Rich Howells

SONG PREMIERE: Scranton alt rockers The Broke Pines debut with longing for ‘Your Baby Blues’

SONG PREMIERE: Scranton alt rockers The Broke Pines debut with longing for ‘Your Baby Blues’

Musicians communicate in many different ways, through lyrics, chords, beats, and in wavelengths heard and unheard. On stage, subtle movements, head nods, countdowns, eye contact, and little musical cues are indications that a band is talking to each other. When it all comes together, it can create a song that speaks to everyone. When The […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton indie rock pirates Esta Coda ride the friendly seas of ‘Happenstance’

VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton indie rock pirates Esta Coda ride the friendly seas of ‘Happenstance’

When talking to Esta Coda about their band, songwriting, live shows, or just life in general, the theme that keeps coming up again and again is “friendship.” It’s the force that motivates them, surrounds them, flows through them, and binds them together, to roughly paraphrase a friendly Jedi. It’s key to the longevity of the […]

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Scranton’s Nay Aug Park hosts free Sunday afternoon concerts through July 30

Scranton’s Nay Aug Park hosts free Sunday afternoon concerts through July 30

From a press release: On May 21, the city of Scranton began hosting its weekly summer concert series with Reel in the Years. The free afternoon shows will continue at Nay Aug Park (500 Arthur Ave., Scranton) every Sunday at the Showmobile parked next to the pool area. The additional Wednesday evening concerts have not […]

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Captain, We’re Sinking celebrates 10 years of ‘Future Is Cancelled’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 22

Captain, We’re Sinking celebrates 10 years of ‘Future Is Cancelled’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 22

From a press release: It was announced today that Captain, We’re Sinking will reunite for “The Future Is Cancelled” 10 Year Anniversary Show on Saturday, July 22 at the F.M. Kirby Center as part of the Wilkes-Barre theater’s Chandelier Lobby Concert Series. 2023 marks 10 years since the release of the Scranton punk band’s powerhouse […]

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Live ‘Wheel of Fortune’ game show spins into Scranton Cultural Center on Nov. 14

Live ‘Wheel of Fortune’ game show spins into Scranton Cultural Center on Nov. 14

From a press release: It was announced today that “Wheel of Fortune Live,” a new theatrical experience, will be coming to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 PM. The live show, produced by Right Angle Entertainment in collaboration with Sony Pictures Television and UTA, is the one […]

 Rich Howells

SONG PREMIERE: After ‘The Voice,’ Clarks Summit singer Alyssa Lazar reflects with ‘Dear Universe’

SONG PREMIERE: After ‘The Voice,’ Clarks Summit singer Alyssa Lazar reflects with ‘Dear Universe’

In so many movies, there is a scene when the protagonist has reached a crossroads, hesitating before their next move. Troubled and unsure of themselves, they look up to the sky, picturing something beyond the stars – a higher power, a mentor, or anything else that could guide them – and cry out for an […]

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Scranton singer turned Nashville songwriter Mike Miz is ‘Only Human’ on redemptive new album

Scranton singer turned Nashville songwriter Mike Miz is ‘Only Human’ on redemptive new album

From a press release: After years as a regular fixture in the Northeast jam scene, Americana singer/songwriter Mike Mizwinski – better known simply as Mike Miz – found just what he was seeking when he moved to Nashville in pursuit of the highest level of songcraft and guitar playing three years ago. Hailing from Scranton, […]

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Motionless In White headlines Scranton Apocalypse Fest with Parkway Drive at Montage Mountain on Sept. 16

Motionless In White headlines Scranton Apocalypse Fest with Parkway Drive at Montage Mountain on Sept. 16

From a press release: It was announced today that Motionless In White will be back in their hometown of Scranton to headline the new Scranton Apocalypse Fest at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Saturday, Sept. 16, presented by Hazleton active rock radio station 97.9X. The heavy metal lineup includes Parkway Drive, Knocked Loose, The […]

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE: Good Things Are Happening again – Scranton music fest returns to Iron Furnaces on Aug. 12

EXCLUSIVE: Good Things Are Happening again – Scranton music fest returns to Iron Furnaces on Aug. 12

The local news station can assure viewers that “good things are happening” in their area all they want, but it seems the often skeptical citizens of Northeastern Pennsylvania need more than just a segment on TV to be reminded of that fact. That’s where James Barrett comes in, a Scranton singer/songwriter with big songs and […]

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Nominations for 2023 Steamtown Music Awards are open now through Aug. 31 in Scranton

Nominations for 2023 Steamtown Music Awards are open now through Aug. 31 in Scranton

Starting today, nominations for the 2023 Steamtown Music Awards are open from now until Thursday, Aug. 31. The public can nominate their favorite artists and music industry professionals for the 10th annual local music awards ceremony, which will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14 and serve as the opening of the Electric City Music Conference […]

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