YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton bluegrass folk band The Dishonest Fiddlers
The Dishonest Fiddlers City: Scranton Genre(s): Folk, bluegrass, Americana, country Years active: 2012-present Sounds like: If you enjoy drinking a cool beverage (or maybe some homemade moonshine) on a hot summer day on your back porch with friends or family, this is the kind of music you’re going to want to unwind to as you […]
VIDEO: Bands and young voters talk about the 2016 election at Vans Warped Tour in Scranton
When the Vans Warped Tour made its annual stop at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Monday, July 11, HeadCount asked young voters and bands playing the festival what they think about the 2016 presidential election, what issues matter to them, and who they will be voting for in November, producing a variety […]
Gregg Allman cancels Peach Music Festival appearance in Scranton ‘due to serious health issues’
It’s hard to imagine the annual Peach Music Festival without Gregg Allman, as the Scranton-based festival was founded by The Allman Brothers Band five years ago and named after their 1972 album “Eat a Peach,” but fans at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain will have to make due this weekend. According to an official press […]
CONCERT REVIEW: As Scranton proves, there’s no place like ‘Home’ for Breaking Benjamin
An hour before gates opened to the Breaking Benjamin/Disturbed co-headlining show Friday night at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, it was announced that the show was an official sell-out, having pushed 16,000 tickets. The sold-out crowd on July 29 also caused quite the congestion getting up Montage Mountain. Traffic was backed up over […]
PHOTOS: The Dishonest Fiddlers at Arts on the Square in downtown Scranton, 07/30/16
We had a lot planned for Scranton’s largest arts festival, the fourth annual Arts on the Square on Saturday, July 30, but Mother Nature had other ideas. For the first time, NEPA Scene was asked to host a stage of original local music all day with The Dishonest Fiddlers, The Bog Swing Group, Grupo Zona, […]
NEPA Horror Film Festival expands with celebrity guests, vendors, and more in Scranton on Oct. 8
From a press release: It has been announced that the NEPA Horror Film Festival will present “13 Short Films 2” on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Ale Mary’s in downtown Scranton, expanding the event this year to include celebrity guests, Q&A panels, vendors, and even stand-up comedy. The night will begin with a meet and greet […]
STRENGTH & FOCUS: Finding purpose in the unhappiest place in America – Part 1
My name is Rich Perry, and the reason I’m writing this story is to inspire you to find your purpose in life. In my private coaching programs, the people I work with have a sincere desire to find their true calling and want to reach a personal level of success doing something that they are […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton post-punk band Clever Clever
Clever Clever City: Scranton Genre(s): Punk rock, post-punk, indie rock, post-hardcore Years active: 2014-present Sounds like: While maintaining the voice and edge of punk rock, Clever Clever tread into indie rock territory with a grungy pop undertone while steadfastly refusing to conform to any of those genres, leaving some listeners inspired to grab the mic […]
Writers’ Showcase reading series features poets, reporters, activists, and more in Scranton on Sept. 24
From a press release: The September edition of the Writers’ Showcase reading series will be held at the Olde Brick Theatre (126 W. Market St., Scranton) on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. This showcase will feature varied writers Iris Johnston, Jenica Lodde, Mike Stevens, Craig Czury, and Carla Christopher. The event is $4 […]
Elite Martial Arts offers free self-defense class on Courthouse Square in Scranton on Aug. 10
From a press release: Master Rick Harsche, owner and instructor of Elite Martial Arts/Royals Karate, will host a free community self-defense class on Wednesday, Aug. 10 on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. The program will be held weather permitting. The session is open to men and women of all ages, and no prior training in […]
