Scranton Comic Book Convention returns to Radisson in Scranton on Nov. 15
The Scranton Comic Book Convention is set to return to the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., attracting writers, artists, cosplayers, dealers, and some colorful characters to downtown Scranton. Guests will include Jared Brown (artist at Darkstream Studios), Greg LaRocque (writer/artist of “The Flash,” “Web of Spider-Man,” “The Amazing […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Postmodern Jukebox thrills nearly sold-out crowd with old school flair at Lackawanna College in Scranton
What happens when you combine about a dozen superbly talented musicians, some of the biggest pop hits from the last three decades rearranged as jazz and doo-wop standards, and one of the dopest hype men to pick up a tambourine in years? If you ask the nearly 900 people that saw them perform at Lackawanna […]
NEPA SCENE PODCAST: The brothers behind Family Animals and their new album
Professionally recorded every Monday at The Stude in TwentyFiveEight Studios in Scranton and released exclusively on nepascene.com every Tuesday, the NEPA Scene Podcast is a free supplement to the website, expanding on the arts and entertainment stories covered on the site and going beyond them to discuss other news and entertainment topics. Each week, the […]
The Menzingers’ annual NEPA Holiday Show comes to Scranton Cultural Center on Dec. 19
From a press release: It has officially been announced that The Menzingers‘ annual Christmas gift to their fans back home in Northeastern Pennsylvania will return on Saturday, Dec. 19, this time at the historic Scranton Cultural Center in downtown Scranton. Tickets for the NEPA Holiday Show, which are $20 in advance or $25 at the […]
SONG PREMIERE: Singer/songwriter James Barrett opens up ‘The Window’
There’s an undeniable passion in the music of James Barrett, so much so that, after finishing the recording of his latest song just last night, he asked NEPA Scene to premiere it exclusively right away, and we were more than happy to oblige today. The young singer/songwriter from Clarks Summit recorded a demo of “The […]
Punk/indie concert at Embassy Vinyl in Scranton on Nov. 7 benefits robbery victims
If there’s one thing you can count on in the Northeastern Pennsylvania music scene, it’s the generosity of its musicians. Ralph Castner and Courtney Passikoff, who run Lonesome Waltz Records from their bedroom in South Philadelphia, were recently robbed and lost thousands of dollars in personal possessions. The independent record company has produced cassette tapes […]
Beards of Scranton portraits grow into 2016 calendar for charity
Release party will be held Friday, Nov. 6 at Loyalty Barber Shop
With No Shave November just beginning, the number of beards in Northeastern Pennsylvania will inevitably increase, but why not keep that stylish facial hair year-round? The Beards of Scranton calendar will do just that, a brand new project that began with a simple Instagram post and turned into months of hard work and grooming – […]
MTV Comedy Jam & Afterparty features stand-up from TV comedians in Scranton on Nov. 12
From a press release: Three MTV personalities will be coming to downtown Scranton on Thursday, Nov. 12 to headline a night of comedy at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. “Girl Code” star Esther Ku and “Wild ‘N Out” stars Rip Michaels and Jacob Williams will be performing live stand-up comedy at the MTV Comedy Jam […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 9, 10/27/15
A weekly winner and finalist in Season 1, Scranton singer/songwriter Adam Bailey has been working hard throughout Season 2 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent to hone his original songs and develop his craft, and it paid off on Tuesday, Oct. 27 when he brought Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant to a standstill and […]
VIDEO: Relive the wild three-day party in the Camp Bisco 2015 Aftermovie
Camp Bisco‘s inaugural year at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on July 16-18 was as crazy as one would expect from a electronic/jam band festival founded by the Disco Biscuits, as the “aftermovie” of highlights by Rose Transmedia can attest. Documenting everything from the peaceful water park in the afternoon to the wild […]
