Scranton singer turned Nashville songwriter Mike Miz is ‘Only Human’ on redemptive new album
From a press release: After years as a regular fixture in the Northeast jam scene, Americana singer/songwriter Mike Mizwinski – better known simply as Mike Miz – found just what he was seeking when he moved to Nashville in pursuit of the highest level of songcraft and guitar playing three years ago. Hailing from Scranton, […]
Motionless In White headlines Scranton Apocalypse Fest with Parkway Drive at Montage Mountain on Sept. 16
From a press release: It was announced today that Motionless In White will be back in their hometown of Scranton to headline the new Scranton Apocalypse Fest at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Saturday, Sept. 16, presented by Hazleton active rock radio station 97.9X. The heavy metal lineup includes Parkway Drive, Knocked Loose, The […]
EXCLUSIVE: Good Things Are Happening again – Scranton music fest returns to Iron Furnaces on Aug. 12
The local news station can assure viewers that “good things are happening” in their area all they want, but it seems the often skeptical citizens of Northeastern Pennsylvania need more than just a segment on TV to be reminded of that fact. That’s where James Barrett comes in, a Scranton singer/songwriter with big songs and […]
Nominations for 2023 Steamtown Music Awards are open now through Aug. 31 in Scranton
Starting today, nominations for the 2023 Steamtown Music Awards are open from now until Thursday, Aug. 31. The public can nominate their favorite artists and music industry professionals for the 10th annual local music awards ceremony, which will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14 and serve as the opening of the Electric City Music Conference […]
Godsmack and Staind co-headline concert at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 2
From a press release: Today, multi-platinum hard rock bands Godsmack and Staind announced a 25-city summer co-headlining tour with two stops in Pennsylvania. Produced by Live Nation, the shows kick off on July 18 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Missouri, with stops across the United States in Pittsburgh, Camden, Holmdel, Wantagh, Syracuse, […]
Reunited Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, and GWAR come to Montage Mountain in Scranton on July 26
From a press release: Today, the recently reunited heavy metal band Mudvayne announced The Psychotherapy Sessions, their first headlining tour in over 14 years. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-city summer tour begins on July 20 in West Palm Beach, Florida at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, making stops across the United States in Camden, Syracuse, […]
Philly heavy metal band Corners of Sanctuary performs in Scranton on Jan. 28 before U.K. tour
From a press release: 2023 is off and running, and so are the traditional metalheads in Corners of Sanctuary. The prolific Philly boys have hit the ground running with a host of shows, including an upcoming Scranton performance, a United Kingdom tour, and a new extended EP release. The latest addition to their ever-growing catalog […]
Highly anticipated Pantera tour hits Montage Mountain in Scranton with Lamb of God on Aug. 6
From a press release: Today, Pantera, one of the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history, announced their long-awaited return to the national stage. They will be touring North America this summer with Lamb of God as special guests. One of the most talked-about tours of 2023, this celebration includes original members Philip […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Death Valley Dreams embrace Noir to ‘Feel This No More’ before Cold tour
After five years, Death Valley Dreams is feeling something again. Based in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area, the indie/new wave/alternative rock band is back to release new music ahead of their return to the live stage – and their biggest tour yet. Filmed by Chad Bonk and premiering today exclusively on NEPA Scene, the neon-bathed music video […]
NEPA Scene Open Mic expands into Wilkes-Barre with new event at Heat Bar & Nightclub on Dec. 12
Soon after the NEPA Scene website launched in the fall of 2014, the NEPA Scene Open Mic was created in Wilkes-Barre to give local artists a platform to express themselves, hone their skills, and reach new audiences. Eight years later, the popular event is returning to the city where it all started. On Monday, Dec. […]
