussionist Jon Labenski […]

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Pottsville rockers Crobot sink claws into Janet Jackson’s ‘Black Cat’ on North American tour

Pottsville rockers Crobot sink claws into Janet Jackson’s ‘Black Cat’ on North American tour

From a press release: As Crobot crosses the paths of hard rock fans across North America this summer, the Pottsville natives have unleashed their feral take on Janet Jackson’s 1990 hit “Black Cat.” Dropping today on all major streaming platforms via Mascot Records, the new single brings out the built-in heavy rock elements and crossover […]

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Life’s work of photographer Alex Seeley on display in Scranton at ArtWorks Aug. 1-31

Life’s work of photographer Alex Seeley on display in Scranton at ArtWorks Aug. 1-31

From a press release: The newly established Alex Seeley Memorial Fund has announced an exhibition of Alex Seeley’s work at ArtWorks Gallery & Studio in downtown Scranton from Monday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 31. “Perseverance: The Life’s Work of Alex Seeley” will have an opening reception to the public during the First Friday Scranton […]

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Pottsville hard rockers Crobot ‘Feel This’ dirty groove on new album and national tour

Pottsville hard rockers Crobot ‘Feel This’ dirty groove on new album and national tour

From a press release: The riff monsters in Crobot conjure up the kind of rock ‘n’ roll that has grooves so powerful they throw you around the room and hooks high enough to shake the heavens. They take the sweet-sounding nectar of the gods and pour it down your throat until you’re wailing along like […]

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Pottsville groove rockers Crobot look forward to ‘Better Times’ and new album, ‘Feel This’

Pottsville groove rockers Crobot look forward to ‘Better Times’ and new album, ‘Feel This’

From a press release: Today, Pottsville hard rockers Crobot are looking forward to “Better Times,” the first single from their next studio album of dirty groove rock called “Feel This.” “No need to search any further, Beardos. ‘Better Times’ are here to stay!” singer Brandon Yeagley said, addressing the loyal fans they call “Beardos.” “You […]

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Country star Lee Brice will headline Yuengling’s free summer festival in Pottsville on July 9

Country star Lee Brice will headline Yuengling’s free summer festival in Pottsville on July 9

From a press release: This week, D.G. Yuengling & Son announced the return of its free summer festival in the brewery’s hometown of Pottsville. The annual Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration highlights the brewer’s Stars & Stripes program that honors military veterans while bringing its loyal fans together for a day of beer, food, fun, […]

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Former WNEP-TV anchor Marisa Burke chronicles public shame of ‘Husband’s Secret Life’ in new memoir

Former WNEP-TV anchor Marisa Burke chronicles public shame of ‘Husband’s Secret Life’ in new memoir

From a press release: After spending several years largely out of the public eye, former WNEP-TV news anchor and lead producer Marisa Burke is back to tell her side of a scandal that upended her life and broadcasting career as she knew it. Her new 221-page memoir, “Just Checking Scores: TV Anchor Publicly Shamed by […]

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Pottsville groove rockers Crobot uncage ‘Rat Child’ EP with heavy guest stars

Pottsville groove rockers Crobot uncage ‘Rat Child’ EP with heavy guest stars

From a press release: Featuring several hard rock and metal guest stars, Pottsville groove rockers Crobot released their new EP, “Rat Child,” via Mascot Records today. The four tracks include “Everyone Dies,” a ballad with Stix Zadinia on piano that also received a heavenly music video today. The Steel Panther drummer co-wrote and mixed the […]

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VIDEO: Pottsville groove rockers Crobot climb the ‘Mountain’ with Anthrax on new single

VIDEO: Pottsville groove rockers Crobot climb the ‘Mountain’ with Anthrax on new single

From a press release: The gritty grooves, ballistic riffs, and bluesy psychedelic rock of Crobot are all back with the release of “Mountain,” the first single from an EP packed with guest stars that is due out this summer via Mascot Records. The new song sees the Pottsville band team up with Anthrax bassist Frank […]

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Yuengling launches new Raging Eagle mango beer, available now in 24 oz. cans

Yuengling launches new Raging Eagle mango beer, available now in 24 oz. cans

From a press release: D.G. Yuengling & Son in Pottsville is disrupting the local beer scene with the launch of its flavorful new brand Yuengling Raging Eagle, a pilsner made with natural mango flavor for a refreshing taste. This contemporary addition to Yuengling’s portfolio is the ideal beverage for legal drinking age adults who are […]

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