RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 26
From a press release: From Times Square to Public Square, another Broadway show is coming to Wilkes-Barre. It was announced today that internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles will return to the F.M. Kirby Center on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $39, $49, $59, and $79, plus […]
Jung Bergo plays Halloween tributes to ‘Big Lebowski’ in Scranton Oct. 21 and Wilkes-Barre Oct. 28
“I’m the Dude, so that’s what you call me. You know? That or, uh, His Dudeness or, uh, Duder or, uh, El Duderino, if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.” As if you needed another reason to listen to Jung Bergo, the Scranton-based band will be performing music from “The Big Lebowski” along with […]
Jump, Jive an’ Jazz at Scranton Cultural Center becomes tribute to late Patrick Marcinko Jr. on Sept. 25
From a press release: Jump, Jive an’ Jazz, which was originally intended to be an intimate evening of world-class jazz featuring the region’s finest jazz musicians, has now somewhat taken on a life of its own. As fate would have it, this event has become a vehicle to celebrate the music and influence of a […]
The Stranger plays Billy Joel tribute show at Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Sept. 10
From a press release: The Stranger, the ultimate Billy Joel show, will return to the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Stranger is the complete premiere tribute to the music of one of the worlds most beloved performers, Billy Joel. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts […]
Sublime tribute band Badfish plays rooftop of Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton on Sept. 10
From a press release: The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original, and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish: […]
Drummer Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience returns to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Nov. 25
From a press release: It was announced today that drummer Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience will return to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. to recreate music by the iconic English rock band. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, $49.50, and $59.50, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Aug. […]
CONCERT REVIEW: David Brighton channels David Bowie for spot-on tribute in Wilkes-Barre
When David Bowie died unexpectedly in January just two days after his 69th birthday, many of us thought we would never again hear his classic songs in a live setting. Enter David Brighton, who portrays Bowie on stage in “Space Oddity: The Ultimate David Bowie Experience.” Many tribute artists claim to be the best, but […]
Start Making Sense pays tribute to Talking Heads at Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Aug. 19
From a press release: The Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe will present Talking Heads tribute band Start Making Sense on Friday, Aug. 19. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $21 and available on the Opera House website, by calling 570-325-0249, and by visiting SoundCheck Records […]
Get ‘All Shook Up’ with early Elvis tunes by Rex & The Rockabilly Kings in Scranton on Aug. 27
From a press release: Put on your blue suede shoes and come dance to Rex & The Rockabilly Kings when they perform authentic and joyous renditions of Elvis‘s Sun Sessions and his early RCA recordings from the period of 1954 through the early ’60’s at The Theater at North in Scranton on Saturday, Aug. 27. […]
Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime plays outdoor concert at The Vault in Scranton on July 30
From a press release: The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original, and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish: […]
