Play ‘Pac-Man’ in the streets of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, or anywhere with Google Maps
Pac-Man has had countless games and reinterpretations since his debut in 1980. He quickly moved from the arcades to the comfort of our own homes and handheld devices, but he’s never quite been this close to home before. As their April Fools’ Day joke this year, Google has turned Google Maps into one big playable […]
New local Weezer tribute band No Memories debuts at O’Leary’s Pub in Scranton on April 10
From a press release: No Memories is a Weezer tribute band from Northeastern Pennsylvania that will be making their debut at O’Leary’s Pub in Scranton on Friday, April 10. While they don’t try to look like the multi-platinum selling artists, they emulate their songs with precision and bring their own high-energy performance to the stage. […]
VIDEO: The Russello Project perform instrumental masterpiece ’54’ live at Lyrics in Carbondale
Scranton guitar-based instrumental rock group The Russello Project just released a live video of their original song “54” from Lyrics Bar, Cafe & Music Venue in Carbondale that shows off exactly why frontman Charlie Russello was named Guitarist of the Year at the 2014 Steamtown Music Awards. The video of the jazzy progressive rock trio […]
PHOTOS: Asialena and Bryan Banks Duo at The V-Spot in Scranton, 03/18/15
Young Scranton singer/songwriter Asialena Bonitz, better known simply as Asialena, joined former Owen’s Grudge drummer and current solo musician Bryan Banks at The V-Spot in Scranton for a night of originals and cover songs ranging from the ’80s and ’90s to the present. Banks also played a few songs by himself on acoustic guitar before […]
New Vintage Ensemble announces ‘Shut Up & Read’ staged reading series schedule
From a press release: The New Vintage Ensemble has announced the lineup, dates, and locations for their staged reading series, “Shut Up & Read,” celebrating the original works of local and regional playwrights. Performances will be hosted on Sunday afternoons in Scranton and will be free and open to the public, but donations to the […]
Improv comedy group Here We Are In Spain hold special performance in Scranton on March 28
From a press release: Local improvisational theatre group Here We Are In Spain takes quick thinking and comedy to new heights with shows that are unscripted and truly one-of-a-kind. Their unique comic stylings are coming to Diva Productions at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton for a special performance on Saturday, March 28 at 8 […]
PHOTOS: Here We Are In Spain at POSH at The Scranton Club, 03/11/15
When Diva Productions held its “March to a Different Drummer” fundraiser on Wednesday, March 11, there were few other local performers who could have fit that bill better than Scranton improv comedy group Here We Are In Spain. Brit Giblin, Don McGlynn, Rob Klubeck, Jonathan Maier, Patrick Martin, and Baxter Pancake kept the crowd guessing […]
Young Scranton poet/rapper Kevin Parker holds ‘Static’ EP concert in Carbondale on March 20
From a press release: If you’re from NEPA and haven’t heard of Kevin Parker yet, you will soon. The young Scranton rapper has been making waves in the past year. From a few basement demo tapes to releasing his debut EP, “Static,” in December to his work with the Breaking Ground Poets, it’s clear that […]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Scranton rapper CrimZn talks local hip-hop, a new album, and upcoming shows
It may seem unusual that Scranton rapper Joey “CrimZn” Cipriano would be hanging out with local metal band Slapjaw in their practice space in the Green Ridge section of the city, but after talking with CrimZn as he jammed with them, it was clear that he’s all about bringing the local music scene together, genres […]
PHOTOS: Eye on Attraction at The Gravity Inn in Waymart, 03/07/15
Eye on Attraction brought their bright and energetic stage show to The Gravity Inn in Waymart to not only celebrate great music, but the birthday of general manager Cliff Krajkovich on Saturday, March 7. Playing both original songs and covers, the Scranton-based alternative/progressive rock band shared guest vocals with Rafael Pimentel of Silhouette Lies and […]
