NEPA Scene Staff

Alice Cooper and Halestorm co-headline Allentown and Camden shows with Scranton’s Motionless In White on July 17 and Aug. 16

Alice Cooper and Halestorm co-headline Allentown and Camden shows with Scranton’s Motionless In White on July 17 and Aug. 16

From a press release: Rock icon Alice Cooper and Grammy-winning hard rock band Halestorm have announced a co-headlining amphitheater tour across North America this summer. Produced by Live Nation, the 19-city tour will kick off on Wednesday, July 17 at the PPL Center (701 Hamilton St., Allentown) and make stops in Detroit, Chicago, Houston, and […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

‘Twins of Evil’ Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson bring ‘Hell’ to PPL Center in Allentown on July 10

‘Twins of Evil’ Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson bring ‘Hell’ to PPL Center in Allentown on July 10

From a press release: It was announced today that the “Twins of Evil,” Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, will continue performing together in 2019 on the co-headlining Twins of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour. The North American summer tour kicks off in Baltimore, Maryland on July 9 and makes appearances at Rock USA in Oshkosh, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Ozzy Osbourne kicks off farewell tour with Stone Sour at PPL Center in Allentown on Aug. 30

Ozzy Osbourne kicks off farewell tour with Stone Sour at PPL Center in Allentown on Aug. 30

From a press release: Five decades. 18,262 days. More than 2,500 shows. On his upcoming farewell world tour, Ozzy Osbourne – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter – will celebrate more than five decades as a performer, both as a solo artist and as the lead vocalist of […]

 Rich Howells

Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown could be demolished, but a new venue may be built nearby

Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown could be demolished, but a new venue may be built nearby

Late last year, there was talk that Crocodile Rock Cafe, a hotspot for club-sized concerts for 14 years, could reopen pending approval from the city of Allentown. Now, six months later, the owner has a much different plan in mind. According to The Morning Call, owner Joe Clark may sell the property to City Center […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Live Nation offers $20 ticket sale May 2-9 to over 50 area concerts, including Scranton shows

From a press release: From experiencing live music under the stars at an outdoor amphitheater to rocking out at an arena or taking a road trip to a music festival, there is something special about summer concerts, and Live Nation is celebrating the start of the season with National Concert Day on Monday, May 1, […]

 Keith Perks

PHOTOS: Twenty One Pilots, Judah & the Lion, and Jon Bellion at PPL Center in Allentown, 01/24/17

PHOTOS: Twenty One Pilots, Judah & the Lion, and Jon Bellion at PPL Center in Allentown, 01/24/17

Just four years ago, Twenty One Pilots were playing the small, now-defunct Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown as an opening act. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the “schizoid pop” duo packed the huge PPL Center down the street with over 10,000 fans. “There was like 12 people there, but those people told some other people and […]

 Rich Howells

Could Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown reopen? Owner has new plans in the works

Could Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown reopen? Owner has new plans in the works

With a lack of club-sized venues and concerts for all ages in Northeastern Pennsylvania, many local concertgoers drove to Allentown for years to see rock, metal, punk, pop, and hip-hop acts at the Crocodile Rock Cafe. After 14 years of memorable shows and pizza served at its adjacent restaurant, however, the downtown club’s mounting issues […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul, and Boyz II Men play Philly on June 24 and Allentown on July 5

New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul, and Boyz II Men play Philly on June 24 and Allentown on July 5

From a press release: Pop music icons New Kids on the Block took over the “Today” show this morning to announce their 2017 headlining tour alongside Grammy Award-winning tourmates Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men. A follow-up to 2013’s hugely successful Package Tour, the aptly titled Total Package Tour is the group’s biggest lineup yet. […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago play classic hits in Hershey on April 6 and Allentown on April 10

Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago play classic hits in Hershey on April 6 and Allentown on April 10

From a press release: Two of the most successful and critically-acclaimed bands of all time – Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago – have announced the “Heart and Soul Tour 2.0,” which includes 15 additional U.S. dates following their hit summer “Heart and Soul Tour,” due to popular demand. Promoted by Live Nation, fans across […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Def Leppard extend tour with Styx and Tesla to Allentown and Atlantic City, Feb. 14-17

Def Leppard extend tour with Styx and Tesla to Allentown and Atlantic City, Feb. 14-17

From a press release: Following the announcement of their new self-titled studio album, Def Leppard have just extended their massively successful North American tour due to overwhelming demand. The tour, supported by Styx and Tesla, will makes stops in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 14 at Boardwalk Hall and in Allentown on Wednesday, […]