Scott Kucharski

PHOTOS: Almost Queen and Philadelphia Freedom at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, 07/17/20

PHOTOS: Almost Queen and Philadelphia Freedom at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, 07/17/20

If “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” Friday night is for “Killer Queen.” Following a massive kickoff with local bands the night before, the “Live from the Lot” summer concert series continued rocking the parking lot outside the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Friday, July 17 with two popular tribute bands. […]

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Wilkes-Barre tribute to Elton John joins Almost Queen in Mohegan Sun Arena parking lot concert on July 17

From a press release: If the iconic music of Queen wasn’t enough to rock you out of your house, Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John will. Led by Wilkes-Barre native Doug Delescavage, the group was recently added to Almost Queen’s outdoor concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township this […]

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Allman Brothers/Grateful Dead tribute reopens Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on July 10

Allman Brothers/Grateful Dead tribute reopens Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on July 10

From a press release: The Peach Music Festival in Scranton has been postponed until 2021, but anyone who loves that music can attend the reopening of the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Friday, July 10. Steal Your Peach, a tribute to both The Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead, will be […]

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Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre will allow tailgating at new outdoor parking lot events

Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre will allow tailgating at new outdoor parking lot events

From a press release: Fans attending the Mohegan Sun Arena’s “Drive-In Live Concert Series” with Almost Queen and Jim Gaffigan will be able to “Break Free” from their vehicles. After consulting with local authorities, the staff at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township announced today that guests in attendance for the […]

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Tribute band Almost Queen plays in parking lot of Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on July 17

Tribute band Almost Queen plays in parking lot of Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on July 17

From a press release: It was announced today that the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township will host Almost Queen, a tribute to the legendary rock band Queen, live on stage from the arena parking lot on Friday, July 17 at 8 p.m. Presented by Geisinger, the event will be featured as […]

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Tool and Rage Against the Machine tribute bands perform together at Stage West in Scranton on March 13

Tool and Rage Against the Machine tribute bands perform together at Stage West in Scranton on March 13

From a press release: Tickets are nearly sold out Tool’s recently announced concert at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on May 1, and Rage Against the Machine reunion tickets are being scalped online for $300-$500, so local fans who are looking for an alternative way to hear their favorite songs by both […]

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Australian Pink Floyd Show comes to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 26

Australian Pink Floyd Show comes to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 26

From a press release: After celebrating more than 30 years of playing classic Pink Floyd music around the world, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is back in 2020 with a new tour. It was announced today that the 2020 All That You Feel World Tour will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, […]

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After sold-out show, Queen and Elton John tribute bands return to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 7

After sold-out show, Queen and Elton John tribute bands return to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 7

From a press release: Due to popular demand, it was announced today that Almost Queen, a tribute to the legendary rock band Queen, will be back at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. with special guests Philadelphia Freedom, an Elton John tribute act from Wilkes-Barre. Almost Queen and […]

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My Chemical Romance tribute band plays Emo Night at Stage West in Scranton on April 17

My Chemical Romance tribute band plays Emo Night at Stage West in Scranton on April 17

From a press release: It was announced today that Screaming Infidelities: Emo Night will return to Stage West in Scranton on Friday, April 17 with a live My Chemical Romance tribute band. This event is the local group’s answer to the recent MCR ticketing controversy. “In our emo world, everyone was hyped for the My […]

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See Penguins hockey with post-game rock concerts at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Jan. 31-Feb. 1

See Penguins hockey with post-game rock concerts at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Jan. 31-Feb. 1

From a press release: Hockey fans who want to hear some live music and music fans who would like to catch a hockey game will be able to enjoy it all in one special weekend at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will host the team’s first-ever Post-Game […]