The Badlees reunite for inaugural Pittston Prohibition on Sept. 19
From a press release: It has been eight years since local legends The Badlees performed a full set with their entire lineup, so anticipation is building for a brand new event that will reunite the Selinsgrove roots rock band. The inaugural Pittston Prohibition will poke fun at its playful name by bringing all kinds of […]
Pennsylvania veteran beer collaboration will be issued on Memorial Day weekend
From a press release: Pennsylvania has a longstanding history of its residents serving the nation through military service. The history of the PA National Guard dates back to the mid-1700s when Benjamin Franklin organized the first Pennsylvania militia. During the years of the Revolutionary War, Pennsylvania’s regiments were some of the largest populated units in […]
Pennsylvania breweries team up for release of PA Pride Pilsner collaboration beer on Feb. 5
From a press release: In a continued effort to connect the Pennsylvania craft beer community with local agriculture, Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills and the website Breweries in PA have once again teamed up following the success of their popular “PA Pride” collaboration beer. The original PA Pride, a hazy pale ale beer released […]
Wilkes-Barre ‘chaotic metalcore’ band Toothless breaks down the ‘Misinformed’ in new EP
In these turbulent times, the world is ready for a band with a sound as chaotic as Toothless. While other musicians put their plans on hold, the Wilkes-Barre metalcore/mathcore group purposely released their new EP on May 5 to give people stuck at home something to listen to during the coronavirus pandemic – and to […]
Par Glass House in Shickshinny hosts folk punk Holiday Show on Dec. 10
From a press release: Following a Halloween Extravaganza last month, the Par Glass House in Shickshinny will be hosting a Holiday Show with punk and folk music on Saturday, Dec. 10. Doors are at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. There is no set fee to enter, just a pay-what-you-want donation. Bands […]
Par Glass House in Shickshinny throws Halloween Extravaganza with variety of bands on Oct. 21
From a press release: The Par Glass House in Shickshinny, home to the biggest and best house shows in Northeastern Pennsylvania, will be hosting a Halloween Extravaganza with a diverse lineup of local bands on Friday, Oct. 21. Doors are at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, and there […]
Indralokafest brings good music and good vibes to Shickshinny for a good cause
Indie festival donates proceeds to Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
“Last year…” she trails off for a moment, finding just the right words to recall it all. “The way I describe last year to inquiring minds is that it felt like just a huge group of friends hanging out in a field and listening to good music. It was like we were kids again – […]
PHOTOS: Yardstock III in Shickshinny, Day 1, 06/26/15
52 acts performing over two days for free in an open field in the middle of nowhere. Yes, it was as crazy and awesome as it sounds. Yardstock continues to grow each and every year, and the third annual independent music festival was bigger and better than ever with music kicking off at 2 p.m. […]
Yardstock III serves as a free ‘mecca for local music’ this weekend in Shickshinny
Third annual indie festival is truly 'all about the music'
52 bands. Two stages. Two days. Zero dollars. What kind of math is that? “I just really like being able to make an impact on the local music scene,” Chris Castillo says, matter-of-factly. Castillo founded and helps organize the annual Yardstock music fest on his own property at 740 Ridge Road in Shickshinny. Presented by […]
STREAMING: Listen to tracks from every Yardstock 2015 band, Day 2
Yardstock, the annual free independent music festival at 740 Ridge Road in Shickshinny, has grown exponentially every year, boasting a whopping 52 acts of various genres in its third outing. Presented by West Bound Sound/Par Glass House Shows and the Time Table Records Collective, Yardstock III has so many great bands to see on Friday, […]
