Young Lehighton rockers A.D.D. are garnering attention with big shows and an even bigger sound
Dakota McGeehan knows what he wants in a great rock song. “I like the heavy guitar riffs that you can’t get out of your head and the catchy lyrics that will have you humming for the rest of the week,” says the vocalist/guitarist of the Lehighton quartet A.D.D. – his enthusiasm for the power of […]
DOWNLOAD: Cabinet release two free live albums from sold-out Kirby Center shows
Cabinet sold out the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre two nights in a row on Dec. 19-20, 2014, and for fans of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre bluegrass band, it’s the Christmas present that keeps on giving, even two months later. The group has released official live albums from both nights, and each offers a different extensive setlist. […]
VIDEO: Motionless In White conjure evil visions in new ‘Break the Cycle’ music video
Scranton goth rockers Motionless In White just premiered the music video of their fourth single from “Reincarnate,” their first No. 1 album that was released last year. “Break The Cycle” shows singer Chris Motionless going insane as evil visions appear in the mirror in front of him as the band performs the hook-laden, fast-paced song […]
Kid Rock brings $20 tour with Foreigner to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on June 27
From a press release: Kid Rock broke all the rules when he last set out on tour, and now he’s back to break them all again. The “$20 Best Night Ever” tour set all sorts of attendance records, proving that the combination of top notch entertainment and affordable tickets are a win/win for everyone. Now […]
PHOTOS: Synaesthesia Social’s private Synaesthetic Birthday Celebration, 02/08/15
Synaesthesia Social founder Ted Michalowski celebrated his birthday in the only way an eccentric illustrator should – by holding a private Synaesthetic Birthday Celebration at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton on Sunday, Feb. 8, featuring live music, illustration, performance art, and even circus acts. Music was provided by the Improvisational All-Star Syntet (Jason Smeltzer, […]
PHOTOS: First Friday Scranton, 02/06/15
Freezing weather does not stop great art – nor does it stop people from attending First Friday Scranton, even in February. Michael Straub Photography provided NEPA Scene with photos from several venues throughout the art walk, which we’re very grateful for, as most of our staff were battling colds that weekend. If you were stuck […]
EXCLUSIVE: Watch a video of the creative chaos of Synaesthesia Social’s private Synaesthetic Birthday Celebration
In celebration of Synaesthesia Social founder Ted Michalowski‘s birthday, he held a private Synaesthetic Birthday Celebration at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton on Sunday, Feb. 8, but if you missed it, don’t feel left out – NEPA Scene has your invitation right here. Before its premiere on Monday, Feb. 16 on local television station […]
See ‘NEPA Uncovered’ by regional artists at Lackawanna Heritage Valley in Scranton on Feb. 12
From a press release: A new exhibit at Lackawanna Heritage Valley depicts the beauty and heritage of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s hidden gems through the eyes of regional artists. Their cameras and paint brushes take guests on a journey through the landscape of the region in a whole new way. An opening reception for the exhibit titled […]
VIDEO: The Menzingers party like Scranton natives in ‘Where Your Heartache Exists’ music video
The Menzingers‘ latest album, “Rented World,” was released last April, but the band still has plenty more do with it, including another music video for “Where Your Heartache Exists,” which premiered yesterday on Spin. While the song recalls a heart-wrenching relationship, the black-and-white video depicted much happier times as the four guys go drinking Yuengling […]
PHOTOS: The Idol Kings at the Scranton Cultural Center, 01/17/15
The Idol Kings may be from Northeastern Pennsylvania, but they rarely have the opportunity to play at home with so many shows on the road. That changed on Saturday, Jan. 17 when they made their debut at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, performing the songs of Journey, Tom Petty, and John Mellencamp […]
