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Pop band Walk the Moon headlines 98.5 KRZ Summer Smash at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 19

Pop band Walk the Moon headlines 98.5 KRZ Summer Smash at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 19

From a press release: Entercom and 98.5 KRZ have announced the official lineup of Summer Smash 2019, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton pop radio station’s annual kickoff to summer concert. Featuring pop hitmakers Walk the Moon, In Real Life, Rachel Crow, and Johnny Orlando, the event will take place at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, […]

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Coheed and Cambria plays free live acoustic show at Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre on May 16

Coheed and Cambria plays free live acoustic show at Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre on May 16

From a press release: Before Coheed and Cambria embark on a North American tour in support of their latest album, “The Unheavenly Creatures,” it was revealed today that Hazleton active rock radio station 97.9X will bring the modern progressive rock band to the Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre for a live acoustic show this Thursday, […]

 Jason Riedmiller

PHOTOS/REVIEW: Alt 92.1’s opening acts steal Snow Show from sleepy Giant in Wilkes-Barre

PHOTOS/REVIEW: Alt 92.1’s opening acts steal Snow Show from sleepy Giant in Wilkes-Barre

Radio shows are usually an eclectic bag, and Alt 92.1’s second annual Snow Show at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre was no exception. Young the Giant headlined on Sunday, Jan. 27 with their sublime and beautifully played indie pop – the only band to perform with their full stage production of moody solid light, […]

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Young the Giant headlines Alt 92.1 Snow Show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 27

From a press release: It was announced today that Scranton alternative radio station Alt 92.1 will present its second annual Snow Show, featuring Young the Giant along with grandson, The Interrupters, and The Nude Party, at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, […]

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Sabrina Carpenter headlines 98.5 KRZ’s Let It Show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 8

Sabrina Carpenter headlines 98.5 KRZ’s Let It Show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 8

From a press release: It was announced today that local pop radio station 98.5 KRZ’s annual Let It Show will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., featuring performances by young actress and singer Sabrina Carpenter of “Girl Meets World” fame, pop boy band PrettyMuch, lovelytheband, Kim […]

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Blue October plays Alt 92.1 acoustic Christmas concert at The Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 7

From a press release: It was announced this week that Scranton alternative rock radio station Alt 92.1 and Blue Moon will present an acoustic Christmas concert with platinum-selling Texas alt rock band Blue October at The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The stripped-down holiday show will also feature English […]

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Country singers Rodney Atkins, Kip Moore, and more play Froggy 101’s Guitars & Stars in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 4

Country singers Rodney Atkins, Kip Moore, and more play Froggy 101’s Guitars & Stars in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 4

From a press release: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton country music radio station Froggy 101 (WGGY-FM) announced today that its bi-annual Guitars & Stars concert will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. with Rodney Atkins, Kip Moore, Clare Dunn, and Morgan Evans. This acoustic show allows country fans to sit […]

 Jason Riedmiller

PHOTOS: Dua Lipa, Rita Ora, Logan Henderson, Why Don’t We, and Jack & Jack at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 06/19/18

PHOTOS: Dua Lipa, Rita Ora, Logan Henderson, Why Don’t We, and Jack & Jack at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 06/19/18

While many adults may not be familiar with these young pop stars, Summer Smash was a big hit with teen girls judging by the deafening screams echoing throughout the F.M. Kirby Center on Tuesday, June 19. Following meet and greets with each of the performing artists, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Top 40 radio station 98.5 KRZ presented […]

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Alt 92.1 hosts Furnace Frenzy with Dirty Heads, Jukebox the Ghost, and more at Scranton Iron Furnaces on July 21

Alt 92.1 hosts Furnace Frenzy with Dirty Heads, Jukebox the Ghost, and more at Scranton Iron Furnaces on July 21

From a press release: DamnMillennial! Promotions, a local concert production company that has booked events at The Leonard, the Ritz Theater, The Vault Tap & Kitchen, Levels Bar & Grill, and the Ice Box Sports Complex recently revealed that they will present a series of outdoor shows at the Scranton Iron Furnaces in downtown Scranton. […]

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98.5 KRZ announces young pop stars playing Summer Smash in Wilkes-Barre on June 19

98.5 KRZ announces young pop stars playing Summer Smash in Wilkes-Barre on June 19

From a press release: Entercom, a leading creator of live local audio content in the United States, and 98.5 KRZ have announced the all-star lineup of Summer Smash 2018, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton pop radio station’s annual kickoff to summer concert. Featuring young hitmakers Why Don’t We, Dua Lipa, Jack & Jack, and Logan Henderson, the event […]