Philly alien cyborg band Starwood beams into River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Feb. 9
Philadelphia “cyber art rock” band Starwood, who have some local musical connections, will return to Northeastern Pennsylvania to headline a show at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains this Saturday, Feb. 9 with New Jersey ska/surf punks Disposable and Scranton “sleaze rock” band These Idol Hands. Founded with members of defunct but memorable Scranton […]
2019 country shows at Montage Mountain in Scranton announced, Megaticket on sale Feb. 15
From a press release: Today, Live Nation and The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton have officially announced the return of the Country Megaticket, a four-show package featuring “the summer’s hottest country shows” on the mountain. Available online only through megaticket.com, the 2019 Country Megaticket gives fans the chance to buy tickets first. It includes […]
Striking mural in Marketplace at Steamtown depicts Scranton’s opioid epidemic in new light
From a press release: A new eye-catching mural addressing the realities of the opioid epidemic has been installed inside of The Marketplace at Steamtown in downtown Scranton. Local artist Eric Bussart spray-painted the storefront piece, which addresses an issue that the Department of Health has deemed to be the worst public health crisis in Pennsylvania, […]
Young punk trio Blind Choice plays 100th show at V-Spot in Scranton on Feb. 15
From a press release: Lehigh Valley punk rock trio Blind Choice will make their debut at The V-Spot in Scranton on Friday, Feb. 15 at 9:30 p.m., which also marks the band’s 100th live show. Comprised of Dylan Pysher (guitar and lead vocals) and Matt Habrial (bass) of Pen Argyl and Tanner Snyder (drums) of […]
Chris Young takes Raised on Country Tour with Chris Janson to Montage Mountain in Scranton on June 21
From a press release: After launching his first arena headlining tour last year, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Chris Young announced the 2019 Raised on Country Tour today. Sharing the same name as his “funky, rollicking, lively” (Music Row) new single, which name-checks his predecessors and country music icons Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Joe Diffie, George Strait, Alan […]
Ramones drummer Richie Ramone plays at Stage West in Scranton on May 5
From a press release: It was announced today that Richie Ramone, one of the last living members of the legendary punk band the Ramones, will return to Scranton for a show at Stage West on Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m., playing Ramones hits as well as his solo material. Tickets, which are $13 in […]
Classic heavy metal band Attacker hits Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on March 16
From a press release: New Jersey power metal band Attacker with bring their classic heavy metal sound to the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Saturday, March 16. Local metal bands Beyond Fallen, Threatpoint, Prosody, and Royal Hell will open this show, which is a makeup date after Attacker canceled a 2018 concert at […]
VIDEO: Scranton comedian Samantha Ruddy makes TV debut on ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
Born in Scranton, Samantha Ruddy has been living in New York City since 2014 and working hard as both a stand-up comedian and comedy writer. It all paid off recently when she made her network television debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on CBS. Recorded late last year in front of a live […]
Post-grunge band Smile Empty Soul rocks Stage West in Scranton on March 6
From a press release: Los Angeles post-grunge band Smile Empty Soul, best known for the hit singles “Bottom of a Bottle,” “Nowhere Kids,” and “Silhouettes,” will bring The Oblivion of Souls Tour with September Mourning and Rise Among Rivals to Stage West in Scranton on Wednesday, March 6. Doors at Stage West (301 N. Main […]
PHOTOS/REVIEW: Alt 92.1’s opening acts steal Snow Show from sleepy Giant in Wilkes-Barre
Radio shows are usually an eclectic bag, and Alt 92.1’s second annual Snow Show at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre was no exception. Young the Giant headlined on Sunday, Jan. 27 with their sublime and beautifully played indie pop – the only band to perform with their full stage production of moody solid light, […]
