EXCLUSIVE: Schedule of free Electric City Music Conference panels at AfA Gallery in Scranton on Sept. 16
The large lineup of music for the fourth annual Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards on Sept. 14-16 has been announced, featuring over 150 bands across 11 venues, and today, the free conference portion in downtown Scranton and its participating panelists have been revealed. After a free breakfast, the informative panels on Saturday, […]
Grammy-winning bassist Stanley Clarke, John Pizzarelli, and Royal Scam headline Scranton Jazz Festival Aug. 4-6
From a press release: Two world-renowned artists, jazz icon Stanley Clarke of The Stanley Clarke Band and jazz guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarreli, will be headlining the 13th annual Scranton Jazz Festival, returning on Friday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 6 to the historic Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel and several other venues in downtown Scranton. Headlining Sunday […]
SONG PREMIERE: Scranton metal band Behind the Grey commits ‘Treason’ with new EP
For a year now, rising Scranton metal band Behind the Grey has been working hard on the follow-up to their 2015 debut album, “Through the Grip of Tyrants.” Rather than make fans wait any longer for their next full-length record, they’re releasing a four-song EP – their first recording with new singer Dom Vito and […]
Off-Broadway one-man musical ‘My Sinatra’ comes to Theater at North in Scranton on Sept. 16
From a press release: Singer, playwright, and actor Cary Hoffman turned his celebrated PBS special into a biographical, often hilarious, and poignant one-man musical play called “My Sinatra” about his love and idolization for this hero Frank Sinatra and the perils of wanting to become somebody else. The acclaimed show comes to The Theater at […]
Art exhibit will ‘Break the Silence’ on sexual violence at The Leonard in Scranton on Aug. 4
From a press release: In the creation of “Break the Silence: An Art Exhibit for Sexual Violence Awareness,” campaign coordinator Stephanie Santore and photographer Ashley Matthews asked volunteers to step forward to reveal their personal experiences with sexual violence or abuse. They also welcomed supporters of the cause that included friends and family members of […]
PHOTOS: Camp Bisco at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, 07/13-15/17
In its 15th installment, Philadelphia electronica/jam fusion band The Disco Biscuits brought Camp Bisco back to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton for the third year, taking over three stages and Montage Mountain Waterpark for three wild nights of EDM music, laser light shows, art, camping, and nonstop partying on Thursday, July 13 through […]
ALTitude Music Festival in Scranton canceled after ‘scheduling conflict’ with headliners Bleachers
With Bleachers dropping out of their headlining slot, it was announced today that the first-ever ALTitude Music Festival, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, has been canceled. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. Following four years as Fuzz Fest, culminating in a co-headlining performance last year […]
NEPA MUSIC NOTES: Jane Train, Nick Coyle, Stay Loud, Kohner Rice, Dour, American Buffalo Ghost, and more
Every day, so much great original music is being created and performed in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but the average resident may not know it or be able to keep up with it all. NEPA Scene would need 10 times the resources we have now to cover everything thoroughly, so rather than gloss over the hard work […]
Dallas DJ Kenton spins summertime single ‘Everytime’ at release party in Scranton on July 29
From a press release: Ryan Kenton is climbing up the ladder to success alongside New York City singer/songwriter Delsa with their new hit single “Everytime,” released on Tuesday, July 25 on Apple Music, Spotify, and Google Play. With big plans and a big personality to match, Kenton is making his way from small town DJ […]
McDade Park in Scranton celebrates 40th anniversary with county ceremony on July 30
From a press release: Recreational opportunities are plentiful in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Small neighborhood parks and playgrounds offer youngsters the opportunity to hone their sports skills, make new friends, or take a ride on swings of all types. There is one location in Lackawanna County where you can do all of these activities and more in […]
