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Wilkes-Barre metal band Beyond Fallen hosts Heavy Halloween at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton Oct. 28

Wilkes-Barre metal band Beyond Fallen hosts Heavy Halloween at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton Oct. 28

From a press release: Previously held in Pittston, Wilkes-Barre metal band Beyond Fallen will bring their annual Heavy Halloween concert to the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton this year on Friday, Oct. 28 at 9 p.m. with Shallow Ground and Wrath of Typhon. The show is 21+, and the cover is $5 at the […]

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Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson celebrates ‘Pet Sounds’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 2

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson celebrates ‘Pet Sounds’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 2

From a press release: It was announced today that music legend Brian Wilson will bring his “Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour” with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s PNC Celebrity Series. Tickets for the widely […]

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‘The Thunder Returns’ when hard rock band Harpo storms Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 26

‘The Thunder Returns’ when hard rock band Harpo storms Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 26

From a press release: It was announced today that Sunbury hard rock band Harpo will storm the F.M. Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 9 p.m. with The Thunder Returns Tour. This will mark the tour’s only stop in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area. Tickets, which are $15 in advance or $18 the day […]

 Rich Howells

SONG PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre’s Brendan Brisk debuts art funk solo album with ‘Sense at All’

SONG PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre’s Brendan Brisk debuts art funk solo album with ‘Sense at All’

Brendan Brisk has wanted to record an album since the age of 5 when he received his first CD player for Christmas. In 2013, he finally decided to get started. After three years of dedication, the now 24-year-old musician from Wilkes-Barre has released his debut solo record, and he feels that it’s unlike anything the […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO PREMIERE: Get ‘Lightheaded’ in basement show with Wilkes-Barre’s Alma Mater

As the fall gets colder and turns to winter, you may be missing the summertime and those hot, sweaty basement shows packed with all your friends, watching with your favorite local band. Wilkes-Barre alternative rock band Alma Mater captures that feeling in their debut music video for “Lightheaded,” premiering exclusively on NEPA Scene. Guitarist/vocalist Vinny […]

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Rising country star Thomas Rhett playing at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on March 9

Rising country star Thomas Rhett playing at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on March 9

From a press release: It was announced today that rising Nashville country music star Thomas Rhett will bring his 2017 “Home Team Tour” to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, March 9 with special guests Kelsea Ballerini, Russell Dickerson, and Ryan Hurd. Tickets go on sale next Friday, Oct. 7 […]

 Jason Riedmiller

CONCERT REVIEW: Elton John proves he’s Captain Fantastic in Wilkes-Barre with new and classic hits

CONCERT REVIEW: Elton John proves he’s Captain Fantastic in Wilkes-Barre with new and classic hits

Dressed in a blue sequined suit with “Captain Fantastic” adorned in bright red letters on the back, the incomparable Elton John took the stage at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre to the wild applause of a sold-out crowd on Saturday, Sept. 24. Before taking a seat at the grand piano, the […]

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Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco asks ‘Why Would You Do That?’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 11

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco asks ‘Why Would You Do That?’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 11

From a press release: It was announced today that Just for Laughs’ 2016 “Stand Up Comedian of the Year,” Sebastian Maniscalco, will bring his “Why Would You Do That? Tour” to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $42.75, $62.75, and $253 (VIP with meet and […]

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Texas troubadour Hayes Carll plays country tunes at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 28

Texas troubadour Hayes Carll plays country tunes at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 28

From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Hayes Carll will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series presented by Convenient Food Marts. Tickets, which are $20 in advance or $25 the day […]

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Horror ska punk band The Independents punk up The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 21

Horror ska punk band The Independents punk up The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 21

From a press release: Formerly managed and produced by the late, great Joey Ramone, The Independents have performed almost nonstop, touring with bands such as the Ramones, Misfits, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Cheap Trick, and The Queers, just to name a few. The recipe is one part Ramones, one part punk, one part ska, and a […]