Top-selling singers Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammer perform at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 6
From a press release: Multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw and acclaimed Billboard chart-topping recording artist Andy Grammer have announced co-headlining 2016 North American tour dates, including a stop at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. In addition to the Kirby Center, the multi-city trek will also include shows […]
EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announces reunion of Patterns, 23 more bands added to 2016 event
From a press release: The Electric City Music Conference has announced that Wilkes-Barre pop punkers Patterns will reunite at the 2016 conference, which will be held Thursday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Sept. 17. The outfit that quickly rose in popularity from 2010-2013 will perform their first show in nearly three years at the festival. The […]
Beatles tribute The Fab Faux come together at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 10
From a press release: One of the best Beatles tribute bands around, The Fab Faux, will take the stage at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. as part of the Wells Fargo Concert and Comedy Series. Tickets, which are $39, $49, $59, and $99 (VIP with meet and […]
Comedian and actor Louis C.K. performs at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on June 8
From a press release: Six-time Emmy Award winner one of the most honest and respected comedic voices of his generation, Louis C.K. will make his debut at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, June 8 at 8 p.m. The event is presented by Mohegan Sun Pocono. Tickets, which are $50, are […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Wilkes-Barre dream punk band Spur
Spur City: Wilkes-Barre Genre(s): Dream punk rock Years active: 2014-present Sounds like: Spur is punk music to get lost in, tripping down echoing hallways of forgotten emotions and ending up dead center in a bouncing club crowd. As subdued as it is aggressive, this is rock with pop hooks surrounded by indie/alternative ambiance – dream […]
’80s rockers Foreigner play ‘The Hits: Unplugged’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 21
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center and BRE Presents are proud to announce that ‘80s hit band Foreigner will bring its “The Hits: Unplugged” tour to Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m., presented by Rock 107. Tickets, which are $46.50, $59.50, and $76.50, plus fees, go on sale this Thursday, May […]
SONG PREMIERE: Scranton indie soul band Umbriel light up empowering debut single ‘Funeral Pyres’
NEPA Scene was first introduced to Umbriel back in September when the new Scranton-based band won the audience vote during Week 2 of Season 2 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent. We’ve been anticipating some recorded music from them ever since, so we’re thrilled to premiere their very first single, “Funeral Pyres,” exclusively on nepascene.com. Formed […]
Country stars Chris Young, Dustin Lynch, and Cassadee Pope perform at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Dec. 3
From a press release: With an impressive string of sold-out shows running coast-to-coast, Billboard Music Awards nominee Chris Young is revealing the fall run of his 2016 “I’m Comin’ Over Tour,” with 25 shows running September through the end of the year, including a Saturday, Dec. 3 concert at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Wilkes-Barre new wave alternative rock band Death Valley Dreams
Death Valley Dreams City: Wilkes-Barre Genre(s): Indie new wave alternative rock Years active: November 2015-present Sounds like: At a recent show, a new fan told the band, “You guys sound like The Cars got David Bowie to sing and played something that could have been on ‘The Lost Boys’ soundtrack.” It’s an accurate description, with […]
Wilkes-Barre Chamber opens tech and multimedia THINK Center and launches Connect service
From a press release: On Wednesday, April 20, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce officially opened the Wilkes-Barre THINK Center, a state-of-the-art technology workshop and multimedia center at its Innovation Center building in downtown Wilkes-Barre. “The nearly 6,000 square foot facility provides individuals with the tools and support they need to turn a concept into […]
