Scranton folk rock singer/songwriter MiZ releases new album at Jazz Cafe in Plains on Jan. 26
From a press release: It was announced today that Scranton folk rock singer/songwriter Mike Mizwinski, known simply as MiZ, will play a CD release show for his new album, “A Year Ago Today,” at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Doors at the Jazz Cafe (667 N. River St., […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: ‘The Flood’ captures Scranton bassist Grant Williams in stop motion story
After winning Video of the Year at the Steamtown Music Awards earlier this year for “Alpha Centauri” (which premiered on NEPA Scene in April), Scranton solo bass player Grant Williams had to follow it up with something special, which he has certainly done with “The Flood,” an artistic stop motion-style video premiering exclusively here with […]
Lackawanna County lights Courthouse Christmas tree with carols and hot chocolate on Nov. 30
From a press release: The official lighting of the Lackawanna County Christmas tree will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at the flag plaza on North Washington Avenue on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. The festive event will offer refreshments, carols, and a lot of holiday fun. According to the Lackawanna County […]
PHOTOS: Scranton Comic Con at Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 11/19/17
The Scranton Comic Book Convention returned to the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in downtown Scranton for its fall edition on Sunday, Nov. 19, filling a ballroom with comics, collectibles, original artwork, door prizes, a few cosplayers, and plenty of geeky fun. Guests in attendance included Darren Auck (veteran illustrator for Marvel Comics, including “Hulk vs. […]
PHOTOS: Trophy Scars 15th anniversary show with Will Wood and the Tapeworms and Latewaves, 11/04/17
After releasing their first new song since their 2014 album “Holy Vacants” earlier this year, Morristown, New Jersey experimental rock band Trophy Scars celebrated their 15th anniversary with a concert at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City on Saturday, Nov. 4 with Will Wood and the Tapeworms and Latewaves. Vocalist Jerry Jones was taking some […]
Captain, We’re Sinking’s Bobby Barnett performs with fellow Scranton singers in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 24
Before Captain, We’re Sinking returns home for the annual NEPA Holiday Show with fellow Scranton punk band The Menzingers, vocalist/guitarist Bobby Barnett will play solo at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. He will be joined by Spenser Colmbs of Scranton/Philadelphia indie rock band Three Man Cannon, who are […]
Scranton Comic Book Convention returns to Radisson in Scranton on Nov. 19
The Scranton Comic Book Convention will return to the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel for its fall edition on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., bringing writers, artists, cosplayers, dealers, and some colorful characters to downtown Scranton. Guests will include Darren Auck (veteran illustrator for Marvel Comics, including “Hulk vs. Thing,” “Ren & Stimpy,” “Rocko’s […]
AfA Gallery in Scranton hosts holiday auction of artwork, handmade dishware, and more on Nov. 18
From a press release: The annual AfA Gallery Holiday Auction to benefit the downtown Scranton gallery will be held this Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m., offering a festive and artistic kickoff to the holiday season. With a variety of artwork and experience items up for auction at the AfA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton), […]
Vans Warped Tour is ending in 2018, making one last Scranton stop on July 26
After 24 years, Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman has announced that the annual traveling punk rock festival will be coming to an end, making its final cross-country summer run in 2018. Not only is Warped Tour the largest traveling music festival in the United States, it is also the longest-running in North America, featuring […]
Pop punk bands Carousel Kings and We Were Sharks play at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on Dec. 15
From a press release: Meat and Potato Entertainment has exclusively announced through NEPA Scene that The Escape Tour, featuring Victory Records pop punk bands Carousel Kings and We Were Sharks, along with up-and-comers GutterLIFE (CI Records), will make a stop at the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Friday, Dec. 15. Local acts Dreamers, […]
