INK OF THE WEEK: ‘Bulldog’ by artist Elijah Birtel at Electric City Tattoo & Piercing in Scranton
Ink: Bulldog Artist: Elijah Birtel Shop: Electric City Tattoo & Piercing (620 Biden St., Scranton) Instagram: @elijahbirtel Phone: 570-343-5549 Email: elijahbirtel@gmail.com Fun fact: Birtel will be one of about 240 artists tattooing at the shop’s annual Electric City Tattoo Convention, which returns to the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center (100 Adams Ave., Scranton) on Friday, […]
Rock legends Deep Purple perform ‘1 More Time’ with Yes at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Sept. 8
From a press release: Today, Deep Purple – one of Britain’s most influential bands – announced their =1 More Time Tour of the United States, which includes a stop at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Celebrating over 50 years of “Smoke on the Water,” they will […]
311, Live, and more play ‘Electric City Rocks’ at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 2
From a press release: Today, Hazleton rock radio station 97.9X announced Electric City Rocks, a new concert event featuring a variety of rock bands this summer. 311, Live, AWOLNATION, Neon Trees, and Des Rocs will take the stage of The Pavilion at Montage Mountain (1000 Montage Mountain Rd., Scranton) on Friday, Aug. 2, starting at […]
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 […]
INK OF THE WEEK: ‘Rose Lady’ by artist Balazs Markos at Electric City Tattoo & Piercing in Scranton
Ink: Rose Lady Artist: Balazs Markos Shop: Electric City Tattoo & Piercing (620 Biden St., Scranton) Instagram: @bucketstattoo Phone: 570-343-5549 Email: Balazs.Tattooing@gmail.com Fun fact: Markos will be one of many artists tattooing at the shop’s annual Electric City Tattoo Convention, which returns to the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center (100 Adams Ave., Scranton) on Friday, […]
INK OF THE WEEK: ‘Fish’ by artist Bob Shock at Electric City Tattoo & Piercing in Scranton
Ink: Fish Artist: Bob Shock Shop: Electric City Tattoo & Piercing (620 Biden St., Scranton) Instagram: @bobshock Phone: 570-343-5549 Email: bshock90@yahoo.com Fan fact: This colorful, detailed fish was directly based on one of Shock’s paintings. Shock will be one of many artists tattooing at the shop’s annual Electric City Tattoo Convention, which returns to the […]
Scranton photographer ‘bedfordtowers’ builds his creativity in new directions and cities
For large parts of his life, Matt Montella has been hidden behind a camera, an instrument, and a mysterious moniker well-known in the music scene. This Friday, he will step behind a DJ table for the first time. If his name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, “Bedford Towers” likely does, as it is often seen […]
NYC rock ‘n’ roller Des Rocs plays free Cinco De Mayo show at Ritz Theater in Scranton on May 5
From a press release: It was announced today that New York City rock ‘n’ roller Des Rocs will headline a free concert at The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton on Sunday, May 5. Presented by Hazleton rock radio station 97.9X, the Cinco De Mayo show features opening sets by local bands Death Valley Dreams, Dustin […]
Actor Martin Sheen visits King’s College in Wilkes-Barre for staged play reading on April 10
From a press release: Hollywood actor Martin Sheen, most known for his roles in “Apocalypse Now,” “The West Wing,” “Badlands,” and locally “That Championship Season,” will visit King’s College in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 10 to meet with students and appear in limited engagement performances. As a “visiting artist,” Sheen will […]
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 […]
