Scorsese and De Niro’s new mob movie ‘The Irishman’ about NEPA hitman bought by Netflix
For years, there have been sporadic updates about “The Irishman,” the highly anticipated film that will reunite director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro, but now the mafia movie with real-life local connections is closer than ever to production thanks to Netflix. The leading streaming entertainment subscription service has acquired the worldwide rights to […]
EXCLUSIVE: Wilkes-Barre alternative rock band Alma Mater searches for ‘Cloud Cover’ in debut EP
Last year, NEPA Scene premiered the debut music video of Alma Mater, and now the alternative rock band has checked back in with us after releasing their first EP, “Cloud Cover,” last week, a personal collection of songs by the Wilkes-Barre trio. “Each song is most generally about personal experiences, so inspiration came from emotions […]
Froggy 101’s Guitars & Stars lets young country artists shine at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 18
From a press release: It was announced today that Scranton country music radio station Froggy 101 and Wisnosky Jewelers in Tunkhannock will present Guitars & Stars at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Main stage acts include Kane Brown, Brett Young, Dylan Scott, reigning American Idol Trent Harmon, […]
PHOTOS: Brad Paisley, Chase Bryant, and Lindsay Ell at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, 02/16/17
“Great to be in the home of Dunder Mifflin! #TheElectricCity,” country superstar Brad Paisley posted across his social media accounts after his packed concert at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Feb. 16. While he was technically playing in Wilkes-Barre, not Scranton, we’ll give him a pass on “The Office” reference. It is the […]
Classic rockers Foghat headline Rock 107 Birthday Bash at The Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre on April 13
From a press release: Scranton classic rock radio station Rock 107 will be celebrating its annual Birthday Bash with multi-platinum-selling English blues rock band Foghat at The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, April 13. In addition to door prizes, giveaways, drinks, and “a killer birthday cake,” opening the 37th birthday concert will be local […]
‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ stars Colin and Brad improvise laughs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 11
From a press release: Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will take to the stage with their uproarious live improv show, The Scared Scriptless Tour, coming to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are […]
CONCERT REVIEW: ‘Elvis Lives’ was triple dose of history and ‘Heartbreak’ in Wilkes-Barre
What could be better than one award-winning Elvis tribute artist performing the timeless music of Elvis Presley in concert? How about three of them?! “Elvis Lives: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event,” a highly entertaining and reverential recreation of some of the King’s most famous moments, made a stop at the F.M. Kirby Center for […]
Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke fly ‘Like an Arrow’ into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 23
From a press release: It was announced today that Southern rock quintet Blackberry Smoke will bring their “Like an Arrow” tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 and $35, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. and will […]
‘Trailer Park Boys’ Randy and Mr. Lahey leave ‘No Pants Unpissed’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 10
From a press release: Randy and Mr. Lahey, stars of the smash-hit TV series “Trailer Park Boys,” are bringing their cheeseburger-loving, liquor-swilling sweet talk to the stage of the F.M. Kirby Center on Monday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. That’s right, Sunnyvale residents! Everyone’s favorite out-of-control ex-cop turned trailer park supervisor and his shirtless sidekick […]
Celebrate a decade of Kingston jazz funk band SUZE at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 12
From a press release: Kingston’s own SUZE will bring their blend of funk/blues/jazz/rock to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 12 at 8 p.m. The show, dubbed “A Decade of SUZE,” will be a celebration of the band’s 10th anniversary and will be part of the Live from the Chandelier Lobby series, […]
