I Am King – The Michael Jackson Experience moonwalks into Theater at North in Scranton on Nov. 11
From a press release: It was recently announced that “I Am King – The Michael Jackson Experience,” a tribute show that claims it’s “as close as you will get to seeing the King of Pop live in concert,” is coming to The Theater at North in Scranton on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets […]
NEPA SCENE PODCAST: JP Biondo of NEPA jamgrass band Cabinet and the Susquehanna Breakdown in Scranton
The NEPA Scene Podcast is back in a new location with new co-hosts and a fresh format, conducting the same honest, uncensored interviews and in-depth discussions about Northeastern Pennsylvania that the show has become known for, covering local arts, entertainment, and the issues that matter to the area. Recorded and produced every week by Internet […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 2017 Electric City Tattoo Convention (some images NSFW)
Setting up shop once again in a private room at the eighth annual Electric City Tattoo Convention at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center in downtown Scranton, I took these portraits of tattooed convention-goers on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22. As in previous years, be forewarned that some of these pictures are not […]
PHOTOS: Free Comic Book Day at Comics on the Green in Scranton, 05/06/17
Imperial forces invaded Comics on the Green in downtown Scranton on Saturday, May 6, along with a slew of readers of all ages grabbing Free Comic Book Day freebies. Opening in 1992, the store is the longest running comic shop in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and it was easy to see why on FCBD, which is held […]
STREAMING: Scranton punks Captain, We’re Sinking return during ‘Trying Year’ with new album
Other than playing The Menzingers’ annual NEPA Holiday Show, things have been relatively quiet for fellow Scranton punk band Captain, We’re Sinking. Last year, vocalist/guitarist Bobby Barnett released a surprise live solo album, “Live From The Star & Garter,” after touring the United Kingdom with his brother Greg Barnett, vocalist/guitarist of The Menzingers, in early […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton metal band Traverse the Abyss
Traverse the Abyss City: Scranton Genre(s): Metal, heavy metal, hard rock Years active: 2016-present Sounds like: Traverse the Abyss takes a very modern approach to metal, so old school metalheads may have a hard time wrapping their headbanging around the band at first because they leap from sub-genre to sub-genre, but that’s not to say […]
EXCLUSIVE: Strength for a Reason to receive Lifetime Achievement at Steamtown Music Awards; 33 ECMC performers announced
From a press release: The Steamtown Music Awards and the Electric City Music Conference have announced that the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Nanticoke hardcore band Strength for a Reason. Over the last 20 years, Strength for a Reason has become a cornerstone of the Northeastern Pennsylvania music scene while achieving national […]
PHOTOS: Eye on Attraction returns with Esta Coda and Katie Evans at O’Leary’s Pub in Scranton, 04/29/17
Anticipation was high at O’Leary’s Pub in Scranton on Saturday, April 29. It had been over a year since progressive/alternative rock band Eye on Attraction had toured with Adelitas Way and parted ways with their second vocalist, and almost two years since they played back in their hometown. That night was also the debut of […]
3 NEPA comic shops celebrate Free Comic Book Day on May 6 with artists, cosplayers, and more
The first Saturday in May is approaching faster than a speeding bullet, and comic book fans know what that means – Free Comic Book Day is coming to comic shops around the world, including three right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania on May 6. Stores in Scranton, West Pittston, and Honesdale will not only be giving […]
REVIEW: Iron Horse Movie Bistro in Scranton offers a new moviegoing experience in NEPA
I’m a lover of film – a cinephile, if you will. I see, at minimum, a movie in the theater per week. Observant readers have probably seen my movie reviews on this very website. So, like so many other film fans in Northeastern Pennsylvania, I was incredibly excited when I found out that downtown Scranton […]
