Scranton Skalidays picks up bigger lineup and venue for 4th annual festival on Dec. 20
To most people, the holidays mean Christmas trees, Santa Claus, snow, manger scenes, and other traditional symbols of the season. To Ray Meoni, it means upbeat rhythms, brass sections, skanking in a circle, and a music festival that has become a new Scranton tradition. The 29-year-old West Side native is the founder of Skalidays, an […]
The complete guide to the 2025 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton
Celebrating the talent and community of the local music scene, the 12th annual Electric City Music Conference features performances by over 70 artists in nine venues throughout Scranton, the Steamtown Music Awards with awards in over 35 different categories and special performances of its own, and free panel discussions for musicians, professionals, and music fans. […]
Electric City Music Conference unveils full 2025 lineup and weekend schedule in Scranton
The Electric City Music Conference has officially announced the full schedule for its 12th annual event, set to take place from Thursday, Sept. 11 through Saturday, Sept. 13. The weekend promises an immersive celebration of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s vibrant music scene, featuring an awards show, free educational panels for artists, unique “Side Quest” events, and a […]
2025 Electric City Music Conference announces free music industry panels in Scranton on Sept. 12-13
The 12th annual Electric City Music Conference has announced the full schedule of its free educational panels, which will be held at The V-Spot in Scranton. On Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13, musicians and the general public can attend a series of discussions led by top-tier industry professionals, all at no cost. “We […]
NEPA SCENE OPEN MIC SPOTLIGHT: John Kresse, Mt. Cobb folk rock singer/songwriter
Every week, the NEPA Scene Open Mic attracts all kinds of artists from across Northeastern Pennsylvania to Union Vapors 570 in Dickson City on Mondays and The V-Spot in Scranton on Tuesdays. Solo musicians, duos, and full bands of all musical genres, stand-up comedians, poets, actors, dancers, magicians, and more take the stage to show […]