CONCERT REVIEW: Joe Walsh jokes and shreds during classic set in Wilkes-Barre
There’s always a good bit of comedy at a Joe Walsh concert, but don’t let that fool you. When it comes to playing guitar, he’s dead serious and he’s a monster. For “Walsh Toor 2016,” which made a stop at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Aug. 4, the […]
Melissa Etheridge and her Holiday Trio come to the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 4
From a press release: It was announced today that two-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge will bring her Holiday Trio to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. as a part of the Wells Fargo Concert and Comedy Series. The holiday tour, presented by the Kirby Center and BRE […]
LIVING YOUR TRUTH: Don’t give up on government just yet – passing LGBT equality in Wilkes-Barre
Last night, I did something that I have only dreamed about my entire life. I stood up, as myself, and faced the establishment. I made my voice heard. I made a difference. And it felt wonderful! On Aug. 11, Wilkes-Barre City Council met for a regular session where they would vote on a proposal brought […]
PHOTOS: Hank & Cupcakes and Katie Kelly at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains, 08/04/16
Northeastern Pennsylvania welcomed one of its favorite indie touring acts, Hank & Cupcakes, back to the area on Thursday, Aug. 4 with another riotous concert at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains. Joined by Anthony “Shiny” Montini and Mark Dimirco, Wilkes-Barre singer/songwriter Katie Kelly played some of her original “outer-folk” music to get the […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Grace Potter drives Kirby Center crowd ‘Delirious’ in Wilkes-Barre
Coming to the stage as the intro to Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” blared from the speakers, Grace Potter was a nonstop whirlwind of energy throughout her 100-minute performance at the F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, July 29. “Wilkes-Barre! So good to see you tonight,” the 33-year-old singer-songwriter from Vermont shouted before beginning her opening number, […]
Poetry in Transit poets read work displayed on Luzerne County buses in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 19
From a press release: Poetry in Transit, an award-winning community program now in its 10th year, has announced the 2016 contributing poets whose work will be featured on Luzerne County Transportation Authority buses. The poems stay up for one year with a monthly rotation so that riders can see all poems over time. The theme […]
NYC punk band Bayside holds acoustic show and signing at Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 22
From a press release: Days after the release of their new album and the start of their tour with Scranton’s The Menzingers, New York City punk rock band Bayside will hold an acoustic release show and meet and greet with an autograph signing at the Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Aug. 22 at […]
KC and The Sunshine Band will ‘Get Down’ at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 20
From a press release: KC and The Sunshine Band, the widely popular group is known for multi-platinum hits like “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s the Way I Like It,” “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” and “Boogie Shoes.” Selling over 100 million records and receiving nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards, and an American Music Award, […]
‘Sleigh Bells Ring’ when The Mavericks take holiday tour to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 8
From a press release: There will be a country-fusion Christmas celebration in Wilkes-Barre as Grammy Award winners The Mavericks bring their “Sleigh Bells Ring Out!” holiday tour to the F.M. Kirby Center on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $35, $45, $55, & $69, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Aug. […]
CONCERT REVIEW: As Scranton proves, there’s no place like ‘Home’ for Breaking Benjamin
An hour before gates opened to the Breaking Benjamin/Disturbed co-headlining show Friday night at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, it was announced that the show was an official sell-out, having pushed 16,000 tickets. The sold-out crowd on July 29 also caused quite the congestion getting up Montage Mountain. Traffic was backed up over […]
