NEPA Scene Staff

New York City ska legends The Toasters heat up Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 23

New York City ska legends The Toasters heat up Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 23

From a press release: It was announced today that New York City ska legends The Toasters will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series. They will be supported by opening act The Pomps. Tickets, which […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Ska/punk/reggae band Bumpin’ Uglies play Susquehanna Tavern in Exeter on April 9

Ska/punk/reggae band Bumpin’ Uglies play Susquehanna Tavern in Exeter on April 9

From a press release: Fans of Sublime, 311, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Bob Marley will want to get up and dance to East Coast ska/punk/reggae trio Bumpin’ Uglies when they perform at The Susquehanna Tavern in Exeter on Saturday, April 9 at 9 p.m. Local musicians Robb Brown of Wilkes-Barre reggae group the […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Ska band The Pietasters skank into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 1

Ska band The Pietasters skank into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 1

From a press release: Dust off your dancing shoes! It has been announced that longtime ska outfit The Pietasters will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the venue’s ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series. Tickets, which are $20 in advance or $25 […]

 Rich Howells

BEER WITH EVERYTHING PODCAST: NoDa Gordgeous and Ska Modus Mandarina, Euphoria, and Autumnal Molé Stout

BEER WITH EVERYTHING PODCAST: NoDa Gordgeous and Ska Modus Mandarina, Euphoria, and Autumnal Molé Stout

Derek Warren’s popular How to Pair Beer with Everything column on nepascene.com is now a podcast! Joined by NEPA Scene founder and editor Rich Howells and beer enthusiast George Zvirblis, they’ll try a different brew each week and examine it through all the senses, diving into personal experiences and opinions, pop culture, news, or whatever […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Modus Hoperandi by Ska Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Modus Hoperandi by Ska Brewing Company

Beer: Modus Hoperandi Brewer: Ska Brewing Company Style: American IPA ABV: 6.80% Description: Modus Hoperandi pours a deep amber hue with a frothy off-white head that leaves traces of lacing behind on the glass. The aroma is decadently hoppy, yet very balanced, which is a precursor for the beer itself. Strong notes of citrus and […]