Rich Howells

NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Scranton indie punk duo Pulak (Connor Langan and Dom Ludovici)

NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Scranton indie punk duo Pulak (Connor Langan and Dom Ludovici)

Every week of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, our free open mic and talent competition at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, we feature a quick Q&A with the latest audience vote winner, which was Scranton indie/punk rock duo Pulak on Oct. 6. The weekly winner receives $50 in cash, courtesy of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 6, 10/06/15

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 6, 10/06/15

Younger acts have continued to dominate Season 2 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, and Tuesday, Oct. 6 was no different when indie/punk rock duo Pulak took home the audience vote. Singer/guitarist Connor Langan and guitarist Dom Ludovici, both members of Scranton bands Karate Camp and Crock Pot Abduction, have been playing together as Pulak over […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO PREMIERE: Bassist Grant Williams unleashes the haunting ‘Bloody Mary’

Scranton musician Grant Williams is continuing his series of videos for each of his new solo bass compositions, so with Halloween just around the corner, we’re premiering his next song, “Bloody Mary,” exclusively right here on NEPA Scene. “There are multiple versions of the “Bloody Mary” story in folklore, but they all have the same […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Scranton benefit concert with eclectic local lineup helps conserve Lackawanna River on Nov. 6

Scranton benefit concert with eclectic local lineup helps conserve Lackawanna River on Nov. 6

From a press release: The Lackawanna River Corridor Association will be raising money for the local environment on Friday, Nov. 6 with the Rock ‘N the River benefit concert, featuring a diverse lineup of many well-known Northeastern Pennsylvania musicians. The event will be held in the ballroom of the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center (100 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Halloween-themed rock/metal festival Hallowfest haunting Nay Aug Park in Scranton on Oct. 24

Halloween-themed rock/metal festival Hallowfest haunting Nay Aug Park in Scranton on Oct. 24

From a press release: A brand new Halloween-themed rock/metal outdoor festival called Hallowfest has been announced for Saturday, Oct. 24 at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, featuring music, art, food, and more. Organized by Jess Meoni, who also founded the Scranton Zine Fest and GRRRLS Night open mic, the event is free and open to […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

New monthly Youth Scene Open Mic in Scranton welcomes all performing artists ages 14-20, starts Oct. 7

New monthly Youth Scene Open Mic in Scranton welcomes all performing artists ages 14-20, starts Oct. 7

A common complaint in Northeastern Pennsylvania is the lack of events and venues that are open to those under 21, so NEPA Scene and the Breaking Ground Poets are looking to change that – at least for one night every month. These two local organizations dedicated to the arts have announced a brand new monthly […]

 Rich Howells

SONG PREMIERE: Scranton’s Old Charades release honest new single ‘When Countless Days Get Numbered’ for free

SONG PREMIERE: Scranton’s Old Charades release honest new single ‘When Countless Days Get Numbered’ for free

Scranton indie rock band Old Charades plan to release their debut full-length album “End Together/Start Together” by the end of 2015 or early next year, but they’re giving NEPA Scene readers an exclusive early listen to the truthful and personal first single, “When Countless Days Get Numbered.” “This song is kind of like a combination […]

 Ali Pica

Each ‘Knock on the Door’ reveals a new story in improvised podcast drama at Scranton Fringe Fest

Each ‘Knock on the Door’ reveals a new story in improvised podcast drama at Scranton Fringe Fest

Shows run tonight through Sunday at Coalwork

“A Knock on the Door” will be performed three times during the Scranton Fringe Festival this weekend, yet it will never be the same show twice. That’s because audience suggestions will influence three actors and one sound effects artist to follow a unique creative path every time, crafting an improvised narrative that will be recorded […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Need help navigating the Scranton Fringe Festival? Flip through our digital guide any time this weekend

Need help navigating the Scranton Fringe Festival? Flip through our digital guide any time this weekend

With over 40 productions taking place in 12 venues across Scranton over four days, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the Scranton Fringe Festival. What events should I attend? Where is that one that sounded so good? What time does each one start? Relax – if you haven’t picked up a print copy of the […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Award-winning comedy ‘The Eulogy’ pokes fun at funerals at the Scranton Fringe Fest Oct. 3-4

Award-winning comedy ‘The Eulogy’ pokes fun at funerals at the Scranton Fringe Fest Oct. 3-4

From a press release: Tears of grief at a funeral are commonplace, but a new comedic play – ceremoniously titled “The Eulogy” – offers theatergoers the opposite: “The only tears at this funeral will be from laughing,” says playwright and performer Michael Burgos. Set at the funeral of “Thomas” – a man who, after a […]