Alien Ant Farm rocks Ritz Theater in Scranton with Don’t Panic on July 19
From a press release: It was announced today that Southern California alternative rockers Alien Ant Farm, best known for their cover of the Michael Jackson hit “Smooth Criminal” and their own single “Movies” from the multi-platinum album “Anthology,” will perform at The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton on Friday, July 19 as part of their […]
A Day to Remember, Story So Far, and Four Year Strong hit Montage Mountain in Scranton on June 23
From a press release: Today, metalcore/pop punk band A Day to Remember announced The Least Anticipated Album Tour, which will see them headlining arenas and amphitheaters across North America this summer with special guests The Story So Far and Four Year Strong. Beginning June 6 at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park, Minnesota, the coast-to-coast […]
Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise, Oliver Anthony, and more play at Poconos Park in Bushkill on May 17-18
From a press release: It was announced this week that platinum-selling Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys and SoCal punk rock legends Pennywise will headline Day 1 of the Lost Highway Motorcycle Show & Concert on Friday, May 17 at Poconos Park in Bushkill, following performances by The Castellows, Rick Monroe & The Hitmen, and Kevin […]
Title Fight’s Ned Russin turns solo project Glitterer into full band on new album ‘Rationale’
From a press release: Glitterer is a band from Washington, D.C. Initially, and for some time, it was a solo project – a man and his laptop, with occasional in-studio and onstage assistance from other human beings. Four albums, including two full-lengths on Anti- Records, were released in that one-guy period. But now Glitterer is […]
ALBUM/VIDEO PREMIERE: Psych surf punks Major Pie experiment with real handcrafted sounds and AI imagery on debut
Many musicians throw around words like “experimental” to describe their work, yet few live up to the amount of creativity and ingenuity that implies. The Viola brothers never have to worry about that, or anything when it comes to the natural flow of their artistry. Since 2008, Anthony and Jesse have been making progressive alternative […]
Mephiskapheles headlines ska punk show at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on March 22
From a press release: It was announced today that New York City “Satanic ska” band Mephiskapheles will headline a night of ska and punk music at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Friday, March 22. New Jersey ska band The End Times, Long Island ska punk outfit Skappository, and new Scranton punk rock […]
Celtic punk band Flogging Molly returns to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Feb. 24
From a press release: It was announced today that Celtic punk band Flogging Molly will return to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 on their Road to Rebellion Tour with Amigo the Devil and Gen and the Degenerates. Starting out as the house band for Molly Malone’s in Los Angeles and […]
Wilkes-Barre melodic hardcore band One Step Closer supports Knuckle Puck and Real Friends on national tour
From a press release: Today, Wilkes-Barre melodic hardcore group One Step Closer begins a month-long North American tour supporting Chicago pop punk bands Knuckle Puck and Real Friends with Arm’s Length, playing all 28 dates, plus their own headlining shows in Chicago and Albany in between. Starting in Cleveland, they will travel coast to coast […]
Harrisburg metalcore band If Not For Me headlines matinee rock show in Scranton on Nov. 12
From a press release: Hailing from Harrisburg, If Not For Me is a four-piece metalcore outfit known for their introspective lyrics, captivating sound, and emotionally charged performances. With their ability to seamlessly blend powerful melodies and profound storytelling through an authentic approach, they aim to connect deeply with listeners, exploring themes of self-discovery, resilience, and […]
Scranton punk band The Menzingers admit ‘Some of It Was True’ on 7th album
From a press release: At this point, The Menzingers are an absolute institution. The Scranton natives’ multi-decade reputation as punk rock road warriors with an unbeatable catalog is cemented as hard truth, despite the title of their seventh album, “Some of It Was True.” The follow-up to 2019’s well-received “Hello Exile” accomplishes the daunting task […]
