Led by ‘Friday the 13th’ star, punk/metal band First Jason tears up Finnegan’s in Scranton on May 9
From a press release: It was announced this week that Chicago punk/metal band First Jason, fronted by singer and actor Ari Lehman, who played the role of young Jason Voorhees in the classic 1980 horror film “Friday the 13th,” will terrorize Scranton with a performance at Finnegan’s Irish Rock Club on Thursday, May 9 at […]
James Alex of Philly punk band Beach Slang headlines Record Store Day at Wilkes-Barre Gallery of Sound on April 13
From a press release: The Gallery of Sound goes all out for Record Store Day every year, and their 12th edition this Saturday, April 13 may be their biggest celebration yet at both locations. Vocalist and guitarist James Alex of Philadelphia indie punk band Beach Slang, a critically acclaimed national act who opened for Jimmy […]
Big D and the Kids Table brings ska back to River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on May 3
From a press release: It was announced today that Boston ska punk band and Vans Warped Tour mainstays Big D and the Kids Table will return to the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Friday, May 3 with punk rockers Blanks 77 and ska trio Disposable, both from New Jersey. Doors at the Jazz […]
Ramones drummer Richie Ramone plays at Stage West in Scranton on May 5
From a press release: It was announced today that Richie Ramone, one of the last living members of the legendary punk band the Ramones, will return to Scranton for a show at Stage West on Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m., playing Ramones hits as well as his solo material. Tickets, which are $13 in […]
Meet and eat with Pittsburgh punk band Anti-Flag at Eden – A Vegan Cafe before Scranton concert on Jan. 17
From a press release: For years, Pittsburgh punk rock band Anti-Flag has advocated for animal rights and promoted vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, so when it was announced last month that the group would be coming to Scranton in January, Eden – A Vegan Cafe in downtown Scranton got in touch with them to organize a […]
All-female Ramones tribute Rockaway Bitch returns to Pittston for ‘Holiday Shitshow’ on Dec. 29
From a press release: After playing the venue’s Punk Rock Bar-B-Q in September, all-female Ramones tribute band Rockaway Bitch will return to the Border Bar in Pittston to headline the Camp Rattler Holiday Shitshow on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. The annual event by the local entertainment production and promotion team promises photos with […]
Celtic punk band Flogging Molly rocks Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on March 1
From a press release: It was announced today that Celtic punk band Flogging Molly will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe with Lucero and Face to Face on Friday, March 1 at 8 p.m., just a few weeks before St. Patrick’s Day. Tickets, which are $37.50 in advance or $40 the day of the […]
Pittsburgh punk rockers Anti-Flag play at Stage West in Scranton on Jan. 17
From a press release: It was announced today that Pittsburgh punk rock band Anti-Flag, known for their political songs and regular appearances on the Vans Warped Tour, will perform at Stage West in Scranton on Thursday, Jan. 17. Fellow Pittsburgh punks Swiss Army will open the show, along with Exeter heavy metal band Royal Hell […]
Blink-182 cancels Bethlehem show and fall tour due to Travis Barker’s medical issues
From a press release: California pop punk band Blink-182, featuring vocalist/guitarist Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio, announced today that they must cancel their fall mini tour, which included a stop at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, Sept. 22. Ticket refunds are available at the point of purchase. Medical issues have sidelined drummer Travis […]
All-female Ramones tribute Rockaway Bitch plays Punk Rock BBQ at Border Bar in Pittston on Sept. 1
From a press release: Rockaway Bitch, who bring a female attitude to classic Ramones songs, will play in Pennsylvania for the first time when they headline a Punk Rock Bar-B-Q at the Border Bar in Pittston on Saturday, Sept. 1. The outdoor event in the new Camp Rattler Beer Garden will also feature performances by […]
