MUSIC VIDEO: Scranton’s Motionless In White debut ‘Loud (Fuck It)’ and new album cover
As the countdown to the release of their new album, “Graveyard Shift,” on May 5 continues, Scranton metal band Motionless In White has released another new song, “Loud (Fuck It),” with a black-and-white music video directed by Jeremy Danger and Travis Shinn. They have also unveiled the creepy album cover of their Roadrunner Records debut, […]
Art exhibit of locally crafted furniture, ceramics, and décor opens at Electric City Escape in Scranton on March 3
From a press release: Seeking to bring together an exhibition of furniture, ceramics, light fixtures, and other home décor, Electric City Escape, along with Hnat Designs, will host the exhibition “Home” with featured local artists Cole Hastings, Oliver Pettinato, and Skip Sensbach. Opening for First Friday Scranton on March 3, the locally crafted and unique […]
Peach Fest returns to Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton Aug. 10-13, initial lineup announced
From a press release: The Peach Music Festival, founded by The Allman Brothers Band, is returning for its sixth year and has just announced the initial lineup of who will be performing at the summer festival. Performances over the four-day event will include My Morning Jacket, Widespread Panic (two nights), Joe Bonamassa, Gov’t Mule & […]
PHOTOS/VIDEO: The Menzingers acoustic album release show at Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre, 02/04/17
Philadelphia punk band The Menzingers returned to their hometown area on Saturday, Feb. 4 to celebrate the release of their new album, “After the Party,” at the Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre, and the Scranton natives were greeted with over 270 fans that nearly reached the small store’s capacity. The band played stripped down acoustic […]
Scorsese and De Niro’s new mob movie ‘The Irishman’ about NEPA hitman bought by Netflix
For years, there have been sporadic updates about “The Irishman,” the highly anticipated film that will reunite director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro, but now the mafia movie with real-life local connections is closer than ever to production thanks to Netflix. The leading streaming entertainment subscription service has acquired the worldwide rights to […]
Call for artists issued for nature-themed artwork to display at Natural Play Area in Scranton
From a press release: The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority has put out a call to Northeastern Pennsylvania artists of all ages and skill levels for nature-themed artwork for an environmental education display at the Nay Aug Avenue Natural Play Area in Scranton. The theme of the Natural Play Area is a Beaver Pond Ecosystem. The […]
Camp Bisco returns to Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton July 13-15, initial lineup announced
From a press release: Philadelphia electronica/jam fusion band The Disco Biscuits have announced the return of Camp Bisco this summer. For the third year in a row, the three-day music and arts festival will take place Thursday, July 13 through Saturday, July 15 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton. […]
EXCLUSIVE: Wilkes-Barre alternative rock band Alma Mater searches for ‘Cloud Cover’ in debut EP
Last year, NEPA Scene premiered the debut music video of Alma Mater, and now the alternative rock band has checked back in with us after releasing their first EP, “Cloud Cover,” last week, a personal collection of songs by the Wilkes-Barre trio. “Each song is most generally about personal experiences, so inspiration came from emotions […]
Celebrate Women’s History Month in March with art, activities, and activism in Scranton
From a press release: Northeastern Pennsylvania Writers, Artists, and Musicians (W.A.M.), in conjunction with the Lackawanna County Commissioners, have announced the inaugural use of The Globe Gallery in downtown Scranton to celebrate National Women’s History Month. The first event the venue will host is a kickoff on Friday, March 3 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. in […]
